AEG MC1751E User manual

MCI 751E / MCI 761E
Microwave oven
Operating instructions
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the
AEG brand name.
Before using your AEG microwave oven for the first time, please read the
instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all the
features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure trouble-free operation
and minimize unnecessary service calls.
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Contents
Important safety instructions .2-3
Oven Et accessories .4
Control panel .5
Before operation .6
Setting the clock.6
What are microwaves? .7
Suitable ovenware.7
Tips Et advice .8-10
Microwave power levels .11
Manual operation .11
Other convenient functions.12-13
Automatic operation.14
Automatic charts.15-16
Recipes for automatic AC-6 Et AC-7 .17
Cooking charts.18-20
Recipes.20-24
Care Et cleaning .25
What to do if..25
Service Et spare parts.26
Customer care .26
Guarantee conditions .27
Specifications.28
Important information .28
Installation .29 - 30

/I\ Important safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To avoid the danger of fire.
The microwave oven should not be left unattended
foods resulting in a fire.
the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food
and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may
cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep
frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and the
oil may catch fire.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure
the oven is operating as desired.
See the corresponding hints in operation manual.
Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock
openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill,
turn off and unplug the oven immediately and call your
local Service Force Centre.
Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water
or any other liquid.
Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot
or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the
Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or
allow anyone who is not authorised by Service Force to
do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer
or contact your local Service Force Centre.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange
technician.

/i\ Important safety instructions
fruit before cooking, or they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing fc
from the oven to prevent burns.
To avoid burns, always test food temperature and
stir before serving and pay special attention to the
children or the elderly.
Temperature of the containf
the temperature of the fool
food temperature.
Always stand back from the
:k the
en door when opening it
foods after heating to release steam
without the turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the
(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold
turntable.
(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot
turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.
NOTE:
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please
consult an authorised, gualified electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept
any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the
oven walls or around the door seals and sealing
surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an

Oven a accessories
2. Oven lamp
3. Control panel
5. Waveguide cover
6. Oven cavity
7. Seal packing
9. Fixing points (4 points)
10. Ventilation openings
13. Power supply cord support clip
14. Power supply cord
14
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local Service Force Centre.

Control panel

usf 2 3 Before operation
Plug in the oven.
1. T he oven display will flash:
2. T ouch the STOP button the display will show:
Using the Stop button
Use the STOP button to:
1. E rase a mistake during programming.
3. C ancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.
Setting the clock
To set the clock, follow the example below.
Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35.
1. Choose the clock Choose the 24 hour 2. Set the hours. 3.
function. (12 hour clock. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT
clock) knob until the correct hour is
displayed (23).
Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button
to change from hours
NOTE:
1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
2. Press the STOP button if you make a
programming.
3. If the electrical power supply to your
show after the power is reinstated. If this
occurs during cooking, the programme will be
erased. The time of day will also be erased.
4. W hen you want to reset the time of day, follow the
above example again.
mistake during

U What are microwaves?
oscillate. Heat is generated by the friction which is caused, with the result that the food is thawed, heated or cooked.
U Suitable ovenware
Glass Et ceramic glass
Heat-resistant glass utensils are very
observed from all sides. They must not,
however, contain any metal (e.g. lead
(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
utensil suitability test.
Porcelain
gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any
Plastic Et paper utensils
Heat resistant plastic utensils which are suitable for use
Heat-resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven
is also suitable. Follow the manufacturer's
Kitchen paper
bread crumbs. Insert the paper between the food and
the revolving plate. The surface of the food will stay
will catch splashes.
Microwave cling film
This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for covering
or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Roasting bags
Can be used in a microwave oven. Metal clips are not
suitable for fastening them since the roasting bag foil
might melt. Fasten the roasting bag with string and pierce
it several times with a fork. Non heat-resistant food wraps
are not recommended for use in a microwave oven.
Browning dish
A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with
When using the browning dish a suitable insulator, e.g.
a porcelain plate, must be placed between the turntable
and the browning dish. Be careful to adhere exactly to
instructions. Excessive pre-heating can damage the
turntable and the turntable stand or can trigger the
safety-device which will switch off the oven.
Metal
Generally speaking, metal should not be used, since
cannot reach the food. There are, however, exceptions:
small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover
certain parts of the food, so that these do not thaw too
quickly or begin to cook [e.g. chicken wings). Small
metal skewers and aluminium containers (e.g. of ready-
must be at least 2/3 to 3/4 filled with food. It is
recommended that you transfer the food into a dish
suitable for use in the microwave. When using
must be a gap of approx. 2 cms between them and the
walls of the cooking area, otherwise the walls could be
damaged by possible arcing.
No utensil should have a metal overlay - parts such
as screws, bands or handles.
Utensil suitability test
If you are not sure whether your
utensil is suitable for use in your
following test: Place the utensil into
the oven. Place a glass container filled
with 150 ml of water on or next to the utensil. Switch
on the oven at 800 W power for 1 to 2 minutes. If the
suitable. Do not use this test on a plastic utensil. It
could melt.

