AEG Microwave Oven MC_170 User Manual

MC_170  
Microwave oven  
900W  
E
Operating instructions  
 
UK  
Contents  
Important information  
Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging  
and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Safety Instructions  
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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General operating instructions  
Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
What else to look out for.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Installation and Connection  
Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Product Description  
The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Cooking charts and Tips  
Microwave Power setting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Defrosting instructions using 180W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Comet  
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover  
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Important information  
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Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging  
materials and old appliances  
Packaging materials  
AEG microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them  
during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is  
used.  
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Packaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can place children at risk.  
Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.  
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All packaging materials used are environment friendly and recyclable.  
The cardboard is made from recycled paper and the wooden parts are  
untreated. Plastic items are marked as follows :  
«PE» polyethylene eg packaging film  
«PS» polystyrene eg packaging (CFC-free)  
«PP» polypropylene eg packaging straps  
By using and re-using the packaging, raw materials are saved and  
waste volume is reduced.  
Packaging should be taken to your nearest recycling centre. Contact  
your local council for information.  
Disposal of old appliances  
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Old appliances should be made safe before disposal by removing the  
plug, and cutting off and disposing of the power cable.  
It should then be taken to the nearest recycling centre or returned to  
your electrical retailer, who may dispose of it for a small charge.  
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UK  
Safety instructions  
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General  
·The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and  
turntable support inserted.  
·Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used.  
To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture  
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(condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry  
after each use.  
Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking  
·
food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other  
flammable materials.  
·If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and disconnect  
the power supply. Never use the microwave oven if it is no longer  
functioning properly.  
·This appliance complies with all relevant safety instructions. In  
order to maintain the safety of the appliance, repairs should only  
be carried out by a fully qualified electrician, trained by the  
manufacturer. Repairs carried out by unqualified electricians can  
place the user in severe danger. In the case of any defect or  
breakdown, please therefore contact your local electrical dealer or  
the Comet Service Department directly.  
·Should the door seals and/or door seal surfaces be damaged, the  
appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the  
Comet Service Centre or by an AEG-trained electrician.  
·Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the  
same make of parts. Special tools are required for this operation.  
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·WARNING : Do not allow children to use the microwave oven  
without supervision unless they have been thoroughly instructed in  
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the proper use and the dangers of improper operation  
For trouble free and safe operation  
·Never jam anything between the door and the door frame.  
·Always keep the door seals and their surfaces clean.  
·Do not keep any flammable items in the microwave. They could  
ignite when the unit is switched on.  
·Switch the appliance on only when the food has been placed inside  
the cooking space, as it could overload if there is no food  
present.  
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Safety instructions  
Microwaves  
· When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your  
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microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can  
occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden  
boil over of the hot liquid - with the risk of scalding the user.  
To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:  
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.  
2. Do not overheat.  
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and  
again halfway through the heating time.  
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time,  
stirring again before carefully removing the container.  
· Food with «skin» or «peel», such as potatoes, tomatoes, sausages,  
and the like, should be pierced with a fork so that any steam  
present can escape and the food will not burst.  
· Make sure that a minimum temperature of 70°C is attained for the  
cooking/heating of food. Never use a mercury or liquid  
thermometer for measuring the temperature of the food.  
· Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid  
or top, and well stirred or shaken after heating, to ensure  
uniform distribution of the heat. Always check the  
temperature before feeding your child.  
· The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenware. For  
this reason always use oven gloves for handling hot dishes.  
· Never cook your food for too long or at too high a power  
setting. Some areas of the food can dry out or even ignite.  
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UK  
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Do not use your microwave oven for the  
following :  
· to boil eggs or escargots in their shells, as they  
will burst. Eggs can be poached or «fried» in a  
microwave oven as long as the yolks are pricked.  
· to heat large quantities of cooking oil (fondue or  
deep frying) and drinks containing a high  
percentage of alcohol - there is danger of  
spontaneous combustion!  
· to heat unopened cans, bottles, etc.  
· to dry animals, textiles or paper.  
· for crockery like porcelain, ceramics, or porous  
earthenware (e.g. on the handles or unglazed  
bases) that can fill up with water. This can cause  
vapour pressure to build up during cooking which  
could shatter the dish.  
