AEG MC 175 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Comet After Sales Service

Thank you for purchasing this A.E.G. microwave oven.

We are sure that this product will provide many years of trouble free
service to you, however, should you experience any faults with this
appliance please contact your local Comet Service Centre for help or
advice.

Our number can be found in your local telephone directory.

Imperial to Metric

1 oz = 28.35 g
1 lb = 454 g

Metric to Imperial

1 g = 0.0353 oz
1 kg = 2.20 lb

Metric/Imperial Weight Conversion Chart

Summary of Contents for MC 175

Page 1: ...ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY Operating instructions Microwave oven MC_175 ...

Page 2: ...ry service calls Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted by this symbol and or mentions words such as Warning Take care Be sure to follow all instructions carefully Throughout the manual this symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the appliance z The clover indicate...

Page 3: ...l containers Food safety 7 Unpacking Installation 8 Maff Rating Connecting to the mains 9 The microwave oven and accessories 10 Name and function of parts Accessories Control panel 11 Display window Before using your microwave oven for the first time 12 Turntable installation Pause Clear Setting the clock 13 Child safety lock ...

Page 4: ... Tips Memory Cooking 18 Hold Warm Microwave and Grill cooking Auto Programmes 19 Auto Programme Example 20 Auto Defrost 21 Oven utensils and accessories guide 22 Charts Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W 23 Care and cleaning 24 Care and cleaning Cleaning the accessories turntable support and rack Cleaning the interior Cleaning the exterior What to do if 25 Service and Spare Parts 26 Technic...

Page 5: ...found in this manual WARNING Use the appliance for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or defrost food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use neither for commercial use as this will invalidate the guarantee WARNING Do not operate the oven empty If food or water is not pres...

Page 6: ...r disconnect oven until smoke stops Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven unless specifically recommended for microwave use Containers with restricted openings such as bottles should not be used for microwave cooking Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish to avoid steam burns Foil containers Shallow foil containers may safely be used ...

Page 7: ...uids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks 2 Do not overheat 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven a...

Page 8: ...d TV s as possible This oven does conform to EEC requirements of radio interference suppression but some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV so keep them as far apart as possible 6 If positioned in a corner leave a gap of at least 5 cm from the walls and 5 cm above the microwave IMPORTANT The oven can be placed almost anywhere in the kitchen Make sure the oven is plac...

Page 9: ...itted If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non rewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead ...

Page 10: ...peration 3 Oven door The door must always be firmly closed while cooking 4 Latch hook and safety interlock system 5 Control panel 6 Drive shaft for turntable 7 Turntable Made of special heat resistant glass Food in a suitable container is placed on this tray for cooking Do not use the oven without the turntable 8 Turntable support Place the support on the floor of the cooking chamber to support th...

Page 11: ...to 2 Reheat Plated Meals 4 Time For setting cook time 5 Beverage To automatically heat up drinks 6 Auto Start To set a start time 7 Memory To save a frequently used programme 8 Hold Warm Keep food warm for up to 30 mins 9 Clock To set the time 10 Number pad To enter time weight and power 11 Power To set power 12 Clear Puase 13 Start 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 13 7 8 9 12 ...

Page 12: ...table for cooking This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise this is normal How to operate your microwave oven Pause Clear If you would like to stop the oven during cooking without opening the door touch Pause Clear ONCE To continue cooking touch Start Should food be removed from the oven before the set cooking time is completed touch Pause Clear TWICE You can turn off the oven during cook...

Page 13: ...change the time to 3 45 pm 1 Press and the Clock button The numbers in the display window will flash 3 Set the desired time 12 hour format using the number pad 2 Touch the Clock button to lock in the time and start the clock running Child safety lock This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental switching on of the oven by a child After the lock has been set no part of the microwave...

Page 14: ... Pause Clear 2 Touch the time button 3 Set the desired time by pressing buttons 1 3 then 0 on the number pad 4 Touch the power button 5 Set the desired power 450W 5 by pressing button 5 on the number pad 6 Touch Start The Microwave oven is automatically set to 900W HiW If this power level is required for cooking you may set the time and then press start You do not need to select the required power...

Page 15: ...sired time at different power levels In addition to the maximum power level you can select from 10 different microwave power levels Hi W 900W to 90W for the foods that require slower cooking Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on maximum power as this is the fastest cooking method and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of the foods Example To cook at 450W for 1 minute 30 ...

