COMPETENCE 318 V Free-Standing Slot-in Electric Cooker Instruction Book
Congratulations! You are now the owner of a high quality, efficient and exoiting cooking appliance, From now on cooking should not only be made easier, but we be lieve you wiil find the new cooker a joy to use. The cooker wiil pro vide you with very good cooking resuits, is easy to use and main tain, if you take a iittie time to study the information contained in the instruction bookiet, as weii as in the lead-in pages of the ac companying recipe book.
Contents Safety instructions For the installer For the user 4-6 7 Appliance description Features First use Operating the controls Switching on the electronic timer Precleaning the ovens Operating the electronic timer for both ovens 9 9 10 10-13 Hob Features Vapour Vent General Operating the plates 14 15 16 17 How to use the ovens General Flow to use the cooking functions for the ovens Switching on and off Baking Roasting and stewing Grilling ^ Specialised applications of the hot air oven “ Menu cook
Safety Instructions For the electrical installer. To comply wiih safety regulations manufacturers have to draw your attention to the following: - According to the technical connection conditions of the elec tricity board serving your area, the appliance may only be connected to the mains supply by an approved electrical installer. In the. fixed connection, a device allowing the appliance to be isolated on all poles from the mains supply with a contact open ing width of at least 3 mm must be provided.
The height can be adjusted up from 90 cm to 91 cm or 92 cm or down from 90 cm to 85 cm to line up with your kitchen furni ture. Remove the fixing screws in the plinth, adjust plinth to the height required and refit screws. To compensate for uneven floor conditions, you may like to consider placing a foot (available from AEG Spare Parts De partment) next to the rear castor.
For the electrical installer 2. Pass cable through the grorrmnet in the lower back panel and the cable clamp. 3. Connect the wires to the terminals in accordance with the dia gram. Ensure that links are correctly positioned between ter minals (5 or 6 way terminal block). The length of the earth con ductor must be adequate to ensure that in case of the cable clamp breaking the earth wire is subject to mechanic strain only after the live wires. 4. Tighten the cable clamp screw.
When you use the appliance to prepare your food, the oven doors and cooking plates become hot. Therefore keep small children well away from the appliance. This especially applies when you are griiiing or pyrolyticaiiy cieaning the oven (where appiicabie). Overheated fat and cooking oil may ignite. Prepare foods re quiring fat or oil (chips) only under constant supervision. Do not use the appliance to heat your room. Take-care when using small electrical appliances near the cooker.
Appliance description Features A Temperature control for main oven B Thermostat control light (red) is on when main oven is heating C Pilot light (yeilow) is on when the appliance is switched on D Cooking method selector for secondary oven E Thermostat control light (red) is on when secondary oven is heating F Temperature control for secondary oven G Electronic dock with minute minder, and auto-timer for both ovens H Control knob for 210 mm diameter plate, front left I Control knob for 145 mm diameter pl
First use The contrai knobs (D, H, I, J and K) can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise to any position. Further information to this can be found in the “hob” and “oven" sections: However, the oven temperature control knobs (A) and (F) must be turned clockwise to set and anti-clockwise to turn off.
Pre-cleaning the ovens Before using the ovens for the firsf time, dean all accessories (shelf supports, wire shelves and pans) with warm water and washing-up liquid. Then switch both the ovens either to the con ventional or the hot air cooking method (as appropriate) and se lect the highest temperature and leave both ovens on for at least one hour with both oven doors closed. During this period there is an unavoidable odour which is not harmful to your health.
The electronic timer is designed to switch the ovens on and off automatically.
How to programme the oven to switch off automatically Select the cooking method and temperature as required, Press button B 0. bold It depressed, and enter the required duration with knob E j^. The cooking duration appears in dis play F and symbol H is illuminated. When button B is released the time of day appears in display F. Symbol shows throughout time controlled cooking. You should be aware off the following: The oven immediately switches on and automatically off after the elapsed duration.
BCDE 462 Set the cooking method selector and temperature control as required. Press button B 0, hold it depressed and enter the required duration with knob E and then, by pressing button C 0, set the cooking end time. When buttons B 0 and C 0 are released, the time of day re appears in display F. Symbol S is illuminated. The oven switches on automatically at the correct time, having deducted the cooking duration from the cooking end. It then switches off automatically at the cooking end.