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3 General operating instructions  
Suitable ovenware  
Ovenware material  
Mode of operation  
Defrost- Heating  
ing  
Cooking  
Ovenproof glass and ceramic  
dishes (without any metal parts,  
e.g. Pyrex, Oven-to-tableware)  
X
X
X
-
X
-
Non ovenproof glass and porcelain  
1)  
(e.g. table crockery)  
Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic  
made of fire/frost proof material  
(e.g. Arcoflam)  
X
X
X
2)  
Ovenproof earthenware  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Plastic, heat-resistant up to  
3)  
200°C  
Paper, cardboard  
Cling film  
X
X
X
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-
-
-
-
3)  
Microwave cling film  
X
-
X
-
Black-lacquered or silicone-coated  
baking tins  
X suitable  
- non suitable  
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) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration  
) does not include glaze containing metal  
2
3
) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer  
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UK  
What else to note...  
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· Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textures. The quantities also  
vary. For these reasons the time and amount of energy needed to  
defrost, heat or cook will also vary. As a general rule :  
Double the power = nearly half the time  
Please refer to the cooking charts. To be on the safe side, always  
select the shorter cooking time. Then extend the time as necessary.  
· Microwaves work by making the food heat itself up. Because of this,  
not all areas of the food will be heated at the same time. When  
heating larger quantities of food, it is particularly important to stir or  
turn them over.  
· Standing time” is referred to in the cooking charts. This is the  
time you should leave the food to stand without power (either  
inside or outside the appliance). This ensures even distribution of  
heat throughout the food.  
Installation and Connection  
200mm  
50mm  
Installation  
A gap all around the oven is  
necessary in order to ensure  
perfect ventilation: 200 mm  
above the oven and any objects,  
50mm on the sides and behind  
the oven.  
This appliance complies with the following EC Directives :  
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with  
amendment 90/683/EEC and the CE marking Directive  
93/68/EEC.  
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Installation and Connection  
Installation  
1. Remove any promotion label from the door.  
2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough  
to safely bear the weight (22 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the  
possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable  
position.  
3. Keep the oven away from heat and water. Exposure to heat and water can  
lower oven efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure to install the  
oven away from heat and water sources.  
4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the cabinet and also do  
not place any articles on the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during  
operation, the oven may overheat, and this may lead to malfunctioning. Hot  
air escapes from the vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come  
between the oven and the rear wall.  
5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s as possible. This oven does  
conform to EEC requirements* of radio interference suppression, but some  
interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep  
them as far apart as possible.  
This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC Radio Interference  
Directive 87/308/EEC.  
Connecting to the mains  
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230240 V, 50Hz,  
earthed socket outlet.  
Earth protection minimizes the risks should a short circuit occur. Check to  
ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply.  
N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the  
cord is earthed.  
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WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a nonearth protected power  
supply.  
Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding electrical connection of  
the oven or provision of earth protection of the supply.  
This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is fitted with a non-  
rewirable plug for which your socket is unsuitable, the plug should be cut  
off and the appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a  
nonrewirable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost  
or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.  
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UK  
Electrical connections  
· WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be  
observed.  
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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.  
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:  
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the 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  
GREEN & YELLOW  
13 AMP FUSE  
the plug which is  
marked with the letter  
”N” or coloured black.  
Connect the brown  
(live) wire to the  
terminal in the plug  
which is marked with  
the letter Lor  
BROWN  
coloured red.  
BLUE  
CORD CLAMP  
C
P0329  
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Product Description  
The appliance  
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1 Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the  
oven.  
2 Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in  
operation.  
3 Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed while cooking.  
4 Latch hook.  
5 Safety interlock system.  
6 Control panel.  
7 Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass. Food in a suitable  
container is placed on this tray for cooking. Do not use the oven without  
the turntable.  
8 Turntable support. Place the support on the floor of the cooking  
chamber to support the turntable.  
9 Door open.  
10 Drive shaft for turntable.  
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The control panel  
Quick Reheat  
Power Selector  
Adjust this knob to select the correct  
power for your food.  
Timer  
Set for desired cooking time. Cooking  
will start.  
All clockwork timers will operate  
more accurately if wound past the  
desired time first, and then back.  
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Product Description  
Accessories  
Turntable Installation  
1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom.  
2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram.  
Make sure that the turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft.  
Never place the turntable upside down.  
Both turntable and turntable support must always be used during cooking.  
All food and containers of food are always placed on the turntable for  
cooking.  
The turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise; this is normal.  
Turntable  
Turntable support  
Turntable shaft  
Before using the appliance  
Cleaning  
Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use  
abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the surface).  
Before you first use the appliance, remove the turntable from the cooking  
area. Wash the turntable in warm water and washing up liquid. Wipe  
clean the cooking space with a soft, damp cloth. Replace the turntable.  
