Contents Overview ..................3 Use ....................3 Appliance parts ................4 About these operating instructions ..........7 Safety information ................8 Scope of delivery ................19 About microwaves ................ 20 Cooking with the microwave ............20 Possible display symbols .............. 24 Before fi rst use ................25 Operation ..................
Appliance parts Appliance parts Display: Shows cooking time, power, Magnetron cover (DO NOT operating mode and time REMOVE!) Function buttons Glass turntable Set microwave mode Roller ring Set defrost mode by weight/ Turntable hub time Set grill mode Cooking compartment Set the time/preselect starting Grilling rack time...
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Contents Contents Overview ......................3 Use ........................3 Appliance parts ....................4 About these operating instructions ............... 7 Key to symbols ..................... 7 Safety information ..................8 Proper use ......................8 Safety of children and other persons ...............9 General safety ....................10 Hot surfaces ......................13 Special safety instructions for handling microwaves ........15 Safety instructions for heating liquids ............17...
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Contents ECO function .......................28 Muting sounds ....................29 Cooking with microwave energy ..............29 Quick start ......................30 Interrupting the program ................30 Defrosting by time ....................31 Defrosting by weight ..................31 Using several programs ................... 32 Grill mode ......................33 Combination microwave and grill mode ............33 Automatic cooking ....................34 End of the cooking cycle ................
About these operating instructions About these operating instructions Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using it. 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.
Safety information The Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) is a single compliance mark used by suppliers after establishing compliance with all applicable regulations, including EMC, telecommunications, radio communications, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and electrical safety. Protective earthing symbol (for Safety Class I) Safety Class I electrical appliances are electrical appliances that have as a minimum basic insulation throughout and either an appliance plug with a protective earthing contact or a fi...
Safety information − Please note that no liability will be accepted if the appliance is used for an improper purpose. − Observe all the information in these operating instructions, especially the safety information. Any other use is deemed im- proper and may cause personal injury or damage to property. Safety of children and other persons WARNING! Risk of injury!
Safety information DANGER! Risk of injury! Risk of choking and suffocation through swallowing or inhaling small parts or plastic wrap. − Do not store any of the packaging material used (bags, polysty- rene, etc.) within the reach of children. − Do not allow children to play with the packaging material. General safety WARNING! Warning –...
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Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from microwave radiation. − If the appliance is damaged, microwave radiation can escape through a leak. Damage to the power cord can cause an electric shock. − If the housing, covers, door to the cooking compartment, door seals or the door closing mechanism are damaged, do not use the microwave under any circumstances.
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Safety information The microwave must not be immersed in water or other liquids or held under running water or used in damp rooms because this can result in an electric shock. − Switch the microwave off at the power point and pull out the plug: −...
Safety information − Place the microwave on a level, stable surface that can bear the weight of the appliance itself plus the maximum weight of the quantity of food prepared in it. − Only use the appliance indoors. − Do not expose the appliance to extreme conditions. Avoid: −...
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Safety information − Do not allow children less than 8 years of age near the appli- ance unless they are under constant supervision. − In combination mode or grill mode, children may only use the appliance under adult supervision due to high temperatures. −...
Safety information damp cleaning cloths or similar can result in injuries, ignition or fi re. − Only use commercially available packs of popcorn labelled as being intended for preparation in the microwave. − Do not cook any dishes containing alcohol. Do not deep fry food or heat oil with the appliance.
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Safety information CAUTION! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from burns. − Foods prepared in the microwave may heat unevenly. Test the temperature of the heated food before consuming. When heat- ing baby food and baby bottles, always stir or shake the infant food to avoid burns.
Safety information − Never use dishes with metal decorations or metal dishes in the microwave because sparking can result in damage to the appliance or to the dish. − Use microwave-safe dishes. When buying dishes, look for labels such as ‘microwave-safe’ or ‘for microwave use’. −...
Safety information Cleaning and caring for the appliance NOTICE! Possible damage to property! There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if it is handled incorrectly. − Incorrect use of cleaning products on the appliance can re- sult in the surfaces becoming damaged. Do not use aggres- sive chemical cleaning products, abrasive cleaners or hard scourers/sponges.
− Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact us within 14 days of purchase. The following items are supplied with your product: • MD 18693 microwave • Glass turntable • Grilling rack •...
About microwaves About microwaves Microwaves use high-frequency electromagnetic waves to heat your food up in the cooking compartment. Microwaves heat all non-metal objects. For this reason, do not use any metal objects when operating the microwave. The more water the food con- tains, the better the heating achieved.
Cooking with the microwave WARNING! Risk of fi re due to very high temperatures! Very overcooked food can produce smoke or ignite. − Always supervise the cooking process. − Cover foods with a microwave-safe cover during the cooking cycle. Covering the food avoids spattering;...
Cooking with the microwave Overview of suitable materials The list that follows is a general guide intended to help you select the right cookware: Combination Cookware Microwave Grill mode* Heat-resistant glass Non-heat-proof glass Heat-proof ceramics Microwave-safe plastic dishes Baking paper Metal inserts Grilling rack, included Aluminium foil, aluminium...
