AEG MCD2662E user manual Microwave operation, Microwave safe cookware, Cookware, Comments

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Microwave cooking advice	13

Microwave safe cookware

Cookware	Microwave	Comments
	safe
Aluminium foil /	✔ / ✘	Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
foil containers		overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing
		may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by
	✔	the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
Browning dishes	✔	Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed
	✔ / ✘	heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics	✔ / ✘	Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually
	✔	suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®	✔	Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if
	✘	heated suddenly.
Metal	✘	It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using micro-
	✔	wave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic / polystyrene	✔	Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at
e.g. fast food containers	✔	high temperatures.
Cling film	✔	Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam
	✔	escape.
Freezer / roasting bags	✔	Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for
		microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or
		catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Paper - plates cups	✔	Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as
and kitchen paper	✔	overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden	✔	Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating
containers	✘	may cause fire.
Recycled paper	✘	May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead
and newspaper		to fire.

Microwave operation

Microwave cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. The input unit of cooking time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of cooking time as shown in the table.

Cooking time	Increasing unit
0-5 minutes	10 seconds
5-10 minutes	30 seconds
10-30 minutes	1 minute
30-90 minutes	5 minutes

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Contents MCD2662E Dear Customer Symbol DescriptionWe wish you much joy with your new appliance Contents To avoid the danger of fire Important safety instructionsTo avoid the possibility of injury To avoid the possibility of electric shock Important safety instructionsTo avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling To avoid misuse by children To avoid the possibility of burnsNever modify the oven in any way Other warningsAppliance overview Microwave oven & accessoriesControl panel Setting the clock Econ modeBefore first use Child safety lock Using the Stop buttonChild safety lock cannot be set if the clock is not set Example To set the clock to Open the doorFood characteristics Microwave cooking adviceMicrowave cooking Cooking techniquesMicrowave safe cookware Microwave operationCookware CommentsYour oven has 6 power levels Microwave power levelsPower Suggested use Setting Manual defrostingYou can also use +30 seconds during grill mode Kitchen timerAdd 30 seconds Plus & minus Press the power button once to select the Plus adjustmentGrill & dual grill cooking Press the START/QUICK button Check the displayButton Power setting This mode can be used to Grill/Brown foodGrill only cooking Dual grill cookingMultiple sequence cooking Press the power button twicePress the grill button once StageAuto cook & auto defrost operation Auto Cook Symbol SettingExample To cook 0.3 kg of boiled potatoes Gratin Microwave + grillAuto Defrost Food Symbol SettingAuto cook & auto defrost charts Programme chartsPoultry Flan dish Turntable Meat, fish 1,0 kg 100 gSpots with aluminium foil Min, until thoroughly defrostedGrill skewers Recipes for auto cookSpinach gratin Gratinated fish fillet, ‘Italian’Potato and courgette gratin Place in a gratin dish Sprinkle the Gouda over the fishDefrosting Heating food & drinkDefrosting & cooking Cooking, grilling & browning Adapting recipes for the microwave oven RecipesOnion soup Min WMushrooms with rosemary Aubergines stuffed with minced meatHeat the cream and 100 ml of the wine in the bowl -3 min W Min. Dual Grill 630 W After cooking, stand for approx minFish fillet with cheese sauce Sole filletsAlmond trout Melt the butter Min WVeal cutlets with mozzarella Zürich veal stewStuffed ham Cut the veal into stripsCourgette and noodle gratin LasagnePears in chocolate sauce Min W After cooking, stand for approx -10 minCheesecake Semolina pudding with raspberry sauceRamekin dishes Utensils Spring form tin Approx cm diameterReduced power level Care & cleaningProblem Check if SpecificationsWhat to do if Installing the appliance InstallationMicrowave can be fitted in position a or B Please see the template sheet supplied with this ovenConnecting the appliance to the power supply This Appliance Must be Earthed Electrical connectionsPackaging materials Environmental informationDisposal of old appliances Customer care Service & spare partsTel Standard guarantee conditions Guarantee conditionsThis guarantee does not cover ExclusionsGuarantee information European GuaranteeFrance Senlis +33 Germany Nürnberg +49Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr Tirane Albania +35Praha 4, 140 DanmarkPage TINS-A519URR0 Subject to change without notice