AEG MCD2661EM user manual What are microwaves?

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What are microwaves?

What are microwaves?

Like radio and television waves, microwaves are electromagnetic waves.

Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the microwave oven, and these vibrate the molecules of water present in the food. The friction this causes produces heat, which ensures that the food is defrosted, heated or cooked through.

The secret of the reduced cooking times is the fact that the microwaves penetrate the food from every direction. Energy is used to the full. In comparison, the energy from a conventional hob passes from the burner through the pan and so to the food. This method wastes a great deal of energy.

The characteristics of microwaves

Microwaves penetrate all non-metal objects made of glass, china, earthenware, plastic, wood or paper. This is why the microwaves never make these materials hot. Dishes become hot only because the food inside them is hot.

The food absorbs the microwaves and is heated. Microwaves cannot pass through objects made of metal and so they are deflected. For this reason metal objects are not normally suitable for microwave cookery. There are exceptions where you can actually make use of the fact that the microwaves cannot pass through metal. If you cover food with aluminium foil at specific points while it is defrosting or cooking, you can prevent those parts from getting too warm, too hot, or overcooked. Please check out the advice given in the guide.

Suitable ovenware

Glass & ceramic glass

Heat-resistant glass utensils are very suitable. The cooking process can be observed from all sides. They must not, however, contain any metal (e.g. lead crystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.g. gold edge, cobalt blue finish).

Ceramics

Generally very suitable. Ceramics must be glazed, since with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into the ceramic. Moisture causes the material to heat up and may make it shatter. If you are not certain whether your utensil is suitable for the microwave, carry out the utensil suitability test. (See page 9).

Porcelain

Very suitable. Ensure that the porcelain does not have a gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any metal.

Plastic utensils

Heat resistant plastic utensils which are suitable for use in the microwave can be used to thaw, heat and cook food. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Paper utensils

Heat resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven is also suitable. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Kitchen paper

can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs in short heating methods, e.g. of bread or products in bread crumbs. Insert the paper between the food and the revolving plate. The surface of the food will

stay crispy and dry. Covering greasy food with kitchen paper will catch splashes.

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Contents User’s Manual MCD2660E / MCD2661E Dear Customer Contents Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet Important safety instructionsTo avoid the possibility of injury To avoid the possibility of electric shockOther warnings To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boilingTo avoid the possibility of burns To avoid misuse by childrenImportant safety instructions Accessories Oven & accessoriesControl panel Before operation Setting the clockUsing the Stop button TIMER/WEIGHT/POWERWhat are microwaves? Browning dish Microwave cling filmRoasting bags Right utensils for combined operationTips & advice Fatty foods Using a food thermometer to determine cooking timeAddition of water Food in skin or shellsArrangement of food CoveringIrregular shaped food StirringDefrosting HeatingDefrosting & cooking Cooking fresh vegetablesCooking meat, fish & poultry = Watt Microwave power levelsCheck the display WEIGHT/POWERCooking time Increasing unit ExampleDual Grill Cooking Grill & dual grill cookingGrill only Cooking Stage Other convenient functionsMultiple Sequence Cooking Quick Start Function To Check the Power LevelSafety Lock Function To SET the Safety Lock FunctionAuto cook & auto defrost operation TIMER/WEIGHTExample 2 for Auto Defrost Example 1 for Auto Cook plus GrillPressing the Auto Cook Plus Button Auto Cook Auto cook & auto defrost chartsProcedure A2-3 Cook Plus GrillA2-1 Cook A2-2 CookAd-3 Defrost ButtonUnit / Utensils Ad-1 Defrost Ad-2 DefrostGratinated Fish Fillet A1-1 Recipes for auto cookChicken PAN with Vegetables AC-1 Mince and Onion AC-2Potato-courgette-gratin Fish esterhazyGratin A1-2 Spinach gratinTable Defrosting Cooking chartsTable Heating Food & Drink Table Cooking Fresh VegetablesTable COOKING, Grilling & Browning Table Defrosting and CookingMushrooms with rosemary RecipesAdapting Recipes for Microwave Oven Onion soupAubergines stuffed with minced meat Zurich veal stewFillet of sole Min W Stir and taste Stuffed hamFish fillet with cheese sauce Almond troutCourgette and noodle gratin Veal cutlet with mozzarellaStuffed Roast Chicken Bread dumplings Lasagne al fornoTagliatelle with cream & basil sauce Min W Add sugar and lemon juice Berry jelly with vanilla saucePears in chocolate sauce Fiery drinkPastry CheesecakeChocolate with cream Door Care & cleaningOven Interior Turntable and turntable supportWhat to do if European Guarantee Service & spare partsGuarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditionsDisposal of old appliances SpecificationsImportant information Packaging materialsGap Between InstallationInstalling the Appliance Microwave can be fitted in position a or BThis Appliance Must be Earthed Connecting the Appliance to the Power SupplyPower supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician Electrical ConnectionsWarranty Showroom
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