AEG MCD3881E-M - Manual (Page 14)

MAKING PRESERVES
Heating function: Preserving
• Use only preserve jars of the same di-
mensions available on the market.
• Do not use jars with twist - off and bay-
onet type lids, or metal tins.
• Use the first shelf from the bottom for
this function.
• Put no more than six one - litre pre-
serve jars on the baking tray.
• Fill the jars up to the same level and
close with a clamp.
• The jars cannot touch each other.
• Put approximately 1/2 litre of water into
the baking tray to give sufficient mois-
ture in the oven.
• When the liquid in the jars starts to sim-
mer (after approx. 35 - 60 minutes with
one - litre jars), stop the oven or de-
crease the temperature to 100°C (see
the table).
Preserves table - Berries
Preserve Temperature
(°C)
Cooking time
until simmering
(min)
Cooking
time at
100°C (min)
Strawberries, blueberries,
raspberries, ripe gooseber-
ries 160 - 170 35 - 45 ---
Unripe gooseberries 160 - 170 35 - 45 10 - 15
Preserves table - Stone fruits
Preserve Temperature
(°C)
Cooking time
until simmering
(min)
Cooking
time at
100°C (min)
Pears, quinces, plums 160 - 170 35 - 45 10 - 15
Preserves table - Vegetables
Preserve Temperature
(°C)
Cooking time
until simmering
(min)
Cooking
time at
100°C (min)
Carrots
1) 160 - 170 50 - 60 5 - 10
Cucumbers 160 - 170 50 - 60 ---
Mixed pickles 160 - 170 50 - 60 15
Kohlrabi, peas, asparagus 160 - 170 50 - 60 15 - 20
1) Keep in the oven after you stop the oven
BREAD BAKING
Add 100 ml of water to the drawer. Pre-
heating is not recommended.
Type of baking Oven function Oven level Temperature (°C) Time (min)
White Bread Bread 2 180 - 200 40 - 60
Baguette Bread 2 200 - 220 35 - 45
Brioche Bread 2 180 - 200 40 - 60
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