AEG MICROMAT 1231 E User manual

AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT
Gebrauchsanweisung
Notice d’utilisation
Operating instructions
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Istruzioni per l’uso
Mikrowellengerät D
Four à micro-ondes F
Microwave oven t
Magnetron N
Apparecchio a microonde I
MICROMAT 1231 E
AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg
http: // www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
©Copyright by AEG
H 259 266 300 - 04/98 - 9851801

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Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust
in the AEG brand name.
Before using your AEG microwave 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.
Important information concerning your safety or the operation of
your appliance is noted by this symbol and/or mentions such as
«Warning», «Take care». Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.
Throughout the manual, this symbol assists you in the proper use of
your appliance.
This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the
appliance.
The clover indicates energy-saving tips and and hints for environmen-
tally friendly use of your appliance.
In the event of malfunctioning, please follow the instructions given in
the section «What do do if...»
Printed on recycled paper-
AEG - putting words into action
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Contents
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Important information
Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging
and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Safety Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
What else to look out for.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Installing and Connecting
Table top model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Built-in model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Product Description
The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Before using the appliance
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Modes of operation
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Notes on power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Quick-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Minute Timer with alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cooking charts and Tips
Microwave tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
AEG Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging
materials and old appliances
Packaging materials
AEG microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them
during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is
used.
Packaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can place children at risk.
Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
All packaging materials used are environment friendly and recyclable.
The cardboard is made from recycled paper and the wooden parts are
untreated. Plastic items are marked as follows :
«PE» polyethylene eg packaging film
«PS» polystyrene eg packaging (CFC-free)
«PP» polypropylene eg packaging straps
By using and re-using the packaging, raw materials are saved and
waste volume is reduced.
Packaging should be taken to your nearest recycling centre. Contact
your local council for information.
Disposal of old appliances
Old appliances should be made safe before disposal by removing the
plug, and cutting off and disposing of the power cable.
It should then be taken to the nearest recycling centre or returned to
your electrical retailer, who may dispose of it for a small charge.
Important information
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General
·The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turn-
table support inserted.
·Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used.
·To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture (conden-
sation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry after
each use.
·Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking
food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other flam-
mable materials.
·If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and disconnect the
power supply. Never use the microwave oven if it is no longer func-
tioning properly.
·This appliance complies with all relevant safety instructions. In
order to maintain the safety of the appliance, repairs should only be
carried out by a fully qualified electrician, trained by the manu-
facturer. Repairs carried out by unqualified electricians can place the
user in severe danger. In the case of any defect or breakdown, please
therefore contact your local electrical dealer or the AEG Service
Department directly.
·Should the door seals and/or door seal surfaces be damaged, the
appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the AEG
Service Centre or by an AEG-trained electrician.
·Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the same
make of parts. Special tools are required for this operation.
·WARNING : Do not allow children to use the microwave oven without
supervision unless they have been thoroughly instructed in the proper
use and the dangers of improper operation.
For trouble free and safe operation
·Never jam anything between the door and the door frame.
·Always keep the door seals and their surfaces clean.
·Do not keep any flammable items in the microwave. They could
ignite when the unit is switched on.
·Switch the appliance on only when the food has been placed inside
the cooking space, as it could overload if there is no food present.
Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
··Whenever heating liquid, please
also place a teaspoon in the con-
tainer to avoid delayed boiling.
During delayed boiling, the boiling
temperature is attained without
the typical steam bubbles rising.
When the container is shaken,
even but slightly, the liquid may
then suddenly vigorously boil over
or spurt - with the risk of scalding
the user.
··Food with «skin» or «peel», such
as potatoes, tomatoes, sausages,
and the like, should be pierced
with a fork so that any steam
present can escape and the food
will not burst.
··Make sure that a minimum tem-
perature of 70°C is attained for
the cooking/heating of food.
Never use a mercury or liquid
thermometer for measuring the
temperature of the food.
mind. 70°C
0°
70°
min. 70 °C
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··Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid
or top, and well stirred or shaken after heating, to ensure uniform
distribution of the heat. Always check the temperature before
feeding your child.
··The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenware. For
this reason always use oven gloves for handling hot dishes.
··Never cook your food for too long or at too high a power set-
ting. Some areas of the food can dry out or even ignite.
Do not use your microwave oven for the following :
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··to boil eggs or escargots in their shells, as they will burst.
Eggs can be poached or «fried» in a microwave oven as long as the
yolks are pricked.
·to heat large quantities of cooking oil (fondue or deep frying) and
drinks containing a high percentage of alcohol - there is danger
of spontaneous combustion!
··to heat unopened cans, bottles, etc.
·to dry animals, textiles or paper.
·for crockery like porcelain, ceramics, or porous earthenware (e.g.
on the handles or unglazed bases) that can fill up with water.
This can cause vapour pressure to build up during cooking which
could shatter the dish.
