AEG Microwave Oven MC2660E User Manual

MC2660E

Microwave oven

Operating instructions

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Contents

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3

Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

What are microwaves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 8

Tips & advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 -12

Microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Microwave cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Other convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 16

Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18

Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - 21

Recipes for auto cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 23

Cooking charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 26

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 37

Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Service & spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 43

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To avoid the danger of fire.

To avoid the possibility of injury

WARNING:

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or

malfunctioning. Check the following before use:

a) The door; make sure the door closes properly and

ensure it is not misaligned or warped.

b) The hinges and safety door latches; check to make

sure they are not broken or loose.

c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that

they have not been damaged.

The microwave oven should not be left unattended

during operation. Power levels that are too high,

or cooking times that are too long, may overheat

foods resulting in a fire.

The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that

the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.

Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

If food being heated begins to smoke, DO NOT

OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and unplug the oven

and wait until the food has stopped smoking.

Opening the door while food is smoking may cause

a fire.

d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure

there are no dents.

e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they

are not damaged.

Never adjust , repair or modify the oven yourself.

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent

person to carry out any service or repair operation

which involves the removal of a cover which gives

protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Only use microwave-safe containers and utensils.

See Pages 7 - 8.

Do not leave the oven unattended when using

disposable plastic, paper or other combustible food

containers.

Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter

the door safety latches in any way.

Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity, the

turntable and turntable support after use. These

must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease

may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

Do not operate the oven if there is an object between

the door seals and sealing surfaces.

Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door

seals and adjacent parts. Follow instructions for

“Care and Cleaning”, Page 38. Failure to maintain

the oven in a clean condition could lead to a

deterioration of the surface that could adversely

affect the life of the appliance and possibly result

in a hazardous situation.

Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their

doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for

precautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock

Under no circumstances should you remove the outer

cabinet.

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 place flammable materials near the oven or

ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation

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.

To make popcorn, only use special microwave popcorn

makers.

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.

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

top rear of the oven.

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

must be made by an authorised Service Force

technician.

Important safety instructions

To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden

boiling:

To avoid misuse by children

Warning: Only allow children to use the oven

without supervision when adequate instructions

have been given so that the child is able to use the

oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of

improper use.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be

heated in sealed containers since they are liable to

explode.

Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids

before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a

build up of pressure even after the oven has been

turned off.

Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide-

mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.

Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play

with the oven or use it as a toy.

Children should be taught all important safety

instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of food

coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g.

self-heating materials) designed to make food crisp, as

they may be extra hot.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in

delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be

taken when handling the container.

Other warnings

Never modify the oven in any way.

To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and

possible scalding:

1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.

2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil

into the liquid whilst reheating.

This oven is for home food preparation only and may

only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for

commercial or laboratory use.

To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid

damage.

Never operate the oven when it is empty.

When using a browning dish or self-heating material,

always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a

porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the

turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The

preheating time specified in the dishes instructions

must not be exceeded.

Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and

may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven.

Only use the turntable and the turntable support

designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven

without the turntable.

3. Let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking

time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.

Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard

boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave

ovens since they may explode even after

microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat

eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed,

pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may

explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before

reheating them in the microwave oven.

Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and

fruit before cooking, or they may explode.

To avoid the possibility of burns

Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food

from the oven to prevent burns.

To prevent the turntable from breaking:

(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the

turntable to cool.

Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking

bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid

steam burns.

(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold

turntable.

Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during

operation.

NOTE:

To avoid burns, always test food temperature and

stir before serving and pay special attention to the

temperature of food and drink given to babies,

children or the elderly.

If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please

consult an authorised, qualified 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

indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.

Temperature of the container is not a true indication of

the temperature of the food or drink; always check the

food temperature.

Always stand back from the oven door when opening it

to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.

Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam

and avoid burns.

Keep children away from the door to prevent them

burning themselves.

Oven & accessories

1. Front trim

2. Oven lamp

3. Control panel

4. Door opening button

5. Waveguide cover

6. Oven cavity

7. Seal packing

8. Door seals and sealing surfaces

9. Fixing points (4 points)

10. Ventilation openings

11. Outer cover

12. Rear cabinet

13. Power supply cord support clip

14. Power supply cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are

provided:

(15) Turntable (16) Turntable support

(17) 4 fixing screws (not shown).

• Place the turntable support in the seal packing on

the floor of the cavity.

• Then place the turntable on the turntable support.

• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or

containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when

removing them from the oven.

NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two

items: part name and model name to your dealer or

local Service Force Centre.

Control panel

1 Digital Display

2 Indicators

The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just

above each symbol according to the instruction.

When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate

button (having the same symbol) or carry out the

necessary operation.

Stir

Turn over

Weight

Portion

Microwave power level

Cooking in progress

3 TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob

4 AUTO COOK 1 button

Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes.

5 AUTO COOK 2 button

Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes.

6 COOK FROM FROZEN button

Press to select one of the 3 automatic programmes.

7 AUTO DEFROST button

Press to select one of the 5 automatic programmes.

8 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button

9 START/QUICK button

10 STOP button

11 DOOR OPENING button

Before operation

Plug in the oven.

Using the Stop button

Use the STOP button to:

1. The oven display will flash:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.

2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.

2. Touch the STOP button the display will show:

To set the clock, see below.

Setting the clock

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.

1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button down

for 3 seconds.

will appear in the display.

2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once

x1 and hold for

3 secs.

more after Step 1, in the example below

will appear in the display.

To set the clock, follow the example below.

Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35

2. Set the hours. Rotate the

TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION

knob until the correct hour is

displayed (23).

1. Choose the clock

function. (12 hour

clock)

Choose the 24 hour

clock.

3. Press the MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL button

to change from hours

to minutes.

x1 and hold

for 3 secs.

4. Set the minutes. Rotate the TIMER/ 5. Press the MICROWAVE

Check the display.

WEIGHT/PORTION knob until the

POWER LEVEL button to

correct minute is displayed. (35).

start the clock.

NOTE:

1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob

clockwise or counter-clockwise.

2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake during

programming.

3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave

oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently

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. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the

above example again.

What are microwaves?

Like radio and television waves, microwaves are

electromagnetic waves.

The characteristics of microwaves.

Microwaves penetrate all non-metal objects made of

glass, china, earthenware, plastic, wood or paper. This is

why the microwaves never make these materials hot.

Dishes become hot only because the food inside them

is hot.

Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the

microwave oven, and these vibrate the molecules of

water present in the food. The friction this causes

produces heat, which ensures that the food is

defrosted, heated, or cooked through.

The secret of the reduced cooking times is the fact that

the microwaves penetrate the food from every

direction. Energy is used to the full. In comparison, the

energy from a conventional hob passes from the

burner through the pan and so to the food. This

method wastes a great deal of energy.

The food absorbs the microwaves and is heated.

Microwaves cannot pass through objects made of metal

and so they are deflected. For this reason metal objects

are not normally suitable for microwave cookery. There

are exceptions where you can actually make use of the

fact that the microwaves cannot pass through metal. If

you cover food with aluminium foil at specific points

while it is defrosting or cooking, you can prevent those

parts from getting too warm, too hot, or overcooked.

Please check out the advice given in the guide.

Suitable ovenware

Glass and ceramic glass

Kitchen paper

Heat-resistant glass utensils are very suitable. The

cooking process can be observed

from all sides. They must not,

however, contain any metal (e.g.

lead crystal), nor have a metallic

overlay (e.g. gold edge, cobalt blue

finish).

can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs in

short heating methods, e.g. of bread or products in

bread crumbs. Insert the paper between the food and

the revolving plate. The surface of the food will stay

crispy and dry. Covering greasy food with kitchen

paper will catch splashes.

Microwave cling film

Ceramics

This, or heat-resistant film, is very

suitable for covering or wrapping.

Please follow the manufacturer's

recommendations.

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

may make it shatter. If you are not certain whether

your utensil is suitable for the microwave, carry out the

utensil suitability test.

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.

Porcelain

Very suitable. Ensure that the porcelain does not have a

gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any

metal.

Plastic & paper utensils

Browning dish

Heat resistant plastic utensils which

are suitable for use in the

microwave can be used to thaw,

A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with

a metal alloy base, which allows food to be browned.

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

the pre-heating time given in the manufacturer's

instructions. Excessive pre-heating can damage the

turntable and the turntable stand or can trigger the

safety-device which will switch off the oven.

heat and cook food. Follow the

manufacturers recommendations.

Heat-resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven

is also suitable. Follow the manufacturers

recommendations.

Suitable ovenware

When using aluminium containers or other metal

utensils there 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 metal parts

such as screws, bands or handles.

Metal

Generally speaking, metal should not be used, since

microwaves do not pass through metal and therefore

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

UTENSIL SUITABILITY TEST

If you are not sure whether your

utensil is suitable for use in your

microwave oven, carry out the

following test: Place the utensil

into the oven. Place a glass

ready- cooked meals) can be used.

They must, however, be small in

container filled with 150 ml of water on or next to the

utensil. Switch on the oven at 900 W power for 1 to 2

minutes. If the utensil stays cool or just warm to the

touch, it is suitable. Do not use this test on a plastic

utensil. It could melt.

relation to the food, e.g. aluminium

containers 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.

