AEG MS2600B User Manual page 16

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 The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Cut into foods with
food 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).
Stir, turn and For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and
rearrange 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.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
The microwave appliance is
not working properly?
The microwave mode is not
working?
The turntable is not turning? •
The microwave will not
switch off?
The interior light is not
working?
The food is taking longer to
heat through and cook than
before?
The door will not open due to
power cut?
16 ENGLISH
Microwave cooking advice
IMPORTANT! Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode,
even after cooking has ended (e.g. poached, hard boiled).
• The fuses in the fuse box are working.
• There has not been a power outage.
• If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician.
• The door is properly closed.
• The door seals and their surfaces are clean.
The START key has been pressed.
•
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.
• Isolate the appliance from the fuse box.
• Call an authorised ELECTROLUX service agent.
• Call your authorised ELECTROLUX service agent. The interior light can be
exchanged only by a trained authorised ELECTROLUX service agent.
• 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.
• Open the door carefully by pulling outward at the bottom right hand corner of the
door glass.
Check if . . .