COMPETENCE B5741-4 Built-In Electric Oven User information
Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pyrolytic cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 connected by a qualified electrician only. • In the event of a fault or damage to the appliance: take the fuses out or switch off.
How to avoid damage to the appliance • Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc. on the oven floor, as the heat that builds up will damage the oven enamel. • Fruit juices dripping from the baking tray will leave stains, which you will not be able to remove. For very moist cakes, use a deep tray. • Do not put any strain on the oven door when open. • Never pour water directly into the oven when it is hot. This could cause damage to the enamel and discoloration.
Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door 7
Control Panel Oven power indicator Oven power indicator Temperature / Time Display Oven Functions Temperature/Time selection Function buttons Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fan heating element Fan Bottom heat Oven shelf runners, removable 8
Oven Accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling.
Before using for the first time Setting and changing the current time 3 The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance has been connected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the function indicator Time flashes automatically. 1. To change a time that has already been set, press the Select button repeatedly until the function indicator Time flashes. 2. Using the / control knob, set the current time. After approx.
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 any metal front panels use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting . 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.
Operating the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off Oven power indicator Temperature / Time Display Speedcook Oven power indicator Heat indicator Button Speedcook Oven Functions 12 Change display Temperature/Time selection
Switching the oven on Turn the oven functions control knob to the desired function. The oven power indicator lights up. The temperature display shows the suggested temperature for the oven function selected. The oven starts to heat up. When the temperature set is reached, an audible signal sounds. Changing the oven temperature Use the / control knob to raise or lower the temperature. The setting changes in steps of 5 °C.
3 Heat indicator Indicates warming up When the oven function has been switched on the bars that slowly light up one after the other indicate how far the oven has heated up. Fast heat indicator When the fast heat function has been switched on the bars that flash one after the other indicate that fast heat is operating. In addition the bars next to the symbol light up. Residual heat indicator When the oven has been switched off, the bars that are still lit indicate the remaining residual heat in the oven.
Speedcook 1 3 After an oven function is selected, with the use of the additional function Speedcook the empty oven can be pre-heated in a relatively short time. Important: Do not put the food to be cooked into the oven, until Speedcook is completed and the oven is operating using the desired function. 1. Set the desired oven function (e. g. Conventional Cooking ). If necessary, change the suggested temperature. 2. Press the Speedcook button. The bars next to the symbol light up.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven function 16 Use Heating element/ fan Oven Light With this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. --- Full Width Dual Grill For grilling flat food items in Grill, top heat large quantities and for toasting. Conventional Cooking For baking and roasting on one oven level. Top heat, bottom heat Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking For baking on up to three oven levels at the same time.
Inserting the shelf and roasting pan 3 Anti-tip device All insertable components have a small curved indentation on their left and right edges. This indentation serves as an anti-tip device and must always point towards the back of the oven. Inserting roasting pan: The anti-tip device must point towards the back of the oven. Inserting the shelf: Insert the shelf so that the two guide bars point upwards. The antitip device must point downwards and be at the back of the oven interior.
Attaching/Removing the Grill Pan Handle The handle is particularly useful for removing the grill pan and tray more easily from the hot oven. 1 1 18 Attaching the handle Insert the handle at an angle from above into the recess in the side of the grill pan (1) lift it gently and then lower it (2) until you hear it click into place.
Clock Functions Temperature / Time Display Clock function lights Selector Button Change display Cook time To set how long the oven is to be in use. End time To set when the oven is to switch off again. Countdown To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the operation of the oven. Time To set, change or check the time (See also section “Before Using for the First Time”).
3 3 20 How to use the clock functions • After a clock function has been selected, the corresponding function indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the desired times can be set or modified using the / dial. • When the desired time has been set, the function indicator continues to flash for approx. 5 seconds. After that the function indicator is then lit. The set time begins to run in the background.
Countdown 1. Press the Select button repeatedly until the function indicator Countdown flashes. 2. Using the / control knob set the desired countdown (max. 99.00minutes). The function Countdown indicator lights up. When 90% of the time set has elapsed, an audible signal sounds. When the time has elapsed, “00.00” and the function indicator flash. An audible signal sounds. To stop the flashing and the audible signal: Press any button.