Cooking with the microwave Unsuitable materials • Metals, all metal saucepans, metal frying pans and metal lids. NOTICE! Possible damage to property! There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if it is handled incorrectly. − Never use dishes with metal decorations, metal dishes or grilling racks in the microwave because sparking can result in damage to the appliance or to the dish.
Possible display symbols WARNING! Risk of fi re! There is a risk of fi re if the appliance is handled incorrectly. − If you notice sparks, fl ashes or even fi re, immediately press the button, switch the appliance off at the power point and pull out the plug.
Before fi rst use Before fi rst use DANGER! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from electric shock or microwave radiation. If the appliance is damaged, microwave radiation can escape through a leak. Damage to the power cord can cause an electric shock.
Before fi rst use − The feet must not be removed. − Connect the microwave to a power point that is easy to reach and always freely accessible. Heating the empty appliance Before using the microwave, the empty appliance must fi rst be heated to allow any residues from manufacturing to evaporate.
Operation Cleaning the appliance before fi rst use − To remove dust from shipping or possible production residues, wipe the interior, including the inside of the viewing window , with a slightly damp, soft cloth before using the appliance for the fi rst time. −...
Operation − Press the button to confi rm the input. The time has now been set. Setting the kitchen timer The appliance can sound an alert after a defi ned period has elapsed. You can use this function as an egg timer, for example. −...
Operation A beep will sound, and the display will disappear. You can cancel the ECO function by touching any button. Muting sounds − To mute the sounds, press the button and hold it down for about 3 sec- onds. Two beeps will sound and the appliance will be switched to mute. −...
Operation − Press the button. − Enter the cooking time with the number buttons ( for example, 45 minutes with the number buttons 4, 5, 0, 0). The maximum cooking time you can set is 99:99 minutes. − Press the button to start the heating cycle.
Operation − Press the button twice to completely cancel the program early. Defrosting by time You can set the duration of the defrost program. The longest defrosting time is 99:99 minutes. − Place the frozen food in a suitable container in the cooking compartment and close the door.
Operation button several times to select the defrost program d02, d03, − Press the d04 or d05. Defrost program Food Weight Meat 100 g to 2000 g Fish 100 g to 1000 g Vegetables 100 g to 2000 g Bread 100 g to 1000 g − Press the button to confi...
Operation − Press the button several times to enter the power level of 800 W (P80). − Press the button to confi rm the input. − Enter the defrost time of 7 minutes with the number buttons (7:00). − Finally, press the button.
Operation − Press the button to start the heating cycle. After half the time has elapsed, you should turn the food in order to opti- mise cooking (see ‘Interrupting the program’ on page 30). Open the door and turn the food over. Then press the button again to resume the program.
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Operation Auto program Weight Display 250 g Fish 450 g 50 g Pasta (450 g with water) 100 g (800 g with water) 200 g Chicken 400 g 600 g − Press the button to start the programs. − The cooking program will fi nish automatically and fi ve beeps will sound. If the meal is not cooked through properly, cook it for a few more minutes with the microwave program.
End of the cooking cycle End of the cooking cycle CAUTION! Risk of injury! There is a risk of scalding because the food or the containers may be very hot. − Always use oven mitts or heat-proof gloves when you remove the food from the cooking compartment.
Storage − Clean the cooking compartment door, the viewing window and the closing mechanism carefully with a mild soap solution. Take particular care not to dam- age these parts. − If the appliance is operated in a very humid environment, condensation can form on the outer surfaces.
Disposal Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance will not The power point is faulty. − Check the power point start. by plugging in another appliance. The appliance does The door is not closed. − Close the door. not heat. The glass turntable The rollers are dirty.
Technical specifi cations Technical specifi cations Rated voltage 230 V–240 V 50 Hz Nominal power input (microwave): 1500 W Nominal power output (microwave): 1000 W Nominal power output (grill): 1100 W Microwave frequency: 2450 MHz Safety class: Glass turntable: 31.5 cm Declaration of Conformity This product meets the requirements of Australian Standard AS/NZS CISPR 11.
Service information Service information Please contact our Customer Service team if your device ever stops working the way you want or expect it to. There are several ways for you to contact us: • In our Service Community, you can meet other users, as well as our staff, and you can exchange your experiences and pass on your knowledge there.
34 L MICROWAVE OVEN WITH INVERTER TECHNOLOGY 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.
34 L MICROWAVE OVEN WITH INVERTER TECHNOLOGY 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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Made in China AMBIANO ® is a registered trademark of ALDI Stores DISTRIBUTED BY: ALDI STORES 1 SARGENTS ROAD MINCHINBURY NSW 2770 www.aldi.com.au VERSION: V3.2 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 98756 1 300 884 987 www.medion.com.au YEAR MODEL: WARRANTY 11/2019 MD 18693...
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