Tips & advice

Do not cook eggs in their unbroken

shells. Pressure builds up inside the

shell and this may result in the egg

exploding. Prick the yolk before you

cook it.

Before you start...

To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave

oven, we have put together a few hints and tips for you.

Only switch on the oven when the food is already inside.

Setting the cooking time

Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times are generally

much shorter than in a conventional oven or hob. So

you will need to consult this book for the

recommended cooking times. It is better to set shorter

rather than longer cooking times. Always test the food

after the cooking time has elapsed. It is better to then

continue cooking it for a little longer, than to have

overcooked food.

Do not heat oil or fat for deep-

frying inside the microwave oven. It

is impossible to control the

temperature of the oil and it may

suddenly splash out of the pan.

Do not heat sealed containers such

as jars or tins. The pressure inside the container could

cause the container to explode. (The exception is when

you are making preserves).

All indicated cooking times...

are guidelines only. Cooking times may vary depending

on starting temperature, the weight and composition

(water, fat content, etc) of the food.

Starting temperature

Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times depend on

the temperature of the food when you start. For

example, deep-frozen and refrigerated food will need

longer than food that is at room temperature.

Standard storage temperatures of food are assumed for

re-heating and cooking times (refrigerator temperature

of 5° C, room temperature of approximately 20° C). For

defrosting food a starting temperature of

approximately -18° C is assumed.

Salt, herbs and spices

Food cooked in the microwave oven retains its taste

better than with conventional cooking methods. Use

salt sparingly and as a rule only add salt after the food

has cooked. Salt binds liquids and dries out the surface

of food. Herbs and spices can be used as normal.

Cook popcorn only in special microwave safe

containers. Refer exactly to the manufacturer’s

instructions. Do not use a normal paper or glass

container.

Tips & advice

Testing the food

Adding water

You can test whether food is cooked in the same way

as conventional cookery.

Vegetables and other foods containing a lot of water

can be cooked in their own juices or by adding just a

small amount of water. This will retain many vitamins

and minerals in the food.

• Using a food thermometer. After cooking or re-

heating all foods have a certain internal

Food with skin or peel

temperature. You can use a food thermometer to

test whether the food is hot enough, or ‘done’.

Pierce foods such as sausages, chickens, chicken legs,

potatoes in their skins, tomatoes, egg yolk, etc with a

wooden skewer. This allows the steam to escape and

the food won’t explode.

• Using a fork. Test fish with a fork. If the flesh is not

transparent and comes off the bone easily, it is

done. If it is overcooked, it will be brittle and dry.

Fatty foods

• Wooden skewer. Test cakes and bread by sticking in

a wooden skewer. If the skewer comes out clean and

dry, the food is ready.

Food ‘marbled’ with fat or with layers of fat cook

faster than lean meat. You should therefore cover

these parts with some aluminium foil, and place the

food fatty side downward.

Working out cooking times using the

food thermometer

After it has cooked, every drink or item of food has a

certain internal temperature. When it is reached the

cooking can be stopped, and the result will be good.

You can test the internal temperature with a food

thermometer. The temperature chart below gives most

of the important temperatures.

Blanching vegetables

Before they are frozen vegetables should be blanched.

This is the best way of retaining the quality and

flavour.

How to blanch vegetables:

Wash and chop the vegetable, place 250g of the

vegetable in a bowl with 275ml of water, cover and

heat for 3-5 minutes.

Plunge into cold water immediately after the

blanching process to prevent further cooking, and then

allow it to drain. Pack and freeze the vegetable in

airtight containers.

CHART: USING A FOOD THERMOMETER

TO DEFINE COOKING TIMES

Drink/food items

Internal

Preserving fruit & vegetables

temperature at

the end of

cooking time

temperature after

10-15 mins

standing time

Preserving fruit and vegetables

using the microwave is a quick and

easy process. You can buy

preserving jars, seals and preserving

jar clamps specially designed for

Heating drinks (coffee,

water, tea, etc)

Heating milk

Heating soup

Heating stews

Poultry

65-75

75-80

80-85

microwave use. Precise instructions are provided by the

manufacturers of these items.

85-90

Samll & large quantities

Lamb

Microwave cooking times depend directly upon the

amount of food you want to defrost, re-heat or cook,

i.e. small portions cook faster than big ones.

The rule of thumb is:

TWICE AS MUCH = ALMOST TWICE AS LONG

HALF AS MUCH = HALF AS LONG

Rare

70-75

80-85

Well roasted

Roast beef

Rare

75-80

50-55

60-65

75-80

80-85

55-60

Medium done

Well done

65-70

80-85

Pork, veal

Tips & advice

Tall containers, flat dishes

Stirring

Both types of container have the same capacity but

cooking times are longer for tall containers than for

flat ones. Therefore it is preferable to use dishes that

are as flat as possible, with the

You need to stir the food because

the microwaves heat the outer

areas first. Stirring the food

balances the temperature and the

food heats evenly.

largest possible flat surface.

Only use tall containers for foods

that are likely to boil over, e.g.

Arranging

Arrange individual portions (pudding moulds, cups or

baked potatoes) in a circle on the turntable. Leave

space between the portions for the microwave energy

to penetrate from all sides.

noodles, rice, milk etc.

Round & oval dishes

Food cooks more evenly in round and oval dishes than

in rectangular ones, because the microwave energy

concentrates into the corners of rectangular dishes and

the food there may get overcooked.

Turning

Turn medium sized portions, such as

burgers and steaks, once during

cooking, to reduce cooking time.

Large items such as roasts and

Covering the food

By covering the food as it cooks

moisture is retained and cooking time

is reduced. Use a lid, microwave film,

chickens must be turned because

they receive more microwave

or cover. Do not cover food that

should have a crispy surface, such as

energy on the uppermost side and could dry out if not

turned.

roast meat or chicken. As a rule if

Standing time

you would cover it in a conventional oven, cover it in

the microwave. If you would cook it in a conventional

oven without a cover, you can cook it without a cover

in the microwave.

One of the most important rules of microwave cooking

is standing time. Almost all foods that are defrosted,

heated or cooked in a microwave oven require standing

time. This may be fairly short or quite long. During this

time the temperature is balanced and the liquids inside

the food are evenly distributed.

Irregular shaped food

Place the thicker, more compacted

end of the food pointing towards

the outside. Place vegetables (such

as broccoli) with the stalks pointing

outward.

Browning agents

After more than 15 minutes cooking time food

acquires a brownness, although this is not comparable

to the deep brownness and crispness obtained through

conventional cooking. In order to obtain an appetising

brown colour you can use browning agents. For the

most part they simultaneously act as seasoning agents.

In the following table you will find some suggestions

for substances you can use as browning agents and

some of the uses to which you might put them.

DISH

METHOD

Coat the poultry with the

butter/paprika mixture

Dust with paprika

BROWNING AGENT

Melted butter and dried paprika

Poultry

Dried paprika

Soya sauce

Oven baked dishes - Cheese toasties

Meat and poultry

Coat with the sauce

Sprinkle pieces of bacon or dried

onions on top

Barbecue and Worcestershire sauce, Gravy

Rendered down bacon fat or dried onions

Roasts, Rissoles, Small roasted items

Oven baked dishes, toasted items,

soups, stews

Sprinkle pieces on top of cakes &

desserts or use to glaze

Cocoa, chocolate flakes, brown icing, honey and

marmalade

Cakes and desserts

Heating

• Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers

should be removed from the aluminium container

and heated on a plate or in a dish.

• 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 want to

achieve.

• Remove the lids from firmly closed containers.

• 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.

• 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.

Defrosting

Your microwave is ideal for defrosting. Thawing 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.

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 re-arrange them.

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.

Small amounts

Thaw more quickly and evenly than large ones. We

recommend that you defrost portions which are as

small as possible. By doing so you will be able to

prepare 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 doing so you will

avoid the outer areas becoming too hot whilst the

inside is still frozen.

Covering

Cover thin parts with small strips of aluminium foil

before defrosting. Thawed or warm

parts should likewise be covered

with aluminium strips during

Standing time

defrosting. This stops the thin parts

becoming too hot while thicker

parts are still frozen.

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 foods of a porous

nature. If the food has not defrosted sufficiently, you

may continue defrosting it in the microwave 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.

Correct setting

It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather

than one which is too high. By doing so 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.

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).

• Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid.

Those with a high moisture content, e.g. onions or

boiled potatoes, can be cooked in microwave cling

film without adding water.

• Wash the vegetables before preparing them, clean

them and only then weigh the required quantity for

the recipe and chop them up.

• Season them as you would normally, but as a rule

only add salt after cooking.

• After half the cooking time has elapsed vegetables

should be stirred or turned over.

• After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for

approx. 2 minutes, so that the temperature disperses

evenly (standing time).

• Add about 5 tbsps of water for 500 g of vegetables.

Vegetables which are high in fibre require a little

more water. You will find information in the table

(see page 27).

• The cooking times given are guidelines and depend

upon the weight, initial temperature and condition

of the type of vegetables in question. The fresher

the vegetables, the shorter the cooking time.

Cooking meat, fish & poultry

• When buying food items, try to ensure that, as far

as possible, they are of similar size. This will ensure

that they are cooked properly.

• After the food has been cooking for 15 minutes it

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

microwave. By doing this you will simultaneously

obtain a brown base for making a sauce.