U Tips £t advice
Time settings
In general the thawing, heating ;
the recommended times given in
and cooking times are
ou should adhere to
i this book. It is better
• than too long. Test the
cook something for a little longer than to overcook it.
Large ft small quantities
Microwave times are directly dependent upon the
than larger ones.
As a rule of thumb:
TWICE THE AMOUNT = ALMOST TWICE THE TIME
HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE TIME
Initial temperatures
upon the initial temperature of the food. Deep-frozen
food and food stored in a refrigerator, for example,
requires longer than food which has been stored at
room temperature.
For heating and cooking, normal storage temperatures
room temperature approx. 20* C). For thawing the
temperature of the deep freeze is assumed to be - 18" C.
Cooking times
can be varied according to the initial temperature,
weight and condition of the food (water or fat content
etc.).
Salt, spices ft herbs
Food cooked in your microwave retains its individual
preparation methods are used. For this reason you
should use salt very sparingly and normally add it only
after cooking. Salt absorbs liquid and dries out the
outer layer of the food. Herbs and spices can be used as
Addition of water
Vegetables and other foods with a high water content
can be cooked in their own juice or with the addition of
minerals are preserved.
Food in skins or shells
Food such as sausages, chickens, chicken legs, baked
potatoes, tomatoes, apples, egg yolks or such like
should be pricked or pierced with a fork or small
Deep ft shallow containers
Both containers have the same capacity, but the
cooking time is longer for the deeper one. You should
therefore choose as flat a container as possible with a
large surface area. Only use deep containers for dishes
where there is a danger of overcooking, e.g. for
noodles, rice, milk etc.
Round ft oval containers
Food cooks more evenly in round or oval containers
than in containers with corners, since the microwave
energy concentrates in the corners and the food in
these areas could become overcooked.
Covering
shortens the cooking time. Use a lid, microwave cling
film or a cover. Foods which are to be crispy, e.g. roasts
conventional oven should also be covered in a
microwave oven. Whatever would be uncovered in a
microwave oven.
Turning
should be turned over once during cooking, in order to
shorten the cooking process. Large items, such as roasts
receives more microwave energy and could dry out if
not turned.
Standing time
Keeping to the standing time is one of the most
important rules with microwaves. Almost all foods,
which temperature equalisation takes place and the
moisture in the food is evenly distributed.

H Tips £t advice
Browning agents
After more than 15 minutes cooking time foot le following table you will find
BROWNING AGENT
Your microwave is ideal for defrosting. Defrosting tim
are usually considerably shorter than in traditional
methods of defrosting.
Here are a few tips. Take the frozen item out of its
packaging and place on a plate for defrosting.
Boxes £t containers
Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are
particularly good for defrosting and heating food, sin
they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze
(down to approx. -40° C) as well as being heat-resistE
container to 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
ill already have begun to

U Tips £t advice
Turning/stirring
Almost all foods have to
ktogt ither. rrange t
to prepare
Small amounts...
defrost more quickly and evenly than lai
recommend that you freeze portions wh
as possible. By so doing you will be able
whole menus quickly and easily.
Foods requiring careful handling
Foods 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
Standing time
This is particularly important after defrosting food, as
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.
COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES
• When buying vegetables try to ensure that, as far as
possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly
important when you want to cook the vegetables
whole (e.g. boiled potatoes).
• Wash the vegetables before preparing them, clean
them and only then weigh the reguired quantity for
the recipe and chop them up.
• Season them as you would normally, but as a rule
only add salt after cooking.
• Add about 5 tbsps of water for 500 g of vegetables.
Vegetables which are high in fibre require a little
• Vegetables are usually cooked in a i
• After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for
approx. 2 minutes, so that the temperature disperses
evenly (standing time).
upon the weight, initial temperature and condition
of the type of vegetable in question. The fresher the
COOKING MEAT, FISH AND POULTRY
they are cooked properly.
• Before preparation wash meat, fish and poultry
thoroughly under cold running water and pat them
dry with kitchen paper. Then continue as normal.
• Beef should be well hung and have little gristle.
• Even though the pieces may be of a similar size,
ry. This is due, amongst other
of food, va he fat ar
moisture content as well as the temperature before
> After 1 e foot
acquires a natural brownness, which may be
enhanced by the use of a browning agent. If, in
addition, you would like the surface to be crisp you
should either use the browning dish or sear the food
on your cooker and finish cooking it in your
• Turn large pieces of meat, fish or poultry half way
through the cooking time, so that they are cooked
evenly from all sides.
• After cooking cover roasts with aluminium foil and
allow them to stand for approx. 10 minutes
(standing time). During this period the roast carries
that when it is carved a minimum amount of juice is
DEFROSTING AND COOKING
Deep-frozen dishes can be defrosted and cooked at the
same time in one process in your microwave. You will
"defrosting" food. Please refer to the manufacturer's
times and offer advice on preparation.

