AEG MCC3880E-M- Manual

5 EN Microwave safety • Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK! • Warning! If you see smoke or fire, keep the door closed in order to smother the flames. Switch off the oven and ta...

6 EN Microwave safety This oven is exclusively for domestic use! Use the oven only for preparing meals. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by following these instructions: • Do not switch on the oven without the turntable support, the turntable ring and the respective plate being ...

7 EN The advantages of microwaves In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food containers. In a microwave ...

8 EN Description of your oven 1. – Door window glass 7. – Mica cover 2. – Catches 8. – Lamp bulb 3. – Turntable support 9. – Control panel 4. – Turntable ring 10. – Glass tray 5. – Turntable plate 11. – Rectangular rack 6. – Drop-down grill 12. – Lateral supports a e c f b d a. – Plus and Minus keys...

9 EN Basic controls Setting the clock The clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not correct. To set the clock, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Clock Symbol with the Parameter selection keys (not necessary if your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure). 2...

10 EN Basic controls Stopping the rotating plate 1. To stop the rotating plate, press Confirmation and Cancel keys for 3 seconds to get the word SAFE in the display 2. To start plate rotation again, repeat the above procedure.

11 EN Basic Functions Microwave oven Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat. 1. Select the Microwave function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys. The Power Level symbol and display start blinking. If you do ...

12 EN Basic Functions Grill Use this function to brown the top of food quickly. 1. Select the Grill function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking. 3. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys. 4. Press...

13 EN Basic Functions Hot air Use this function to bake and roast. 1. Select the Hot-Air function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with ...

14 EN Basic Functions Grill with Fan Use this function for crispy roast meat, fish, poultry or French fries 1. Select the Grill with Fan function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do no...

15 EN Basic Functions Defrosting by weight (automatic) Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quickly. 1. Select the Defrost by Weight function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the dis...

16 EN Basic Functions Defrosting by time (manual) Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly. 1. Select the Defrost by Time function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking. 3. Set the duration ...

17 EN Special functions Special Function F1: Heating food Use this function to heat various types of food. 1. Select the Special function F1 with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking. 3. Set th...

18 EN Special functions Special Function F2: Cooking Use this function to cook fresh food. 1. Select the Special function F2 with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking. 3. Set the program with t...

19 EN Special functions Special Function F3: Defrosting & Toasting Use this function to cook and toast various types of food. 1. Select the Special function F3 with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display st...

21 EN Defrosting The table below shows different defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food temperature is evenly distributed) for different types and weights of food, plus recommendations. Food Weight (g) Defrosting time (min) Standing time (min) Recommendation 100 2-3 5-10 Turn onc...

22 EN Defrosting General instructions for defrosting 1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, suitable plastic). 2. The defrost function by weight and the tables refer to the defrosting of raw food. 3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity and thic...

23 EN Cooking with a microwave oven Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety” before cooking with your microwave. Follow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave: • Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) prick them so that they ...

24 EN Cooking with a microwave oven Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables Food Quantity (g) Addition of liquids Power (Watt) Time (min.) Standing Time (min.) Instructions Cauliflower Broccoli Mushrooms 500 300 250 100ml 50ml 25ml 800 800 800 9-11 6-8 6-8 2-3 2-3 2-3 Cut into slices. Keep cover...

25 EN Cooking with the grill For good results with the grill, use the rectangular rack supplied with the oven. IMPORTANT POINTS: 1. When the microwave grill is used for the first time there will be some smoke and a smell coming from the oils used during oven manufacture. 2. The oven door window beco...

26 EN Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Grill without microwave Fish Quantity (g) Time (min.) Instructions Fish Bass Sardines/gurnard 800 6-8 fish. 18-24 15-20 Spread lightly with butter. After half of cooking time turn and spread with seasoning. Meat Sausages 6-8 units 22-26 Prick aft...

27 EN Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Microwave + Grill To avoid arcing do not use the rectangular rack when cooking with microwave and grill. The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking quickly and, at the same time, browning foods. Furthermore, you can also grill and cook c...

28 EN Roasting and baking Table and advices – Preparing meat and cake Microwave / Hot air Food Quantity (g) Power (W) Temperature ºC Time (Min.) Standing time (min.) Instructions Roast beef 1000-1500 400 200 30-40 20 Do not put lid on container Turn once Pork loin / Cutlet or bones Pork roast 800-10...

29 EN Roasting and baking Advice to roast - bake Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. W hen the roasted meat is ready you should let it stand for 20 minutes in the oven with this switched off and closed. This will ensure the juices in the meat are well distributed. The roasting ...

30 EN Baking Table and advices – baking/hot air Type Container Level Temperature Time (min.) Walnut cake Spring-form type tin Turntable 170/180 30/35 Fruit tart Spring-form type tin Ø 28 cm Turntable, small round grille 150/160 35/45 Ring cake Spring-form type tin Turntable 170/190 30/45 Piquant cak...

31 EN What kind of ovenware can be used? Microwave function For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces. Glass, china, clay, plastic, and paper let microwaves pass. For this reason, metal pans and dishes or containers with metal parts or decorations canno...

32 EN What kind of ovenware can be used? Table of Ovenware The table below gives you a general idea of what type of ovenware is suitable for each situation. Microwave Operating mode Type of ovenware Defrosting / heating Cooking Grill Microwave + Grill Glass and china 1) Home use, not flame resistant...

33 EN Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. Warning! Your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly, with all food remains being removed. If the microwave is not kept clean its surfaces may deteriorate, reducing the oven’s working life and possibly result...

34 EN Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Oven ceiling If the oven ceiling is dirty, the grill can be lowered to make cleaning easier. To avoid the danger of burning, wait until the grill is cold before lowering it. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn the grill support by 90º (1). 2. Lower the grill gently (2). D...

35 EN What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? WARNING! Any type of repair must only be done by a specialised technician. Any repair done by a person not authorised by the manufacturer is dangerous. You do not need to contact Technical Assistance to resolve the following questions: • The display i...

36 EN Technical characteristics Description of Functions Symbol Function Microwave Power Output Foods 200 W Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot 400 W Cooking with little heat; boiling rice Rapid defrosting, heating baby food 600 W Heating and cooking food 800 W Cooking vegetables an...

37 EN Installation 1. Push oven completely into the cabinet and centre it. 2. Open microwave door and fasten the appliance to the cabinet using the four screws provided. Insert the screws through the front holes.

This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with...