COMPETENCE B6100-1 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Defrosting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Preserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
Mains button For switching the entire appliance on and off. Mains button on appliances with a metal front 3 In the following text and in the illustrations the symbol N is always used to indicate the mains button.
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. Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits Fat tray For roasting or for collecting fat.
Before Using for the First Time Setting the Time 3 The oven will only operate when the time has been set. The time function indicator will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure. Using buttons + or - set the current time. Wait for 5 seconds. The flashing will stop and the clock will show the set time. The appliance is ready for use.
Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. 1 Important: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. 3 Use commercially available cleaners for metal fronts. 1. Switch on the appliance using the mains button. The symbol above the button will illuminate. 2. Press selector button X once for oven functions. The LIGHT function indicator comes on and the oven lighting is switched on. 3.
Using the Oven The Electronic Oven Control 3 General information • Always switch the appliance on first using the mains button N. • When the function indicator is on the oven starts to heat up and the set time begins to count down. • The oven lighting comes on as soon as an oven function is selected.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: 3 The BAKING, CONVENTIONAL and ROTITHERM functions include an automatic fast warm up. This ensures that the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible. BAKING Suggested temperature: 150 °C 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.
DUAL GRILL Suggested temperature: 300 °C 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. SINGLE GRILL Suggested temperature: 300 °C 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. DEFROST Temperature setting: 30 °C To begin to thaw and to defrost such items as flan, butter, bread, fruit or other frozen foods.
Switching On Oven Functions 1. Switch the appliance on using the mains button N. 2. Press selector buttons X or Y until the required function indicator is on. A suggested temperature will appear in the temperature display. The temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is heating up. Changing the Oven Temperature Press the + or - button to increase or decrease the temperature. The temperature may be set at intervals of 5 °C.
Switching Off the Oven To switch the oven off repeatedly press the selector buttons X or Y until all function indicators are off. 3 Cooling fan The fan comes on automatically when the oven is in use in order to keep the surfaces of the appliance cool. Once the oven has been switched off, the fan continues running to cool down the appliance and then switches itself off automatically. Switching Oven Lighting On and Off You can also switch on the oven lighting without oven function. 1.
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.
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.
Clock 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 To set, change or check the time. (See also section “Before Using for the First Time”.) 3 20 General information • Before setting the time always switch the appliance on using the mains button N.
COUNTDOWN 1. Repeatedly press selector button Y until the COUNTDOWN function indicator flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - 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 on. When the time has elapsed the function indicator will flash and an acoustic signal will sound for 1 minute.
COOK TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Repeatedly press selector button Y until the COOK TIME function indicator flashes. 3. Using buttons + or - set the required cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display will switch to the oven temperature set. The COOK TIME function indicator will come on and the oven will start to work at once. When the cooking time has elapsed the function indicator will flash, an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes and the oven will switch off.
END TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Repeatedly press selector button Y until the END TIME function indicator flashes. 3. Using the + or - buttons set the time at which you require the oven to switch off. After approx. 5 seconds the display will switch to the oven temperature set. The END TIME function is on. When the time has elapsed the function indicator will flash, an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes and the oven will switch off.
COOK TIME and END TIME Combined 3 COOK TIME and END TIME can be used at the same time if the oven is to switch on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Using the COOK TIME function set the time required for the dish to cook. E.g., 1 hour. 3. Using the END TIME function set the time at which the dish is to be ready. E.g., 14:05 hrs. The COOK TIME and END TIME function indicators will come on and the time will appear in the display. E.g., 12:05 hrs.
Changing TIME 1. Repeatedly press selector button Y until the TIME function indicator flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the current time. 3. After approx. 5 seconds the function indicator will stop flashhing and the clock will display the set time. The appliance is ready for use again. 3 The time can only be changed if the child safety feature is switched off and neither COOK TIME nor END TIME has been set.
Other Functions 2 Switching Off the Time Display By switching off the time display you can save energy. 3 The display can only be switched off if the oven is also switched off. Switching off the time display 1. If necessary switch off the appliance with the mains button. 2. Press button + and clock functions selector Y simultaneously until the display goes dark. 3 As soon as the appliance is used again the display will automatically switch on.
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. 3 There must be no oven function selected if the child safety feature is to be switched on. Activating the Child Safety Feature 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the mains button. 2. Hold down oven function selector buttons X and Y simultaneously until “SAFE” appears in the oven display. The child safety feature is now activated.
Button Locking Feature To prevent a set oven function being adjusted unintentionally. Activating the button locking feature 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the mains button. 2. Select oven function. 3. Hold down oven function selector buttons X and Y simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds until “LO” appears in the display. The button locking feature has now been activated. Deactivating the button locking feature Hold down oven function selector buttons X and Y simultaneously for approx.
Oven Safety Cut-Out 3 If, after a certain period of time, the oven is not switched off or the temperature not changed, the oven switches itself off automatically. The function indicator for the selected oven function is on. '0.00' flashes in the temperature/time display and an acoustic signal will sound. The temperature pilot light flashes. The oven switches itself off at an oven temperature of: 30 - 120 °C 120 - 200 °C 200 - 250 °C 250 - 300 °C after after after after 12.5 hours 8.5 hours 5.5 hours 1.