• 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,

cooking results may vary. This is due, amongst other

things, to the kind of food, variations in the fat and

moisture content as well as the temperature before

cooking.

• 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 on cooking

and the liquid is evenly distributed, so that when it is

carved a minimum amount of juice is lost.

Cooking & defrosting

Deep-frozen dishes can be defrosted and cooked at the

same time in one process in your microwave. You will

find some examples in the table. Do take note,

however, of the general advice given on “heating” and

“defrosting” food.

Please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on the

packaging when preparing deep-frozen dishes. These

usually contain precise cooking times and offer advice

on preparation.

Microwave power levels

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level

for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe

section. Generally the following recommendations

apply:

450 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

will be tender.

900 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup,

casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish,

etc.

270 W (Defrost setting) 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 custard.

630 W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as

roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for

90 W For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or

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.

pastry.

W = WATT

To set the microwave power level :

1. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select cooking time.

2. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the desired power level appears on the display. (If the

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button is touched once,

will be displayed. If you miss your desire level,

continue pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until you reach the level again).

3. Press the START/QUICK button.

Microwave cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes.

(90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time

varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on

the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as

shown on the table.

Cooking time

0-5 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-30 minutes

30-90 minutes

Increasing unit

10 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

5 minutes

Example:

Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W microwave power.

3. Press START/QUICK

button once to begin

cooking.

1. Enter desired cooking time

by rotating the TIMER/

WEIGHT/PORTION knob

clockwise.

2. Choose desired power level

by pressing MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL button

twice.

Check the display.

NOTE:

1. When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops

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/PORTION knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.

If you rotate the knob counter-clockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.

Other convenient functions

1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

A maximum of 3 sequences can be input, consisting of manual cooking time and mode.

Example:

To cook: 5 minutes on 900 W power (Stage 1)

16 minutes on 270 W power (Stage 2)

STAGE 1

1. Enter the desired cooking

time by rotating TIMER/

WEIGHT/PORTION knob.

2. Choose the desired power

level by pressing the

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

button once.

STAGE 2

3. Enter desired time by

rotating TIMER/

4. Choose the desired power

level by pressing the

5. Press the START/QUICK

button once to begin

cooking.

MICROWAVE POWER

LEVEL button four times.

WEIGHT/PORTION knob.

Check the display.

(The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes and 900 W, and then for 16 minutes on 270 W).

Other convenient functions

2.QUICK START FUNCTION

The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions:

a. Direct start

You can directly start cooking on 900 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the

START/QUICK button.

NOTE:

To avoid the misuse by children the START/QUICK button can be used only within 3 minute after preceding

operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion.

b. Extend the cooking time

You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 30 seconds if the START/QUICK button is pressed while the

oven is in operation.

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.SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3

seconds.

TO CANCEL THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3

seconds.

x1 for 3 seconds

The display will show:

The display will show the

time of day, if set.

NOTE: When Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button.

Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto

defrost operation

AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and

cooking time. You can choose from 4 AUTO COOK, 3 COOK FROM FROZEN and 5 AUTO DEFROST menus.

What you need to know when using this automatic function:

Menu number

1a.

For example:

1a. AUTO COOK 1: The AUTO COOK 1 button has two

menus. Press the AUTO COOK 1 button once, the

display will appear as shown.

Menu number

1b.

1c.

1b. AUTO COOK 2: The AUTO COOK 2 button has two

menus. Press the AUTO COOK 2 button once, the

display will appear as shown.

1c. COOK FROM FROZEN: The COOK FROM FROZEN

button has three menus. Press the COOK FROM

FROZEN button once, the display will appear as

shown.

Menu number

1d.

1d. AUTO DEFROST: The AUTO DEFROST button has

five menus. Press the AUTO DEFROST button once,

the display will appear as shown.

The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTO COOK 1, AUTO COOK 2, COOK FROM FROZEN or AUTO DEFROST

button until the desired menu number is displayed. See pages 18 - 20 “AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN & AUTO

DEFROST charts”.

The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK 1, AUTO COOK 2, COOK FROM

FROZEN or AUTO DEFROST button.

2. The weight or quantity of the food can be input by

rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob until

TIMER/WEIGHT/

PORTION knob

the desired weight/quantity 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/

quantities given in the AUTO COOK, COOK FROM

FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST charts, use manual

operation. For best results, follow the cooking charts

on pages 24 - 26.

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

temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If

necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.

NOTE: If you use the QUICK START function during

the cooking/defrosting, the food may be

overcooked.

Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto

defrost operation

Example 1 for AUTO COOK 2:

To cook 1,5 kg (3 units) of Fish Fillet with Sauce using Auto Cook 2 (A2-1).

1. Select the menu required by

pressing the AUTO COOK 2

button once.

2. Enter the quantity by rotating

the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION

knob clockwise.

3. Press the START/QUICK

button once.

Check the display.

Example 2 for COOK FROM FROZEN:

To cook Frozen Gratin 0,6 kg using Cook From Frozen (FC-3).

1. Select the menu required by

pressing the COOK FROM

FROZEN button 3 times.

2. Enter the weight by rotating

the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION

knob clockwise.

3. Press the START/QUICK

button once.

Check the display.

Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto

defrost charts

BUTTON

AUTO COOK NO.

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit) / UTENSILS

PROCEDURE

A1-1 Cook

Chicken Pan with (initial temp Chicken 5° C)

0,5 kg - 1,5 kg * (1 - 3)

• See recipe for Chicken Pan with Vegetables on

page 22.

Vegetables

Gratin dish with

microwave cling film

Total weight of all ingredients.

A1-2 Cook

Mince and Onion (initial temp Mince 5° C)

Casserole dish with lid

0,5 kg - 1,5 kg * (1 - 3)

• See recipe for Mince & Onion on page 22.

Total weight of all ingredients.

A2-1 Cook

Fish fillet with

sauce

0,5 kg - 1,5 kg * (1 - 3)

(initial temp fish 5° C,

sauce 20° C)

Gratin dish & microwave

cling film

• See recipe for Fish Fillet with Sauce on page 23.

Total weight of all ingredients.

A2-2 Cook

Gratin

0,5 kg - 1,5 kg * (1 - 3)

(initial temp 20° C)

Gratin dish

• See recipe for Gratin on page 23.

Total weight of all ingredients.

Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto

defrost charts

BUTTON

COOK FROM

FROZEN NO.

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit) / UTENSILS

PROCEDURE

FC-1 Cook

Frozen

Vegetables

e.g. Brussel sprouts, Casserole dish &

green beans, peas, microwave cling film or

0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Bowl & lid

• Add 1tbsp water per 100 g. (For mushrooms no

additional water is necessary).

• Cover with microwave cling film or a lid.

• When the oven stops and the audible signals

sound, stir and re-cover.

mixed vegetables,

broccoli

lid

• After cooking, let stand for approx. 1-2 minutes.

NOTE: If frozen vegetables are compacted

together, cook manually.

FC-2 Cook

Frozen Ready

Meals

0,3 - 1,0 kg* (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Casserole dish &

• Transfer meal to suitable microwave-proof dish.

• Add some liquid if recommended by the

manufacturer.

Stirrable type e.g. microwave cling film or

• Cover with microwave cling film or lid.

• Cook without cover if the manufacturer

instructs.

• When the audible signal sounds, stir and re-

cover.

Noodles,

lid

Bolognese,

Chinese Menus.

* If the manufacturer

instructs to add water,

calculate the total amount

for the programme with

additional liquid.

• After cooking, stir and let stand for approx. 1 - 2

minutes.

FC-3 Cook

Frozen Gratin

e.g. macaroni

gratin, lasagne,

etc.

0,2 - 0,6 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Shallow, oval gratin dish

and microwave cling film

or original container and • If the container is suitable for microwave

• Remove the frozen gratin from the package. If

the container is not suitable for microwave

ovens, place in a gratin dish and cover with

microwave cling film.

microwave cling film

ovens, remove original paper cover and cover

with microwave cling film.

• After cooking, let stand for approx. 5 minutes.

Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto

defrost charts

BUTTON

AUTO

DEFROST NO.

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit) / UTENSILS

PROCEDURE

Ad-1 Defrost

Steak and Chops (initial temp -18° C)

(See note on page 22)

0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g)

• Place the food on a plate in the centre of the

turntable.

• When the oven stops and the audible signals

sound, turn the food over, rearrange and

separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with

aluminium foil.

• After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10 -

15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Ad-2 Defrost

Minced Meat

0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Microwave cling film

(See note on page 22)

• Cover the turntable with microwave cling film.

• Place the block of minced meat onto the

turntable.

• When the oven stops and the audible signals

sound, turn the food over. Remove the defrosted

parts if possible.

• After defrosting, stand for 5 - 10 minutes, until

thoroughly defrosted.

Ad-3 Defrost

Poultry

0,9 - 1,8 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

(See note on page 22)

• Place a plate upside down on the turntable and

put the poultry breast side down on the plate.

• When the oven stops and the audible signal

sounds, turnover and shield thin parts and warm

spots with aluminium foil.

• After defrosting, cover with aluminium foil and

stand for 15 - 30 minutes until thoroughly

defrosted.

• Finally clean the poultry under running water.

Ad-4 Defrost

Cake

0,1 - 1,4 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Flat dish

• Remove all packaging from the cake.

