AEG MCD2661E-M- User Manual

6 Control panel 1 Digital Display2 Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, justabove each symbol according to the instruction.When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriatebutton (having the same symbol) or carry out thenecessary operation. Stir Turn over Weight/power leve...

7 UK Before operation There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock. 1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the COOKING MODE button down for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. 2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the COOKING MODE button once more after Step 1, in the example below will a...

8 What are microwaves? Suitable ovenware Plastic utensils Heat resistant plastic utensils whichare suitable for use in themicrowave can be used to thaw,heat and cook food. Follow themanufacturer's recommendations. Paper utensils Heat resistant paper made for use in a microwave ovenis also suitable. ...

Microwave cling film This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for coveringor wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer'srecommendations. Roasting bags Can be used in a microwave oven.Metal clips are not suitable forfastening them since the roastingbag foil might melt. Fasten theroasting bag wit...

10 Tips & advice Before you start... To make it as easy as possible to use the microwaveoven we have put together a few hints and tips foryou. Only switch on the oven when the food is alreadyinside. Setting the cooking time Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times are generallymuch shorter than ...

Defrosting 13 UK Heating Your microwave is ideal for defrosting. Defrosting timesare usually considerably shorter than in traditionalmethods. Here are a few tips. Take the frozen item outof its packaging and place on a plate for defrosting. Boxes & containers Boxes and containers suitable for mi...

14 Cooking fresh vegetables Cooking meat, fish & poultry Defrosting & cooking • When buying food items, try to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This will ensurethat they are cooked properly. • Before preparation wash meat, fish and poultry thoroughly under cold runn...

15 UK Microwave power levels To set the microwave power level :Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select cooking time. Press the COOKING MODE button once (microwave only). To change the microwave power level rotate the knob until the desired power level is reached.P...

16 Microwave cooking Example: Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W microwave power. Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes.(90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) timevaries from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends onthe total length of the cooking ...

17 UK Grill & dual grill cooking This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual Grill (Grill with microwave). 1. GRILL ONLY COOKING This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food. Example: To make toast for 4 minutes. 1. Enter desired cooking timeby rotating the TIMER/ WEIGHT...

18 Other convenient functions 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE , GRILL or DUAL GRILL . Example: To cook: 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W power (Stage 1) 5 minutes Grill only (Stage 2) STAGE 11. Enter the desiredcooking ...

19 UK Other convenient functions The display will show: TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds. NOTE: When Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button. x1 for 3 seconds The display will show thetime of day, if set. TO CANCEL THE SAFETY ...

20 Auto cook & auto defrost operation AUTOCOOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 2 AUTOCOOK , 6 AUTOCOOK plus GRILL and 4 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function: TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob STA...

22 Auto cook & auto defrost charts BUTTON PROCEDURE • See recipe for Chicken Pan with Vegetables on page 25. * Total weight of all ingredients. • See recipe for Mince and Onion on page 25. * Total weight of all ingredients. AUTO COOK AC-1 Cook Chicken Pan withVegetables AC-2 Cook Mince and Onion...

25 UK Recipes for auto cook CHICKEN PAN WITH VEGETABLES (AC-1)Spicy chicken fricassee Ingredients 0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg 60 g 120 g 180 g long grain rice (parboiled) 1 1 1 sachet saffron 25 g 50 g 75 g onion (sliced) 50 g 100 g 150 g red pepper (in strips) 50 g 100 g 150 g leek (in strips) 150 g 300 g...

27 UK Cooking charts Coffee, 1 cup 150 900 W approx. 1 Do not cover Milk, 1 cup 150 900 W approx. 1 Do not cover Water, 1 cup 150 900 W approx. 2 Do not cover, bring to the boil 6 cups 900 900 W 8-10 Do not cover, bring to the boil 1 dish 1000 900 W 9-11 Cover, bring to the boil One-plate meal 400 9...

29 UK Cooking charts To defrost cutlets, steaks, minced meat, bread and cake use the Automatic programmes Ad-1 to Ad-4. Goulash 500 270 W 8-9 stir halfway through defrosting time 10-15 Ham or sausage in pieces 200 270 W 2-3 only begin to defrost 5 Cold cuts 200 270 W 2-4 remove the outside slices af...

30 Recipes ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THEMICROWAVE OVEN If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for themicrowave, you should take note of the following:Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow theexample of the recipes in this book. Foods which have ahigh moisture content such as meat,...

47 UK 47 Guarantee conditions Service & spare parts Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 24 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved tobe defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion ...

48 Specifications 48 AC Line VoltageDistribution line fuse/circuit breakerAC Power required: Microwave Grill Dual grill Output power: Microwave Grill Microwave Frequency:Outside Dimensions:Cavity DimensionsOven CapacityTurntableWeightOven lamp : 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase: Minimum 16 A: 1.37 kW: 1.0...

49 UK 49 Installation INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2. If fitting the microwave oven above a conventional oven (position A) then use the mylar sheet provided.a. Cut the Mylar sheet to fit the internal width of the unit. b. Peel back the...

50 Installation 50 • The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit canbe unplugged easily in an emergency. • The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard. • The best position is above the cupboard, see (A). When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it...