COMPETENCE B3000-1 Built-In Electric Oven Operating Instructions
Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety information” on the first few pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. 1 3 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety. Important: Information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Oven Interior Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Regulations, Standards, Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Safety Electrical Safety • The appliance may only be connected by a registered specialist. • In the event of any faults or damage to the appliance: remove fuses or switch off. • It is not permissible to clean the appliance with a steam or high pressure cleaner for safety reasons! • Repairs to the appliance may only be carried out by specialists. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
To Avoid Damaging Your Appliance • Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a baking tray or dish on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be damaged by the resulting build up of heat. • Juice from fruit that drips from baking trays will leave marks that cannot be removed. For very moist cakes, use the universal baking tray. • Do not put any weight on the oven door when it is open. • Never pour water directly into the hot oven. The enamel may be damaged.
Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door 7
Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Oven Functions Temperature Pilot Light Temperature Selection Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fan Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable 8
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 Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. To clean metal fronts use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting L. 2. Remove all accessories and the shelf support rails and wash them with warm water and washing up liquid. 3. Then wash out the oven with warm water and washing-up liquid, and dry.
Using the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Power Indicator Oven Functions Temperature Pilot Light Temperature selector 1. Turn the oven function selector to the desired function. 2. Turn the temperature selector to the desired temperature. The yellow ON indicator light remains lit as long as the oven is in operation. The red temperature indicator light remains lit as long as the oven is heating. 3.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: L Oven lighting With this function you can illuminate the oven interior, e.g., for cleaning. The heating element is not in use. ¤ Hot air For baking on up to two shelf positions. Set oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using conventional. Conventional is used and in addition the fan is switched on. ¡ Conventional For baking or roasting on one level. The conventional heating elements are in use.
Inserting the Shelf and Universal Baking Tray 3 Anti-tip device All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge is an anti-tip device and must always point to the rear of the oven. Tray or universal baking tray: The anti-tip device must point towards the rear of the oven. Inserting shelf: Insert the shelf unit with both guide rails pointing upwards. The anti-tip device must point downwards and be positioned to the rear of the oven compartment.
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking For baking use the hot air ¤ or conventional ¡ oven function. Baking tins • Coated baking tins and tins made of dark metal are suitable for conventional ¡ heat. • For hot air ¤ baking tins made of light metal are also suitable. Shelf positions • Baking with conventional ¡ is only possible on one shelf position at a time. • Using hot air ¤ you can bake dry items and biscuits on 2 baking trays simultaneously.
3 2 General information • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking trays with the sloped edge to the front! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • You can also bake with two tins at the same time using conventional ¡ or hot air ¤ by placing the tins side by side on the shelf. There is no significant increase in baking time. When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cooking.
Baking Table Hot air ¤ Type of cake or pastry Conventional ¡ Time Shelf position Temp. ºC Shelf position Temp. ºC for both functions Hrs.: Mins.
Hot air ¤ Type of cake or pastry Conventional ¡ Time Shelf position Temp. ºC Shelf position Temp. ºC for both functions Hrs.: Mins.
Tips for Baking Baking result Solution The cake is underWrong shelf position cooked at the bottom Insert the cake at a lower shelf position The cake collapses (is Cooking temperature too high sticky soft in the midCooking time too short dle damp patches) Set to a lower temperature Cake is too dry Cake is unevenly browned Cooking time too long 18 Possible cause Increase cooking time Cooking times may not be reduced by using a higher cooking temperature Too much liquid in mixture Next time use le
Pies and Gratin Table Conventional ¡ Shelf position from bottom Pasta bake Rotitherm » Time Temp. °C Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Hrs: Mins. 1 180-200 1 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 1 180-200 1 160-170 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au gratin* 1 200-220 1 160-170 0:15-0:30 Pizza baguettes* 1 200-220 1 160-170 0:15-0:30 Sweet soufflés 1 180-200 - - 0:40-0:60 Fish pies 1 180-200 1 160-170 0:30-1:00 Stuffed vegetables 1 180-200 1 160-170 0:30-1:00 * Pre-heat the oven.