• Place on a flat dish in the middle of the

turntable.

• After defrosting, cut the cake into similar sized

pieces keeping space between each piece and let

stand for 15 - 60 minutes until evenly defrosted.

Ad-5 Defrost

Bread

0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Flat dish

(Only sliced bread is

recommended for this

programme.)

• Distribute on a flat dish in the centre of the

turntable.

• When the audible signal sounds rearrange, and

remove defrosted slices.

• After defrosting separate all slices and distribute

on a large plate. Cover the bread with

aluminium foil and let stand for 5 - 10 minutes

until thoroughly defrosted.

Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto

defrost charts

NOTE: 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. For Ad-1 and Ad-3 arrange the food in the oven as shown:

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

temperature.

Steaks and Chops

Poultry

Food

Plate

Turntable

Recipes for auto cook

CHICKEN PAN WITH VEGETABLES (A1-1)

Spicy chicken fricassee

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Mix the rice and saffron and place in the greased

dish.

2. Mix the onions, red pepper, leek and chicken. Season

and place on the rice.

3. Put butter on the top.

4. Pour the stock over and cover with microwave cling

film and cook on AUTO COOK (A1-1), “Chicken Pan

with Vegetables”.

0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)

60 g

120 g

180 g long grain rice (parboiled)

sachet saffron

onion (sliced)

25 g

50 g

150 g

50 g

100 g

300 g

75 g

150 g red pepper (in strips)

150 g leek (in strips)

450 g fillet of chicken breast (cubed)

pepper, paprika powder

5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

10 g

20 g

30 g

butter

150 ml 300 ml 450 ml meat stock

MINCE AND ONION (A1-2)

Preparation

Ingredients

1. Mix together the minced meat, onion, egg and the

breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Place the

meat dough into a casserole dish.

2. Mix the meat stock with the tomato purée.

3. Add the liquid, potatoes, carrots and parsley to the

meat, mix it up well.

4. Cover and cook on AUTO COOK (A1-2), “Mince and

Onion”.

5. When the oven stops and the audible signals sound,

stir and re-cover.

0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)

150 g

50 g

300 g

100 g

450 g minced meat ( 2 beef, 2 pork)

150 g onion (finely chopped)

1¹

egg

15 g

30 g

45 g

white breadcrumbs

salt and pepper

115 ml

20 g

230 ml 345 ml meat stock

40 g

125 g

60 g

tomato purée

190 g potatoes (finely chopped)

65 g

190 g carrots (finely chopped)

6. After cooking, stir and stand for approx. 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

2 tbsp

1 tbsp 1¹2 tbsp chopped parsley

Recipes for auto cook

FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE (A2-1)

Fish fillet with piquant sauce

Preparation

1. Mix ingredients for the sauce.

Ingredients

2. Place the fish fillet in a gratin dish with the thin

ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt.

3. Spread the sauce on the fish fillet.

4. Cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO

COOK (A2-1), “Fish Fillet with Sauce”.

5. After cooking, let stand for approx. 2 minutes.

0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)

175 g

50 g

5 g

350 g

100 g

10 g

525 g canned tomatoes (drained)

150 g corn

15 g

45 g

chilli sauce

onion (finely chopped)

15 g

1 tsp

30 g

1-2 tsp 2-3 tsp red wine vinegar

mustard, thyme, cayenne pepper

750 g fish fillet

salt

250 g

500 g

FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE (A2-1)

Fish fillet with curry sauce

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Place the fish fillet in a gratin dish with the thin

ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt.

2. Spread the banana and the ready-made curry sauce

on the fish fillet.

3. Cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO

COOK (A2-1), “Fish Fillet with Sauce”.

4. After cooking, let stand for approx. 2 minutes.

0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)

250 g

500 g

750 g fish fillet

salt

50 g

200 g

100 g

400 g

150 g banana (sliced)

600 g ready-made curry sauce

GRATIN (A2-2)

Spinach gratin

Ingredients

Preparation

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. The

top layer should be spinach.

3. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, add salt and

pepper and pour over the vegetables.

4. Cover the gratin with the grated cheese, sprinkle with

paprika powder and cook on AUTO COOK (A2-2),

“Gratin”.

0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)

150 g

15 g

300 g

30 g

450 g leaf spinach (defrosted, drained)

45 g onion (finely chopped)

salt, pepper, nutmeg

450 g boiled potatoes (sliced)

110 g cooked ham (diced)

150 g crème fraîche

150 g

35 g

50 g

300 g

75 g

100 g

eggs

40 g

75 g

115 g grated cheese

paprika powder

5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

GRATIN (A2-2)

Potato-courgette-gratin

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Grease the gratin dish and place alternate layers of

potato slices and courgette in the dish.

2. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, season with salt,

pepper and garlic and pour over the vegetables.

3. Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle over the

gratin.

4. Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernel and

paprika powder and cook on AUTO COOK (A2-2),

“Gratin”.

0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)

200 g

115 g

75 g

400 g

230 g

150 g

600 g boiled potatoes (sliced)

345 g courgette (finely sliced)

225 g crème fraîche

eggs

clove of garlic (crushed)

salt, pepper

40 g

10 g

80 g

20 g

120 g feta cheese (diced)

5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

30 g

sunflower kernel

paprika powder

Cooking charts

ABBREVIATIONS USED

tbsp = tablespoon

tsp = teaspoon

l.p. = large pinch

s.p. = small pinch

Cup = cupful

g = gram

Sach. = sachet

MW = microwave

MWO = microwave oven

min = minutes

l = litre

DFC = dry fat content

ml = millilitre

cm = centimetre

DF = deep frozen

dm = diameter

kg = kilogram

sec = seconds

TABLE: HEATING FOOD AND DRINK

Food / Drink

Coffee, 1 cup

Quantity Power

Time

Hints

-g/ml- -Setting- -Min-

150

900

1000

400

900 W

approx.1

approx. 2

8-10

9-11

3-5

do not cover

Milk,

Water,

1 cup

6 cups

1 bowl

do not cover, bring to the boil

sprinkle some water onto the sauce, cover

stir half way through the heating time

cover, stir after heating

Platters

(Vegetables, meat and trimmings)

Stew

Clear soup

Cream soup

Vegetables

200

500

200

500

200

180

150

190

900 W

630 W

450 W

1¹/2 -2

1-1¹/2

1¹/2-2¹/2

2-3

3-5

2-3

4-5

3-4

3-5

cover, stir after heating

if necessary add some water, cover

stir half way through the heating time

sprinkle with water, cover and stir from time

to time

thinly spread sauce over the top, cover

cover

pierce the skin several times

place on a cake stand

remove the lid, after heating stir well and test the

temperature

Garnishes

Meat,

1 slice*

Fish fillet*

Sausages, 2

1-1¹/2

¹/2-1

Cake,

1 piece

Baby food, 1 glass

Melting butter or margarine*

Melting chocolate

Dissolving six sheets of gelatin

100

900 W

450 W

1-1¹/2

3-4

stir from time to time

450 W approx. ¹/2

dip into water, squeeze thoroughly and place in

a soup bowl, stir from time to time

mix the sugar in 250ml of liquid, cover, stir well

during and after heating

Glazing for a tart of ¹/4 l of liquid

* Refrigerator temperature

450 W 3-5

TABLE: COOKING MEAT, FISH AND POULTRY

Fish and Poultry

Quantity Power

Time

Hints

Standing time

-Min-

-g-

500

-Setting- -Min-

630 W 17-22

630 W 34-38

630 W 53-58

630 W 20-24

630 W 27-31

900 W 21-24

Roasts

(pork,

veal, lamb)

Roast beef (medium)

season to taste, place in a shallow flan dish

turn over halfway through cooking time

1000

1500

1000

1500

1000

season to taste, place in a quiche dish,

turn over halfway through cooking time

prepare the minced meat mixture (half pork / half beef)

place in a shallow casserole dish

Minced meat

Fish fillet

Chicken

200

1200

900 W

630 W 29-32

4-6

season to taste, place on a plate, cover

season to taste, place in a casserole dish,

turn halfway through cooking time

season to taste, place on a plate, cover

Chicken legs

200

900 W

3-6

Cooking charts

TABLE: DEFROSTING

Food

Quantity Power

Time

Hints

Standing time

-Min-

-g-

1500

1000

500

-Setting- -Min-

Roast

90 W

270 W

55-60

38-42

20-25

2-4

Place on an upturned plate,

turn halfway through

30 - 90

10 - 15

(pork, beef,

veal, lamb)

Steaks, escalopes,

chops, liver

Goulash

Ham or large sausage

as one piece

Cold cuts

Sausages 8

Duck/turkey

Chicken

200

Turn halfway through

500

200

270 W

8-9

2-3

Break up and stir halfway through

Defrost slightly only

10 - 15

200

600

300

1500

1200

1000

200

450

800

400

300

270 W

90 W

2-4

6-8

3-5

42-46

18-20

13-15

3-4

7-9

12-13

5-7

6-8

1-1¹/2

2-3

Each minute, take off the outside slices

Place alongside one another,

turn halfway through

Place on an upturned plate, turn halfway through 30 - 90

30 - 90

5 - 10

270 W

Chicken legs

Turn halfway through

30 - 90

10 - 15

30 - 90

10 - 15

5 - 10

Chicken breast

Fish in portions

Fish fillet

Crab

Rolls, 2

Turn halfway through

Turn halfway through, take away defrosted parts

Defrost only

Sliced bread (for

toasting) in slices

White loaf, whole

Whole wheat loaf, sliced

Bread made from

wheat and rye flour

Cakes, 1 piece

Fruit flan, 1 piece

Gateaux, 1 piece

Whole Gateaux (25 cm Ø)

Butter

250

Place alongside one another, defrost only

500

250

1000

270 W

3-5

2-3

8-10

Turn halfway through (ice particles remain)

Place slices alongside one another, defrost only

Turn halfway through (ice particles remain)

150

270 W

1-3

2-3

Place on a cake tray

270 W Approx.1 Place on a cake tray

270 W

250

9-11

270 W

Place on a cake tray

Defrost only

Remove lid, after 2 minutes pour into a bowl and 5 - 10

continue to defrost

1-3

2+2

Cream

200

Cheese slices

Soft fruit: Strawberries

Raspberries, Cherries, Plums

200

250

270 W

1-2

3-5

Defrost only

Position evenly next to each other, turn halfway through 5

Times given in this chart are guidelines only and may vary according to the starting temperature of the frozen food, its

composition, and its weight.

