COMPETENCE B 8100 The switchable built-in oven User Instructions COMPETENCE MADE IN GERMANY
Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Above all, please observe the ”Safety” section on the first few pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owners of the appliance. Using the warning triangle and/or the use of specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) information that is important for your safety or the function of the appliance is highlighted. It is imperative that this information is observed. 0 1.
Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Appliance Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Tips on Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pies and Gratin Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frozen Ready Meals Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roasting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions Your new appliance is to only to be installed and connected by a qualified specialist. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with recognised technical standards and the German equipment safety law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of the following safety information.
Operating Instructions Correct Use • This appliance must not be used for purposes other than that intended, it must only be used for the cooking, roasting, and baking of food in the home. • Only use the appliance to prepare food. • Do not use the oven to heat the room. How to Avoid Damaging Your Appliance • Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a baking sheet or dish on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be damaged by the resulting build up of heat.
Operating Instructions Eco-Insulation The oven is fitted in the factory with eco-insulation. This insulation has been tested by independent test institutes for hazardous materials and has been classified as harmless. 2 Disposal Disposal of Packaging Material 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 The Key Features of Your Appliance • Mains Button: The complete appliance is switched on and off using the mains button. This provides additional safety, particularly if there are children in the house, as it is not possible to accidentally switch on the appliance. This button also makes the appliance easier to use as all functions can be switched off at the touch of one button. • Safety Cut-Out: The oven has a safety cut-out.
Operating Instructions Appliance Layout Control Panel Mains Button For switching the entire appliance on and off. The appliance is: - switched on when the button is protruding, - switched off when the button is in. Oven Functions and Function Indicators Buttons for selecting the required oven function. The selected oven function is indicated by the relevant function indicator. R Fast Warm Up Can also be selected after the oven function and temperature have been selected to warm up the oven quickly.
Operating Instructions Oven Lighting Button to switch the oven lighting on and off. The oven lighting is switched on as long as the oven is operation. However, using this button the lighting can be switched off and switched on again only when needed. In this way you can save energy. Temperature Pilot Light The temperature pilot light illuminates as long as the oven is warming up and extinguishes when the temperature set is reached.
Operating Instructions Oven Features Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, each these has 6 shelf positions for sliding in accessories. 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 Fan Run-On The fan switches on automatically as soon as the oven is switched on. Once the oven has been switched off, the fan continues running to cool down the appliance and then switches itself off.
Operating Instructions Oven Functions The following functions are available for the oven: b PIZZA & BAKING Using this function, you can optimally bake cakes on one shelf. In addition, this function is suitable for those recipes that require more intensive browning and a crispy base. These include, e.g. pizza, quiche lorraine, cheese cake, etc. Oven temperatures are generally 20-40 °C lower than for conventional. The top and bottom heater elements are used and the fan is also switched on.
Operating Instructions Ü BOTTOM HEAT Using this oven function you can, for example, re-bake moist cakes using heat from below so that they are crispy. Here the heater fitted in the base of the oven is used. A DEFROST Using the defrost oven function you can, for example, initiate even defrosting or completely defrost cakes, butter, vegetables or other delicate foods. With this function, only the fan is in operation without heating.
Operating Instructions Prior to Using for the First Time Setting/Changing the Time Following the connection of mains power, the TIME function indicator and the temperature/time display flash. You must then first set the time. The time can set with the appliance either switched on or off. 3 If the time has not been set, the oven cannot be switched on. Setting the Time 0 1. Press the + or - button and set the required time.
Operating Instructions Changing the Time The time setting can be changed with the appliance either switched on or off. The time set is displayed in the temperature/time display. 0 1. Press the W button as often as necessary until the TIME function indicator flashes. 2. Adjust the time as described above. Initial Cleaning 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. Switch on the appliance using the mains button.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Always use the fat filter when roasting without any covering on the shelf, on the fat tray or in open roasting dishes. 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 Switching the Oven On and Off 0 1. Switch on the appliance using the mains but- ton. The mains pilot light above the button illuminates. 2. Set the required function by pressing the X or Y button. 3. The function selected is indicated. A suggested temperature appears in the temperature/time display. If the suggested temperature is not changed within approx. 5 seconds, the oven starts to warm up. The temperature pilot light indicates that the oven is warming up.