Roasting Use the rotitherm » or conventional ¡ oven functions for roasting. 3 Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting (refer to the manufacturer's instructions!). • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant (refer to manufacturer's instructions!). • Large roasts can be roasted directly on the universal baking tray or on the shelf with the universal baking tray underneath (e.g. turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles of veal).
Table for Roasting Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Shelf TemperaShelf TemperPosition ture Position ature ºC ºC Time Hours: Mins. Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg 1 200-250 - - Roast beef or fillet 2:00-2:30 per cm of thickness - red inside per cm of thickness 1 250-270* 1 190-200 0:05-0:06 - pink inside per cm of thickness 1 250-270* 1 180-190 0:06-0:08 - cooked through per cm of thickness 1 210-250* 1 170-180 0:08-0:10 Shoulder, neck ham joint 1-1.
Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Shelf TemperaShelf TemperPosition ture Position ature ºC ºC Time Hours: Mins. Game Whole piece of hare, haunch or jointed hare up to 1 kg 3 220-250* 3 160-170 0:25-0:40 Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg 1 210-220 1 160-180 1:15-1:45 Haunch of venison 1.
Grilling 1 3 To grill use the grill ¸ oven function or dual grill º with temperature setting È. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill functions! Ovenware for grilling • Use the shelf unit and universal tray together for grilling. Shelf positions • For grilling flat foods you should mainly use the 4th shelf position from the bottom.
Defrosting To defrost, use the defrost A oven function without setting a temperature. Dishes for defrosting • Remove packaging and place the food on a plate on the shelf. • Do not use a plate or dish to cover as these significantly increase the defrosting time. Shelf positions • Insert the shelf in the 1st position from the bottom to defrost. Notes on the defrosting table The table below offers some guidance on defrosting times. Defrosting table Defrosting time Mins. Final defrosting time Mins.
Preserving When preserving use the bottom heat oven function U. 3 Preserving jars • When preserving use only commercially available jars that are the same size. Jars with twist-off tops or with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are not suitable. Shelf positions • Use the 1st shelf position from the bottom for preserving. Notes on preserving • Use the baking tray for preserving. There is room for up to six jars, each with a capacity of 1 litre.
Preserves Temperature in °C Cooking time until bubbles form Mins. Continued cooking at 100 °C Mins.
Cleaning and Care 1 Warning: For safety reasons cleaning the appliance with a steam jet cleaner or high-pressure water cleaner is not permissible! Exterior of the Appliance • Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water. • Do not use scourers, caustic cleaners or abrasive items. • Use commercially available cleaners for metal fronts. Oven Interior 1 Warning: The oven must be switched off and cold before cleaning. Clean the appliance after each use.
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 (1) and then unhitch at the back (2). 3 Fitting the shelf support rails Important! The rounded ends of the guide rails must be pointing forwards! To re-insert, first hook the rail into place at the back (1) and then insert the front and press into place (2).
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 is fitted with three glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels may be removed for cleaning. Warning: Carry out the following steps only when the oven door is unhinged! When left on its hinges, the door could rise rapidly due to the lighter weight when the glass is removed and could cause injury. Important: Using force, especially on the edges of the front glass panel, may break the glass. Removing the top door glass 1.
Inserting the middle door glass 1. Insert the middle glass panel at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located. 2. Lower the middle glass panel and slide it under the lower bracket towards the lower door edge as far as it will go. Inserting the upper door glass 1. Insert the upper glass panel at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located. 2. Lower the glass panel.
What to do if … Fault The oven does not heat. The oven light does not come on. 1 3 34 Possible cause Remedy The oven has not been switched on. Switch the oven on. The required settings have not been made. Check the settings. The domestic electrical protection device (fuse) has been tripped. Check the fuses or protection devices. If these are tripped repeatedly, you should call a qualified electrician. The bulb has blown. Replace the bulb.
Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Capacity (usable capacity) 31 cm x 41 cm x 41 cm 52 l Regulations, Standards, Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6 relating to the safety of electrical appliances for household use and similar purposes and • EN 60350, or DIN 44546 / 44547 / 44548 relating to the operating features of electric cookers, hobs, ovens, and grills for household use.
Index A R Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13 Ready meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 B Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 Baking tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 C Cleaning accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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