COMPETENCE B4100-1 The Versatile Built-In Oven User Instructions
Dear customer Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety Instructions” 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 CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelf Support Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel 7
Operating Instructions Oven Features All of the interior walls of the oven are coated in a special enamel (catalytic coating). Relates only to appliances with a metal front: Steam from the oven is fed out between the upper door edge and the control panel. 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 automatically.
Operating Instructions 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. Grill pan with handle Support for the grill tray as a collecting vessel for fat. Grill tray Insert for the grill pan for grilling smaller amounts of grilled food.
Operating Instructions Before Using for the First Time Setting the Time 3 The oven will only operate when the time has been set. 1. The time function indicator D will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure. 2. Using buttons + or - set the current time. Wait for approx. 5 seconds. The flashing will stop and the clock will show the set time. The appliance is ready for use.
Operating Instructions Initial Cleaning You should clean the oven before using it for the first time. 1 Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. 3 To clean the external parts of the oven, only use a cloth well wrung out with warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added or a commercially available cleaner specifically designed for this purpose.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off Time display and function indicators Oven Power Indicator Function Display Oven Functions Temperature Pilot Light Temperature Display Clock Functions Temperature Selection 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 is illuminated while the oven is in use.
Operating Instructions 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 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 the conventional function. Conventional is used and in addition the fan is switched on.
Operating Instructions 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. I Rotitherm For roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on one level. The function is also suitable for cooking foods au gratin and browning.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions Attaching/Removing the Grill Pan Handle The handle is particularly useful for removing the grill pan and tray more easily from the hot oven. 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.
Operating Instructions Working with the Electronic Clock The electronic clock has the following functions: Countdown ] To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven. 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. Time D To set, change or check the time. (See also section “Before Using for the First Time”.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions Countdown ] 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the countdown function indicator ] flashes. 2. Using the + or - button set the required countdown ]. (Max. 2 hours and 30 minutes.) After approx. 5 seconds the display will show the remaining time. The countdown function indicator ] is illuminated. When the time has expired the function indicator will flash and an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes. 3. Press any button to switch off the acoustic signal.
Operating Instructions Cook time < 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the cook time function indicator < 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 < 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.
Operating Instructions End time > 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the end time function indicator > 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 > 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.
Operating Instructions Cook time < and End time > combined 3 Cook time < and end time > can be used together if the oven is to switch on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Using the cook time < function set the time required for the dish to cook. In this case 1 hour. 2. Using the end time > function set the time at which the dish is to be ready. In this case 14:05. The cook time < and end time > function indicators are illuminated and the time will appear in the display. In this case 12:05.
Operating Instructions Changing TIME 3 The time can only be changed if neither of the automatic functions (cook time < or end time >) have been set. 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the TIME 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.
Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Use the baking V, fan cooking U or conventional O oven function for baking. Cake tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional O. • Light tins are also suitable for baking V and fan cooking U. Shelf positions • Baking using baking V or conventional O should be carried out on one level.
Operating Instructions General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from bottom to top. • Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using baking V or conventional O. In this case place the tins side by side on the shelf. The cooking time is then increased only slightly. • Always preheat the oven when using the conventional O oven function.
Operating Instructions Baking Tables Baking on one level Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Baking V Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Conventional O Time Shelf position from bottom Temp.1 ºC Hours: Min.
Operating Instructions Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Baking V Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Conventional O Time Shelf position from bottom Temp.1 ºC Hours: Min. Sausage rolls 3 170-1801 3 210-220 0:20-0:35 Pizza 4 180-200 4 200-220 0:30-0:50 Wholemeal bread - - 1 220-240 0:40-0:45 White bread - - 1 210-230 0:40-0:45 Bread 1) Pre-heat oven. The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case.
Operating Instructions Baking on several levels Fan cooking U Type of Cake or Pastry Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Time Hr.: Min. 2 Levels 3 Levels Victoria Sandwich 1+4 - 160-170 0:25-0:35 Pastry cases 1+4 - 170-190 0:10-0:25 Short bread 1+4 1. 3. & 5. 140-150 0:40-0:50 Biscuits 1+4 1. 3. & 5. 150-170 0:15-0:25 Macaroons 1+4 1. 3. & 5. 140-150 0:25-0:35 Choux pastry buns 1+4 - 160-1701 0:20-0:35 Buns / cup cakes 1+4 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. Next time use less liquid. Observe not properly cooked through, mixing times, particularly when using kitchen appliwater marks) ances.
Operating Instructions Table: Desserts Desserts Baking S Conventional O Fan Cooking U Time Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Shelf position from bottom Temp.
Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the fan cooking U, rotitherm I or conventional O oven function. Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • If the dish has plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-resistant. • Large roasts can be roasted directly on the universal sheet or on the shelf with the universal sheet underneath (e.g. turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles).