Operating Instructions Changing the Oven Temperature 0 3 Following the selection of the oven function, an appropriate suggested temperature is displayed in the temperature/time display. You can change this suggested temperature as required, either before or during baking. Press the + or - button to increase or decrease the temperature. The temperature is changed in 5 °C steps.
Operating Instructions Fast Warm Up R Following selection of an oven function, the empty oven can be preheated in a relatively short period of time using the auxiliary function ”Fast Warm Up”. Important: Please only place the food to be cooked in the oven when fast warm up R is complete and the oven is operating in the required function. 0 1. Set the required oven function (e.g. O CONVENTIONAL). If necessary, change the suggested temperature. 2. Press the fast warm up R button.
Operating Instructions 3 You have approx. 5 seconds to make an entry after the selection of a clock function. At the end of this time, the function indicator for the selected clock function goes out and you must select it again. Automatic Switching Off 0 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the mains button. 2. Select oven function. If necessary, change the suggested temperature. 3. Press the clock W button as often as necessary until the function indicator is at COOK TIME or END TIME.
Operating Instructions Automatic Switching On and Off For automatic switching on and off, both the cook time and the end time must be entered. In the following instructions, the cook time is set first and then the end time. The settings can however be made in the reverse order. 0 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the mains button. 2. Select oven function. If necessary, change the suggested temperature. 3.
Operating Instructions Changing Automatic Function Entries You can still change the cook time or the end time during cooking. 0 1. Using the clock W button, select the COOK TIME or END TIME function. The corresponding function indicator starts to flash. The ”Temperature/ Time Display” indicates the remaining cook time or the end time entered. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the + or - button until the cook time or the end time is set to the time you require.
Operating Instructions Setting the Countdown Timer The countdown timer can be set both when the oven is in use as well as when no oven function is selected. 0 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the mains button. 2. Press the clock W button repeatedly until the function indicator is at COUNTDOWN. The COUNTDOWN function indicator flashes. The temperature/time display indicates ”0.00”. 3. Enter the required time within 5 seconds using the + button. 4.
Operating Instructions Switching On/Off the Oven Lighting 0 The oven light switches on automatically as soon as the oven is in use. However, you can also switch the oven light on and off manually. The appliance must be switched on using the mains button. Press the oven lighting L button to switch the lighting on or off. Switching On/Off the Clock Display When the appliance is switched off, the temperature/time display shows the current time.
Operating Instructions Oven Child Safety Feature The oven is equipped with a child safety feature. As soon as the child safety feature is activated, the oven cannot be used. Only the countdown timer can continue to be used. 3 The child safety feature only applies to the oven, not to the rings. To activate the child safety feature, there must be no oven function selected. Activating the Child Safety Feature 0 1. Switch on the appliance using the mains button. 2.
Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Baking For baking use the oven function b PIZZA & BAKING, c FAN COOKING or O CONVENTIONAL. 1 Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake Tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for O CONVENTIONAL. • For b PIZZA & BAKING or c FAN COOKING, light metal tins are also suitable. Shelf Positions • Baking with b PIZZA & BAKING or O CONVENTIONAL is only possible 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 cake tins in the middle of the shelf. With b PIZZA & BAKING or O CONVENTIONAL, you can also bake in two tins at the same time. In this case, place the cake tins side by side on the shelf. The cooking time is increased, but only slightly.
Operating Instructions Baking Table Baking at One Shelf Position Type of Cake or Pastry b PIZZA & BAKING O CONVENTIONAL Time Shelf Shelf For Both Position Tempera- Position TemperaFunctions from the ture from the ture Hrs.: Min. Top ºC Top ºC Cakes in Cake Tins 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.