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Use the BAKING, FAN COOKING or CONVENTIONAL oven functions for baking. Baking tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for CONVENTIONAL. • Baking tins made of light metal are also suitable for BAKING and FAN COOKING. Shelf positions • Baking with BAKING or CONVENTIONAL is only possible on one shelf position at a time. • With FAN COOKING you can bake on up to three baking trays at once: 30 1 Baking tray e.g., shelf position 3 1 Baking tin: e.g.
3 General information • Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • With BAKING or CONVENTIONAL you can also bake with two tins at the same time by placing them side by side on the shelf. There is no significant increase in baking time.
Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Type of cake or pastry BAKING CONVENTIONAL Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf po- Tempera- For both position ture sition ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins.
Type of cake or pastry BAKING CONVENTIONAL Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf po- Tempera- For 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 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 long 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 less
Pies and Gratin Table CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM Time Shelf position from bottom Temperature °C Shelf position from bottom Temperature °C Hours: Mins.
Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be cooked Shelf position from bottom Frozen pizza 3 Chips1 (300-600 g) 3 Baguettes Fruit flan Oven function Temperature Time in accordance in accordance with the with the maker's CONVENTIONAL maker's instrucinstructions tions ROTITHERM 200-220 °C 15-25 Mins.
Roasting Use the ROTITHERM or CONVENTIONAL 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. • Generally the CONVENTIONAL function is particularly suitable for very lean meat such as fish or game. For all other types of meat (especially poultry) we recommend the ROTITHERM function.
Roasting Table Type of meat Quantity CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM Time Weight Shelf po- Temperasition ture from botºC tom Shelf Temperaposition ture from ºC bottom Hours: Mins. Beef Pot roast 1-1.
Type of meat Quantity CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM Time Weight Shelf po- Temperasition ture from botºC tom Shelf Temperaposition ture from ºC bottom Hours: Mins. 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 DUAL GRILL or SINGLE GRILL oven function with a temperature setting of 300 °C. 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.
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 Caution: The suggested temperature must be changed for all biofunctions! 2 When roasting at low temperatures you will need up to 20 percent less energy than when roasting conventionally. Low Temperature Roasting Use the ROTITHERM oven function for low temperature roasting.
Notes on low temperature roasting The roasting times are only for guidance and are dependent on the type and quality of the meat or fish. • The thicker and heavier a piece of meat, the longer the browning time and subsequent final roasting time. • It is only necessary to turn whole poultry. • Only add vegetables after approx. 2/3 of the browning time. • Once the item has been browned do not open the oven door again! (Turn poultry first.) The loss of heat would significantly extend the roasting time. 1.
Low Temperature Roasting Table ROTITHERM 1st Stage Browning Food to be roasted Weight kg Meat Time Mins. Temperature °C Time Mins. 220 Roast beef 1-1.5 24-45 85 30-60 Beef, veal fillet 1-1.5 20-40 85 20-40 Saddle of veal 1-2 30-50 90 20-60 Game 220 Saddle of venison 1.5-2 25-45 90 20-60 Leg of venison 1.5-2 25-45 120 40-120 0.5-1 15-20 80 10-20 1-2 25-40 80 10-20 0.7-1.
Making Yoghurt Use the CONVENTIONAL oven function to prepare yoghurt. Ovenware for making yoghurt • Use cups or glasses of approx. 150ml capacity as containers for yoghurt and cover with foil or a lid. Shelf position • Place the shelf in the 3rd position from the bottom. 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. Stir a pot of live natural yoghurt culture (approx. 150g) into the milk, pour into containers and close with a lid. 4.
Drying Use the FAN COOKING oven function for drying. Ovenware for drying • Line the shelf or baking tray with parchment or greaseproof paper. Shelf positions • You can dry foods on up to 2 positions simultaneously. • Insert the shelf or baking tray in the 1st and 4th position from the bottom. 3 Notes on drying • Spread the prepared foods for drying evenly on the shelf or baking tray. • Turn the foods occasionally as they dry. • Remove the foods when they can still be bent but no more juice is produced.
Defrosting To defrost use the oven function DEFROST 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 Use the BOTTOM HEAT 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 baking tray for preserving. There is room for up to 6 preserving jars each with a capacity of 1 litre on this tray.
Preserving Table The stated times and temperatures are for guidance only. Preserves Temperature in °C Preserving Continued in switched time until cooking off oven bubbles form at 100°C standing time Mins. 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 Cleaning after each use 1 3 Warning: The oven must be switched off and cold before cleaning.
“CLEANING” oven function Using the CLEANING oven function you can pre-heat the oven to the optimum temperature for oven sprays to take effect. 1 Important: Only use oven sprays that require a heated oven. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions! 1. Press selector button X or Y repeatedly until the CLEANING function indicator lights up. “CL” will appear in the temperature/time display. The oven will now heat up to the necessary temperature. After approx. 15 minutes the first acoustic signal will sound.
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 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. The oven light bulb has blown.
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 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 18 B Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 30 Baking tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bottom heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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