COMPETENCE 40056 VH Free standing electric cooker Installation and Operating Instructions
Dear Customer, Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them to refer to later. Please pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 General Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooking surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hob Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Electrical safety • This appliance must be only connected by a registered electrician.
• If you use ingredients containing alcohol in the oven, a slightly flammable mixture of alcohol and air may ensue. In this case, be careful when opening the door. Do not handle any sources of heat, sparks or naked flames when doing so. 3 Information on acrylamides According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acrylamides.
Disposal 2 2 1 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance Please dispose of your old appliance in line with the guidelines for disposal in your community.
Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door Pan drawer 8
Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Temperature selector Oven Functions Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Cooking surface Singlecooking zone 1200W Double ring cooking zone 2200W Oven steam outlet Residual heat indicator Single ring cooking zone 1800W Singlecooking zone 1200W 9
Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fat Filter Fan heating element Fan Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits.
Before Using for the first time Initial Cleaning 1 3 You should clean the appliance thoroughly before using for the first time. Wipe the glass ceramic cooking surface with a damp cloth. Attention: Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning materials. These could damage the surface. For appliances with metal fronts, use normal commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven functions dial to Light . 2. Remove all accessories and the side rails and clean with warm water and washing-up liquid. 3.
Using the Rings 3 When a cooking zone is switched on, it may hum briefly. This is a characteristic of all ceramic glass cooking zones and does not impair either the function or the life of the appliance. Heat settings • Heat settings can be set from 1-9. • Intermediate positions are possible for settings 2-7. 2 1 = lowest output 9 = highest output = double ring switching Switch the cooking zone off approx. 5-10 minutes before cooking is finished to make use of the residual heat. This saves electricity.
Setting the heat setting 1. Select the heat setting. 2. To end the cooking process, turn back to the Off position. Switching on the dual fry/cook area 1 3 The control for the dual fry/cook area is switched on by turning to the right, and cannot be turned past the stop! 1. Turn the dual fry/cook control to the right. Continue turning to Position 9, and onto the symbol (you will feel a slight resistance). The stop position will then be clearly detectable. 2. Finally, turn back to the desired setting. 3.
Using the Oven 3 The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Temperature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then sticks out. Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Temperature selector Oven Functions 1. Turn the oven functions dial to the desired function. 2. Turn the temperature selector to the desired temperature. The power indicator is lit as long as the oven is in operation.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven function Application Heating element/ fan Light Using this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. --- Fan-assisted circulation For baking on up to two oven levels. Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using Conventional. Top heat, bottomheat, fan Fan cooking For baking on up to three oven levels at the same time. Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using Conventional.
Inserting the combination shelf, baking tray and drip pan The combination shelf is fitted with two guide bars that must always point downwards. Inserting the combination shelf Insert the combination shelf so that the two guide bars point downwards. Insert the combination shelf onto the oven shelf runners so that the two holes engage onto the retaining pins on the oven shelf runners. Inserting the baking tray and drip pan Insert trays/pans so that the anti-tip device is pointing downwards.
Inserting/Removing the Grease Filter Only use the grease filter when roasting to protect the rear heating elements from fat splashes. Inserting the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and insert the two mounts downwards into the opening on the rear wall of theoven (fan opening). Taking out the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and unhook it.
Uses, Tables and Tips Pans • You can recognise good pans by their bases. The base should be as thick and flat as possible. • Pay particular attention when buying new pans to the diameter of the base. Manufacturers often give only the diameter of the upper rim. • Pots with aluminium or copper bases can cause metallic discolouring on the ceramic glass surface, which is very difficult or impossible to remove. • Do not use cast iron pans or pans with a rough, burred or damaged base.
Cooking table The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat setting Cookingprocess Cooking time Tips/Hints Residual heat, Off position 0 1 suitable for Keeping food warm Keeping cooked foods warm as required Cover Melting Hollandaise sauce, melting butter, chocolate, gelatine 5-25 mins. Stir occasionally Solidifying Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs 10-40 mins.