Operating Instructions Type of Cake or Pastry b PIZZA & BAKING O CONVENTIONAL Time Shelf Shelf For Both Position Tempera- Position TemperaFunctions from the ture from the ture Hrs.: Min. Top ºC Top ºC Fruit Flans on Shortcrust Pastry Base2 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 c Type of Cake or Pastry FAN COOKING 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, you can switch off the oven and utilise the residual is cooked through heat. The cake collapses (is sticky, Check your recipe. Use less liquid next time. Observe not properly cooked through, mixing times, particularly when using kitchen appliwater marks) ances.
Operating Instructions Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be Cooked Shelf Position from the Top Frozen Pizza 3. Chips1 (300-600 g) 2. Baguettes 2./3. In accordance In accordance O with the maker's with the maker's CONVENTIONAL instructions instructions Fruit Flan 2./3.
Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the oven function d ROTHITHERM or O CONVENTIONAL. 1 Important: Use the fat filter when roasting! 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 fat tray or on the shelf with the fat tray underneath (e.g. turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles).
Operating Instructions Roasting Table Type of Meat Quantity O CONVENTIONAL Weight Shelf Position from the Top 1-1.5kg 4. d ROTHITHERM Time Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition ture ture Hrs.: Min. from the ºC ºC Top Beef Pot Roast 200-250 - - 2:00-2:30 per cm height Roast Beef, Fillet - red inside per cm height 4. 250-2701 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 O CONVENTIONAL d ROTHITHERM Time Weight Shelf Position from the Top Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition ture ture Hrs.: Min. from the ºC ºC Top up to 1kg 3. 220-2501 3. 160-170 0:25-0:40 Saddle of Venison 1.5-2kg 4. 210-220 4. 160-170 1:00-1:30 Leg of Venison 1.5-2kg 4. 200-210 4. 150-160 1:15-1:50 Poultry Pieces 4-6 pieces per 200-250g 3. 220-250 3. 180-200 0:35-0:50 Chicken Halves 2-4 pieces per 400-500g 3. 220-250 3.
Operating Instructions Grilling Use the F GRILL oven function with a temperature of 300 °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 fat tray together for grilling. Shelf Positions • For grilling flat foods, always use the 2nd shelf position from the top.
Operating Instructions Bio-Functions The low temperatures that can be set on this oven enable meat to be cooked so that it is particularly tender and juicy, yoghurt can also be made, dough proven and fruit dried in the oven. 1 Important: The suggested temperature must be changed for all bio-functions! 2 When roasting at low temperatures you will need up to 20 percent less energy than when roasting conventionally.
Operating Instructions 0 1. Prepare meat as usual (wash, dry, season, tie into specific shape if required, etc.). 2. Select the d ROTHITHERM oven function. 3. Change the suggested temperature to the browning roasting temperature according to the table. 4. At the end of the browning time, change the temperature to the final roasting temperature given in the table. Low Temperature Roasting Table d ROTHITHERM 1st Stage Browning Food to be Roasted Weight kg Meat Time Min. Temperature °C Time Min.
Operating Instructions Low temperature roasting is not suitable for: e.g. pot roasts, roast pork. Making Yoghurt Use the O CONVENTIONAL oven function for making yoghurt. Ovenware for Making Yoghurt • Use cups or glasses of approx. 150ml capacity as containers for yoghurt, cover with foil or a lid. Shelf Position • Place the shelf in the 3rd position from the top. 0 1. Bring the milk to the boil (e.g. 1 litre for 6-8 portions). 2. Leave the milk to cool to 40 °C. 3.
Operating Instructions Drying Fruit, Vegetables For drying use the c FAN COOKING oven function. Ovenware for Making Yoghurt • Cover the shelf or baking sheet with grease-proof paper. Shelf Position • You can dry fruit on up to 2 levels simultaneously. • Place the shelf or baking sheet in the 2nd and 5th position from the top. General Information Suitable for drying are: • Fruit types such as apples, pears, plums. Only use fully ripe fruit of the best quality! • Mushrooms 0 1.
Operating Instructions Defrosting Use the A DEFROST oven function for defrosting. 1 Important: When defrosting, always leave the oven light switched on! Otherwise the defrosting time will be lengthened. 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 bowls as these will significantly lengthen the defrosting time. Shelf Positions • For defrosting, insert the tray in the 4th level from the top.
