AEG Microwave Oven

2.1 Safe use of the appliance

If fitting the microwave in position B or C:

• The cupboard must be a minimum of 500 mm (E) above the worktop and must not be installed directly above a hob.
• This appliance has been tested and approved for use near domestic gas, electric and induction hobs only.
• Sufficient space between hob and microwave should be allowed to prevent overheating of microwave oven, surrounding cupboard and accessories.
• Do not operate the hob without pans when the microwave oven is operating.
• Care should be taken when attending to the microwave oven while the hob is on.

2.2 Installing the appliance

1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage.
2. This oven is designed to fit into a 350 mm high cupboard as standard. When fitting into a 360 mm high cupboard: Unscrew and remove the 4 feet from the bottom of the oven. Rotate the feet 90 degrees and refit with the long side to the front of the oven.
3. Fit the fixing hook to the right hand side of the kitchen cupboard using the instruction sheet supplied.
4. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly, and without force. The appliance should be lifted onto the fixing hook and then lowered into place. Fix the oven on the left hand side using the two screws provided.
5. Ensure the appliance is stable and not leaning. Ensure that a 2.5 mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame (see diagram).

2.3 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. Or it should be possible to isolate the oven from the supply by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

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

If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard.

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

Connect the appliance to a single phase 220-240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket. The socket must be fused with a 10 A fuse.

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.

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.

2.4 Additional advice

• 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.
• Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens.
• 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 an authorised ELECTROLUX service agent.
• Never modify the oven in any way.
• Only use the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without the turntable.
• To prevent the turntable from breaking:
  • Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
  • Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable.
  • Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable.

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.

Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

3.1 Microwave oven

Diagram of the microwave oven with numbered parts:

• 1 Front trim
• 2 Oven light
• 3 Control panel
• 4 Door open key
• 5 Waveguide cover (do not remove)
• 6 Oven cavity
• 7 Door seals and sealing surfaces

When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your dealer or an authorised ELECTROLUX service agent.

⚠️ WARNING! Do not operate the microwave oven without these parts fitted.

3.2 Accessories

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

1. Turntable
2. Turntable support

• Place the turntable support in the hole 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.

3.3 Control panel

Diagram of the control panel with numbered buttons and indicators:

Digital display indicators:

• 1 Favourites
• Kitchen timer
• Auto defrost

Buttons:

• Microwave
• Stop/Cancel
• Child safety lock
• Set clock
• Display segments
• Weight
• Power level keys
• Favourites keys
• Auto defrost key
• Kitchen timer key
• Timer/Weight knob
• Start/Confirm/ Quick start key
• Stop key
• Door open key

4.1 Plug in

When the oven is plugged in for the first time you have the option of setting the clock. The oven has a 24hr clock.

1. The oven will beep and all of the display icons will be switched on for half a second. Use the knob to select clock 'on' or clock 'oFF'.
2. To turn the clock off, turn the knob until the display shows 'oFF', then press the START key. The oven is ready to use.

ℹ️ If you have turned the clock off and want to turn it back on, press the KITCHEN TIMER key twice and follow 2b.

1. To turn the clock on, turn the knob until the display shows 'on', then press the START key.

Example: To set the clock to 18:45.

1. Rotate the knob to adjust the hour.
2. Press the START key to confirm.
3. Rotate the knob to adjust the minutes.
4. Press the START key to confirm.

When the clock is set the time of day will be shown in the display.

4.2 Standby (Economy mode)

The oven will automatically enter standby mode if it is not used within a 5 min period.

Example: If the clock has not been set: The display will switch off. Open the door or press any key to exit standby mode.

Example: If the clock has been set: After the 5 minute period, the time will be displayed.

4.3 Adjusting the clock when set

You can adjust the clock after the time has been set.

Example: To change from 18.45 to 19.50.

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key twice.
2. Press the START key.
3. Rotate the knob till '19' is displayed.
4. Press the START key.
5. Rotate the knob till '50' is displayed.
6. Press the START key.

4.4 To cancel the clock and set standby (Economy mode)

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key twice.
2. Rotate the knob until ‘oFF' is displayed.
3. Press the START key to confirm.

4.5 Child safety lock

The oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. When the lock has been set, no part of the microwave will operate until the lock feature has been turned off. Switching the lock on or off is only possible when the oven is not running.

Example: To switch the lock on.

Press and hold the STOP key until the 'child lock' symbol switches on.

Example: To switch the lock off.

Press and hold the STOP key until the 'child lock' symbol switches off.

ℹ️ When child lock is switched on, all keys are disabled except the STOP key.

4.6 Initial Cleaning

⚠️ WARNING! Refer to 'Care and cleaning' section.

• Remove all the accessories from the microwave.
• Carefully clean the oven cavity with a moist soft cloth.

5.1 Microwave cooking

Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W microwave power.

1. Press the POWER LEVEL key to the right of the triangle until ‘560 W' is displayed.
2. Rotate the knob to enter the time.
3. Press the START key.

