COMPETENCE B4000-1 The Versatile Built-in 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. The following symbols are used in the text: 1 Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety. Important: Information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 General Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Oven Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Oven Door Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
2 Disposal Disposing of the packaging material All materials used can be fully recycled. Plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< for polyethylene, as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside. • >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g., as used for the padding materials. They are completely free of CFCs. Disposal of old appliances 1 Warning: Before disposing of old appliances please make them inoperable so that they cannot be the source of danger.
Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel 8
Oven Features Oven Steam Outlet Steam from the oven is fed out between the upper edge of the door and the control panel.
Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Fat tray For roasting or for collecting fat.
Before Using for the First Time Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean the oven floor. 1 Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. 3 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.
Using the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Turn the “oven functions” switch to the required function. 2. Turn the “temperature selection” switch to the required temperature. The yellow oven power indicator will remain on while the oven is in use. The red temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is heating up. 3. To switch off the oven turn the “oven functions” switch and the “temperature selection” switch to the off position.
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. S Pizza & baking For baking cakes on one level and for pastries that need more browning and a crispy base. These include such foods as pizza, quiche lorraine, and cheese cake. Set oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using conventional. Conventional is used and in addition the fan is switched on.
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. F Grill For grilling flat foods placed on the middle of the shelf such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting. The grill heating element is in use. Z Dual grill For grilling larger quantities of flat foods such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting. Top heat and the grill heating element are in use.
Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter The fat filter protects the rear wall heating element against splashes of fat when roasting. Inserting the fat filter Holding the fat filter by the tab, insert the two retainers into the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top downwards. Removing the fat filter Take hold of the tab on the fat filter and remove by pulling upwards.
Mechanical Door Lock When the appliance is delivered, the door lock is deactivated. Activate the door lock Pull the safety catch forwards until it locks in place. Open the oven door: 1. Shut the door. 2. Press the safety catch and keep it depressed. 3. Open the doors. Close the oven door Close the door without pressing the safety catch. Deactivating the door lock Press the safety catch back into the panel. 3 16 Switching off the appliance does not cancel the mechanical door lock.
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional O oven functions for baking. 3 Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. Baking tins • Coated baking tins and tins made of dark metal are suitable for conventional O heat. • Light metallic, glass and ceramic containers are also suitable for pizza & baking S and fan cooking U.
3 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. • With pizza & baking S or conventional O you can also bake two items simultaneously by placing the tins next to one another on the shelf. There is no significant increase in baking time.
Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Type of cake or pastry Pizza & baking S Conventional O Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf po- TemperaFor both position ture sition ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins.
Type of cake or pastry Pizza & baking S Conventional O Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf po- TemperaFor both position ture sition ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins. bottom bottom Fruit flan (with a yeast dough/sponge base)2 3 150-170 3 170-190 0:25-0:50 Fruit flans on shortcrust pastry base1 3 160-170 3 170-190 0:40-1:20 Tarts with delicate fillings (e.g.
Baking on several shelf positions Fan cooking U Type of cake or pastry Shelf position from bottom Temperature ºC Time Hours: Mins.
Tips for baking Baking result Possible cause The cake is underWrong shelf position cooked at the bottom The cake collapses (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches) Cake is too dry Cake is unevenly browned Cooking time too lon 22 Solution Insert the cake at a lower shelf position Cooking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature Cooking time too short Increase cooking time Cooking times may not be reduced by using a higher cooking temperature Too much liquid in mixture Next time use l
Pies and Gratin Table Conventional O Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Rotitherm I Shelf position from bottom Time Temp. °C Hrs: Mins. Pasta bake 1 180-200 1 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 1 180-200 1 160-170 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au gratin1 1 200-220 1 160-170 0:15-0:30 Pizza baguettes1 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 1) Pre-heat the oven.
Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be cooked Shelf position from bottom Oven function Frozen pizza 3 Conventional O Chips1 (300-600 g) 3 Rotitherm I 3 Conventional O in accordance in accordance with the with the maker's maker's instrucinstructions tions 3 Conventional O in accordance in accordance with the with the maker's maker's instrucinstructions tions Baguettes Fruit flan Temperature Time in accordance in accordance with the with the maker's maker's instrucinstructions tions 200-220 °C
Roasting Use the rotitherm I or conventional O oven functions for roasting. 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).
3 Notes on the roasting table Information is given in the table on suitable oven functions, temperature settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The information is for guidance. • We recommend roasting meat and fish with a minimum weight of 1kg in the oven. • In general the conventional O oven function is particularly suitable for very lean meat such as fish or game. For all other types of meat (particularly poultry) we recommend the rotitherm I function.
Roasting table Type of meat Quantity Conventional O Weight Shelf po- Temperasition ture from botºC tom Rotitherm I Time Shelf Tempera- Hours:Mi position ture ns. from ºC bottom Beef Pot roast 1-1.
Type of meat Quantity Conventional O Weight Shelf po- Temperasition ture from botºC tom Rotitherm I Time Shelf Tempera- Hours:Mi position ture ns. from ºC bottom Game Saddle of hare, haunch of hare up to 1 kg 3 220-2501 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 To grill use the grill F oven function or dual grill Z with temperature setting z. 1 Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. 3 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 Dish Final defrosting time Mins.
Preserving For making preserves, use the bottom heat Üoven function. Preserving jars • When making preserves, use only commercially available jars of the same size. 3 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 making preserves. Notes on preserves • Use the universal tray for preserves. There is room for up to six jars, each with a capacity of 1 litre.
Preserving Table The stated times and temperatures are for guidance only. Preserves Temperature in °C Preserving 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). Fitting the shelf support rails 3 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 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. 3 Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover. Changing the rear oven light/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.
Cleaning the Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. 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 The oven door is fitted with three glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels may be removed for cleaning. 1 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. 1 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 ... Symptom Possible cause The oven does not heat The oven has not been switched on. up. The oven lighting does not come on. Remedy Switch on the oven. The necessary settings have not been made. Check the settings. The circuit breaker (at the household fuse box) has tripped or the fuse has blown. Check the circuit breaker or fuse. If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows several times, please contact an approved electrician. The oven light bulb is faulty.
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 electric appliances for household use and similar purposes and • EN 60350 or DIN 44546 / 44547 / 44548 relating to the operating features of household electric cookers, hobs, ovens, and grills.
Index A R Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Baking tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bottom heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ready meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Rotitherm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 C S Child safety system . . . .
Service The section "What do I do if...“ lists some faults that you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? Then contact your nearest customer service centre. (Addresses and telephone numbers can be found under "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion. By doing so you will make it easier to diagnose the fault and decide whether customer service is necessary.
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