Contents Overview ..................3 Use ....................4 Appliance parts ................6 About these operating instructions ..........9 Safety information ................. 11 About microwaves .................21 Cooking and heating up in the microwave oven......22 Package contents ................26 Before using the appliance for the fi rst time ......27 Operation ..................
Appliance parts Setting the automatic programme/number Cooking area buttons Automatic programme 1: Heat Display food Automatic programme 2: Control panel Vegetables Power cord with plug (not shown) Automatic programme 3: Fish Grill rack Automatic programme 4: Meat Automatic programme 5: Glass rotary plate Noodles Automatic programme 6:...
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Contents Contents Overview ......................3 Use ........................4 Appliance parts ....................6 About these operating instructions ............... 9 Key to symbols .....................9 Safety information ..................11 Proper use ......................11 Safety of children and persons ................ 11 General safety .....................12 Hot surfaces ......................15 Safety instructions relating specifi...
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Contents Weight defrost ....................32 Quick defrost ...................... 32 Grill function ....................... 33 Combination mode microwave and grill ............33 Using multiple programmes ................35 Preprogramming the cooking start time ............35 Automatic cooking ....................36 End of the cooking process ................37 Cleaning and maintenance ................
About these operating instructions About these operating instructions Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using this appliance. Read the safety instructions carefully before using the appliance for the fi rst time. Note the warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.
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About these operating instructions Warning: danger due to hot surfaces! Comply with the notes in the operating instructions. Protective earthing symbol (For protection class I) Electrical appliances in protection class I are electrical appliances that have at least basic insulation throughout and have either a plug with earth contact or a fi...
Safety information Safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! Proper use The microwave may only be used for heating up appropriate foodstuffs in microwave-suitable containers and dishes. It may not be used outside! This appliance is designed for use in private households. The appliance is not designed for use in commercial, industrial areas or in laboratory environments.
Safety information − Do not allow children to clean the appliance or perform maintenance tasks on it unless they are aged 8 years or older and properly supervised. − Do not allow children younger than 8 years old near the appliance and its power cord. DANGER! Risk of injury! Risk of choking and suffocation through swallowing or inhaling...
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Safety information − Only connect the microwave to a properly installed, earthed and fused power point. The mains voltage must match the technical data for the appliance. − The power point must be freely accessible so that you can unplug the microwave from the mains quickly if necessary. WARNING! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury as a result of microwave radiation.
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Safety information The microwave must not be submerged in water or other liquids, nor exposed to running water or used in damp rooms, as this may result in an electric shock. − Switch off the power point and take out the mains plug of the microwave if −...
Safety information − Place the microwave oven on a level, stable surface which is able to carry the weight of the appliance as well as the maximum weight of the food which will be cooked in it. − Operate the appliance indoors only. −...
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Safety information − In combination mode or grill mode, children may only use the appliance if supervised by an adult, owing to the high temperatures. − The rotary plate will become very hot after a cooking process using the grill! Always use a protective cloth or heatproof oven mitts when removing the rotary plate from the cooking area.
Safety information − Do not prepare food containing alcohol. Do not use the appliance to deep-fry or to heat oil! − To avoid sparks, load the rotary plate evenly ensuring that it does not touch the metal internal wall of the appliance when the appliance is in use.
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Safety information − Do not heat eggs in their shells or prepare whole hard-boiled eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode while cooking and even after removal from the oven. Prick or score food which has a tough skin, e.g. tomatoes, sausages, eggplant etc. before cooking in order to prevent it from bursting.
Safety information Safety instructions on the heating of liquids CAUTION! Risk of injury! There is a risk of burns. − When warming up liquids in the microwave, so-called “delayed boiling” can occur, i.e. the liquid has reached boiling temperature without beginning to bubble as boiling liquids normally do.
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Safety information − Failure to clean the microwave properly can damage the surface which can in turn reduce the service life of the appliance and may lead to dangerous situations. − Clean the appliance regularly and remove food residues. − Observe the instructions for cleaning when cleaning the oven as well as the adjacent parts, see “Cleaning and maintenance”...
About microwaves About microwaves Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves that have a warming effect on the food in the internal cooking area. Microwaves heat all non-metallic objects. Therefore, do not use any metallic objects in microwave mode. This heating effect works better the higher the water content of the foodstuff.
Cooking and heating up in the microwave oven Cooking and heating up in the microwave oven General notes Arrange the food in the oven correctly and place the thickest pieces on the outside so that it cooks properly. − Note the exact cooking or heating times. −...