Operating Instructions Notes on the roasting tables Information is given in the table on suitable oven functions, temperature settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The cooking times are for guidance only. • We recommend roasting meat and fish in the oven from a weight of 1 kg. • In general the conventional O function is suitable for very lean meat, fish and game.
Operating Instructions Table: Meat, roasting, casseroles Meat Fan Cooking U Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Conventional O Shelf position from bottom Rotitherm I Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Time Temp.2 ºC Hrs. : Min.
Operating Instructions Meat Fan Cooking U Shelf position from bottom Lamb Veal 2 2 Temp. ºC 170-180 170-180 Conventional O Shelf position from bottom 2 2 Temp. ºC Rotitherm I Shelf position from bottom 190-210 2 190-210 3 or 2 Temp.2 ºC Time Hrs. : Min. 0:30-0:35 per 450 g/1 lb 150-160 plus 30-35 mins 150-160 0:30-0:35 per 450 g/1 lb plus 30-35 mins 1)Pre-heat oven. 2)For Rotitherm roasting and joints of 5 lb & over eliminate the additonal time.
Operating Instructions Table: Roasting, casseroles, au gratin Poultry, Game, Fish, Vegetables Quantity approx. Fan Cooking U Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Conventional1 O Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Rotitherm 2 I Shelf position from bottom Time Temp. °C Hr.: Min. Casseroles, misc.
Operating Instructions Poultry, Game, Fish, Vegetables Quantity approx. Fan Cooking U Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Conventional1 O Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Rotitherm 2 I Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Time Hr.: Min. Pheasant, Wild Duck, Rabbit 1 kg/ 2 lbs 3 or 2 210 3 or 2 210-220 3 or2 170-180 0:30-1:00 Partridge/ Pigeon per 300-500 g 3 or 2 190-200 3 or 2 210-220 3 or 2 170-180 0:30-0:50 Whole fish 1-1.
Operating Instructions Grilling Use the single grill F or dual grill Z oven function with a temperature of 275 °C for grilling. Important: Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill function. Ovenware for grilling • For small amounts use the grill pan and the grill pan grid together for grilling. • For larger amounts use the wire shelf and the meat tin together for grilling.
Operating Instructions Grilling Table Shelf Level from down Grilling Time minutes each side Bacon rashers 4. 2-3 Beef burgers 4. 6-10 Chicken joints 4. 10-15 Food Chops: Lamb Pork 4. 7-10 10-15 Fish: Whole trout Hering Fillet plaice/cod 4. 8-12 4-6 4. 10-15 Kebabs Kidneys: Lamb/pig 4. 4-6 Liver: Lamb/pig 4. 5-10 4. 10-15 (turn as required) 4.
Operating Instructions Defrosting To defrost food, use the oven´s defrosting function A at 30°C. 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 dishes as they significantly increase the defrosting time. Shelf levels • For defrosting, insert the tray in the 2nd level from the bottom. Notes on the defrosting table The table below gives you a few reference points on the defrosting times.
Operating Instructions Preserving Use the bottom heat Ü oven function for preserving. Preserving jars • For preserving use only commercially available preserving jars that are all the same size. 3 Screw-top jars, jars with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are unsuitable. Shelf positions • Use the 1st shelf position from the bottom for preserving. Notes on preserving • Use the universal tray for preserving. There is room for up to 6 preserving jars each with a capacity of 1 litre on this tray.
Operating Instructions Preserving Table Temp. in Preserves °C Preserving time until bubbles form Mins. Continued cooking at 100 °C Standing time with oven switched off Mins.
Operating Instructions 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 Oven lighting You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier.
Operating Instructions 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).
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions What to do if ... Symptom Possible cause The oven does not heat The oven has not been up. switched on. The oven lighting does not come on. 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 circuit breaker (at the household fuse box) has tripped or the fuse has blown. Check the fuse. If the circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows several times please call an approved electrician.
Operating Instructions 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 60 350 or DIN 44546 / 44547 / 44548 relating to the operating features of household electric cookers, hobs, ovens, and grills.
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions 1 Important: Any electrical installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician/competent person. The oven must be installed according to the instructions supplied. 1 Safety Instructions for the Installer • Protection against access to live parts must be guranteed by the installation. • The unit in which the appliance is fitted must satisfy the requirements of DIN 68930 in respect of stability.
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Warranty conditions Warranty conditions Great Britain 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 56 Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials.
Customer Service Centres Customer Service Centres Great Britain For general enquiries or information regarding AEG appliances contact: Customer Services Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel.
Index INDEX A P Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 B Pizza & baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Preserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Bottom heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 R C Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rotitherm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Cleaning accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Spare parts Service and Spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the adress of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.
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