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0«At a glance» operating instructions  
Action  
Comments  
1. Press door open.  
2. Place food on the turntable.  
3. Shut the door.  
The door opens.  
The door will click audibly when it is  
properly shut. If the door is not shut  
properly, the appliance will not function.  
4. Set the Power Selector to the desired  
power level.  
See Microwave Power setting Guide,  
and Defrosting Instructions using  
180W  
5. Set the timer to the desired time,  
6. End of cooking sequence.  
The oven begins cooking. 1) When  
cooking for less than 2 minutes, turn  
the Timer for a longer period and  
then return to the desired time.  
The end of the cooking sequence is  
indicated by an audible tone. The  
appliance and the interior light will  
switch off.  
To turn off the oven during  
cooking, simply turn the Timer to 0.  
Reheat  
This mode enables you to reheat food or  
liquids faster  
1.  
2.  
Open door and place food  
on turntable.  
Touch Reheat’  
The oven begins cooking for  
approximately 2 minutes. Reheating  
time will count down. The oven will  
automatically shut down. 2)  
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1)  
2)  
After use, be sure to return the Timer to 0, or the oven will continue to  
operate.  
If you open the door during reheating, the oven will automatically shut  
down. When you close the door again, IT DOES NOT RESTART  
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Cooking charts and tips  
Microwave Power setting Guide  
Notes on microwave power levels  
The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be  
used for during microwave operation :  
900 Watt  
- boiling liquids  
- baking fish  
- baking vegetables  
- preheating a browning dish  
700 Watt  
550 Watt  
- baking cakes  
- reheating precooked foods  
- completing the cooking cycle of pot roasts.  
- completing the cooking cycle of some  
casseroles and stews  
- baked custards or cheese cakes  
- soaking rice  
- heating delicate dishes  
- melting of gelatin  
350 Watt  
180 Watt  
- completing the cooking cycle of some  
casseroles and stews  
- thawing foods  
- keeping foods warm  
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UK  
Defrosting instructions using 180W  
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using the  
180Wpower setting.  
Food  
(180W)  
8 -10 min  
10 - 13 min  
Standing Preparation  
time(min)  
Bread  
Small loaf  
10 - 15 Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen  
paper.  
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.  
Sliced large loaf  
10  
Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen  
paper.  
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.  
2 slices  
45 - 60 sec  
45 - 60 sec  
1 - 11/2 min  
5
5
5
Place on kitchen paper.  
Place on kitchen paper.  
Place on kitchen paper.  
1 bread roll  
2 bread rolls  
Cakes and Pastry  
Gateau 450g/1 lb  
9 -10 min  
15 - 30 Remove from packaging, place on plate.  
15 - 30 Remove from packaging, place on plate.  
15 - 30 Remove from packaging, place on plate.  
Cheesecake 450g/1 lb 9 -10 min  
Pie (cooked) 450g/1 lb7 - 9 min  
Butter  
250g/8.8oz  
(1 packet)  
3 - 4 min  
5 - 10  
If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and  
place on plate.  
Fruit  
225g/8oz  
Soft berry fruits  
5 - 6 min  
7 - 8 min  
5 - 10  
5 - 10  
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.  
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.  
450g/1 lb  
Soft berry fruits  
Plated meal  
400g/14oz  
7 - 8 min  
5 - 10  
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.  
To reheat, microwave on HIGH for 3 - 4  
minutes.  
Vegetables  
-
-
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables  
before cooking. All vegetables can be  
thawed and cooked on HIGH.  
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Cooking Charts and Tips  
Practical tips for use  
General  
·After switching off your appliance, let food stand inside for a  
few minutes to allow even heat distribution (standing time).  
·Remove any aluminium foil or metal containing packaging before  
preparing the food.  
·Metal objects must be placed at least 2 cm away from the  
cooking space walls and door. Otherwise arcing can occur,  
resulting in damage to the appliance.  
Cooking  
Whenever possible cook covered. Only pastry dishes with crust  
should be cooked uncovered.  
Refrigerated or frozen food require longer cooking times.  
Foods containing sauces should be stirred from time to time.  
Cook soft vegetables such as carrots, peas and cauliflower with a little  
water.  
Cook soft vegetables such as mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes  
without liquid.  
Increase cooking time by approximately 50% for larger pieces.  
Whenever possible, cut vegetables into equal-sized pieces.  
Defrosting of meat, poultry and fish  
–Place frozen, unpacked meat on an inverted plate in a glass or  
porcelain container, or use a sieve, so that the meat juice can drain.  