Cook time 1. Select the oven function and temperature. 2. Press the Select button repeatedly until the function indicator Cook time flashes. 3. Using the / control knob set the desired cooking time (max. 09.59hours). The Cook time function indicator lights up and the oven comes on immediately. When the time has elapsed, “00.00” and the function indicator flash. An audible signal sounds for 2 minutes. The oven switches itself off.
End time 1. Select the oven function and temperature. 2. Press the Select button repeatedly until the End time function indicator flashes. 3. Using the / control knob set the desired switch-off time. The End time function indicator lights up and the oven comes on immediately. When the time has elapsed, “00.00” and the function indicator flash. An audible signal sounds for 2 minutes. The oven switches itself off. To stop the flashing and the audible signal: Turn the oven functions dial to “0”.
3 Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Select the oven function and temperature. 2. Using the Cook time function, set the time that the dish needs to cook. In this example, 1 hour. 3. Using the End time function, set the time at which the dish should be ready. In this case, 14:05. The Cook time and End time function indicators light up and the temperature is shown in the display.
Other Functions Switching off the display 2 3 You can save energy by switching off the clock display. Switching off the clock display 1. Turn the / control knob to the right and hold it. 2. In addition press the Select button until the display goes out. As soon as the appliance is switched on again, the display comes on automatically. When the appliance is next switched off, the clock display goes out again. To have the clock display on permanently again, you must set the clock again.
Deactivating the child safety device 1. Turn the / dial to the left and hold it. 2. In addition press and hold the Select button, until “SAFE” disappears from the display. The child safety device is now deactivated and the oven is again ready for use. Oven safety cut-out 3 If not switched off after a certain time, or if the temperature is not modified, the oven switches off automatically. The last temperature set flashes in the temperature display.
Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Oven function: Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking tional Cooking or Conven- Baking tins • For Conventional Cooking dark metal and non-stick tins are suitable. • For Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking bright metal tins are also suitable. Oven levels • Baking with Conventional Cooking is possible on one oven level. • Using Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking you can bake on up to 3 baking trays at the same time: 1 baking tray: e.g. oven level 3 1 cake tin: e.g.
3 2 28 General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional Cooking or Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking 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 Tables Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Oven functions Shelfposition Time Temperature Hr. : Min.
Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Oven functions Shelfposition Time Temperature Hr. : Min.
Baking on more than one oven level Pizza Setting Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking Time Hours: Mins.
Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not browned enough at the bottom Wrong shelf level Place cake on a lower shelf The cake sinks (becomes soggy, lumpy, streaky) Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower temperature setting Baking time too short Increase baking time Baking times cannot be reduced by setting higher temperatures Too much liquid in the dough/ mixture Use less liquid Pay attention to mixing times, especially if using mixing machines Oven temperature
Table: Desserts Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking Time Desserts Shelf position Temperature °C Hr. : Min.
Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be cooked Oven function Shelf position Temperature °C Time Frozen pizza Conventional Cooking 3 as per manufacturer’s instructions as per manufacturer’s instructions Chips1) (300-600 g) Rotitherm Roasting 3 200-220 15-25 mins.
Roasting Oven function: Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking tional Cooking or Rotitherm Roasting . , Conven- Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable for roasting. (Please read the manufacturer's instructions.) • Large roasting joints can be cooked directly in the tray or on the shelf with the tray placed below • For all lean meat, we recommend roasting these in a roasting tray with a lid. This makes the meat more succulent.
Table: Meat, roasting, casseroles Shelf position Temperature °C Rotitherm Roasting 2 170-180 0:30-0:35 per 450 g/1 lb plus 30-35 mins Rotitherm Roasting 2 160-170 0:35-0:40 per 450 g/1 lb plus 15-20 mins -rare Rotitherm Roasting 3 or 2 150-1601) 0:15-0:20 per 450 g/1 lb plus 15-20 mins -medium Rotitherm Roasting 3 or 2 150-160 0:20-0:25 per 450 g/1 lb plus 25-25 mins -well done Rotitherm Roasting 2 150-160 0:30-0:35 per 450 g/1 lb plus 25-30 mins - small Ventitherm ® Precision Fan
Table: Roasting, casseroles, au gratin Poultry, Game, Fish, Vegetables Quantity approx. Oven function Shelf position TemperaTime ture °C Hr. : Min. Casseroles, miscellaneous Casseroles 1 kg/2 lbs Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking 2 150 2:30-3:00 1 kg/2 lbs Conventional Cooking 2 160-170 Lancashire Hot Pot 1 kg/2 lbs Conventional Cooking 2 180-190 2:15-2:30 Moussaka 1 kg/2 lbs Ventitherm ® Precision Fan Cooking 2 170-180 0:40-0:50 Meat Loaf 675 g/1.