3 1 20 We recommend when boiling or searing foods using the highest heat setting at first and then letting foods requiring a longer cooking time finish cooking on the desired heat setting. Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly. If you are cooking foods in fat or oil (e.g. chips), remain nearby.
Baking Oven function: Fan-assisted circulation Conventional . , Fan cooking or Baking tins • For Conventional , dark metal and non-stick tins are suitable. • For Fan-assisted circulation or Fan cooking , bright metal tins are also suitable. Oven levels • Baking with Conventional and Fan-assisted circulation is possible on one oven level. • With Fan cooking you can bake on up to 3 baking trays at the same time: 1 baking tray: e.g. oven level 3 1 baking tin: e.g. oven level 1 2 baking trays: e. g.
3 2 22 General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional or Fan-assisted circulation you can also bake with two tins next to one another on the oven shelf at the same time. This does not significantly increase baking time. When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cooking. This is due to the large difference in temperature between the freezing temperature and the temperature in the oven.
Baking table Type of baking Ovenfunction Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hours mins.
Type of baking Ovenfunction Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hours mins. Fruit flans made with short pastry Conventional 3 170-190 0:40-1:20 Yeast cakes with delicate toppings (e. g.
Baking on more than one oven level Fan-assisted circulation Type of baking Fan cooking Shelf positions from bottom 2 levels 3 levels Temperature in °C Time Hours: Mins.
Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not browned enough underneath Wrong oven level Place cake lower The cake sinks (becomes soggy, lumpy, streaky) Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting Baking time too short Set a longer baking time Baking times cannot be reduced by setting higher temperatures Too much liquid in the mixture Use less liquid.
Table for Bakes and Gratins Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hours mins.
Roasting Oven function: Conventional or Rothitherm Insert the grease filter when roasting! Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven shelf with the roasting tray placed below it. • For all lean meats, we recommend roasting these in a roasting tin with a lid. This will keep the meat more succulent.
Roasting table Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hours mins. Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg Conventional 1 200-250 2:00-2:30 per cm. of thickness Roast beef or fillet - rare per cm. of thickness Rothitherm 1 1902001) - medium per cm. of thickness Rothitherm 1 180-190 0:06-0:08 - well done per cm. of thickness Rothitherm 1 170-180 Shoulder, neck, ham joint 1-1.5 kg Rothitherm 1 160-180 1:30-2:00 Chop, spare rib 1-1.
Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hours mins. Game Saddle of hare, leg of hare up to 1 kg Conventional 3 2202501) 0:25-0:40 Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg Conventional 1 210-220 1:15-1:45 Haunch of venison 1.5-2 kg Conventional 1 200-210 1:30-2:15 Poultry portions 200-250g each Rothitherm 3 200-220 0:35-0:50 Half chicken 400-500g each Rothitherm 3 190-210 0:35-0:50 Chicken, poulard 1-1.5 kg Rothitherm 1 190-210 0:45-1:15 Duck 1.
Grill Sizes 1 3 Oven function: Grill setting or Dual gril with maximum temperature Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. • The empty oven should always be pre-heated with the grill functions for 5 minutes. • For grilling, use both the oven shelf and the roasting tray together. • The grilling times are guidelines. • Grilling is particularly suitable for flat pieces of meat or fish. Grilling table Food to be grilled Oven level Grilling time 1. Side 2. Side Burgers 4 8-10 mins.
Defrosting Oven function: Defrost (no temperature setting) • Unwrap the food and place it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the defrosting time. • For defrosting, place the shelf in the 1st oven level from the bottom.
Making Preserves Oven function: Bottom heat • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars of the same size. • Jars with twist-off or bayonet type lids and metal tins are not suitable. • When making preserves, the first shelf position from the bottom is the one most used. • Use the baking tray for making preserves. There is enough room on this for up to six 1-litre preserving jars. • The jars should all be filled to the same level and clamped shut.
Temperature in°C Cooking time until simmering in mins. Continue to cook at 100°C in mins.
Cleaning and Care 1 Warning: For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment. Attention: Do not use any scouring agents, sharp cleaning tools or scourers. Outside of the appliance • Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm water and washing up liquid. • For metal fronts, use normal commercially available cleaning agents.