TABLE: DEFROSTING AND COOKING

Food

Quantity Power

Time Added water Hints

Standing time

-Min-

-g-

300

250

400

300

500

300

450

-Setting-

900 W

-Min-

9-11

6-8

8-10

7-10

6-8

7-8

9-11

6-8

10-12

tbsps

Fish fillet

cover

1-2

Trout, 1 fish

Platter

cover, stir after 6 minutes

Leaf spinach

Broccoli

cover, stir once or twice during cooking

cover, stir halfway through cooking time

3-5

Peas

Kohlrabi

Mixed vegetables

Brussels sprouts

Red cabbage

Cooking charts

TABLE: COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES

Vegetable

Quantity Power

Time

Hints

Added Water

-tbsps/ml-

-g- -Setting- -Min-

Artichokes

Leaf Spinach

Cauliflower

300

800

500

300

500

250

500

900 W

5-7

4-5

10-12

6-8

5-7

6-8

4-5

7-9

6-8

7-9

15-17

7-9

remove the stalk, cover

3-4 tbsp

5-6 tbsp

4-5 tbsp

wash, dry well, cover, stir once or twice during cooking

1 whole head, cover, divide into florets

stir during cooking

divide into florets, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

whole heads, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into strips, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into quarters, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

whole, cook in microwave cling film

dice, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into rings, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into strips, stir once or twice during cooking

cover, stir occasionally during cooking

Broccoli

Mushrooms

Chinese leaves

Peas

Fennel

Onions

Kohlrabi

Carrots

50 ml

4-5 tbsp

50 ml

Green peppers

Jacket potatoes

Leeks

Red cabbage

Brussels sprouts

Boiled potatoes (salted)

cut into rings, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into strips, stir once or twice during cooking

whole sprouts, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into large pieces of a similar size, add a little salt,

cover, stir occasionally during cooking

50 ml

150 ml

Celery

White cabbage

Courgettes

500

900 W

7-9

15-17

6-8

dice finely, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into strips, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

slice, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

50 ml

4-5 tbsp

Recipes

ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE

MICROWAVE OVEN

HOW TO USE THE RECIPES

If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for

the microwave, you should take note of the following:

Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the

example of the recipes in this book.

Foods which have a high moisture content such as

meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, stews and soups

can be prepared in your microwave without any

difficulty. Foods which have little moisture, such as

platters of food, should have the surface moistened

prior to heating or cooking.

• All the recipes in this book are calculated on the

basis of 4 servings - unless otherwise stated.

• Recommendations relating to suitable utensils and

the total cooking times are given at the beginning

of every recipe.

• As a rule the quantities shown are assumed to be

wholly consumable, unless specifically indicated

otherwise.

• When eggs are given in the recipes they are

assumed to have a weight of approx. 55 g (grade M).

The amount of liquid to be added to raw foods, which

are to be braised, should be reduced to about two

thirds of the quantity in the original recipe. If

necessary, add more liquid during cooking.

The amount of fat to be added can be reduced

considerably. A small amount of butter, margarine or

oil is sufficient to flavour food. For this reason your

microwave is excellent for preparing low-fat foods as

part of a diet.

Soups

Spain

1. Peel the soft, ripe avocados, remove the stones, cut the

flesh into pieces and purée. Save two thin slices to

decorate each portion and sprinkle with lemon juice.

2. Put the meat stock, avocados and cream into a dish,

season with salt and pepper and cook with the lid on.

Stir occasionally.

Avocado soup

Total cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes

Utensils: Dish with lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

avocados (600 g of flesh)

lemon juice

11-13 min.

900 W

3. Stir the soup until it is creamy and decorate with the

saved avocado slices. After cooking allow the soup to

stand for approx. 5 minutes.

700 ml meat stock

70 ml

cream

salt & pepper

Sweden

1. Place the vegetables into the bowl with the fat

(2 tbsp), cover, and heat.

Crab soup

Total cooking time: approx. 11-15 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

50 g

3 tbsp butter or margarine (30 g)

500 ml meat stock

100 ml white wine

2-3 min.

900 W

2. Add the meat stock, the wine, crabmeat, and seasoning

to the vegetables. Cover and cook.

7-9 min.

450 W

onion (50 g), chopped finely

sliced carrots

3. Take out the pepper corns and the bay leaf. Mix the

flour with a little cold water and stir into the soup.

Add the cream, stir well, and heat.

2-3 min.

900 W

4. Stir the soup and allow to stand for about 5 minutes.

100 ml madeira wine

200 g

¹/2

Add the butter (1 tbsp) just before serving.

tinned crab meat

bay leaf

white peppercorns

thyme

3 tbsp flour (30 g)

100 ml cream

Switzerland

1. Place the butter and chopped onion into the bowl,

cover and braise.

Barley soup

Total cooking time approx. 27-34 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (3 l capacity)

Ingredients

approx. 1-2 min.

900 W

2. Add the vegetables to the bowl. Add the bones, the

streaky bacon and the barley, and fill the bowl with the

meat stock. Season with pepper, cover and cook.

2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g)

1. 9-11 min.

2. 17-21 min.

900 W

450 W

onion (50 g), finely chopped

carrots (130 g) sliced

celery, roughly chopped

leek (130 g), cut into rings

white cabbage leaves (100 g), in strips

veal bones

1-2

15 g

3. Chop the frankfurters into small pieces and heat with

the rest of the soup for the last five minutes.

4. Allow to stand for about 5 minutes after it has cooked.

Take the bones out just before you serve the soup.

200 g

50 g

streaky bacon, cut into strips

barley corn

700 ml meat stock

pepper

frankfurters (300 g)

Meat, fish & poultry

Austria

1. Wash the chicken, dab dry with kitchen towel and

season with salt, rosemary and marjoram.

2. To make the stuffing, soak the roll for about 10

minutes in cold water, then press the water out. Mix in

the salt, parsley, nutmeg butter and egg yolk and stuff

the chicken with the mixture. Tie up the opening with

ties or butcher’s twine.

Roast chicken with stuffing

2 Portions

Total cooking time: approx. 36-40 minutes

Utensils: Bowl (2 l capacity)

Kitchen twine

Ingredients

3. Heat the butter (30 g).

chicken (1000 g)

approx. 1 min.

900 W

salt

Stir the paprika pepper and the salt into the butter,

and drizzle the mixture over the chicken.

rubbed rosemary

rubbed marjoram

4. Place the chicken in the greased bowl and cook

without lid. Turn halfway through.

stale bread roll (white bread, 40 g)

bunch of parsley, chopped finely (10 g)

nutmeg

35-39 min.

630 W

pinch

Allow the chicken to stand for about 3 minutes after

cooking.

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

yolk of egg

3 tbsps butter or margarine (30g)

1 tbsp paprika pepper

1 tbsp butter or margarine to grease the dish

Italy

1. Wash the quails and carefully dab them dry. Season

with salt and pepper inside and out, wrap bacon

around each bird, and tie up tightly with the twine.

2. Grease the dish, place the quails in the dish and cook.

Turn over once halfway through.

Quails in cheese and herb sauce

Total cooking time: approx. 27-33 minutes

Utensils: Kitchen twine or thick thread

Flat round dish (diameter approx. 22 cm)

Bowl with lid (1 l capacity)

10-12 min.

900 W

3. Chop the herbs very fine, sprinkle over the quails, and

pour the port over the top. Continue to cook the

quails.

Ingredients

quails (600 g)

salt & pepper

streaky bacon, sliced thinly

butter or margarine to grease the dish

fresh parsley for each quail

sage

13-15 min.

630 W

200 g

1 tsp

Take the quails out of the roasting sauce.

4. To make the sauce, heat the meat stock in the covered

bowl.

2-3 min.

900 W

rosemary

basil, chopped finely

Blend the butter with the flour, stir into the liquid,

allow to boil, and cook. Stir once halfway through.

150 ml port

250 ml meat stock

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

2 tbsps flour (20 g)

50 g

1-2 min.

900 W

5. Stir the cheese into the sauce. Add the cheese sauce to

the sauce, stir everything together well, and reheat.

approx. 1 min.