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Cooking and heating up in the microwave oven Suitable materials • Porcelain, glass ceramic and heatproof glass • Plastics which are heatproof and microwave-suitable (note: plastics may become discoloured by foods or become warped by the heat) • Baking paper. NOTICE! Possible material damage! Unsuitable materials could break or become deformed and/or...
Cooking and heating up in the microwave oven Size and shape of microwave-suitable containers Flat, broad containers are better than narrow, tall ones. “Flat” foods can be cooked more evenly. Round or oval containers are more suitable than angular ones. There is a danger of local overheating in the corners.
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Cooking and heating up in the microwave oven NOTICE! Possible material damage! Risk of damage to the appliance due to improper use of the appliance. − Never use dishes with metal trimmings, metal dishes or the grill rack in microwave mode as this may cause sparks that could damage the appliance and/or the dishes.
Package contents Package contents DANGER! Risk of suffocation! Risk of choking and suffocation through swallowing or inhaling small parts or plastic wrap. − Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children. − Do not let children play with the packaging material. −...
Before using the appliance for the fi rst time Before using the appliance for the fi rst time DANGER! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from electric shock or microwave radiation. Microwave radiation may leak out if the appliance is damaged. Damage to the mains cable may cause an electric shock.
Before using the appliance for the fi rst time Setting up the appliance Ensure that all packaging materials have been removed from inside the appliance and the interior of the door. − Do not place the microwave near any heat sources, in a location prone to wetness or high humidity, or in the immediate vicinity of infl...
Operation During this initial heating period you may notice faint odours. These smells are not dangerous and will disappear after a short time. Ensure adequate ventilation, e.g. by opening a window. − The appliance switches off automatically after 10 minutes. Wait until it has completely cooled down.
Operation NOTICE! Possible material damage! Risk of damage to the appliance due to improper use of the microwave. − Never operate the appliance without the rotary plate and never operate it without food in the cooking area. Setting the clock time When the microwave is used for the fi...
Operation − Open the door or press the button to interrupt the programme. The remaining cooking time is still shown on the display. − Once you have closed the door again, press the button to resume the cooking process. − Press the button twice in order to prematurely stop the programme completely.
Operation The cooking process at full power starts immediately. The remaining cooking time is shown on the display. If the appliance is in use, the cooking time can be increased by 30 seconds each time the button is pressed. This function is, however, not available for the automatic programmes and defrosting mode.
Operation The remaining defrosting time is shown on the display. If necessary, open the door after approximately half the time has elapsed and turn the food over or stir the food to guarantee even defrosting. − If the frozen food has still not been defrosted once the time has elapsed, start the appliance again at level P30 for several minutes to defrost the frozen food completely.
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Operation Operating mode Readout on the Press the in % display button Microwave Grill − Use the number buttons to enter a cooking time − Press the button to start the grilling process. An acoustic signal will sound after half the time has passed. If necessary, open the door and turn the food over for better cooking results (see “Interrupting a programme”...
Operation Using multiple programmes The appliance can carry out two cooking programmes consecutively. Set each cooking programme as described but only press the button when the last cooking programme has been set. Example: You wish to defrost food at power level P30 for 10 minutes and then operate the P100 programme for 5 minutes.
Operation Automatic cooking In automatic cooking, it is not necessary to enter the cooking time or power level. The microwave automatically determines the values depending on the foodstuff and weight input. Setting an automatic programme − Press an automatic programme button once to select an automatic programme.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance WARNING! Risk of electric shock! There is a risk of electric shock due to live parts. − Switch the microwave oven off and disconnect the plug from the mains power point before cleaning. Failure to clean the appliance properly can damage the surfaces which can in turn reduce the service life of the appliance and may lead to dangerous situations.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The microwave will not The power point is not − Switch off the power start. switched on or the mains point, unplug the plug is not properly inserted. microwave, wait about 10 seconds and then plug it back in again and turn the power point on.
Disposal Disposal Packaging The device has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The packaging is made of materials that can be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Device At the end of its service life, do not dispose of the device in the normal household rubbish.
Class B appliance means that the appliance is suitable for domestic use. MEDION AG herby declares that the Microwave oven MD 18637 conforms to all relevant Australian requirements. Service information Please contact our Customer Service team if your device ever stops working the way you want or expect it to.
20L Microwave Oven with Grill Warranty Details REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/product-registration/ TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.
20L Microwave Oven with Grill Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/product-registration/ TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as fi...
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Customer Service Hotline. Made in China ® STIRLING is a registered trademark of ALDI Stores DISTRIBUTED BY: ALDI STORES 1 SARGENTS ROAD MINCHINBURY NSW 2770 www.aldi.com.au V3.0 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 97497 1 300 884 987 www.medion.com.au YEARS MODEL: WARRANTY 03/2019 MD 18637...
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