The Hob Ceramic cooking zones Your hob features 4 ceramic cooking zones with stepless control for maximum controllability. The control knobs on the panel feature indicators to show which control knob belongs to which cooking zone. ■ Residual heat indicators There is a residual heat indicator for each of the cooking plates on the ceramic hob (2 lights bn the left and 2 on the right). When the indicator is on it means the plate is still hot, After the plate has cooled down the indicator lamp goes out.
The vapours created in the oven are vented through the back of the hob. Piease press the push-button only when the cooking plates are not in operation to prevent the risk of burning yourself. Should you operate the push-button when the cooking plates are in use, we recommend you to use a long-handled cooking spoon to open or dose the vent, Vapour vent This enables you to control the moisture in the oven during baking or roasting.
General - the correct pans Good pans ■ For best results use good quality pans with smooth tlat for better bases. results ■ The pan base should be thick and flat; Pans with uneven, dis torted or rough bases {e, g,, cast iron) should not be used as they extend the cooking times and may cause damage to the cooking plates. a Cooking plates and pan base should be of the same or similar diameter. The pan should be placed centrally on the cooking plate.
(Ceramic and solid plates) After you have switched on one of the ceramic piates you wiii hear a faint hum caused by the radiant heating elements. Do not place aluminium foil or plastic containers on the hot ceramic hob. Do not allow sugar or foodstuffs containing sugar to come in contact with the hot ceramic hob - it will damage the hob.
Ovens General Cooking methods for secondary oven Before using for the first time, refer to the section describing pre cleaning of the ovens. The secondary oven is a conventional one with top and bottom heat and grill. When the oven is in use the cooiing tan is on. The main oven is a hot air oven. For further details consult the rel evant sections in this booklet. The different cooking options Conventional electric cooking This method of cooking uniformly radiates heat from above and below.
The fat filter supplied protects the fan against soiling. It must al Fat filter ways be in place when: - Meat is cooked in uncovered containers using the hot atf mode (do not insert when baking!); - During Rotitherm roasting/grilting (on multi-function ovens oniy) or traditionai griiiing. How to insert the fat filter: Hold the fat filter by the handle and insert the two tabs (see illus trations) into the slots in the back panel of the oven thereby cover ing the fan opening.
Switching Oven interior iight on and off The main oven is illuminated when you turn the oven temperature control to the lamp symbol Secondary oven (@| Decide whether you want to use the conventional oven or the grill. Select the relevant symbol on the cooking method selector and the temperature required.
Bakeware Cakes are baked either in cake tins or alternatively on bakingsheets, full width baking sheets are avaiiable from AEG Spare Parts as an optionai extra. Baking With conven tional top/ bottom heat How bakeware affects browning: 1, Bakeware, which is dark in colour, has a non-stick coating or is made from duminium is the best as heat is absorbed and then transferred to the cake resulting in shorter cook ing times, lower energy consumption and better browning. 2.
Baking times and temperatures When baking with hot air it is often unnecessary to pre-heat the oven. For exceptions see enclosed baking charts. If you use the oven for batch baking, choose cakes which re quire similar temperatures. Different cooking times can be overcome by either placing cakes into the oven later or by re moving them earlier. The baking chart is provided as a quick reference to keep near the oven.
Roasting and stewing Main oven with hot air Secondary oven with conventional top and bottom heat. Recommendations Wipe and weigh the meat. 11 stuffing is used, weigh the stuffed joint to calcuiate the cooking time. Place the joint in a suitable roasting dish, season with sait and pepper and brush lean joints with melted fat. When cooking pies, place dish on a baking sheet to avoid spill age on to the floor of the oven.
Ovenware Never use stainless steel ovenware in the oven, since it reflects the heat. Meat, poultry, and fish should be cooked in ovenproof dishes or in the meat pan for large quantities. Choose a dish which is just a littie larger than the joint itself. This will contain any fat in a smaller area and reduce splashing. If you wish to roast potatoes in the same dish around the joint rather than in a separate one you need to make allowances for this when selecting a suitable dish.
Warning! The handle must be removed whilst grilling. Failing to do so will result in overheating of the handle. This may cause damage leading to breakage of the handle. Inserting/ removing grill handle Inserting the handle Lock it into the grip at the front of the pan. See illustration. Removing the handle Press the button on the handle. See illustration.
Traditional grilling and How to use the grill Prime cuts of meat such as steaks and chops or fish weighing less than 1 kg can eitherbe fried or grilled. Salt large pieces shojlty before grilling and small ones just after ghiling. * Turn meat/fish after half the grilling time so that both sides are uni formly browned. Turn thin pieces once: thicker pieces need turn ing more often.