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General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware
X suitable -non suitable
1) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration
2) does not include glaze containing metal
3) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer
Ovenware material Mode of operation
Defrost- Heating Cooking
ing
Ovenproof glass and ceramic
dishes (without any metal parts, X X X
e.g. Pyrex, Oven-to-tableware)
Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X - -
(e.g. table crockery)1)
Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic X X X
made of fire/frost proof material
(e.g. Arcoflam)
Ovenproof earthenware 2) XX X
Plastic, heat-resistant up to X X X
200°C 3)
Paper, cardboard X - -
Cling film X - -
Microwave cling film 3) X- X
Black-lackered or silicone-coated - - -
baking tins
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What else to note...
·Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textures. The quantities also
vary. For these reasons the time and amount of energy needed to
defrost, heat or cook will also vary. As a general rule :
Double the power = nearly double the time
Please refer to the cooking charts. To be on the safe side, always
select the shorter cooking time. Then extend the time as necessary.
··Microwaves work by making the food heat itself up. Because of this,
not all areas of the food will be heated at the same time. When hea-
ting larger quantities of food, it is particularly important to stir or turn
them over.
··“Standing time” is referred to in the cooking charts. This is the
time you should leave the food to stand without power (either
inside or outside the appliance). This ensures even distribution of
heat throughout the food.
Installing and Connecting
Table top model
A gap all around the oven is
necessary in order to ensure per-
fect ventilation: 100 mm above
the oven and any objects, 50 mm
on the sides and behind the
oven.
Connect to a plug socket with
protective earth contact and
fused with a 10 A-L automatic
device or a 10 A slow-blowing
fuse.
50mm 50mm
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Installing and Connecting
Build-in model
To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appropriate
mounting frame. Note the relevant instructions for installation and
connection. When building in to a high cabinet, you may use the lift-
door. Note the relevant information for installation and connection
given in the operation instructions of the lift door.
Attention !
Never operate the microwave oven with the lift door closed. Such
operation would damage your appliance and invalidate the guarantee.
Connect to a plug socket with protective earth contact and fused
with a 10 A-L automatic device or 10 A slow-blowing fuse. When the
oven is installed, there must be a possibility of disconnecting it from
mains with a contact break of at least 3 mm on all poles.
A suitable size of LS-switch, or a melting or fly-out fuse, are suitable
contact-breakers.
This appliance complies with the following EC Directives :
73/23/EEC of 10.02.1973 - Low voltage directive 89/336/EEC
of 03.05.1089 (incl. Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive.
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Product Description
The appliance
AControl panel
BTurntable
CDoor seal
DDoor latch and catch
EViewing window
FInterior lighting
PROGRAMME
START/QUICK
LÖSCHEN
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Product description
The control panel
ADisplay for time of day,
cooking time, function mode,
power etc.
B Multi-function button SET to
display the selected microwave
power, defrosting and cooking
times, etc.
C Power knob with signal
light to select microwave power.
D Rotary knob to select the
cooking time or the weight
when using automatic
programmes.
EButton for automatic pro-
grammes for defros-
ting and cooking.
F CLEAR button to cancel set-
tings or interrupt a program-
me underway.
G START button to start the selec-
ted function and to switch on
QUICK-START.
HButton for switching the
turntable off with signal light.
IButton for opening door.
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AAcccceessssoorriieess
The turntable and turntable sup-
port should be installed as shown
in the diagram.
Take care to ensure the turntable
support is properly in place.
The turntable may turn clockwise
or counterclockwise during ope-
ration.
Do not try to rotate the roller
ring manually, as you could
damage the drive system.
Special accessories
May be ordered either through your retailer or AEG Service Center.
Rack
(E-Nr. 661 917 375)
Make sure to place the brown-
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Before using the appliance
Setting the clock
Example: 12:15 hrs
1. Plug the appliance into the
mains. The display starts to flash
«0000:0000»and then «AAEEGG». The
dots between the digits blink
rapidly.
3. While keeping the multi-func-
tion button SET pressed, set the
time of day with the rotary knob 1).
Release the button as soon as the
time of day is displayed. The dots
between the digits blink slowly.
The appliance is now ready for
use.
2. Press the multi-function but-
ton SET beneath the display (top
left side). The dots between the
digits blink faster.
00:00
12:15
1) The rotary button can be turned clockwise (to increase) or coun-
terclockwise (to decrease).
The time of day can be corrected at any moment by pressing the
multi-function button SET and simultaneously turning the rotary but-
ton.
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«At a glance» operating instructions
Action
1.Press door open button.
2. Place food in the cooking space.
3. Shut the door.
4. Select according to the instructions
given on the following pages.
5.If required : switch off the turntable.
6.Press the START-button.
7.End of cooking sequence.
Comments
The door opens.
The door will click audibly when it is pro-
perly shut. If the door is not shut proper-
ly, the appliance will not function.
The order in which you programme
functions has no consequence 1). Turn the
time buttom clockwise to increase or
counterclockwise to decrease time 2)
When the turntable has been switched
off, the appropriate signal lamp lights
up. The turntable should only be turned
off when using rectangular ovenware
that is larger than the turntable and is in
danger of jamming.