900 W

grated Emmental cheese

6. Pour the sauce over the quails and serve.

Meat, fish & poultry

Holland

1. Mix together the minced meat, the chopped onion, the

egg and the breadcrumbs to form a dough, knead, and

season with salt and pepper. Place the meat dough

into the bowl.

2. Mix the meat stock with the tomato purée.

3. Place the potatoes and carrots, with the liquid over the

minced meat, mix it up well, cover and cook. Stir once

halfway through.

Mince and onions

Total cooking time: approx. 20-23 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with cover (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

500 g

minced meat (half pork, half beef)

onions (150 g), finely chopped

egg

20-23 min.

900 W

50 g

white breadcrumbs

salt & pepper

Stir the mince once again, and allow it to stand for

about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

350 ml meat stock

70 g

tomato purée

potatoes (200 g), diced

carrots (200 g), diced

2 tbsps chopped parsley

Germany

1. Mix the rice with the saffron stigma and place in the

greased dish. Mix in the onion slices, strips of pepper

and leek and the diced turkey breast and season. Stack

them on top of the rice. Dot with butter.

Spicy turkey fricassee

2 servings

Total cooking time: approx. 20-25 minutes

Utensils: Flat, oval dish with a lid (about 26 cm long)

Ingredients

2. Pour the stock over the dish, cover and cook.

1. 4-6 min.

2. 16-19 min.

900 W

270 W

cup of long grain rice, parboiled (120 g)

Allow the turkey fricassee to stand for about 5

minutes after cooking.

1 pack saffron (containing the whole stigma)

1 tsp

butter or margarine to grease the dish

onion (50 g), sliced

red pepper (100 g), cut into strips

small leek (100 g), cut into strips

turkey breast, diced

300 g

pepper

paprika pepper

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

2 cups meat stock (300 ml)

Switzerland

1. Cut the fillet into finger-width strips.

2. Grease the dish all over with the butter. Put the onion

and the meat into the dish, cover and cook. Stir once

during cooking.

Zürich veal in cream

Total cooking time: approx. 9-14 minutes

Utensils: Dish with lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

6-9 min.

900 W

3. Add the white wine, gravy browning and cream, stir,

600 g

veal fillet

cover and continue cooking. Stir occasionally.

1 tbsp butter or margarine

3-5 min.

900 W

onion (50 g), finely chopped

4. Test the veal, stir the mixture once more and allow to

stand for approx. 5 minutes. Serve garnished with

parsley.

100 ml white wine

seasoned gravy browning, for approx.

¹/2 I gravy

300 ml cream

1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Meat, fish & poultry

Spain

1. Chop the spinach into small pieces, mix with the

cheese and the fromage frais and season to taste.

2. Place a tablespoon of the filling on top of each slice of

cooked ham, and roll up. Spear the ham with a

wooden skewer to fasten it.

Stuffed ham

Total cooking time: approx. 16-20 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)

Flat oval soufflé dish (about 32 cm long)

Ingredients

3. Make a béchamel sauce; to do this pour the liquid into

the bowl, cover, and heat.

150 g

50 g

leaf spinach, with stalks removed

fromage frais, 20 % fat content

grated Emmental cheese

pepper

3-4 min.

900 W

Mix the flour and butter to make a roux, add to the

liquid, and whisk with an egg whisk until dissolved.

Cover, bring to the boil, and allow the thicken.

paprika

1-2 min.

900 W

slices of cooked ham (400 g)

Stir and taste.

125 ml water

125 ml cream

2 tbsps flour (20 g)

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

4. Place the sauce into the greased dish, position the

filled rolls of ham onto the sauce and cook with lid.

12-14 min.

630 W

Allow the rolls of ham to stand for about 5 minutes

after cooking.

1 tsp

butter or margarine to grease the dish

Tip: You can buy ready-made béchamel sauce and use

it for this recipe

Greece

1. Cut the aubergines in half lengthways. Remove the

flesh inside with a teaspoon, leaving about 1 cm of

flesh on the skin. Salt the aubergines. Dice the flesh.

2. Skin two tomatoes, cut away the stem area and dice

the rest.

Aubergines with mince stuffing

Total cooking time: approx. 20-24 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 l capacity)

Flat oval soufflé dish with lid

(about 30 cm long)

3. Grease the bowl with the olive oil, add the onions,

cover, and braise.

Ingredients

2-3 min.

900 W

aubergines, with stalks removed

(weighing about 250 g each)

salt

tomatoes (approx. 200 g)

olive oil to grease the bowl

onions (100 g), chopped

mild green chilli peppers

minced meat (beef or lamb)

cloves of garlic, crushed

4. Cut out the stalks of the sweet chilli peppers, remove

the seeds, and cut into rings. Keep a third of these for

garnish. Mix the minced meat with the aubergines,

onions and tomatoes, the chilli rings, the crushed

garlic clove and the parsley, and season.

5. Dab the hollowed out aubergine halves dry. Fill each

half with the minced meat mixture, spread out the

Feta cheese on top, and then put the rest of the

mixture on top.

1 tsp

200 g

2 tbsps smooth leafed parsley, chopped

salt & pepper

6. Garnish the aubergine halves with the slices of tomato

and chilli rings, place into the greased dish, cover and

cook.

rose paprika (light paprika)

Feta cheese, diced

60 g

18-21 min.

630 W

Allow the aubergines to stand for about 2 minutes

after cooking.

Tip: You can use courgettes instead of aubergines.

Meat, fish & poultry

France

1. Wash the sole fillets and pat them dry. Remove any

bones.

Sole fillets

Total cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes

Utensils: Shallow, oval oven dish with lid

(approx. 26 cm long)

2. Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin slices.

3. Grease the oven dish with butter. Place the fish fillets

inside and drizzle the vegetables oil over them.

4. Sprinkle parsley over the fish, place the tomato slices

on top and season. Place the lemon slices on top of

the tomatoes and pour the white wine over them.

5. Place small pots of butter on top of the lemon, cover

and cook.

Ingredients

400 g

sole fillets

lemon, whole

1 tsp

tomatoes (150 g)

butter or margarine for greasing

11-13 min.

630 W

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp parsley, chopped

salt & pepper

After cooking allow the fish fillets to stand for approx.

2 minutes.

4 tbsps white wine (30 ml)

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

Tip: This recipe can also be used for Haddock, Halibut,

Mullet, Plaice or Cod.

Vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings

Austria

1. Spread the butter on the bottom of the dish. Add

chopped onion, cover and cook.

Spinach gratin

2-3 min.

900 W

Total cooking time: approx. 37-42 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (capacity 2 l)

Flat, oval dish (length: approx 26 cm)

Ingredients

2. Add spinach, cover and cook. Stir once or twice

halfway through.

12-14 min.

900 W

Pour off liquid and add seasoning to spinach.

3. Grease the dish. Place alternate layers of potato slices,

diced ham and spinach in the dish. The top layer

should be spinach.

4. Mix the eggs with the cream, add salt and pepper and

pour over the vegetables. Cover the casserole with the

grated cheese and sprinkle with ground paprika.

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

600 g

onion (50 g), finely chopped

leaf spinach, deep-frozen

salt & pepper

nutmeg

garlic powder

1 tsp

500 g

200 g

butter or margarine (for greasing the pan)

boiled potatoes, sliced

cooked ham, diced

eggs

23-25 min.

630 W

Allow the dish to stand for approx. 10 minutes after

cooking.

125 ml crème fraîche

100 g grated cheese (e.g. Gouda)

paprika pepper to sprinkle over the top

Tip: Ingredients can be varied as desired (using broccoli,

salami, noodles, for example).

Vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings

Switzerland

1. Place the kohlrabi and water in the dish, cover and

cook. Stir once halfway through.

Kohlrabi in dillsauce

9-12 min.

900 W

Total cooking time: approx. 10¹/2-13¹/2 minutes

2 servings

Pour off the liquid

2. Spread the butter in the bowl. Add the cream and heat

uncovered. Do not allow to boil!

Utensils: 2 Bowls with lids (capacity 1 l)

Ingredients

approx. 1¹/2 min.

900 W

400 g

kohlrabi, sliced (approx. 2)

3. Add salt, seasonings and lemon juice as desired. Fold in

the dill and pour the sauce over the kohlrabi. Allow the

kohlrabi to stand for approx. 2 minutes after cooking.

4-5 tbsp water

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

150 ml crème fraîche

salt & pepper

Tip: Black salsify can be used instead of kohlrabi.

nutmeg & ground paprika

lemon juice

bunch dill, finely chopped

Italy

1. Place the water and the salt into the bowl, cover and

bring to the boil.

Tagliatelle with cream and basil sauce

makes 2 servings

9-11 min.

900 W

2. Add the pasta, bring to the boil again, and then

Total cooking time: approx. 16-22 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)

Round soufflé dish (approx. 20 cm diameter)

Ingredients

simmer.

1. 1-2 min.

2. 6-9 min.

900 W

270 W

3. Meanwhile rub the garlic cloves over the soufflé dish.

Chop the basil leaves. Keep some aside for garnishing.

4. Drain the pasta well. Stir in the crème fraîche and

sprinkle the basil over the pasta.

5. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, place into a

soufflé dish and stir. Garnish the dish with basil and

serve hot.

