COMPETENCE 2003 F The Electric Free-Standing Cooker Operating Instructions
Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Above all, please take note of the “Safety” section on the first few pages. Please keep these operating instructions for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance. It is imperative that these instructions are observed. 0 1.
Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Appliance structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions The new appliance may only be assembled and connected by an approved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of the following safety information.
Operating Instructions Intended use • This appliance must not be used for purposes other than that intended, it must only be used for the cooking, roasting and baking of food in the home. • Only use the appliance to prepare food. • Do not use the oven to heat the room. In this way you avoid damaging your appliance • Only use utensils with flat, smooth bases that are neither rough nor burred. Otherwise permanent scratching may occur when the utensils are slid.
Operating Instructions Eco-Insulation In the factory the oven is fitted with eco-insulation. This insulation has been tested for pollutants by independent test institutes and categorised as harmless 2 Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials All materials used can be fully recycled. The plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside. • >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. as used for the packing pieces, completely free of CFCs.
Operating Instructions Appliance structure Control panel Temperature Selection Rotary switch used for selecting the required oven temperature. The selected oven temperature can be read off on the switch from above. Oven Power Indicator The oven power indicator illuminates as soon as the oven or rings are switched on. Temperature Pilot Light The temperature pilot light illuminates while the oven is heating up and extinguishes when the selected temperature is reached.
Operating Instructions Cooking Surface Features Oven Steam Outlet The steam from the oven is fed directly to the extraction hood via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface. Normal Hotplate Switching on and regulation is performed using the associated switch on the control panel. Fast Hotplate The fast hotplate is marked with a dot in the middle. It has a higher electrical power for quicker warm up.
Operating Instructions Oven Features Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, each of these has 6 shelf positions. Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. ✘ 10 Anti-Tip Device All slide-in parts are fitted with an anti-tip device to prevent them being unintentionally pulled all the way out. When inserting slide-in parts, the anti-tip device must be at the rear.
Operating Instructions Oven Accessories The following items are supplied: Baking Sheet For cakes and biscuits Combination Shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling Universal Sheet For cakes or roasts with a high juice content or as a baking sheet or as a tray for collecting fat Utensils Drawer Underneath the oven door there is a drawer that can be pulled out. It is used for storing utensils and accessories. 1 WARNING: Heat can build up in the utensils drawer when the oven is in use.
Operating Instructions Oven Functions The following functions are available for the oven: Conventional Heat Conventional heat is suited to baking and roasting on one level. Heat is supplied evenly from above and below. F Grill Grilling is particularly suited to the grilling or toasting of flat foods, for example, steaks, cutlets, fish or toast. The heat is provided by the grill element on the roof of the oven.
Operating Instructions Before using for the first time Cleaning for the first time Before you use the oven for the first time, you should clean it thoroughly. You can switch on the oven lighting to make cleaning easier. 0 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting L. 2. Remove all accessories and the side rails, and wash with warm water and washing up liquid. 3. Also wash out the oven with warm water and washing up liquid, and dry. 4. Only clean the front of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Operating Instructions Using the Rings Heat Settings The heater power can be continuously adjusted over 3 ranges using the ring switches. • = lowest power 3 = highest power Cooking with the Rings 0 1. For heating up/browning, select a high power. 2. As soon as steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. 3. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position. 2 14 Switch the cooking zone off approx.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Inserting the Shelf and Universal Sheet All slide-in parts have a small protrusion on the right and left. This protrusion is an anti-tip device and must point downwards. 0 0 Inserting a Shelf Insert the shelf such that the two guide rails point upwards. The anti-tip device must point downwards and be in the rear of the oven.
Operating Instructions Switching the Oven On and Off 0 1. Set the required temperature by turning the “Temperature Selection” switch. The oven power indicator illuminates as long as the oven or rings are in use. The temperature pilot light illuminates as long as the oven is warming up and extinguishes as soon as the temperature set is reached. 2. To switch off the oven, turn the “Temperature Selection” switch to the zero position.
Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Pans The better the pan, the better the results. • You can recognise good pans by their bases. The base should be thick and as flat as possible. • Do not use cast iron pans or pans with damaged bases that are rough or burred. Permanent scratching may occur when the pans are slid. • When cold, pan bases are normally bowed slightly inwards (concave). They should under no circumstances be bowed outwards (convex).
