AEG KR8403021 User manual

EN User Manual
Microwave Oven
KR8403001
KR8403021
KR8403101
KR8473101
KR8473121

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 7
4. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................8
5. BEFORE FIRST USE.......................................................................................................10
6. DAILY USE......................................................................................................................10
7. MICROWAVE MODE.................................................................................................... 12
8. CLOCK FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................... 17
9. AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES......................................................................................18
10. USING THE ACCESSORIES........................................................................................18
11. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS........................................................................................19
12. HINTS AND TIPS.........................................................................................................20
13. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................................. 27
14. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................27
FOR PERFECT RESULTS
Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable
performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler
features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following
data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are
hot.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, this should
be activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
1.2 General Safety
•Only a qualified person must install this appliance and
replace the cable.
•WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8
years of age shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
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•Always use oven gloves to remove or put in
accessories or ovenware.
•Before maintenance cut the power supply.
•Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric
shock.
•Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
•Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch
the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Do not activate the appliance when it is empty. Metal
parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing.
•Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking. This requirement
is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and
shape of metallic containers suitable for microwave
cooking.
•If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
qualified person.
•Only a qualified person can carry out any service or
repair operation that involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
•Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed
containers. They are liable to explode.
•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
•When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of
ignition.
•The appliance is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
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warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
•If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
•Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling
the container.
•The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
•Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be heated in the appliance since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
•The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any
food deposits removed.
•Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
•Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not pull the appliance by the
handle.
• Keep the minimum distance from the
other appliances and units.
• Make sure that the appliance is
installed below and adjacent safe
structures.
• The sides of the appliance must stay
adjacent to appliances or to units with
the same height.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• All electrical connections should be
made by a qualified electrician.
•The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Do not let mains cables touch or
come near the appliance door,
especially when the door is hot.
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