U Microwave power levels
for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe
apply:
800 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup,
casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish,
560 W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as
roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for
sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes.
At this reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and
food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
400 W for dense foods which require a long cooking
time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is
advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat
240 W to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure
that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal
for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg
80 W For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or
pastry.
To set the power, touch the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the desired level is displayed. If
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button is touched once, ■ ■ 'lull will be displayed. If you miss your desired level,
continue touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until you reach the level again.
If the level is not selected, the level 800 W is automatically set.
kt Manual operation
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes.
(90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time
the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as
Cooking time Increasing unit
0-5 minutes 10 seconds
Example: Suppc
1. E nter the desired cooking time by
rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
clockwise. (2 min. and 30 sec.)
2. Choose desired power by
pressing the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button
3. Press the START/
QUICK button to
begin cooking.
START
NOTE:
automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/QUICK
button is pressed.
2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button, the power level will be displayed.
3. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise or counterclockwise. If you rotate the knob
counterclockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.

Other convenient functions
1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING
Example:
To cook: 5 minutes on 800 W power (Stage l)
16 minutes on 240 W power (Stage 2)
STAGE 1
1. E nter the desired cooking time by
rotating TIMER/WEIGHT knob.
2. C hoose the desired power level by
pressing the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button once.
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STAGE 2
3. E nter desired time by rotating
TIMER/WEIGHT knob.
4. C hoose the desired power
level by pressing the
MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button four times.
5. Press the START/
QUICK button once to
begin cooking.
START
Check the display.
(The oven will begin I W, and then for 16 minutes on 240 W).

Other convenient functions
2. Q UICK COOK FUNCTION
The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions:
You can directly start cooking on 800 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the
START/QUICK button.
QUICK
NOTE:
To avoid the misuse by children the START/QUICK button can be used only within 3 minutes after preceding
operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion.
b. Extend the cooking time
3.TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL
To check the microwave power level during cooking press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the display shows the power level.
4. S AFETY LOCK FUNCTION
TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION
1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3
xl for 3 seconds
TO CANCEL THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION
1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3
The display will show: The display will show the
5,9 EE
NOTE: When Safe

Automatic operation
The AUTOMATIC function automatically works out the 1.
correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose
from 7 AUTOCOOK menus and 5 AUTO DEFROST
menus. What you need to know when using this
automatic function:
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AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button
1. Press the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button once.
The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMES button until the desired menu
See pages 15-16 "AUTOMATIC charts".
To select a defrost menu, press the AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMES button at least 8 times. If you press
The menu will be changed automatically by holding
down the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button.
2. The weight or quantity of the food can be input by
rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until the desired
weight is displayed.
• Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include the
weight of the container.
• For food weighing more or less than weights given in
Menu number
TIMER/WEIGHT knob
START/QUICK button
3. To start cooking press START/QUICK button.
When action is required (e.g. to turn food over), the
oven stops and the audible signals sound, remaining
cooking time and any indicator will flash on the
display. To continue cooking, press the START/
QUICK button.
The final temperature will vary according to the
initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot
cooking time and change the power level.
weighing 1,0 kg using Autocook AC-7.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMES button seven
times.
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2. Enter the weight by rotating 3. Press the START/QUICK
the TIMER/WEIGHT knob button,
clockwise.
Check display.