Page 16: ...ple To defrost at 180W for 8 minutes 30 seconds 1 Touch Pause Clear 2 Touch the time button 3 Set the desired time by pressing buttons 8 3 then 0 on the number pad 4 Touch the power button 5 Set the desired power 180W 2 by pressing button 2 on the number pad 6 Touch Start At the end of the defrosting time the microwave power will automatically stop The cooling fan and oven light will continue to r...

Page 17: ...ss lid a plate or grease proof paper Pastry bread and the like can be defrosted directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel If frozen food is heated in its packaging the packaging should be opened Packaging containing metal or metal decoration must not be used unless specifically recommended for use in the microwave Remove metal clips and wire ties Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used t...

Page 18: ...comes on and the turntable starts rotating Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down Hold Warm The Hold Warm function is used to keep food warm for a maximum of 30 minutes in steps of 10 minutes after cooking has finished Example To set the Hold Warm function 1 Set your cooking programme as usual 2 Touch Hold Warm button Once for 10 mins Twice for 20 mins and three times for 30 mi...

Page 19: ... To automatically cook potatoes you simply press the Auto Cook button once followed by the 1 button on the number pad You may now press numbers 1 2 or 3 on the number pad depending on the number of potatoes required once this has been done you can press Start Reheat Plated meals To automatically reheat a plated meal you simply press the Auto Cook button once followed by the 2 button on the number ...

Page 20: ...ction 4 Press number 2 on the number pad to select two potatoes 5 Touch Start At the end of the cooking time the microwave power will automatically stop The cooling fan and oven light will continue to run whilst 5 soft audible bell sounds are heard End will appear in the display window After the cooking time has finished pressing Pause Clear will reset the display window to the time of day ...

Page 21: ...h Pause Clear 2 Touch Auto Weight Defrost button twice 3 Set the desired weight 0 8 kg by pressing buttons 0 then 8 on the number pad 4 Touch Start Example To defrost 1 2 kg of Fish 1 Touch Pause Clear 2 Touch Auto Weight Defrost button three times 3 Set the desired weight 1 2 kg by pressing buttons 1 then 2 on the number pad 4 Touch Start The Auto Defrost function cam be used in conjunction with ...

Page 22: ...stant glass ware Glass ware with metal decoration Lead crystal glass 1 YES 1 YES NO NO China Without metal decoration YES Pottery 2 YES Plastic Microwave oven heat proof wear Plastic wrap YES YES Metal Metal baking pan Aluminium foil 3 NO YES Paper Cups plates towels YES Waxed Paper YES Wood NO Accessories Turntable Turntable support YES YES YES Utensils and accessories to use NO Utensils and acce...

Page 23: ...in 5 min Cakes and Pastry Gateau 450g 1 lb Remove from packaging place on plate 9 11 min 15 30 min Cheesecake 450g 1 lb Remove from packaging place on plate 9 11 min 15 30 min Pie cooked 450g 1 lb Remove from packaging place on plate 7 9 min 15 30 min Pastry 450g 1 lb Remove from packaging place on plate 7 9 min 15 30 min Butter 250g 8 8 oz 1 packet If foil wrapped remove from wrapper and place on...

Page 24: ...p cloth only no liquids should be used near the venting holes NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN To loosen difficult deposits boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE DEPOSITS FROM OVEN SURFACES To remove odours from the oven interior boil a cup of water plus 2 tabl...

Page 25: ...ch from the mains supply to the oven are ON Check that the socket is receiving power by plugging in an appliance you know to be working Check that the fuse in the fuse box is intact If the microwave does not function The child safety lock may have been set Check the controls are set correctly Check settings procedures against the booklet Check the door closes properly if food particles or other ob...

Page 26: ... from its box N B Remember to save your receipt Service Information You can perform certain maintenance on your own these operations are listed in the section what to do if Firstly you should verify the problem then look it up in the section If you do not find the solution therein then please contact your local comet Service centre The number can be found in your local Telephone Directory Technica...

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Page 28: ...e are sure that this product will provide many years of trouble free service to you however should you experience any faults with this appliance please contact your local Comet Service Centre for help or advice Our number can be found in your local telephone directory Imperial to Metric 1 oz 28 35 g 1 lb 454 g Metric to Imperial 1 g 0 0353 oz 1 kg 2 20 lb Metric Imperial Weight Conversion Chart ...

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