COMPETENCE B4100-1 The Versatile Built-in Oven Operating Instructions
Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. In particular please note the "Safety"“ section on the first pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later reference and pass them on to any future owners of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) highlight information that is important for your safety or the function of the appliance. It is imperative that this information is observed. 0 1.
Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eco-insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 Appliance Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelf Support Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Safety Instructions The installation and connection of the new appliance must only be carried out by a registered specialist. Where damage occurs the warranty will not apply if this instruction has not been adhered to. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with recognised technical standards and the German law covering equipment safety. However, as manufacturers we also believe it is our responsibility to familiarise you with the following safety instructions.
Intended Use • This appliance is intended to be used for cooking, frying and baking food in the home and must not be used for any other purpose. • Only use the appliance to prepare food. • Do not use the oven as a room heater. 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. • Clean the appliance after each use.
2 Disposal Disposing of packaging material All materials used can be fully recycled. The cardboard container is made from 80% recycled paper. Plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< indicates polythene, as used on the outer covering and the wrappings inside. • >PS< indicates expanded polystyrene e.g., the padding materials. It is entirely CFC-free. Any unwanted packaging materials will be taken back by your dealer free of charge.
Appliance Assembly Control Panel The appliance is fitted with push-in rotary switches. Oven functions and function display Switch for setting the required oven function. The selected oven function is displayed in the oven function display. Temperature selection and temperature display Switch for setting the required oven temperature. The selected oven temperature is displayed in the temperature display.
Clock Functions Your appliance has a programmable clock by which you can see the time, use the countdown timer as an "egg-timer“ or set baking and roasting times using the automatic functions. Time The current time is shown in the display window provided no other clock function has been selected. Countdown timer Using the countdown function ] you can set a maximum "alarm time“ of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Oven Features Shelf positions There is a shelf support rail on both sides of the oven, with 5 shelf positions on which to insert the accessories. Anti-tip device All slide-in units are fitted with an anti-tip device to prevent them being pulled out of the oven unintentionally. When the unit is inserted the antitip device must be to the rear of the oven. Fat filter The fat filter supplied with your appliance protects the fan in the rear wall of the oven from getting dirty.
Oven steam vent Steam from the oven is fed out below the door handle. 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.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: S Pizza & baking This is the best function for baking cakes on one level. It is also suitable for baking foods that need to be more strongly crisped or browned underneath. These include such foods as pizza, quiche lorraine, and cheese cake. Oven temperatures are generally 20-40 °C lower than for conventional. Conventional is used and in addition the fan is switched on.
F Grill Grilling is particularly suitable for grilling or toasting flat foods, such as steaks, escalopes, fish or toast. The heat is supplied from the grill element on the oven ceiling. Z Dual grill The dual grill is suitable for grilling or toasting large quantities of flat food such as steaks, escalopes, fish or toast. When you use this function an additional, second grill heating element in the oven ceiling is switched on.
Before Using for the First Time 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. Turn the oven function switch to Oven Lighting . 2. Remove all accessories and the side 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. Wipe off the front of the unit with a damp cloth only.
Set the Time 3 The oven will only operate when the time has been set. When the power supply is switched on, or after a power failure, the function indicator flashes on the clock display D. 0 1. Using buttons + or - set the cur- rent time. 2. Wait for 5 seconds. The flashing will stop and the set time will be displayed in the display window. The appliance is ready for use.
Resetting the Time 0 Press button b until the function indicator flashes on the clock display D . 3. Using buttons + or - set the current time. 4. Wait for 5 seconds. The flashing will stop and the set time will be displayed in the display window. The appliance is ready for use. 3 16 The time may only be reset when no automatic function (cook time < or end time >) has been set.
Using the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter 0 0 Always insert the fat filter when roasting uncovered on a shelf unit, on the fat tray, or in an uncovered roasting dish. 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.
Positioning the Shelf Unit and the Universal Baking Tray All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge serves as an anti-tip device and must always point downwards. 0 0 18 Inserting shelf unit 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.
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 0 1. To use, push both the "oven functions“ and "temperature selection“ switches in turn. The switches will pop out. 2. Set the required function by turning the "oven functions“ switch. The symbol for the selected function will appear in the function display. 3.
Using the Automatic Function 3 The required oven function and temperature can be selected before or after setting the automatic function. You can select the following functions: Cook time < Using the cook time < function you can set the time for which the oven is required to operate. 0 1. Keep pressing the ] button until the cook time function indicator < flashes. 2. Using buttons or set the required cooking time. 3. Wait for 5 seconds. The display will revert to showing the time.
End time > Using the end time function > you can set the oven to switch off automatically. 0 1. Keep pressing the button ] until the end time function indicator > flashes. 2. Using the + or - buttons set the time at which you require the oven to switch off. 3. Wait for 5 seconds. The display will revert to showing the time. The end time function indicator > will come on and the oven will start to work at once.
Cook time < and end time > combined 3 Cook time < and end time > can be used simultaneously if the oven is required to switch on and off automatically at a later time . 0 1. Using the cook time function < set the time for which the dish is required to cook. In this case 1 hour. 2. Using the end time function > set the time at which the dish should be ready. In this case 14:05 3. The cook time < and end time > function indicators will come on and the time will be displayed in the display window.
Countdown At the end of the countdown ] an acoustic signal will sound. 1. Keep pressing button ] until the countdown function indicator ] flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the required countdown. (Max. 2 hours and 30 minutes.) 3. Wait for 5 seconds. The display will show how much time remains. The countdown function indicator ] will come on. When the time has expired the function indicator will flash and an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes. 4. Press any button to cancel the signal.