The hot air oven is extremely versatile since you can cook a complete meal in it. You can cook different foods at the same time, such as fish and cakes, without any transfer of smell or taste from one to the other. When menu cooking try to choose foods which require similar cooking temperatures. When cooking meat in uncovered containers the fat filter must be inserted.
Defrosting by Hot Air In the main oven Food in flat aluminium containers defrosts especially well since aluminium is a good heat conductor. For freezing and subsequent defrosting of meat and vegetable dishes, flat alu minium containers should therefore be used. For defrosting uncooked frozen meat and fruit, closed ovenproof dishes are especialfy well suited. Position the containers on the wire shelf or in the meat pan 4th from the top, 28 Food Temp.
For bottling, use only jars with rubber seals and glass lids. Never use jars with screw fittings or bayonet catches or metal tins. And make sure you use fresh foodstuffsl The oven holds 6 bottling jars of 1-1.5 litres, capacity. Place 1 cup of hot water in the drip-pan so that the necessary humidity is retained in the oven. Position the jars in the enamelled pan on the 4th level from the top.
Cleaning and care Ceramic Although ceramic hobs are easy to clean they require regular hob - care and cleaning to maintain them in good condition. Let the hob general cool down before cleaning. 1. Never use abrasive cleaners, or scouring powders or scouring pads. 2. Clean the hob after every use while the soilage is still minimal. Use a soft damp doth and a little washing up liquid. Rub the hob dry using a soft dean doth. Make sure that no residualcleaning material is left on the hob. 3.
These instructions refer to a large range of AEG double and single ovens. Ovens ■ All secondary ovens have a catalytic roof pane) as stan dard. Some models have a complete catalytic set provided as stan dard, For those models which do not have it as standard it is available as an optional extra.
Main ovan If your oven has a catalytic roof sides and back panel either as standard equipment or if you have bought these parts separately and fitted them, then the following information will be of interest to you. The liners help to keep the oven cleaner as they clean themselves to a great extent during roasting and baking at temperatures above 200 “C. As cleaning may be improved by exposure to a higher temperature it may be necessary to run the oven at 250 °C for 1 or 2 hours per week.
Removing the oven door Fully open the oven door, 1. Pull the door catch on both door hinges towards you (see illustration). 2. Lift the door up and puli fonvard away from the oven (grip Removing the oven door (main and/or secondary ovens) the sides - do not pull on the door handle!)^ Replacing the oven door 1. Insert both brackets into the oven frame. 2. Fuliy open the door and return door catches to their work ing positions (see illustration).
Removing the shelf supports Shelf supports To dean the sides of the oven, the shelf supports (see illustra tion) can be removed. Pull the shelf support at the bottom, towards the centre of the over) and unhook from the top. Replace in reverse order. Cleaning the catalytic roof in the second oven The catalytic roof of your oven may require cleaning from time to time..
After cleaning re-insert roof panel and re-fasten screws The fat filter should be cleaned after every use. Tc.remove filter, hold it by the handle and lift upwards. Place the fat filter in a saucepan, add approximately 1 tbsp. of automatic washing pow der or 1 tsp. of dishwasher powder and cover filter with water. Bring to the boil and leave to soak for approx, 30 mins, or longer depending on the degree of soiling. Make sure the solution does not boil over .as it. could mark your hob.
Optional extras Additional wire shelf ET No, 661 307 541 Baking sheet E No.
KTKBO (catalytic set for secondary oven without lamp) E No,: 611 898 612 37
What to do if... (something goes wrong?) Faults you ... the pilot lamps do not show? can rectify ... the oven does not heat? yourself 1. You may weil have not operated all relevant switches or 2. The fuse in the fuse box has blown. 3. IMPORTANT - Make sure that the oven door is closed completely. ... the fuses keep blowing? Please call an approved and qualified electrician: ... the oven lamp fails? See Cleaning and care on page 32. Replacement lamps are not covered by warranty and are not free Of charge.
Service Should you be unable to locate the cause of the problem in spite of the above check-list please contact your AEG service depart ment quoting the E and F numbers which you will find on the rat ing plate (see illustration/arrow). Please transfer these numbers to the space provided below for your convenience. These numbers enable the service department to prepare as far as possible any spare parts required to rectify the fault on first call. This may save you money. E-No. F-No.
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