This document is a user manual for an AEG Microwave Oven, specifically models KME525860M, KMK525860M, and KMX525060M. It provides comprehensive information on safety, installation, product description, control panel operation, daily use, additional functions, clock functions, accessories, cooking hints, care, troubleshooting, energy efficiency, and environmental concerns.
Function Description
The AEG Microwave Oven is designed for cooking, heating, and defrosting food and beverages in a single household domestic indoor environment. It offers a range of heating functions, including standard grill functions and various microwave functions, as well as assisted cooking programs for specific dishes.
Heating Functions:
- Grill: For grilling thin pieces of food and toasting bread.
- Microwave: General heating up and cooking with power ranges from 100 to 1000 W.
- Defrost: For defrosting various types of food, with a power range of 100-200 W.
- Reheat: For heating up pre-prepared meals, with a power range of 300-700 W.
- Liquid: For heating up drinks and soups, with a power range of 600-1000 W.
- Melting: For melting chocolate and butter, with a power range of 100-400 W.
- Popcorn: For preparing popcorn bags, with a power range of 600-800 W.
- Grill High: For cooking food in a short time and browning it with high grill intensity (100-400 W).
- Grill Low: For cooking food in a short time and browning it with low grill intensity, suitable for casseroles (100-400 W).
Additional Functions:
- Lock: Prevents accidental changes to appliance functions or unintentional activation.
- Automatic switch-off: For safety, the appliance automatically turns off after a certain period if no settings are changed during an active heating function.
- Cooling fan: Operates automatically during and after use to keep appliance surfaces cool.
Clock Functions:
- Time of day: To set and display the current time.
- Minute minder: A countdown timer that signals when the time ends but does not affect oven operation.
- Cooking time: Sets the duration for cooking, automatically turning off the heating function when the time ends.
- Time Delayed Start: Allows postponing the start and/or end of cooking.
- Uptimer: Shows how long the appliance has been operating, up to 23 hours and 59 minutes, without affecting oven operation.
Important Technical Specifications
- Cabinet width: 560 mm
- Cabinet depth: 550 mm
- Height of the front of the appliance: 455 mm
- Height of the back of the appliance: 440 mm
- Width of the front of the appliance: 595 mm
- Width of the back of the appliance: 559 mm
- Depth of the appliance: 567 mm
- Built-in depth of the appliance: 546 mm
- Depth with open door: 882 mm
- Ventilation opening minimum size (bottom rear side): 560x20 mm
- Mains supply cable length: 1500 mm (cable placed in the right corner of the back side)
- Mounting screws: 3.5x25 mm
- Cabinet minimum height (under worktop): 444 (460) mm
- Turntable set maximum load: 4 kg
- Microwave power (W) vs. Maximum time (min):
- 100-600 W: 59:55 min
-
600 W: 7 min
- Automatic switch-off times (heating function active, no settings changed):
- 30-115 °C: 12.5 h
- 120-195 °C: 8.5 h
- 200-230 °C: 5.5 h
- Energy efficiency class: G (for internal lighting light source)
- Power consumption in standby: 0.8 W
- Maximum time to reach low power mode: 20 min
Usage Features
The appliance features a control panel with knobs for heating functions and general control, a display, and dedicated buttons for timer functions, lock, lamp control, and microwave power (WATT).
Initial Setup:
- Upon first connection, the display shows "00:00". The time is set by turning the control knob and pressing OK.
- Initial preheating is recommended before first use to eliminate odors and smoke. This involves operating the appliance empty for 1 hour, then cleaning it.
Daily Use:
- Setting Heating Functions: Turn the knob for heating functions to select a desired function.
- Setting Microwave Functions: Insert food, select the microwave function, adjust duration with the control knob, and microwave power with the WATT button. The function pauses if the door is opened and resumes when closed and OK is pressed.
- Assisted Cooking: Access through the Menu, offering pre-programmed settings for specific dishes (e.g., whole chicken, fish fillet, broccoli, potato gratin, lasagna). Users select the dish and the appliance suggests suitable settings, which can be adjusted during cooking.
- Accessories: Includes a turntable set (roller guide and glass plate) for all cooking and a grill rack set (low and high rack) for grilling. The low grill rack is recommended for microwave heating functions.
- Cookware: The manual provides a detailed table indicating suitable cookware materials for different heating functions (microwave, grill, combi). Generally, ovenproof glass and porcelain without metal components are suitable for microwave and grill, while metal roasting dishes are only suitable for grill. Cardboard, paper, microwave clingfilm, and roasting film are suitable for microwave functions.
Energy Saving Tips:
- Keep the door gasket clean and properly fixed.
- Use metal cookware and dark, non-reflective tins for non-microwave functions to improve energy saving.
- Avoid preheating unless specifically recommended.
- Minimize breaks when preparing multiple dishes.
- Turn off the lamp during cooking and only turn it on when needed.
- Keep the appliance door closed during operation and avoid opening it too often.
Maintenance Features
Care and Cleaning:
- General Cleaning: Deactivate the appliance and disconnect from mains before cleaning. Ensure the appliance is cold.
- Interior: Clean the interior, turntable, and door after each use with a moist soft cloth and neutral detergents. Wipe dry to prevent corrosion from steam. Regularly clean to prevent fat and food residue accumulation, which can cause fire or electric arcing.
- Exterior: Clean the front with a microfibre cloth, warm water, and a mild detergent. Use a cleaning solution for metal surfaces.
- Accessories: Clean all accessories after each use and let them dry. Wait for the turntable to cool before cleaning. Do not clean accessories in a dishwasher. Avoid abrasive cleaners or sharp-edged objects on non-stick accessories.
- Avoid: Abrasive cleaners, sharp metal scrapers, steam cleaners, or harsh detergents. Do not use oven spray without following safety instructions.
- Door Glass Panels: Replace immediately if damaged by an Authorised Service Centre.
Internal Lighting:
- The lamp is intended for extreme physical conditions in household appliances or to signal operational status, not for household room illumination.
- Use only lamps with the same specifications. The product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
- WARNING: Ensure the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid electric shock.
Service and Disposal:
- For repairs, contact an Authorised Service Centre and use original spare parts.
- For disposal, contact municipal authorities. Disconnect from mains and cut off the electrical cable.
- Recycle packaging and electrical/electronic appliances according to local regulations.
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