Poultry, Game, Fish, Vegetables Quantity approx. Oven function Shelf position TemperaTime ture °C Hr. : Min.
Grill sizes 1 3 Oven function: Full Width Dual Grill setting 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. • When grilling, use the oven shelf and drip pan together. • The grilling times are for guidance only. • Grilling is particularly suitable for flat pieces of meat or fish. Grilling table Food to be grilled Oven level Grilling time 1st side 2nd side Burgers 4 8-10 mins. 6-8 mins.
Defrosting Oven function: Fan Controlled Defrosting ting) (no temperature set- • Unpack 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 on the 1st oven level from the bottom. Defrosting table Food Further defrosting time (mins.) Comments Chicken, 1000 g 100-140 20-30 Place the chicken on an upturned saucer placed on a large plate.
Making preserves Oven function: Pizza Setting • 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, use the first shelf position from the bottom. • Use the shelf 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.
Preserves table The times and temperatures for making preserves are for guidance only . Preserve 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. Important: Do not use any abrasive cleaners, sharp scrapers or abrasive items. Outside of the appliance • Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and a solution of washing-up liquid and warm water. • With metal fronts use the cleaners that are commercially available.
Pyrolytic cleaning 1 1 3 3 3 Warning: The oven gets very hot during this process. Keep small children away. Important! Before carrying out the pyrolytic cleaning process, all removable parts, with the exception of the side rails, must be removed from the oven. If you use the oven shelf runners that are available as special accessories, these must be removed before pyrolytic cleaning. If the oven shelf runners are still in place, ‘C1’ appears in the time display.
Side rails To clean the sides of the oven, the left and right side rails can be removed from the oven. Taking out the side rails 1. Loosen the screw. 2. Pull the rails away from the wall at the back of the oven and swing them forwards (1). 3. Unhook the rails (2). 1 Replacing the side rails When inserting the rails, make sure that the rounded ends of the guide bars are pointing to the front. 1. To install the rails, first insert the rails into the holes at the front (1).
2. Swing the rails towards the back and insert into the holes (2). 3. Re-tighten 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! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. 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.
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 glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels 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 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 upper-most glass panel 1.
Replacing the centre glass panels 1. Insert the centre panels at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located, one after the other (á). 2. Lower the centre panels down and push them towards the lower edge of the door as far under the retaining frame as they will go (à). Replacing the upper glass panel 1. From above, insert the upper-most panel at an angle into the section of the door in which the handle is located (á). 2. Lower the panel.
What to do if … Problem The oven does not heat up Possible cause Remedy The oven is not switched on Switch the oven on The clock has not been set Set the current time on the clock The required settings have not been set Check the settings The oven’s safety cut-out has See “Safety cut-out” been tripped The fuse in the house’s electrical wiring (fuse box) has been tripped Check fuse.
1 3 3 If you are unable to remedy the problem by following the above suggestions, please contact your local Service Force Centre. Warning! Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by qualified service engineers. Considerable danger to the user may result from improper repairs. If the appliance has been wrongly operated, the visit from the customer service technician or dealer may not take place free of charge, even during the warranty period.
Electrical Connection The oven is designed to be connected to 230-240V~(50Hz) electricity supply. The oven has an easily accessible terminal block which is marked as follows: Letter L Live terminal Letter N Neutral terminal E Earth terminal 1 This oven must be earthed! The cable used to connect the oven to the electrical supply must comply to the specifications given below. For UK use only Connection via Cooker Control Circuit Min.
Warranty conditions Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate.
Service and Spare Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 0870 5 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www. serviceforce.co.
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