COMPETENCE 5170 70 V The Versatile Stand-Alone Electric 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 future 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 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baking table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pies and Gratins Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frozen Ready Meals Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 • Repairs to the appliance may only be performed by qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact our Customer Service or your specialist dealer. • In the case of the appliance malfunctioning: remove the fuses or switch off the circuit breaker.
Operating Instructions • Any drops of fruit juice that fall from the baking sheet will leave spots that cannot be removed. Use the universal sheet for very moist cakes. • Never pour water directly into the hot oven. The enamel may be damaged. • Do not sit on the open oven door/oven drawer. • Do not store moist food in the oven. Eco-Insulation In the factory the oven is fitted with eco-insulation.
Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance Control panel Oven functions Rotary switch for setting the desired oven function. Temperature selection Rotary switch for setting the desired oven function. Clock Functions and Time Display Buttons for setting the clock functions. The current time or the time set on the interval countdown is displayed. Oven Power Indicator The oven power indicator illuminates as soon as the oven or rings are switched on.
Operating Instructions Ring switches Rotary switches for switching on the cooking zones. 3 The oven is equipped with retractable switches. Press the appropriate switch for use. The switch will then protrude.
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. Single Ring Cooking Zone Switching on and regulation is performed using the associated switch on the control panel. Double ring cooking zone With the double ring cooking zone the heated area can be adapted to the diameter of the saucepan base.
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. 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, ovenware for roasting and grilling Fat Tray For roasting or for collecting fat 12
Operating Instructions 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. Therefore do not store any flammable utensils in the drawer, e.g.: – cleaner, – plastic bags, – oven cloths, – paper, etc.
Operating Instructions Oven Functions The following functions are available for the oven: L Oven lighting With this function you can illuminate the oven interior, e.g., for cleaning. The heating element is not in use. R Fast Warm Up Using the fast warm up function you can very quickly pre-heat the empty oven for the other cooking functions. Several elements operate simultaneously for the fast warm up function. U Fan Cooking Fan cooking is particularly suited to baking on several levels at the same time.
Operating Instructions I Rotitherm Rotitherm is particularly suited to grilling or roasting larger pieces of meat or game on one level. This function is also suitable for ’au gratin’ dishes and browning. The grill element and fan are used simultaneously. 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 Setting/Changing the Time The time display will flash after the electrical supply is connected. You must then first set the time. If the time has not been set, the oven cannot be switched on. Setting the Time 0 1. Press the M button. 2. Set the current time within 5 seconds using the + or - buttons. The time appears in the display. The oven is now ready for use.
Operating Instructions Initial Cleaning Hob 0 Wipe the glass ceramic cooking surface with a damp cloth to remove any residues left from manufacturing. Oven Before using the oven for the first time, you should clean it thoroughly. You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. 0 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting L. 2. Remove all accessories and the side rails and clean with warm water and washing-up liquid. 3.
Operating Instructions Using the Rings 3 When the cooking zones are switched on, they may hum briefly. This is a characteristic of all glass ceramic cooking zones and does not impair the function or life of the appliance. Heat Settings • Over the ranges 1-9, you can set 14 heat settings (including intermediate settings). • You can select intermediate settings in the ranges 2 to 7. They are marked with a dot between the heat settings.
Operating Instructions Cooking with the Rings 1. For heating up/browning, select a high heat setting. 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 Switch the cooking zone off approx. 5-10 minutes before cooking is finished to make use of the residual heat. This saves electricity.
Operating Instructions Switch on double ring frying/cooking zone. 1 Turn on the double ring frying/cooking zone by rotating the switch to the right. Do not rotate it beyond the stop. 1. Turn switch for the double ring frying/cooking zone to the right. Continue to turn it past position 9 and slight resistance to the symbol K until you reach a clearly noticeable stop. 2. Then turn the switch back to select the desired heat. 3. Return the switch to the off position to complete the cooking process.
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 function by turning the „Oven Function“ selector. 2. Set the required temperature by turning the „Temperature Selector“ 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. It will then cycle on and off to show that the temperature is being maintained. 3.
Operating Instructions Using the Automatic Function There are two ways of using the automatic function: • Automatic Switch Off: When you have the oven switched on and simply do not want to forget to switch it off at the right time, you can use the clock to set either the duration or the end of the cooking time. The oven then switches itself off automatically.
Operating Instructions Automatic Switching On and Off For automatic switching on and off both the duration and the end of the cooking time must be entered. 0 1. Select the required oven function. 2. Select the required temperature. 3. Press the “COOK TIME” < button and, using the + and - buttons, within 5 seconds set the required cooking time. 4. Press the “END TIME” > button and using the + and - buttons, within 5 seconds set the time when you want the meal to be ready.