The appliance starts. The display shows the
selected cooking time, counting down
backwards in seconds. (The signal light
representing the chosen function lights
up.)
The end of the cooking sequence is indica-
ted by a triple audible tone. The appliance
and the interior light wilI switch off. The
display area once again shows the time of
day.
1) If the oven is not started within 4 minutes, the settings are automatically can-
celled ; time of day reappears in the display.
2) If the maximum cooking time setting « 6600::0000» is surpassed during the setting,
the display shows « 0000:0000»
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‘At a glance...’
Action :
·Open the door by pressing the door
e.g. for stirring.
·Shut the door and press the START
button
·Press the CLEAR button.
·Modify the selected cooking time:
turn the rotary knob clockwise or
counterclockwise.
·Modify the selected microwave
power: rotate the power knob
·Press multi-function button SET.
Comments
The appliance and interior lighting switch
off. In the display, the two dots between
the digits flash. The selected settings
remain. The remaining time counts
down automatically.
The running process is cancelled. The
appliance and the interior lighting
switch off. Time of day is displayed.
The cooking time in the display changes
when turning the rotary button. 1).
The new power setting is displayed for 5
seconds. The cooking process continues
with the new power setting.
The selected parameters are displayed
successively for 5 seconds each, e.g.
programme name, weight, microwave
power ...
1)If the new selection reaches « 00:00 » in the display, the cooking time is over and
an audible signal sounds three times. The appliance and the interior lighting switch
off. During a cooking process, the cooking time can be increased to a maximum
of 60 minutes.
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Setting
Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 850 Watt
1. Set the required microwave
power by turning the power
knob. The signal lamp lights up.
The time of day disappears from
the display and the required
microwave power appears:
turn to the left = lower power
turn to the right= higher power
850
2. Set the required cooking time
by turning the Rotary knob. The
chosen time appears in the dis-
play.
01:15
01:14
3. Press the START button. The
selected time starts to count
down.
Cooking times can be set as follows :
from 0 to 2 min. in 5 second steps
from 2 to 5 min. in 10 second steps
from 5 to 10 min. in 20 second steps
from 10 to 20 min. in 30 second steps
starting from 21 min. in 1-min. steps
Maximum programme length is 60 minutes.
Metal items must be kept at least 2 cm from the cavity wall and the
oven door.
Microwaves only
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Modes of operation
1000 Watt - Heating liquids
850 Watt - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting,
700 Watt - stewing, etc.
- cooking vegetables
- cooking dishes
600 Watt - defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready
500 Watt made meals
- heating refrigerated ready made meals
- finish cooking casseroles
- cooking egg based dishes
450 Watt - finish cooking dishes
350 Watt - cooking of delicate dishes
250 Watt - heating baby food in glass jars
- soaking rice
- heating delicate dishes
- melting of gelatin
150 Watt - defrosting meat, fish and bread
80 Watt - defrosting cheese, cream and butter
- defrosting cakes with cream or butter icing
- to let dough rise
- warming cold dishes, drinks, softening butter
Notes on microwave power levels
The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be
used for during microwave operation :
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Programmes for defrosting, cooking and combination cooking are
available. After having selected the programme, merely enter the
weight of the dish, the rest of the programming is done automatically.
The following gives you an overview of which food can be defrosted
and/or cooked with which programme.
Automatic defrost
1)Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil before defrosting.
Programme Food categories
Poultry fresh 1)
Meat
Fish
Delicate cakes
and pastries
Examples
Poultry (whole or
portions)
Pork roast, goulash
Fish (whole or
fillets)
Cream pie
Weight from - to
100 - 2000 g
100 - 2000 g
100 - 1000 g
100 - 750 g
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Automatic Programmes
Unpack your frozen food item, place atop a small overturned dish set
inside a larger one to catch the liquid from defrosting.
Be sure and follow our recommended standing time (general rule :
standing time = defrosting time).
A triple bell will ring halfway through defrost time. Turn or mix dish
and, if possible, break up into pieces.
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Modes of operation
Automatic cooking programmes
Programme Food categories
Fresh vegetables I
Fresh vegetables II
Frozen vegetables
Examples
Brussels sprouts,
cabbage, carrots,
celeriac
Zucchini, leeks,
potatoes, spinach,
fennel, cauliflower,
broccoli
Carrots, cauliflower,
Brussels sprouts,
leeks, zucchini,
spinach, broccoli
Weight from - to
100 - 1000 g
100 - 1000 g
100 - 1000 g
Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A
triple bell rings halfway through cooktime. If cooking over 500 g of
vegetables, stir once or twice.
Please add water in the following amounts :
- for fresh vegetables (I+II):
100 - 500 g : 3 - 6 tablespoons / 500 - 1000 g : 9 - 12 tablespoons.
- for frozen vegetables :
100 - 500 g : 3 - 9 tablespoons / 500 - 1000 g : 9 - 15 tablespoons.
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