1 I

water

1 tsp

200 g

salt

tagliatelle

clove of garlic

15-20 basil leaves

200 g

30 g

crème fraîche

grated Parmesan cheese

salt & pepper

Switzerland

1. Cut the bacon into cubes. Spread the butter over the

base of the bowl. Place the onions and bacon cubes,

cover, and braise.

Tessiner Risotto

Total cooking time: approx. 20-25 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with a lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

2-3 min.

900 W

2. Add the rice, fill with the meat stock, bring to the boil,

and then simmer.

50 g

streaky bacon

1. 3-5 min.

2. 15-17 min.

900 W

270 W

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

onion (50 g), finely chopped

pudding rice (Arboris)

Allow the rice to stand for about 3-5 minutes after

cooking.

200 g

400 ml meat stock

3. Mix the cheese with the saffron and season to taste.

70 g

Sbrinz cheese (if you are unable to obtain

this type of Swiss cheese, use Emmental

instead)

saffron

salt & pepper

Tip: Braised chanterelle mushrooms, or button

mushrooms and a mixed salad go very well with this

dish.

pinch

Vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings

Italy

1. Cut the tomatoes into slices, mix with the ham, onion

cubes, garlic, minced meat and mashed tomato.

Season and cook with the lid on.

Lasagne al forno

Total cooking time: approx. 18-25 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)

Shallow square soufflé mould with lid

(approx. 20 x 20 x 6 cm)

5-8 min.

900 W

2. Mix the cream with the milk, Parmesan cheese, herbs,

oil and spices.

3. Grease the soufflé mould and cover the bottom of the

mould with about ¹/3 of the pasta. Put half of the

minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some

sauce. Put an additional ¹/3 of the pasta on top

followed by another layer of the minced meat mixture

and some sauce, finishing with the remaining pasta on

top. Finally, cover the pasta with lots of sauce and

sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place butter flakes on

top and cook with the lid on.

Ingredients

300 g

50 g

tinned tomatoes

ham, finely cubed

onion (50 g), finely chopped

clove of garlic, crushed

minced meat (beef)

250 g

2 tbsps mashed tomato (30 g)

salt & pepper

oregano, thyme, basil, nutmeg

150 ml cream (crème fraîche)

100 ml milk

13-17 min.

630 W

After cooking, let the lasagne stand for approximately

5-10 minutes.

50 g

grated Parmesan cheese

mixed chopped herbs

olive oil

vegetable oil to grease the mould

lasagne verde

1 tsp

125 g

1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp butter or margarine

Greece

1. Place the potatoes and water in the dish. Cover and

cook. Stir once halfway through.

Potato-garlic paté

Total cooking time: approx. 8-10 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (capacity 1 l)

Ingredients

400 g

2-3 tbsp water

8-10 min.

900 W

2. Peel the potatoes and press through a potato press or

a fine sieve.

3. Crush the garlic cloves with the garlic press and add to

the potatoes.

4. Add olive oil, meat stock, salt and lemon juice with the

potatoes to taste, and stir until a smooth mixture is

formed. Add more oil or stock as required.

5. Decorate the paté with chilli pepper rings and serve.

boiled potatoes (with skins)

2-3

garlic cloves

6 tbsps olive oil

6 tbsps meat stock

salt

juice of one lemon

mild chilli pepper

Vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings

Austria

1. Put the bread cubes in a bowl and pour the milk over

it.

Bread dumplings

2. Spread the fat over the base of the bowl, add the diced

onions, cover and heat.

Total cooking time: approx. 8-11 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)

5 cups or ramekins

Ingredients

2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)

1-2 min.

900 W

3. Add the onions to the bread cubes. Beat the eggs, add

and stir everything well to form a smooth dough. If

necessary add more milk.

4. Distribute the dough equally into the 5 cups or

ramekins, cover with microwave film, arrange around

the edge of the turntable plate, and cook.

onion (50 g), chopped finely

approx. 500 ml milk

200 g

cubes of dry bread (from about 5 bread rolls)

eggs

7-9 min.

900 W

Allow the dumplings to stand for about 2 minutes

after cooking. Turn them out onto a plate before

serving.

Drinks, desserts & cakes

Germany

1. Place the milk, sugar and almonds in the bowl, cover

and heat.

Semolina pudding with raspberry sauce

Total cooking time: approx. 15-20 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

3-5 min.

2. Add the semolina, stir, cover and cook.

10-12 min. 270 W

3. Beat the egg yolk with the water in a cup, and stir into

the hot mixture. Beat the egg white until it is stiff, and

fold it into the mixture. Pour the pudding mixture into

ramekins or small dishes.

4. To make the sauce wash the raspberries, dab them dry

carefully, and place them in a bowl with the water and

sugar. Cover, and heat.

900 W

500 ml milk

40 g

15 g

50 g

sugar

chopped almonds

semolina

egg yolk

1 tbsp water

egg white

2-3 min.

900 W

250 g

50 ml

40 g

raspberries

water

sugar

5. Purée the raspberries and serve either hot or cold with

the semolina pudding.

Germany

1. Mix water and lemon juice in a glass and heat.

approx. 1 min.

Add sugar to taste.

900 W

Hot lemonade

Total cooking time: 1 minute

Utensils: Glass for lemon tea (150 ml)

Ingredients

100 ml water

juice of one lemon

2-3 tsp sugar

Drinks, desserts & cakes

Netherlands

1. Pour the alcoholic ingredients into the bowl. Thinly

pare the skin of the orange, and add the orange peel,

together with the cinnamon and the sugar, to the

alcohol. Cover and heat.

Hot punch

For 10 servings

Ingredients

500 ml white wine

500 ml dry red wine

500 ml rum, 54 % vol

8-10 min.

900 W

Remove the orange peel and the cinnamon. Place a

teaspoon of the klontjes (crystalised sugar lumps) into

10 punch glasses, pour in the punch, and serve.

75 g

unwaxed orange

sticks of cinnamon

sugar

10 tsp klontjes (crystallised sugar lumps)

England

1. Beat the butter until frothy and slowly mix in the

sugar. Add the eggs gradually, mixing well. Mix

together the flour, baking powder and cocoa. Add milk

and mix thoroughly.

Chocolate cake

Total cooking time: 15-21 minutes

Utensils: Round cake dish (diam. 21 cm, height 10 cm)

Ingredients

175 g

2. Grease the pan. pour in dough and cook.

8-10 min.

630 W

butter or margarine

sugar

eggs

3. Use a wooden skewer to check that the cake is done.

Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the dish.

175 g

1 tsp

flour

baking powder

2 tbsps cocoa (20 g)

50 ml

milk

Austria

1. Pour the milk into the cup or mug. Add the grated

chocolate to the milk, stir and heat. Stir halfway

through.

Chocolate with whipped cream

1 portion

Total cooking time: about 1 minute

Utensils: Large cup or mug (capacity 200 ml)

Ingredients

approx. 1 min.

900 W

2. Whip the cream until it is stiff, place on top of the

chocolate, sprinkle with chocolate vermicelli and serve.

150 ml milk

30 g

30 ml

bar of chocolate grated

cream

chocolate vermicelli

Drinks, desserts & cakes

France

1. Peel the pears whole.

2. Place the sugar, vanilla sugar, the pear liqueur and the

water into the bowl, stir, cover and heat.

Pears in chocolate sauce

Total cooking time: approx. 8-13 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)

Bowl with lid (1 l capacity)

Ingredients

1-2 min.

3. Place the pears into the liquid, cover and cook.

5-8 min. 900 W

900 W

Take the pears out of the cooking liqueur, and place in

a cold place.

4. Pour 50 ml of the cooking liqueur into the smaller

bowl. Add the chopped chocolate and the crème

fraîche, cover, and heat.

60 g

pears (600 g)

sugar

1 pack vanilla sugar (10 g)

1 tbsps pear liqueur, 30 % vol

150 ml water

2-3 min.

900 W

130 g

100 g

dark chocolate

crème fraîche

5. Stir the sauce well. Pour the sauce over the pears, and

serve.

Tip: Delicious when served with a ball of vanilla ice

cream.

Sweden

1. Place the rice in the bowl and fill with the liquid

ingredients. Slit open the vanilla pod, add to the rice

with the salt and the sugar, cover, and cook.

Pistachio rice pudding with

strawberries

Total cooking time: approx. 27-31 minutes.

Utensils: Tall bowl with a lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

125 g

150 ml milk

175 ml water

pinch

50 g

250 g

40 g

40 ml

1. 3-5 min.

2. 24-26 min.

900 W

270 W

Allow the rice to stand for about 5 minutes after

cooking.

long grain rice

2. Cut the strawberries in half, mix in the sugar and the

Cointreau.

3. Remove the vanilla pod from the rice, and cool the rice

in a cold water bain marie, while stirring. Whip the

cream and the egg white separately until both are stiff.

Fold in first the pistachios, then the cream, and finally

the egg white into the cold rice.

vanilla pod

salt

sugar

strawberries

sugar

4. Place the rice in a large dish. Make a well in the top

and place the strawberries in the well.

Cointreau (40 % vol orange liqueur)

200 ml cream

50 g

egg white

pistachio nuts (shell off)

Drinks, desserts & cakes

Germany

1. Mix the flour and cocoa with the baking flour. Add the

sugar, egg and butter and use the kneading hook on

the hand-held blender to knead.