ℹ️ In microwave cooking mode, you can adjust the power level of the oven by pressing the key directly below the required setting. You can set the power level when the oven is running by pressing and holding the required POWER LEVEL key until the new power setting is highlighted on the display. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire.

If 800 W is selected then the maximum microwave time that can be input is 15 minutes.

If the oven runs in any mode for 3 minutes or longer, the fan will stay on for 2 minutes after the cooking ends. Open the door and it will stop, close the door it will start again until 2 minutes is finished (including door open time). If the oven runs for less than 3 minutes the fan will not come on.

After cooking the turntable will continue to rotate until the cooking vessel returns to its initial start position. The cavity light will remain on until completion of the rotation, or for 5 seconds (whichever is greater). The oven will beep when complete. If the door is opened during this process, the rotation will stop.

5.2 Power levels

W = WATT

5.3 Reduced power level

5.4 Adjusting the cooking time during cooking

You can adjust the cooking time during cooking.

Example: To add 2 minutes (120 seconds) using the START key.

1. Press the START key four times. The cooking time will increase by 120 seconds.

5.5 Using the stop key

Press the STOP key once to enter Pause mode. Press the STOP key again to cancel the cooking time.

5.6 Kitchen timer

To set the kitchen timer.

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key.
2. Rotate the knob to enter the time.
3. Press the START key. The timer will automatically start.

ℹ️ The time can be extended when the timer is running by pressing the START key. The timer function can only be used when the oven is not running.

5.7 Quick start

You can directly start cooking on 800 W/HIGH for 30 seconds by pressing the START key.

ℹ️ To add more time press the START key.

5.8 Mute

To turn the sound off.

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key 3 times until 'Soun' is displayed.
2. Rotate the knob until ‘oFF' is displayed.
3. Press the START key.

To turn the sound on.

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key 3 times until 'Soun' is displayed.
2. Rotate the knob until 'on' is displayed.
3. Press the START key.

5.9 Pause

To pause whilst the microwave is running.

1. Press the STOP key or open the door.
2. The oven will pause for up to 5 minutes.
3. Press START to continue cooking.

5.10 Favourites

The oven has 3 Favourite recipes:

• Soften Butter
• Melt Chocolate
• Mug Cake

Example: To soften butter.

1. Press the FAVOURITE 1 key once.
2. Rotate the knob to enter the weight.
3. Press the START key.

ℹ️ If display segments exhibit a rotating pattern this indicates that the food needs to be stirred or turned over. To continue cooking, press the START key. At the end of the auto defrost time, the programme will automatically stop. The power levels for the pre-set Favourite recipes cannot be adjusted. 1-4 Mug cakes can be cooked.

⚠️ WARNING! Chocolate may become very hot! If the chocolate needs longer cooking time then add 10 seconds. Take care with chocolate as it may overheat and burn.

To overwrite Favourites for your own recipes.

1. Press the POWER LEVEL key to select the power.
2. Rotate knob to enter the required cooking time.
3. Press and hold the FAVOURITE key you want to set until you hear a single beep and the favourite heart is visible.

To re-set Favourites to the factory settings.

1. Press the STOP key.
2. Press and hold POWER LEVEL 400 W for 3 seconds. The oven will reset Favourites to the factory settings.

5.11 Auto defrost

Auto defrost automatically works out the correct cooking mode and cooking time based on the weight of the food.

You can choose from 2 auto defrost menus.

1. Auto Defrost: Meat/Fish/Poultry
2. Auto Defrost: Bread

Example: To defrost 0.2 kg steak.

1. Select the auto defrost menu by pressing the AUTO DEFROST key once.
2. Rotate the knob to select the weight.
3. Press the START key.

ℹ️ If display segments exhibit a rotating pattern this indicates that the food needs to be stirred or turned over. To continue cooking, press the START key. At the end of the auto defrost time, the programme will automatically stop. Time/Power adjustment is not available in auto defrost.

6.1 Favourites

6.2 Mug cake recipes

Rich Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients for 1 Mug:

• 2½ tbsp (25 g) Plain Flour
• 2 tbsp (12 g) Cocoa Powder
• 2½ tbsp (30 g) Castor Sugar
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• 1½ tbsp (15 g) Vegetable Oil
• ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Medium Egg

Method:

1. Put all of the dry ingredients into a mug, mix well with a fork.
2. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract and egg, mix well.
3. Place the mug off centre on the turntable.
4. Cook using ?️. The cake will rise out of the mug during cooking. After cooking, stand for 30 seconds. Decorate with a swirl of chocolate buttercream. Tip: To make Chocolate Orange Mug Cake replace the vanilla extract with ½ tsp orange extract.

