COMPETENCE B3141-1 Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning 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 ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Oven Interior Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Regulations, Standards, Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 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 Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Oven Functions Temperature selector 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. Universal baking tray For moist cakes, juicy roasts or as a baking sheet or collecting vessel for fat.
Before Using for the First Time Setting the Time 3 The oven will only function if the time is set. The set time function indicator will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure. Use the + or - buttons to set the current time. After approx. 5 seconds the function indicator will stop flashing and the clock will show the set time. The appliance is ready for use.
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. 4.
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 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.
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 roasting and baking on up to three levels simultaneously. Set oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using conventional. The rear wall heating element 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.
U Bottom Heat For crisping cakes that require a crisp base. The bottom heating element is in use. A Defrost To begin to thaw and to defrost such items as flan, butter, bread, fruit or other frozen foods. For this function the fan operates without heating. P Pyroluxe For pyrolytic self-cleaning. During this process splashes and deposits are burned in the oven and can be washed off once the oven has cooled. The oven is heated to approx. 500 °C.
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.
Clock Functions Function Indicators Button - Time Display Function Indicators Selector Button Countdown G To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven. Cook time d To set how long the oven is to be in use. End time e To set when the oven is to switch off again. Time W To set, change or check the time. (See also section “Before Using for the First Time”.
3 General information • Once a function has been selected the corresponding function indicator will flash for approx. 5 seconds. During this time the required times can be set using the + or - button. • After the required time has been set the function indicator will flash again for approx. 5 seconds. After this the function indicator will stay on. The set time will begin to count down. • The acoustic signal can be deactivated by pressing any button.
Countdown G 1. Press selection button T repeatedly until the countdown function indicator G flashes. 2. Using the + or - button set the required countdown G. (Max. 2 hours and 30 minutes.) After approx. 5 seconds the display will show the remaining time. The countdown function indicator G is illuminated. When the time has expired the function indicator will flash and an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes. Press any button to switch off the acoustic signal.
Cook time d 1. Press selection button T repeatedly until the cook time function indicator d flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the required cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display will revert to the time. The cook time function indicator d is illuminated. When the time has expired the function indicator will flash, an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes and the oven will switch off. 3. Switch off the acoustic signal and the programme by pressing any button.
End time e 1. Press selection button T repeatedly until the end time function indicator e flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the time at which you want the oven to switch off. After approx. 5 seconds the display will revert to the time. The end time function indicator e is illuminated. When the time has elapsed the function indicator will flash, an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes and the oven will switch off. 3. Switch off the acoustic signal and the programme by pressing any button.
3 Cook time d and End time e combined Cook time d and end time e can be used together if the oven is to switch on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Using the cook time d function sets the time required for the dish to cook. In this case 1 hour. 2. Using the end time function sets the time at which the dish is to be ready. In this case 14:05. The cook time d and end time e function indicators are illuminated and the time will appear in the display. In this case 12:05.
3 Changing Time W The time can only be changed if neither of the automatic functions (cook time d or end time e) has been set. 1. Press selection button T repeatedly until the time W function indicator flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the current time. After approx. 5 seconds the function indicator will stop flashing and the clock will show the set time. The appliance is ready for use.
Oven safety cut-out 3 If not switched off after a certain time, or the temperature is not changed, the oven switches off automatically. The red temperature indicator light flashes. The oven switches off at temperatures of: 30 - 120° C after 12.5 hours 120 - 200° C after 8.5 hours 200 - 250° C after 5.5 hours 250 - 275° C after 1.5 hours Switching on again after a safety cut-out Switch the oven off completely. You will then be able to switch on again.
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 28 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.
Preserving Table The states preserving times and temperatures are for guidance 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 3 3 Warning: The oven must be switched off and cold before cleaning. Clean the appliance after each use.
Pyrolytic cleaning 1 1 3 3 Caution! The oven becomes very hot during this process. All young children must be kept at a safe distance. Important! All removable parts including the side rails must be removed from the oven before using the pyroluxe function. If you are using any other removable oven accessories, these must be removed before the pyrolytic cleaning process. 1. Remove any large pieces of dirt by hand. 2. Set the Oven Function selector to P Pyrolysis. 3.
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 1. Remove the screw. 2. Pull the rail away from the oven wall at the back and swivel towards the front (1). 3. Unhook and remove rail (2).
1 Fitting the shelf support rails Take care when fitting the rails that the rounded ends of the guide rails are pointing forwards! 1. To re-insert, first hook the rail into place at the front (1). 2. Swivel the rail towards the rear and push into place (2). 3. Replace the screw.
Oven Lighting 1 3 Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover. Replacing 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 bulb with a 40 watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat-resistant oven light bulb. 3.
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 four sheets of glass set next to one another. The inner sheets can be removed for cleaning. Caution: The following steps are to be performed only when the oven door has been removed. If the glass is removed while the door is attached, the leighter 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 upper-most glass plate 1.
Replacing the centre glass plates 1. From above, insert the centre plates obliquely into the retaining frame at the handle, one after another. 2. Lower the centre plates down and push them towards the lower edge of the door as far under the retaining frame as they will go. Replacing the upper glass plate 1. From above, insert the upper-most plate obliquely into the retaining frame at the handle. 2. Lower the plate.
What to do if ... Symptom Possible cause The oven does not heat The oven has not been up. switched on. Pyroluxe is not functioning. Solution Switch on the oven. The time has not been set. Set the time. The necessary settings have not been made. Check the settings. The oven safety cut-out has been activated. See Safety Cut-out. The circuit breaker (at the household fuse box) has tripped or the fuse has blown. Check the fuse.
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, 15 Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 Ready meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 C S Cleaning accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 initial cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 oven door . . .
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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