Stubborn residues 3 1. Use a scraper to remove foods that have boiled over or stubborn splashes. 2. Place the scraper on the glass ceramic surface at an angle. 3. Remove residues by sliding the blade over the surface. You can get scrapers and glass ceramic cleaners from specialist shops. 1 Special residues 1. Remove burnt on sugar, melted plastic, tin foil or other materials that melt immediately, while still hot with a scraper.
Oven interior Clean the appliance after each use. In this way, dirt is easier to clean off and is not allowed to burn on. 1. For cleaning, turn the oven light on. 2. After every use, wipe the oven with a solution of washing-up liquid and allow to dry. 3 1 Clean stubborn dirt with a special oven cleaner. Important: If using an oven spray, please follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly. Accessories Wash all slide-in units (shelf unit, baking tray, shelf support rails etc.
Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing the shelf support rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall and then unhitch at the back. 1 1 38 Fitting the shelf support rails When fitting the rails, ensure that the retaining bolts of the shelf runner rails face forwards. To install, first reattach the rails at the back, then put them into position at the front and press them into place.
Oven Lighting 1 3 Warning: Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover. Changing the oven light bulb/ cleaning the glass cover 1. Remove the glass cover by turning it anti-clockwise and then clean it. 2. If necessary: replace with 25 watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat-resistant oven lighting. 3. Refit the glass cover.
Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. 1 Folding down the heating element Warning: Only fold down the heating element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1. Remove the side shelf support rails. 2. Grip the heating element at the front and pull it forwards and out over the support lug on the inner wall of the oven. 3. The heating element will now fold down.
Oven Door The oven door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning. Removing the oven door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Completely fold back the brasscoloured clamping lever on both door hinges. 3. Grip the oven door with both hands on the sides and close it to about 3/4 going past the point of resistance. 4. Pull the door away from the oven (Caution: heavy!). 5. Place the door, with the outer surface downwards, on a soft, flat surface, for example a blanket, to avoid scratches.
Oven door glass 1 1 The oven door has two glass plates, set next to each other. The inner plate can be removed for cleaning. Caution: the following steps must be performed only with the oven door removed! If the glass is removed while the door is attached, the lighter weight may cause it to spring up and cause injury. Important! Rough handling of the glass, especially at the edges of the front plate, may cause it to break. Removing the glass from the door 1.
Pan drawer The pan drawer underneath the oven can be removed for easier cleaning. Removing / Replacing the pan drawer 1. Pull the pan drawer out of the cooker as far as possible. 2. Lift the pan drawer slightly, so that it can be lifted upwards at an angle out of the drawer guides. 3. When re-inserting the drawer, make sure that the pan drawer’s middle guide engages into the middle guide rails. 4. Lower the pan drawer to the horizontal and push it in.
What to do if … Fault Hotplates not working. The oven does not heat. The oven light does not come on. 1 3 44 Possible Cause Remedy The hotplate concerned has Switch on the hotplate not been switched on. concerned. A domestic electrical protection device has been tripped (or the fuse has blown). Check the fuse or protection device. The oven has not been switched on. Switch the oven on. The required settings have not been made. Check the settings.
Instruction on setting up 1 Important! The new appliance may only be installed and connected by qualified personnel. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. Setting up • In the units or furniture surrounding the appliance, veneers or plastic coatings must have been made up using heat-resistant bonding agents (100°C). If plastic coatings or cements are not sufficiently heat-resistant, the coating may be deformed or loosened.
1 Safety information for the installer • The set-up of the electrical installation is arranged so that the appliance can be isolated from the mains with a minimum 3 mm all-pole contact separation. Suitable separation devices include e. g. cut-outs, fuses (screw fuses are to be taken out of the holder), RCD’s and contactors. • Avoid installing the appliance next to doors and under windows. Otherwise hot cookware may be knocked off the rings when doors and windows are opened.
Service In the “What to do if …” section a number of malfunctions are listed that you can rectify yourself Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? If so, please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the section “Customer Service Centres”.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
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