Operating Instructions Boil The figures given in the following tables are for guidance. Exactly which switch setting needs to be used depends on the quality of the pans and the type and quantity of the food.
Operating Instructions Baking Cake Tins Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional heat. Shelf Positions When using conventional heat it is only possible to bake on one level. 1 Baking Sheet: Shelf Position 3 1 Cake Tin: Shelf Position 5 General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. • Slide the baking sheet to the rear wall. • Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf.
Operating Instructions Notes on the Baking Tables In the tables you will find information on temperatures, cooking times and shelf positions for a selection of dishes. • Ranges are given for the temperature and cooking time since these are dependent on the mixture, quantity and cake tin used. • When using for the first time, we recommend setting the lower temperature, and only if necessary, e.g. if increased browning is required or the cooking time is too long, selecting a higher temperature.
Operating Instructions Baking Table Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC Time Ring-Shaped Cakes 5. 160-180 0:50-1:10 Madeira Cake, King Cake 5. 150-170 1:10-1:30 Sponge Cake 5. 160-180 0:25-0:40 Shortcrust Pastry Flan Base 5. 190-210 1 0:10-0:25 Sponge Flan Base 5. 170-190 0:20-0:25 Covered Apple Flan 5. 170-190 0:50-1:00 5./6. 180-200 0:30-1:10 5. 160-180 1:00-1:30 Plaited Roll/Ring 3. 170-190 0:30-0:40 Christmas Stollen 3.
Operating Instructions Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC Time 5. 210-2301 0:35-0:50 Shortcrust Biscuits 3. 170-1901 0:06-0:20 Small Piped Biscuits 3. 160-1801 0:10-0:40 Sponge Fingers 3. 170-190 0:15-0:20 Meringues 3. 100-120 2:00-2:30 Macaroons 3. 120-140 0:30-0:60 Small Pastries made with Yeast Dough 3. 170-190 0:20-0:40 Small Pastries made with Puff Pastry 3. 190-2101 0:20-0:30 Bread Rolls 5.
Operating Instructions Roasting Ovenware for Roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • In the case of dishes with plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-resistant. • Large roasts can be roasted directly on the fat tray or on the shelf with the fat tray underneath (e.g. turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles). • We recommend roasting all lean types of meat in a casserole with a lid (e.g. veal, pork or beef pot roasts, frozen meat). This way the meat will remain juicier.
Operating Instructions Roasting Table Type of Meat Quantity Weight Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC Time Hr.:Min. 1-1.5 kg 4. 200-250 2:00-2:30 Beef Pot Roast Roast Beef or Fillet per cm height - red inside per cm height 4. 250-270 1 0:05-0:06 - pink inside per cm height 4. 250-2701 0:06-0:08 - cooked through per cm height 4. 210-2501 0:08-0:10 Schoulder, Neck Joint of Ham 1-1.5 kg 4. 210-220 1:30-2:00 Chop, Kassler 1-1.5 kg 4.
Operating Instructions Quantity Weight Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC Time Hr.:Min. Poultry Pieces 4-6 pieces per 200-250g 3. 220-250 0:35-0:50 Chicken Halves 2-4 pieces per 400-500 g 3. 220-250 0:35-0:50 Chicken, Poulard 1-1.5 kg 4. 220-250 0:45-1:15 Duck 1.5-2 kg 4. 210-220 1:00-1:30 Goose 3.5-5 kg 5. 200-210 2:30-3:00 Turkey 2.5-3.5 kg 4-6 kg 5. 5. 200-210 180-200 1:30-2:00 2:30-4:00 1-1.5 kg 4.
Operating Instructions Grilling For grilling, set the temperature selection switch to the grill symbol F. 1 Important: Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill setting! Ovenware for Grilling • Use the shelf and universal tray together for grilling. Shelf Positions • For grilling flatter foods, always use the 2nd shelf position from the top. Notes on the Grilling Table The grilling times are only for guidance and are dependent on the type and quality of the meat or fish.
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Hob Clean the hob and the cast hotplates after each use, when they are still warm to the touch or cold. By this means you will avoid spills becoming burnt on. 3 Decorative Lid You can remove the decorative lid to clean the hob. 0 1. Open the decorative lid fully so that it is vertical. 2. Remove the cross-head screws on the right and left. 3. To replace, fit the decorative lid such that it is vertical and fix in place with the two cross-head screws.