Operating Instructions Preserving For preserving, use the c FAN COOKING oven function. 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 fat tray for preserving. Up to 6 preserving jars of 1 litre content will fit on the tray.
Operating Instructions Suggested Temperatures Table Oven Function b PIZZA & BAKING 150 °C FAN COOKING 150 °C O CONVENTIONAL 200 °C d 180 °C c 44 Suggested Temperature ROTHITHERM F GRILL 300 °C Ü BOTTOM HEAT 150 °C A DEFROST 30 °C (cannot be changed)
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Exterior of the Appliance 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. • You can use commercially available cleaner on stainless steel fronts. At the same time these form a protective film against fingerprints. 0 Oven Interior Oven Lighting You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. Cleaning 0 1.
Operating Instructions Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be 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 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 there is no longer any risk of burns! 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 use force to press down the heater element! The heater element may break if force is used.
Operating Instructions Oven Light Bulb 1 Warning: Danger of electrical shock! Prior to changing the oven light: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. 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 a 40 Watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat resistant bulb. 4. Refit the glass cover. 5.
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 clamp 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 oven door at the sides using both hands. Lift the door upwards (caution: heavy!) and remove from the oven (3). 5.
Operating Instructions Oven Door Glass The oven door has three panes of glass installed one behind the other. The two inner panes can be removed for cleaning. 1 Warning: Carry out the following steps only when the oven door is unhinged! When on its hinges, the door could lift rapidly due to the lighter weight when the glass is removed and could cause injury. Removing the Top Door Glass 0 1. Unhinge the oven door and place it on a soft, flat surface with the handle facing down. 2.
Operating Instructions Fitting the Middle Door Glass 0 1. Replace the two separators on the left and right sides of the middle pane of glass. 2. Guide the middle pane of glass at an angle from above into the section on the handle side (1) of the door. 3. Lower the middle pane of glass (2) and slide it in the direction of the lower edge of the door until it reaches the stop under the lower bracket. Fitting the Top Door Glass 0 1.
Operating Instructions What to do if ... 0 0 .... the oven does not warm up? Check whether – the appliance is switched on, – the time is set, – all the necessary settings have been made, – the child safety feature for the oven functions is enabled, – the safety cut-out on your appliance has been triggered, – the mains fuse (fuse box) has blown. If the fuse blows several times, please call an approved electrician. .... the oven lighting fails? Replace the light bulb in the oven (see Cleaning and Care).
Operating Instructions Additional Accessories The following additional accessories for your appliance are available from your dealer: Roasting / Fat Pan E No. 611 898 624 Universal Sheet E No. 611 898 626 Baking Sheet E No. 611 898 620 Combination Shelf (not suitable for oven shelf runner) E No. 944 189 010 Oven Shelf Runner BAZ2 with Combination Shelf E No. 944 189 014 Oven Shelf Runner BAZ3 with Combination Shelf E No.
Operating Instructions Pizza Stoneware: H1.2 x B34.5 x D34.5cm E No. 944 189 008 Glass Ceramic Fat Tray: H6.5 x B32.0 x D27.0cm E No. 611 899 660 Catalytic Set KTU, 4-piece E No. 944 189 017 2 Side Strips, white for white kitchen units E No. 611 898 700 54 Stainless Steel Cleaner for all stainless steel appliances E No.
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Important: The new appliance is only to be installed and connected up by an approved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. Technical Data Oven Exterior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 60cm x 56cm x 55cm Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Volume (usable capacity) 31cm x 39.
Installation Instructions 1 Safety Instructions for the Installer • A device is to be fitted in the electrical installation that makes it possible to isolate the appliance from the mains with a contact separation of at least 3mm on all poles. Suitable isolation devices are e.g. circuit breakers, fuses (screw-type fuses are to be removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors. • In respect of fire protection, the appliance corresponds to type Y (EN 335-2-6).
Installation Instructions Installation 57
Installation Instructions Information 58
Installation Instructions Preparing the Kitchen Units 59
Installation Instructions Electrical connection H05VV-F H05RR-F min.
Installation Instructions Fixing 61
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” section.) Always take the time to prepare yourself for the call.
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