Operating Instructions Cancelling an Automatic Programme 0 1. Using the “COOK TIME” < button call up the cooking time again. 2. Within 5 seconds set all entries to "0" using the - button. 3. Turn the oven function selector and the temperature selector to the off position. 3 Information on the Automatic Function The maximum COOK TIME that can be set is 10 hours.
Operating Instructions Countdown The countdown operates independently and can therefore be set when the oven is switched on as well as switched off. Setting the Countdown 0 1. Press the “CLOCK” C button. 2. Set the time required within 5 seconds using the + and buttons. When the time set on the countdown has expired, an acoustic signal sounds for approx. two minutes. 3. Press the “CLOCK” C button to switch off the signal. Changing the Setting on the Countdown 0 1.
Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and d 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. • Pans with aluminium or copper bases can leave metal discoloration on the glass ceramic surface that is very difficult or impossible to remove. • 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.
Operating Instructions Cooking The information given in the following tables is for guidance only. The heat setting necessary for cooking is dependent on the quality of the pans, and the type and quantity of the food. Typical Heat Settings Switch Setting Cooking Process/ Setting Suitable for 9 Heating Up Heating up large amounts of water, boiling pasta 7-8 Fast Frying Frying chips, browning meat, e.g. goulash, frying, e.g.
Operating Instructions Baking For baking use the oven function PIZZA & BAKING S, FAN COOKING U or TOP / BOTTOM HEAT O. 1 Caution. Do not use grease filter when baking. Baking tins • Dark metal and coated tins are suitable for use with TOP / BOTTOM HEAT O. • For PIZZA & BAKING S and FAN COOKING U light metal tins are also suitable. Shelf levels • Baking with PIZZA & BAKING S or TOP / BOTTOM HEAT O is only possible on one level. • With FAN COOKING U you can bake on up to 3 baking sheets at a time.
Operating Instructions General notes • Please note that the shelf levels are numbered from top to bottom. • Insert baking sheet with sloping edges to front. • Push baking sheet back to rear oven wall. • Always place cakes in baking tins in the centre of the shelf. You can also bake two tins at a time when using PIZZA & BAKING S or TOP / BOTTOM HEAT O. In this case place the tins next to each other on the shelf. The baking time only needs to be increased slightly.
Operating Instructions Baking table Baking on one shelf level Type of cakes or pastries PIZZA & BAKING S TOP / BOTTOM HEAT O Time Shelf TemperaShelf Tempera- for both level ture level ture functions from top ºC from top ºC hour: min. Cakes and pastries in tins Ring or Rodon cake 5. 150-160 5. 160-180 0:50-1:10 Madeira cake/ Königskuchen 5. 140-160 5. 150-170 1:10-1:30 Flan case made of sponge mixture 4. 150-160 5. 160-180 0:25-0:40 Flan case made of short pastry 3. 170-180 5.
Operating Instructions Type of cakes or pastries PIZZA & BAKING S TOP / BOTTOM HEAT O Time Shelf TemperaShelf Tempera- for both level ture level ture functions from top ºC from top ºC hour: min. Fruit flan on short pastry base1 3. 160-170 3. 170-190 0:40-1:20 Flan or open fruit tart with sensitive toppings (e.g. curd cheese, cream sugar and almond topping) 3. 140-160 3. 160-180 0:40-1:20 Pizza (with thick topping)2 5. 180-200 5. 190-2101 0:30-1:00 Pizza (thin) 5. 200-220 5.
Operating Instructions Baking on several shelf levels FAN COOKING U Type of cakes or pastries Shelf level from top Temperature ºC Time hour: min. 2 levels 3 levels Cream puffs/eclairs 2. and 5. - 170-180 0:35-0:60 Dry streusel cake 2. and 5. - 140-160 0:30-0:60 Pizza 2. and 5. - 170-190 0:40-0:70 Shortcake biscuits 2. and 5. 1. 3. and 5. 150-160 0:15-0:35 Biscuits made by squeezing biscuit dough through piping bag 2. and 5. 1. 3. and 5. 140-150 0:20-0:60 Fairy cakes 2.
Operating Instructions Baking tips Tip Insert a small wooden scewer at the highest point of This is how to establish whether the cake. If no dough adheres to the scewer you can or not the cake is done. turn off the oven and utilize the residual heat. The cake sinks in the middle (goes sticky and soggy, with damp patches) Check your recipe. Use less liquid next time. Take to observe the prescribed mixing times, particularly if you are using a mixer.