Operating Instructions The Exterior of the Appliance Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm water with washing up liquid. • Do not use scourers, caustic cleaners or abrasive items. • In the case of stainless steel fronts, you may use commercially available stainless steel cleaners. These also provide a protective film against finger marks. 0 Oven Interior Oven Lighting You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. Cleaning 0 1.
Operating Instructions Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing and Fitting the Side Rails 0 1. Pull the rail away from the oven wall at the base and unhook at the top. 2. To refit, insert the side rail at the top and place against the side of the oven at the base.
Operating Instructions Oven Light 1 Warning: There is a risk of electric shock! Before changing the light bulb in the oven: – Switch off the oven! – Isolate the oven from the power supply. Replacing the Light Bulb in the Oven/Cleaning the Glass 0 1. Place a cloth on the floor of the oven. 2. Remove the glass cover by turning it anti-clockwise and then clean it. 3. Oven lighting replace with 40 Watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat resistant light bulb. 4. Refit the glass cover. 5. Remove the cloth from the oven.
Operating Instructions Oven Door The oven door on your appliance can be removed for cleaning. Removing the Oven Door 0 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Lift up fully the coloured clamping lever on both door hinges (1). 3. Close the oven door around 3/4 of the way, overcoming the resistance (2). 4. Take hold of the side of the oven door with both hands. Lift the door upwards (Caution: heavy!) and remove from the oven (3). 5.
Operating Instructions Oven Door Glass The oven door is fitted with two panes of glass, these are fitted one behind the other. The inner pane can be removed for cleaning. 1 Warning: Please only perform the following steps on the oven door when it has been removed from the oven! When the door is fitted, the reduction in the weight of the door when the glass is removed could lead to the door suddenly closing and creating a hazard. Removing the Door Inner Glass 0 1.
Operating Instructions Utensils Drawer The utensils drawer underneath the oven can be removed to make cleaning easier. Removing / Replacing the Utensils Drawer 0 1. Pull the utensils drawer out of the cooker as far as possible. 2. Lift the utensils drawer slightly so that it can be lifted upwards at an angle out of the drawer guide. 3. When replacing, ensure that the middle guide on the utensils drawer engages in the middle guide rail. 4. Lower the utensils drawer until it is horizontal and push home.
Operating Instructions What to do if ... 0 0 0 .... the cooking zones do not work? Check whether – the corresponding cooking zone is switched on, – the mains fuse (fuse box) has blown. .... the oven does not heat up? Check whether – the appliance is switched on, – all the necessary settings have been made, – the mains fuse (fuse box) has blown. If the fuse blows several times, please call an approved electrician. ....
Operating Instructions Additional Accessories You can purchase the following accessories for your appliance from your dealer: Roasting/Fat Tray E No. 611 898 624 Baking Sheet E No. 611 898 620 Pizza Stoneware: H1.2 x B34.5 x D34.5cm E No. 944 189 008 Universal Sheet E No. 611 898 626 Combination Shelf (not suitable for the use with oven shelf runners) E No. 944 189 010 Glass Ceramic Fat Tray: H6.5 x B32.0 x D27.
Installing and Connecting INSTALLING AND CONNECTING 1 Important: Assembly and connection of the new appliance may only be performed by an approved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. Installation Important Information • The veneer or plastic coverings on kitchen furniture around the appliance must be bonded with heat resistant adhesive (100 °C).
Installing and Connecting Technical Data Oven Exterior Dimensions Height x Breadth x Depth Depth with the door open 85 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm 105 cm Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Breadth x Depth 31 cm x 39.6 x 41.
Installing and Connecting 1 Safety Instructions for the Installer • A device is to be included in the electrical installation that makes it possible to isolate the appliance from the mains supply with a minimum contact separation of 3 mm. Suitable isolation devices are e.g. cut-outs, fuses (remove screw type fuses from the holder), earth leakage trips and circuit breakers. • Make the electrical connection to the appliance in accordance with the wiring diagram on the outside of the connector cover.
Service SERVICE In the “What to do, if …” section a number of malfunctions are listed that you can rectify yourself. In the event of a malfunction, look there first. Is it a technical malfunction? Then please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the "Customer Service Centres" list.) Always take the time to prepare yourself for the call.
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