COMPETENCE 6433 V 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Appliance structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baking Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pies and Gratins Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frozen Ready Meals Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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 Oven Function Selector and Function Display Retractable rotary knob, used for selecting the required oven function. The oven function selected is indicated in the oven function display. Temperature Selector and Temperature Display Retractable rotary knob, used for selecting the required oven temperature. The oven temperature selected is indicated in the temperature display. Clock Functions and Time Display Buttons for setting the clock functions.
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 and Casserole Cooking Zone On the double ring and casserole cooking zone, the heated area can be adapted to the diameter of the pan base.
Operating Instructions Oven Features Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, each of these has 6 shelf positions. At two positions, there are also telescopic shelf runner rails to ease the removal of cooked food. Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. Anti-Tip Device All sheets are equipped with an anti-tip device to prevent them being pulled out all the way inadvertently. When inserting slide-in parts, the anti-tip device must be at the rear.
Operating Instructions Oven Accessories The following parts are supplied: Baking Sheet For cakes and biscuits Combination Shelf For ovenware, cake tins, roasts and grilled items Fat Tray For roasting or for collecting fat Universal Sheet For moist cakes, juicy roasts or as a baking sheet or fat collector 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: U Fan Cooking Fan cooking is particularly suited to baking on several levels at the same time. Oven temperatures are generally 20-40 °C lower than for conventional heat. A ring heater and part of the bottom element are used. In addition a fan in the rear wall of the oven ensures that the hot air in the oven is circulated continuously. The food is heated from all sides.
Operating Instructions A Defrosting The oven's defrosting function allows you to evenly start to defrost or to defrost. It is particularly suitable for delicate foods, for example, flans, butter ice cream, bread, fruit. With this function, the fan is in operation without heat.
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. Ring Display Ring Switches 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 0 1. To use, press the ring switch. The switch protrudes. 2. For heating up/browning, select a high power. 3. As soon as steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. 4. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position. 5. Lower the ring switch by pressing it. 2 Switch off the cooking zone approx. 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking to make use of the residual heat.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Always use the fat filter when roasting without any covering in open roasting dishes. 20 0 Inserting the Fat Filter Take hold of the fat filter by the tab and insert the two retainers in the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top downwards. 0 Removing the Fat Filter Take hold of the tab on the fat filter and remove upwards.
Operating Instructions Inserting the Shelf and Sheet The shelf is equipped with two guide rails on the right and left, these must always point downwards. 0 0 0 Inserting the Shelf Insert the shelf such that the two guide rails point downwards. Insert the shelf on the oven shelf runners such that the two holes engage with the two retaining pins on the oven shelf runner rails. Inserting the Baking Sheet/Universal Sheet Insert the sheets such that the antitip device is at the rear.
Operating Instructions Switching the Oven On and Off 0 1. To use, press the “Oven Functions” and “Temperature Selection” switches as necessary. The switches then protrude. 2. Set the required function by turning the “Oven Functions” switch. The functions display indicates the symbol for the function selected. 3. Set the required temperature by turning the “Temperature Selection” switch. The temperature display indicates the temperature selected.
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 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 Use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional O oven function for baking. 1 Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake Tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional O. • Light metal tins are also suitable for pizza & baking S and fan cooking U. Shelf Positions • When using pizza & baking S or conventional O it is only possible to bake on one level.
Operating Instructions General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! • Slide the baking sheet to the rear wall. • Always place cakes in tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using pizza & baking S or conventional O. In this case, place the tins side by side on the shelf. The cooking time is then increased, but only slightly.
Operating Instructions Baking Table Baking at One Shelf Position Type of Cake or Pastry Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Time Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC For Both Functions Hrs.: Min. Ring-Shaped Cakes 5. 150-160 5. 160-180 0:50-1:10 Madeira Cake/ King Cake 5. 140-160 5. 150-170 1:10-1:30 Sponge Cake 4. 150-160 5. 160-180 0:25-0:40 Shortcrust Pastry Flan Base 3. 170-180 5. 190-2101 0:10-0:25 Sponge Flan Base 3.