Cheesecake

makes 12 portions

2. Grease the pan, roll out ²/3 of the dough and place it

in the pan. Lift the edges 2 cm to form a rim. Pre-bake

the pastry.

Total cooking time: approx. 21-27 minutes

Utensils: Spring form pan (approx. 26 cm diameter)

Ingredients

6-8 min.

630 W

300 g

1 tbsp cocoa

flour

3. Whisk the butter until light and fluffy, add the sugar

and eggs one at a time. Finally add the fromage frais

and the powdered vanilla pudding mix.

4. Spread the filling over the pre-baked dough and add

the remaining crumbling dough on the cake and bake.

3 tsp

150 g

1 tsp

100 g

baking powder (9 g)

sugar

egg

butter or margarine

15-19 min.

630 W

butter or margarine to grease the form

butter or margarine to grease the pan

sugar

1 pack vanilla sugar (10 g)

eggs

400 g

fromage frais, 20 % fat content

1 pack powdered vanilla pudding mix (40 g)

Denmark

1. Put some of the fruit to one side for decoration. Purée

the rest of the fruit with the white wine, put it into a

dish, cover and heat.

Fruit jelly with vanilla sauce

Total cooking time: approx. 8-12 minutes

Utensils: Dish with lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

150 g

5-7 min.

900 W

Fold in the sugar and the lemon juice.

2. Soak the gelatin in cold water for approx. 10 minutes,

then take it out and squeeze dry. Stir the gelatin in

with the hot purée until it has dissolved. Place the jelly

in the refrigerator and leave to set.

3. To make the vanilla sauce, put the milk into a dish. Slit

the vanilla pod and remove the inside. Stir this in with

the milk, together with the sugar and the food

thickener, cover and cook, stirring during cooking and

again at the end.

redcurrants, washed and stalks removed

strawberries, washed and haulms removed

raspberries, washed and haulms removed

250 ml white wine

100 g

50 ml

sugar

lemon juice

gelatin leaves

300 ml milk

inside of ¹/2 vanilla pod

sugar

food thickener

3-5 min.

900 W

30 g

15 g

4. Turn out the jelly onto a plate and decorate with the

whole fruit. Add the vanilla sauce.

Tip: You can also use defrosted frozen fruits.

Care & cleaning

CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN

CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH

CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM

HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF

YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Oven Interior

1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft

damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is

still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild soap and wipe

several times with a damp cloth until all residues are

removed. Do not remove the waveguide cover.

2. Make sure that mild soap or water does not

penetrate the small vents in the walls which may

cause damage to the oven.

Oven exterior

The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with

mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off

with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft

towel.

3. Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior.

Turntable and turntable support

Oven controls

Remove the turntable and turntable support from the

oven. Wash the turntable and turntable support in mild

soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Both the turntable

and the turntable support are dishwasher safe.

Door

To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of

the door, the door seals and sealing surfaces with a

soft, damp cloth.

Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the oven

controls. Care should be taken when cleaning the oven

control. Using a cloth dampened with water only,

gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean. Avoid

using excessive amounts of water. Do not use any sort

of chemical or abrasive cleaner.

NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.

What to do if...

... the microwave appliance is not working

... the microwave will not switch off ?

properly ?

Check that

Isolate the appliance from the fuse box.

Contact your local Service Force Centre.

the fuses in the fuse box are working,

there has not been a power outage.

If the fuses continue to blow, please contact

a qualified electrician.

... the interior light is not working ?

Call your local Service Force Centre. The

interior light bulb can be exchanged only by

trained Service Force technicians.

... the microwave mode is not working ?

Check that

... the food is taking longer to heat through

and cook than before ?

the door is properly closed,

the door seals and their surfaces are clean,

the START-button has been pressed

Set a longer cooking time (double quantity

= nearly double time) or

if the food is colder than usual, rotate or

turn from time to time or

... the turntable is not turning ?

Check that

set a higher power setting.

the turntable support is correctly connected

to the drive,

the ovenware does not extend beyond the

turntable,

food does not extend beyond the edge of

the turntable preventing it from rotating.

there is nothing in the well beneath the

turntable.

NOTE: If you cook the food over the standard time with only 900 W, the power of the oven will lower

automatically to avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced to 630 W).

After pausing for 75 seconds, 900 W power

Cooking Mode

Microwave 900 W

Standard time

40 minutes

Reduced Power

Microwave 630 W

can be reset.

Service & spare parts

If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre

by telephoning:

08705 929 929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.

For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please

visit the website at:

www.serviceforce.co.uk

When you contact the Service Force Centre they will need the following information:

1. Your name & address, including post code.

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of the fault.

4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate).

5. The purchase date:

Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is

required for in-guarantee service calls.

Customer care

For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us

at the address below:

For general enquiries concerning your AEG

appliance or for further information on AEG

products please contact our Customer Care

Department by letter or telephone at the address

below or visit our website at:

AEG

Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd

Long Mile Road

Dublin 12

www.aeg.co.uk

Republic of Ireland

Customer Care Department

AEG Domestic Appliances

55-77 High Street

Slough

Tel: + 353 (0)1 4090754

Email: [email protected]

Berkshire, SL1 1DZ

Tel. 08705 350350 (*)

(*) Calls may be recorded for training purposes.

Guarantee conditions

Standard guarantee conditions

We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part

thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our

discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

•

The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on

the rating plate.

The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the

manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.

The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any

person not authorised by us.

All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre. Any appliance

or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged.

•

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

•

Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light

bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances

outside the United Kingdom.

Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to

rental agreements.

Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new

home subject to the following qualifications:

•

The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the

new country of use for this brand or range of products.

•

This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically,

i.e. a normal household.

•

The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of

your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and

able to look after you and your appliances.

France

Germany

Italy

Senlis

+33 (0) 3 44 62 29 29

+49 (0) 800 234 7378

+39 (0) 800 117511

+46 (0) 8 672 5360

+44 (0) 1753 219899

Nürnberg

Pordenone

Stockholm

Slough

Sweden

Specifications

AC Line Voltage

Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker

AC Power required:

Output power:

: 230-240 V, 50 Hz, single phase

: Minimum 10 A

: 1.3 kW

: 900 W (IEC 60705)

: 2450 MHz

: 592 mm (W) x 460 mm (H) x 437 mm (D)

: 342 mm (W) x 207 mm (H) x 368 mm (D) *

: 26 litres *

Microwave

Microwave Frequency:

Outside Dimensions:

Cavity Dimensions

Oven Capacity

Turntable

: ø 325 mm, glass

Weight

: approx. 20 kg

Oven lamp

: 25 W/240 - 250 V

Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.

Actual capacity for holding food is less.

This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC

as amended by 93/68/EEC.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AS PART OF

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Important information

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 can be recycled. 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. Check with your local Council or

Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for recycling the appliance.

Installation

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any

signs of damage.

2. If fitting the microwave oven above a conventional

3. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly,

and without force, until the front frame of the oven

seals against the front opening of the cupboard.

4. Ensure the appliance is

oven (position A) then use the mylar sheet provided.

a. Cut the Mylar sheet to fit the internal width of

stable and not leaning.

Ensure that a 5mm gap is

5 mm

the unit.

b. Peel back the protective cover on the tape and fix

kept between the cupboard

door above and the top of

the frame (see diagram).

to the rear of the shelf

so that it covers

the service

5. Fix the oven in position with the

screws provided.

gap. (See

diagram).

The fixing points are located on

the top and bottom corners of

the oven (see diagram, item 9,

on page 4).

Mylar sheet

6. It is important to ensure that the installation of this

product conforms to the instructions in this

operation manual and the conventional oven

manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Conventional

oven

The microwave can be fitted in position A or B:

Chimney

Position A

Position B

Conventional

oven

POSITION

NICHE SIZE

CHIMNEY

(min)

Gap Between

Cupboard & Ceiling

560 x 550 x 450

560 x 500 x 450

Measurements in (mm)

Installation

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

• The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can

be unplugged easily in an emergency.

(A)

• The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard.

• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).

When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it should be

removed from the support clip (see diagram, item 13, on page 4) and

routed under the oven.

• Connect the appliance to a single phase 230-240V/50Hz alternating

current via a correctly installed earth socket.

The socket must be fused with a ≥10A fuse.

• If the appliance is to be operated in a non-European country, the

supply voltage, current type and frequency of the appliance indicated

on the rating plate must correspond with the specification of your

power supply. The rating plate can be found on the inside face of the control panel.

• The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician.

• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A) when the

appliance is being installed.

• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

• Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the

WARNING:

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The manufacturer declines any liability

should this safety measure not be observed.

terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter

”E” or the earth symbol (

yellow.

) or coloured green and

• Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in

the plug which is marked with the letter ”N” or

coloured black.

• If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not

suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off

and the appropriate plug fitted.

• Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off

plug should then be disposed of to prevent the

hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a

13 Amp socket in another part of your home.

• Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the

plug which is marked with the letter ”L” or coloured

red.

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP FUSE

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

GREEN AND YELLOW

BLUE

BROWN

EARTH

NEUTRAL

LIVE

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the

mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with

the markings identifying the terminals in your plug,

proceed as follows:

BROWN

BLUE

CORD CLAMP

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