Halfway through defrosting, turn the food, dividing it where  
possible and removing the pieces that have defrosted.  
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Defrosting of butter, pieces of layer cake and cottage cheese  
Do not fully defrost in the appliance, but leave to adjust out-  
side. This will give a more even result.  
Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and/or  
accessories before defrosting  
Defrosting of fruit and vegetables  
Fruit and vegetables that are to be used raw later should not be  
fully defrosted in the appliance, but left to complete defrosting at  
room temperature outside.  
Fruit and vegetables that are to be cooked immediately afterwards  
can be cooked straight from frozen using a higher power level.  
Ready made meals  
Ready made meals in metal packages or plastic containers with  
metal lids should be heated or defrosted in your microwave oven  
only if they are explicitly marked as being suitable for microwave  
use. Please follow the operating instructions printed on the packages  
(e.g. remove the metal lid and prick the plastic foil).  
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Tips on microwaving  
You cant find cooking details for Base programming on a similar  
specific quantity of food.  
type of food. Lengthen or shorten  
the cooking time accordingly:  
Double quantity = almost double  
time  
Half quantity = half time  
The food is too dry.  
Set a shorter cooking time or  
reduce the microwave power  
output.  
The food is not yet defrosted, Select a longer programme time  
heated through or cooked on or a higher microwave power  
completion of programme time.  
setting. Note that larger food will  
require a longer time.  
The food is overcooked on the Next time, try a lower power  
outside and undercooked in the setting for a longer time. Stir  
middle on completion of cooking liquids, such as soup, periodically.  
time.  
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3 Cleaning and care  
The Appliance Exterior  
Wipe the front of the appliance using a soft cloth and a mild, warm  
detergent solution.  
Do not use abrasive cleaning substances, strong detergents or coarse  
abrasive cleaning materials.  
Cooking area  
The interior will remain in good condition for a long time so long as  
you don't use scouring pads or rough abrasive materials. Use mild  
dishwashing liquid to clean the interior. You can neutralise odours  
inside the cooking area by boiling a cup of water with a little lemon  
juice for a few minutes in your oven.  
Through normal operation, liquid may evaporate and condensation  
may occur. This is normal and is especially noticeable when the room  
temperature is high and the humidity of the air is low. After operation,  
be sure and wipe off the condensation with a soft cloth.  
Turntable and Turntable support  
Clean the turntable using washing-up liquid, or put it in the dishwasher.  
Clean the turntable support with washing-up liquid.  
This should be removed straight after each use and cleaned using  
washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.  
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What to do if...  
..the microwave appliance is not working properly ?  
Check that  
–the fuses in the fuse box are working,  
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–there has not been a power outage.  
-If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician.  
...the microwave mode is not working ?  
Check that  
–the door is properly closed,  
–the door seals and their surfaces are clean,  
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...the turntable is not turning ?  
Check that  
–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.  
...the microwave will not switch off ?  
- Isolate the appliance from the fuse box.  
-Contact your local Comet Service Centre.  
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0
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...the interior light is not working ?  
-Call your local Comet Service Centre. The interior light bulb can be  
exchanged only by trained AEG technicians.  
...the food is taking longer to heat through and cook than before ?  
-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  
–set a higher power setting.  
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Service Information  
You can perform certain maintenance on your own; these operations  
are listed in section «What to do if...». First verify the problem, then look  
it up in the section. If you do not find the solution therein, then please  
contact your local Comet Service Centre.  
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UK  
Technical Data  
Overall dimension  
Width  
Depth  
Height  
520 mm  
407 mm  
292 mm  
Cavity dimension  
Width  
349 mm  
Depth  
Height  
350 mm  
198 mm  
Volume  
24 litre  
Power source  
Fuse  
230 - 240 V, 50 Hz  
13A  
Power consumption  
Power output  
Weight  
1450W  
900W  
22kg  
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Comet After Sales Service  
Thank you for purchasing this A.E.G. microwave oven.  
We are sure that this product will provide many years of trouble free  
service to you, however, should you experience any faults with this  
appliance please contact your local Comet Service Centre for help or  
advice.  
Our number can be found in your local telephone directory.  
Metric/Imperial Weight Conversion Chart  
Imperial to Metric  
Metric to Imperial  
1 oz = 28.35 g  
1 g  
= 0.0353 oz  
1 lb  
= 454 g  
1 kg = 2.20 lb  
AEG  
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55 - 57 High Street  
SLOUGH  
SL1 1BQ  
Telephone: 08705 350350  
©Copyright by AEG  
8221911-84  
Revision 2 /21.09.1999  
 

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