Operating Instructions Type of Cake or Pastry Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Time Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC For Both Functions Hrs.: Min. Fruit Flans on Shortcrust Pastry Base1 3. 160-170 3. 170-190 0:40-1:20 Flat Cakes with Delicate Toppings (e.g. curd cheese, cream, Bienenstich) 3. 140-160 3. 160-180 0:40-1:20 Pizza (with deep topping)2 5. 180-200 5. 190-2101 0:30-1:00 Pizza (thin) 5. 200-220 5.
Operating Instructions Baking at Several Shelf Positions Fan Cooking U Type of Cake or Pastry Shelf Position from the Top Temperature ºC Time Hrs.: Min. 2 Levels 3 Levels Cream Puffs/Eclairs 2. & 5. - 170-180 0:35-0:60 Dry Streusel Cake 2. & 5. - 140-160 0:30-0:60 Pizza 2. & 5. - 170-190 0:40-0:70 Shortcrust Biscuits 2. & 5. 1. 3. & 5. 150-160 0:15-0:35 Small Piped Biscuits 2. & 5. 1. 3. & 5. 140-150 0:20-0:60 Sponge Fingers 2. & 5. 1. 3. & 5.
Operating Instructions Tips on Baking Tip Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the This is how to tell if your cake cake. When no more cake mixture sticks to the wood, is cooked through you can switch off the oven and utilise the residual heat. The cake collapses (is sticky, Check your recipe. Next time use less liquid. Observe not properly cooked through, mixing times, particularly when using kitchen water marks) appliances.
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 Fry For roasting, use the rothitherm I or conventional O oven function. 1 Important: Use the fat filter when roasting! Roasting Dishes • 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).
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 5. 200-250 – – 2:00-2:30 per cm height Sirloin or Fillet - red inside per cm height 5. 250-270 1 5. 190-200 0:05-0:06 - pink inside per cm height 5. 250-2701 5. 180-190 0:06-0:08 - cooked through per cm height 5. 210-2501 5.
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 Game 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 5. 210-220 5. 160-170 1:00-1:30 Leg of Venison 1,5-2 kg 5. 200-210 5. 150-160 1:15-1:50 Poultry Pieces 4-6 pieces per 200-250g 3. 220-250 3.
Operating Instructions Grilling Use the grill F oven function with a temperature of 275 °C for grilling. 1 Important: 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 universal tray together for grilling. Shelf Positions • For grilling flatter 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 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. 1 Warning: Do not clean the appliance with a steam or high pressure cleaner for safety reasons. Important: When using oven spray, please ensure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Operating Instructions Oven Shelf Runner 0 Clean the oven shelf runners with hot soapy water. 1 Important! Do not under any circumstances grease the oven shelf runner rails. For easier cleaning, the oven shelf runner on the left and right side of the oven can be removed. Removing and Replacing the Oven Shelf Runner. 0 1. Undo the bolt (if necessary use a coin). 2. Pull the oven shelf runner forwards at the base and unhook at the top. 3.
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 .... the oven does not heat up? Check whether – the appliance is switched on – the time is set, – all the necessary settings have been made, – the mains fuse (fuse box) has blown. If the fuse blows several times, please call an electrician. .... the oven lighting ceases to function? Replace the oven light bulb (see Cleaning and Care).
Operating Instructions Special accessories The following special accessories for your appliance are available from your specialist dealer: Frying / fat pan E. No. 611 898 624 Universal sheet E. No. 611 898 626 Baking sheet E. No. 611 898 620 Combination tray (not suitable for oven shelf runner) E. No. 944 189 010 Pizza stone: H1.2 x W34.5 x D34.5cm E. No. 944 189 008 Glass ceramic fat pan: H6.5 x W32.0 x D27.0cm E. No. 611 899 660 Catalysis set KTU-LS, 4-part E. No.
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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