Raspberry Ripple Mug Cake

Ingredients for 1 Mug:

• 2½ tbsp (25 g) Plain Flour
• 2½ tbsp (30 g) Castor Sugar
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• 1½ tbsp (15 g) Vegetable Oil
• ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Medium Egg
• 1½ tbsp Seedless Raspberry Jam

Method:

1. Put all of the dry ingredients into a mug, mix well with a fork.
2. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract and egg, mix well.
3. Fold in the jam using a spoon so that it streaks the mixture.
4. Place the mug off centre on the turntable.
5. Cook using ?️. The cake will rise out of the mug during cooking. After cooking, stand for 30 seconds. Decorate with a swirl of vanilla buttercream.

Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Ingredients for 1 Mug:

• 2½ tbsp (25 g) Plain Flour
• 2 tbsp (30 g) Soft Brown Sugar
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• 1½ tbsp (15 g) Vegetable Oil
• ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 tbsp (30 g) Smooth Peanut Butter
• 1 Medium Egg

Method:

1. Put all of the dry ingredients into a mug, mix well with a fork.
2. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and egg mix well.
3. Place the mug off centre on the turntable.
4. Cook using ?️. The cake will rise out of the mug during cooking. After cooking, stand for 30 seconds. Top with chocolate spread. Tip: Use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer.

Carrot Mug Cake

Ingredients for 1 Mug:

• 2 tbsp (20 g) Plain Flour
• 2½ tbsp (30 g) Light Brown Sugar
• ¼ tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 1 tbsp Ground Almonds
• 1½ tbsp (15 g) Sunflower Oil
• zest from ½ Orange
• 30 g Grated Carrot
• 1 Medium Egg

Cream Topping:

• 15 g Butter, Softened
• 40 g Icing Sugar
• 40 g Full-fat Cream Cheese
• ½ tsp Orange Juice

Method:

1. Put all of the dry ingredients into a mug, mix well with a fork.
2. Add the sunflower oil, orange zest, grated carrot and egg, mix well.
3. Place the mug off centre on the turntable.
4. Cook using ?️. The cake will rise out of the mug during cooking.
5. Make the topping by mixing the butter, icing sugar, cream cheese and orange juice together. After cooking, stand for 30 seconds. Allow the cake to cool, then add the topping.

Lemon Drizzle Mug Cake

Ingredients for 1 Mug:

• 2½ tbsp (25 g) Plain Flour
• 2½ tbsp (30 g) Castor Sugar
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• 1½ tbsp (15 g) Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest
• 1 Medium Egg

Topping:

• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice mixed with 2 tbsp Castor Sugar

Method:

1. Put all of the dry ingredients into a mug, mix well with a fork.
2. Add the vegetable oil, lemon zest and egg, mix well.
3. Place the mug off centre on the turntable.
4. Cook using ?️. The cake will rise out of the mug during cooking.
5. Make the drizzle topping by mixing the lemon juice with the castor sugar.
6. After cooking, loosen the cake, pierce the top all over with a skewer, then drizzle the topping over the cake, stand for 30 seconds.

Apple Crumble Mug Cake

Ingredients for 1 Mug:

• 2½ tbsp (25 g) Plain Flour
• 2 tbsp (30 g) Soft Brown Sugar
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1½ tbsp (15 g) Vegetable Oil
• 1 Medium Egg
• 1½ tbsp (30 g) Apple Sauce
• half (7 g) Digestive Biscuit, crushed

Method:

1. Put all of the dry ingredients (except for the biscuit) into a mug, mix well with a fork.
2. Add the vegetable oil and egg, mix well.
3. Gently fold in the apple sauce using a spoon so that it streaks the mixture.
4. Top with the crushed digestive biscuit.
5. Place the mug off centre on the turntable.
6. Cook using ?️. The cake will rise out of the mug during cooking. After cooking, stand for 30 seconds. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

⚠️ WARNING! The apple sauce will be hot.

6.3 Auto defrost

ℹ️ 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 chart, use manual operation. The final temperature will vary according to the initial temperature. Steaks and chops should be frozen in one layer. Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape.

6.4 Heating food and drink

¹⁾ from chilled

6.5 Defrosting

6.6 Cooking from frozen

6.7 Cooking and grilling

ℹ️ If the oven runs in any mode for 3 minutes or longer, the fan will stay on for 2 minutes after the cooking ends. Open the door and it will stop, close the door it will start again until 2 minutes is finished (including door open time). If the oven runs for less than 3 minutes the fan will not come on.

7.1 Microwave safe cookware

7.2 Microwave cooking advice

• Composition: Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
• Size: For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
• Temperature of food: The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Cut into foods with fillings (e.g. jam doughnuts) to release heat or steam.
• Arrange: Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish (e.g. chicken drumsticks).
• Cover: Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
• Pierce: Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode (e.g. potatoes, fish, chicken, sausages). ⚠️ IMPORTANT! Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode, even after cooking has ended (e.g. poached, hard boiled).
• Stir, turn and rearrange: For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
• Stand: Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.
• Shield: Warm areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves (e.g. legs and wings on a chicken).

Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid steam burns. Always stand back from the oven door when opening to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat. Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam and avoid burns.