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking When baking use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional O oven function. 1 Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake tins • When baking with conventional O coated baking tins and tins made of dark metal are suitable. • For pizza & baking S or fan cooking U baking tins made of light metal are also suitable. Shelf positions • When using pizza & baking S or conventional O it is only possible to bake on one level.
General information • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking trays with the bevelled edge to the front! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • Using pizza & baking S or conventional O it is also possible to bake with two tins at the same time. To do this, place the cake tins side by side on the shelf unit. The cooking time is increased, but only slightly.
Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Type of Cake or Pastry Pizza & Baking S Shelf TemperaPosition ture from ºC Bottom Conventional O Shelf Position from Bottom Temperature ºC Time For Both Functions Hrs.: Mins.
Type of Cake or Pastry Pizza & Baking S Shelf TemperaPosition ture from ºC Bottom Conventional O Shelf Position from Bottom Temperature ºC Time For Both Functions Hrs.: Mins. Fruit flan with shortcrust pastry base1 3 160-170 3 170-190 0:40-1:20 Tarts baked 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 Hrs.: Mins.
Tips for Baking Tip To tell if your cake is cooked through Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the cake. If the skewer comes out clean, you can switch off the oven and utilise the residual heat. The cake collapses (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches) Check your recipe. Next time use less liquid. Check that you have beaten the mixture for the correct length of time, particularly when using a food-processor.
Table for Soufflés and Dishes Au Gratin Conventional O Rotitherm I Time Shelf Position from Bottom Temperature °C Shelf Position from Bottom Temperature °C Hours: Mins.
Roasting Use the rotitherm I oven function or conventional O when roasting. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant. • Large joints can be roasted directly in the universal baking tray or on the shelf unit with the baking tray placed below (e.g., turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles of veal.) • We recommend that all lean pieces of meat should be roasted in a casserole dish with a lid (e.g.
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 only for guidance. • We recommend that only meat and fish with a minimum weight of 1kg should be roasted or baked in the oven. • In general, conventional O is particularly suitable for cooking very lean meat such as fish or game.
Table for Roasting Type of Meat Quantity Conventional O Weight Shelf Position from Bottom Temperature ºC 1-1.5 kg 1 200-250 Rotitherm I Shelf TemperaPosition ture from ºC Bottom Time Hours: Mins.
Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional O Shelf Position from Bottom Temperature ºC Rotitherm I Shelf TemperaPosition ture from ºC Bottom Time Hours: Mins. Game Whole piece of hare, haunch or jointed 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 oven function Z for dual grill or F for single grill with temperature setting z . 1 Important: Always preheat the empty oven with the grill function for 5 minutes! Ovenware for grilling • Use the shelf unit and universal tray together for grilling. Shelf positions • For grilling flat foods you should generally use the 4th shelf position from the bottom.
Defrosting Use the defrost oven function for defrosting. Dishes for defrosting • Put the food on a plate and put the plate on the shelf unit. • Use only parchment paper or suitable cling film to cover the food. Do not cover with a plate or bowl as these considerably prolong the defrosting time. Shelf positions • To defrost, insert the shelf unit in the 1st shelf position from the bottom. Notes on the defrosting table The following table offers some guidance on defrosting times.
Preserving For preserving use the fan cooking U oven function. Preserving jars • Only use commercially available preserving jars (preserving jars with a rubber ring and glass lid) for preserving. • Screw-top jars, jars with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are unsuitable. Shelf positions • When preserving, use the 1st. shelf position from the bottom. Notes on preserving • Use the universal baking tray for preserving.
Cleaning and Care 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. • You can use commercially available cleaning agents on stainless steel fronts. They also provide a film to protect against finger marks. • As an alternative to washing up liquid, you can use glass cleaning spray or cream to clean the aluminium front of your appliance.
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. 0 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).
Oven Lights 1 Warning: Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Changing the rear oven light/cleaning the glass 0 1. Remove the right shelf support rail. 2. Place a cloth on the floor of the oven. Remove the glass cover by turning it anti-clockwise and then clean it. 3. Replace oven light bulb with 40 watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat-resistant oven light bulb. 4. Refit the glass cover. 5.
Grill Element The grill element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the grill element Warning: The grill must only be folded down when the oven has been switched off and there is no risk of being burnt. 0 1. Remove the 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 0 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Completely fold back the brasscoloured clamping lever on both door hinges (1). 3. Grip the oven door with both hands on the sidesand close it by about 3/ 4 (2) past its resistance. 4. Pull the door away from the oven (Caution: heavy!) (3). 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. 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.
Inserting the middle door glass 0 1. Insert the middle glass panel at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located (1). 2. Lower the middle glass panel (2) and slide it under the lower bracket towards the lower door edge as far as it will go. Inserting the upper door glass 3 There is printing on the upper glass panel. The panel must be inserted such that when the door is open the print can be read on the front from above. 0 1.
What to do if ... 0 0 .... the oven does not heat up? Check whether – the appliance has been switched on, – the time has been set, – all the necessary settings have been made, – the mains fuse (fuse box) has blown or the cooker circuit breaker (at the household power distribution box) has tripped. If the circuit breaker trips several times, please contact an approved electrician. .... the oven lighting goes off? Replace the light bulb in the oven (see section on cleaning and care).
Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Capacity (usable capacity) 31.0 cm x 40.5 cm x 41.0 cm 51 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 and • DIN 44546 / 44547 / 44548 relating to the operating features of household electric cookers.
Index A R Anti-tip device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ready-made meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Resetting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Rothitherm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 B Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Baking tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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