Operating Instructions Pies and Gratins Table Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Position from the top Temperature °C Shelf Position from the top Temperature °C Hr.: Min. Pasta Bake 4. 200-220 3. 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 3. 180-200 3. 160-170 0:25-0:40 Gratinated Vegetables 3. 22-230 3. 160-170 0:15-0:30 Browned Baguettes 3. 230-240 3. 160-170 0:15-0:30 Sweet Puddings 4. 200-220 – – 0:40-0:60 Fish Pies 3. 210-220 3. 160-170 0:30-1:00 Stuffed Vegetables 3.
Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the rothitherm I or conventional O oven function. 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 universal sheet or on the shelf with the universal sheet 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.
Operating Instructions Roasting Table Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture Hr.:Min. from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Beef Pot Roast 1-1.5 kg 4. 200-250 – Roast Beef or Fillet – 2:00-2:30 per cm height - red inside per cm height 4. 250-270 1 4. 190-200 0:05-0:06 - pink inside per cm height 4. 250-2701 4. 180-190 0:06-0:08 - cooked through per cm height 4. 210-2501 4.
Operating Instructions Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture Hr.:Min. from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Saddle of Hare, Leg of Hare up to 1 kg 3. 220-2501 3. 160-170 0:25-0:40 Saddle of Venison 1.5-2 kg 4. 210-220 4. 160-170 1:00-1:30 Leg of Venison 1.5-2 kg 4. 200-210 4. 150-160 1:15-1:50 Poultry Pieces 4-6 pieces per 200-250g 3. 220-250 3.
Operating Instructions Grilling For grilling, use the oven function Grill F with the temperature 300 °C. 1 Attention: Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill function! It is not necessary to use the fat filter. Ovenware for Grilling • Use the shelf and fat tray together for grilling. Shelf Positions • For grilling flat foods, always use the 2nd shelf position from the top.
Operating Instructions Defrosting Use the defrost oven function A for defrosting. Defrosting Dishes • Put the food on a plate and put the plate on the tray. • Use only parchment paper or film to cover the food. Do not use plates or dishes as they significantly increase the defrosting time. Shelf Positions • For defrosting, insert the tray in the 4th level from the top. Notes on the Defrosting Table The table below gives you a few reference points on the defrosting times.
Operating Instructions Preserving Use the fan cooking oven function U for preserving. Preserving Jars • Only use commercially available preserving jars (preserving jars with a rubber ring and glass lid) for preserving. • Jars with screw or bayonet tops are unsuitable, as are metal tins. Shelf Positions • For preserving use the 4th shelf position from the top. Notes on Preserving • Use the universal sheet for preserving. There is room for up to 6 preserving jars of 1-litre content on this sheet.
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Hob 1 Important: Cleaners must not come into contact with the hot glass ceramic cooking surface! All cleaners must be removed with plenty of clean water after cleaning because they can have a caustic effect when the rings are next heated! Do not use any aggressive cleaners such as, e.g. grill or oven sprays, coarse scourers or abrasive pan cleaners. 3 Clean the glass ceramic cooking surface after each use, when it is still hand-hot or is cold.
Operating Instructions 1 Problem Dirt 0 1. Remove burnt on sugar, melted plastic, aluminium foil or other materials that can melt immediately, whilst still hot, using a glass scraper. Important: When using the glass scraper on the hot cooking zone, there is a risk of burns! 2. Then clean the cooking surface normally when it has cooled down. 1 3 If the cooking zone on which something has melted has already cooled down, warm it up again for cleaning.
Operating Instructions Exterior of the Appliance 0 Wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth and warm water with washing up liquid. Do not use scourers, caustic cleaners or abrasive items. Oven Interior Oven Lighting You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. Cleaning 0 1. Wipe the oven clean after each use with water and washing up liquid with a little vinegar added. 2. Then rub the oven dry with a cloth. 3. Remove stubborn marks with special oven cleaner.
Operating Instructions Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing and Fitting the Side Rails. 0 1. Undo the bolt (if necessary use a coin). 2. Pull the base of the side rail forwards and unhook at the top. 3. To refit, insert the side rail at the top and place against the side of the oven. 4. Re-fit the bolt.
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 Grill Element To make the cleaning of the oven roof easier, the grill element can be folded down. 1 0 1 Warning: Only fold down the grill when the oven is switched off and is cold. Folding Down the Grill Element Turn the two retaining hooks 90° (a quarter of a turn) towards the middle. The heater element swings downwards. Important: Do not use excessive force to lower the heater element. The heater element can break off if excessive force is used.
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. ....
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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