AEG MCD2661EM user manual Heating, Defrosting

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Heating

Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish.

Food should be covered with microwave cling film, a plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the surface does not dry out. Drinks need not be covered.

Remove the lids from firmly closed containers.

When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.

If possible, stir large quantities from time to time, to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed.

The times are for food at a room temperature of 20° C. The heating time for food stored in a refrigerator should be increased slightly.

After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2 minutes, so that the temperature inside the food can be evenly distributed (standing time).

The times given are guidelines which can be varied according to the initial temperature, weight, water content, fat content or the result which you wish to achieve.

Defrosting

Your microwave is ideal for defrosting. Defrosting times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods. Here are a few tips. Take the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for defrosting.

Boxes & containers

Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are particularly good for defrosting and heating food, since they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze (down to approx. -40° C) as well as being heat-resistant (up to approx. 220° C). You can therefore use the same container to freeze, defrost, heat and even cook the food, without having to transfer it.

Covering

Cover thin parts with small strips of aluminium foil before defrosting. Defrosted or warm parts should likewise be covered with aluminium strips during defrosting. This stops the thin parts becoming too hot while thicker parts are still frozen.

Correct setting

It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather than one which is too high. By so doing you will ensure that the food defrosts evenly. If the microwave setting is too high, the surface of the food will already have begun to cook while the inside is still frozen.

Turning/stirring

Almost all foods have to be turned or stirred from time to time. As early as possible, separate parts which are stuck together and rearrange them.

Small amounts...

defrost more quickly and evenly than larger ones. We recommend that you freeze portions which are as small as possible. By so doing you will be able to prepare whole menus quickly and easily.

Foods requiring careful handling,

such as gateaux, cream, cheese and bread should only be partially defrosted and then left to defrost completely at room temperature. By so doing you will avoid the outer areas becoming too hot while the inside is still frozen.

Standing time

This is particularly important after defrosting food, as the defrosting process continues during this period. In the defrosting table you will find the standing times for various foods. Thick, dense foods require a longer standing time than thinner foods or food of a porous nature. If the food has not defrosted sufficiently, you may continue defrosting it in the microwave oven or lengthen the standing time accordingly. At the end of the standing time you should process the food as soon as possible and not re-freeze it.

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Contents User’s Manual MCD2660E / MCD2661E Dear Customer Contents Important safety instructions To avoid the possibility of injuryTo avoid the possibility of electric shock Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinetTo avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling To avoid the possibility of burnsTo avoid misuse by children Other warningsImportant safety instructions Oven & accessories AccessoriesControl panel Setting the clock Using the Stop buttonTIMER/WEIGHT/POWER Before operationWhat are microwaves? Microwave cling film Roasting bagsRight utensils for combined operation Browning dishTips & advice Using a food thermometer to determine cooking time Addition of waterFood in skin or shells Fatty foodsCovering Irregular shaped foodStirring Arrangement of foodHeating DefrostingCooking meat, fish & poultry Cooking fresh vegetablesDefrosting & cooking Microwave power levels = WattWEIGHT/POWER Cooking time Increasing unitExample Check the displayGrill only Cooking Grill & dual grill cookingDual Grill Cooking Multiple Sequence Cooking Other convenient functionsStage To Check the Power Level Safety Lock FunctionTo SET the Safety Lock Function Quick Start FunctionTIMER/WEIGHT Auto cook & auto defrost operationPressing the Auto Cook Plus Example 1 for Auto Cook plus GrillExample 2 for Auto Defrost Procedure Auto cook & auto defrost chartsButton Auto Cook Plus Grill A2-1 CookA2-2 Cook A2-3 CookButton Unit / Utensils Ad-1 DefrostAd-2 Defrost Ad-3 DefrostRecipes for auto cook Chicken PAN with Vegetables AC-1Mince and Onion AC-2 Gratinated Fish Fillet A1-1Fish esterhazy Gratin A1-2Spinach gratin Potato-courgette-gratinCooking charts Table Heating Food & DrinkTable Cooking Fresh Vegetables Table DefrostingTable Defrosting and Cooking Table COOKING, Grilling & BrowningRecipes Adapting Recipes for Microwave OvenOnion soup Mushrooms with rosemaryFillet of sole Zurich veal stewAubergines stuffed with minced meat Stuffed ham Fish fillet with cheese sauceAlmond trout Min W Stir and tasteStuffed Roast Chicken Veal cutlet with mozzarellaCourgette and noodle gratin Tagliatelle with cream & basil sauce Lasagne al fornoBread dumplings Berry jelly with vanilla sauce Pears in chocolate sauceFiery drink Min W Add sugar and lemon juiceChocolate with cream CheesecakePastry Care & cleaning Oven InteriorTurntable and turntable support DoorWhat to do if Service & spare parts Guarantee conditionsStandard guarantee conditions European GuaranteeSpecifications Important informationPackaging materials Disposal of old appliancesInstallation Installing the ApplianceMicrowave can be fitted in position a or B Gap BetweenConnecting the Appliance to the Power Supply Power supply cord may only be replaced by an electricianElectrical Connections This Appliance Must be EarthedWarranty Showroom