U Automatic charts
BUHON
AUTOCOOK NO.
WEIGHT (Increasing
Unit) / UTENSILS
PROCEDURE
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AC-1 Cook
Frozen Vegetables
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0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18" C)
Bowl and lid
(For mushrooms no additional water is necessary).
• When audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.
• After cooking, let stand for approx. 2 minutes.
NOTE: If frozen vegetables are compacted together,
cook manually.
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AC-2 Cook
Fresh Vegetables
0,1 -0,6 kg (100 g)
Bowl and lid
• Cut into small pieces, eg. strips, cubes or slices.
• Cover with a lid. ^
• When audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.
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AC-3 Cook
Frozen Ready
Chinese Menus.
%
0,3 -1,0 kg* (100 g)
Bowl and lid
calculate the total amount
• Transfer meal to suitable microwave-proof dish.
• Add some liquid if recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Cook without cover if the manufacturer instructs.
• When audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.
• After cooking, stir and let stand for approx. 2
AC-4 Cook
Frozen Gratin
e.g. macaroni
gratin, lasagne, etc.
te
0,2 - 0,6 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18" C)
Shallow, oval gratin
cling film or original
microwave cling film
• Remove the frozen gratin from the package. If the
container is not suitable for microwave ovens,
• Cover with microwave cling film.
• If the container is suitable for microwave ovens,
remove original paper cover and cover with
microwave cling film.
• After cooking, let stand for approx. 5 minutes.
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AC-5 Cook
Boiled Potatoes
Jacket Potatoes
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0,1 - 0,8 kg (100 g)
(initial temp 20" C)
Bowl and lid
Boiled Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into
Jacket Potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size and
• Put the boiled or jacket potatoes into a bowl.
• Add the required amount of water (per 100 g),
approx 2 tbsp and a little salt.
• Cover with a lid.
• When audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.
• After cooking, let the potatoes stand for approx. 2
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AC-6 Cook
Fish fillet with
0,4 -1,2 kg* (100 g)
(initial temp fish 5’ C,
Sauce 20- C)
microwave cling film
• See recipes for Fish Fillet with Sauce on page 17.
* Total weight of all ingredients.
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AC-7 Cook
Gratin
m
0,5- 1,5 kg* (100 g)
(initial temp 20" C)
• See recipes for Gratin on page 17.
* Total weight of all ingredients.

[U Automatic charts
BUTTON AUTO DEFROST
NO.
WEIGHTflncreasing
Unit) / UTENSILS
PROCEDURE
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Ad-1 Defrost
Steak and Chops
0,2-0,8 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18" C)
(See note below)
• Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the
turntable.
• When the audible signal sounds, turn the food
over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and
warm spots with small pieces of aluminium foil.
• After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10 -
15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
Ad-2 Defrost
Minced Meat
te
0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18’ C)
(See note below)
• Place the block of minced meat in a flan dish in
the centre of the turntable.
• When the audible signal sounds, turn the food
over. Remove the defrosted parts if possible.
• After defrosting cover with aluminium foil, stand
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Ad-3 Defrost
Poultry
0,9-1,5 kg (100 g)
(initial temp-18-C)
(See note below)
the turntable.
• When the audible signal sounds, turn over and shield
• After defrosting, rinse with cold water, cover
with aluminium foil and stand for 15 - 30
minutes until thoroughly defrosted.
• Finally clean the poultry under running water.
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Ad-4 Defrost
Cake
KH
0,1 -1,4 kg (100 g)
(initial temp-18-C)
Plate
• Remove all packaging from the cake.
• Place directly on the turntable, or on a plate in
the middle of the turntable.
• After defrosting, cut the cake into similar sized
pieces keeping space between each piece and let
stand for 10 - 30 minutes until evenly defrosted.
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Ad-5 Defrost
Bread
%%,
0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g)
• Distribute in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable.
For 1,0 kg distribute directly on the turntable.
• When the audible signal sounds, turn over, re-
• After defrosting cover in aluminum foil and stand
for 5 - 15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTES: Auto Defrost
1. Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer.
2. Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape.
3. After turning over, shield the defrosted portions with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil.
4. The poultry should be processed immediately after defrosting.
5. Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy. For the best result, if the cream
begins to soften rapidly, it is best to remove it from the oven immediately and stand for 10 - 30 minutes at room

U Recipes for automatic AC-6 ft AC-7
GRATIN (AC-7)
Potato-coil rgette-g rat
Ingredients
120 g feta cheese (dice
30 g sunflower kernel
Preparation
1. Mix ingredients for thi
2. Place the fish fillet in i gratin dish wi
: centre and sprinkle wi
the fish fillet.
2. S pread the banana ar
1. Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and
season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
2. Grease the gratin dish. Place alternate layers of
potato slices, diced ham and spinach in the dish. Ths
top layer should be spinach.
3. Mix the eggs with creme fraiche, add salt and
pepper and pour over the vegetables.
4. Cover the gratin with the grated cheese, sprinkle
with paprika powder and cook on AUTOCOOK AC-
7, "Gratin".
5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.
2. Mix the eggs with
pepper and garlic i
3. Crumble the feta c
gratin.
4. Finally sprinkle the
paprika powder an Dk on AUTOCOOK AC-7,
,. After i iking, le

Cooking charts
ABBREVIATIONS USED
TABLE: COOKING MEAT, FISH AND POULTRY
Fish and Poultry Quantity Power Time Hints Standing time