COMPETENCE B 6139-m Built-in single oven User Instructions
Dear customer, Before using your new appliance, please read these operating instructions through carefully. They will enable you to make use of all the technical benefits of your new appliance. The instructions contain important information on safe use, installation and care. Please keep the operating instructions for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.
Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Avoid Damage to Your Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes on the Roasting Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roasting Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roasting with the Meat Thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature Table for Meat Thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! Safety Instructions This appliance is only to be installed by an approved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of the following safety information.
Operating Instructions Intended Use • This oven is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes. • Only use the appliance to prepare food. • Do not use the oven to heat the room. How To Avoid Damage to Your Appliance • Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a fat tray, baking sheet, dish, etc. on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be damaged by the resulting build up of heat. • Clean the appliance after each use.
Operating Instructions Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials All materials used can be fully recycled. Wood is used for the outer packaging. 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. the packaging, which are all free of CFCs. Disposal of old appliances All old appliances must be correctly disposed of for environmental reasons.
Operating Instructions The Key Features of Your Appliance • Central Switches: The oven functions and temperature are each selected via central switches. The switches are clearly arranged, easy to use and can be lowered. • Electronic Clock with Digital Display: time of day, interval, cooking time, and core temperature are displayed.
Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance Control Panel 1 Temperature Display Displays the selected oven temperature. 2 Oven Function Display Displays the selected oven function. 3 Electronic Timer With indication of the time of day, interval timer, meat thermometer display, automatic switching on and off. 4 Oven Power Indicator Illuminates when the oven function is switched on. 5 Oven Function Control Knob For selecting the required oven functions.
Operating Instructions Oven Features Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, with 7 shelf positions for sliding in accessories. Please note that the shelf positions are counted from bottom to top. The bottom shelf position is position 1.
Operating Instructions Oven Functions The oven has various types of cooking functions that you can use: Ventitherm (Fan cooking) Ventitherm is particularly well suited to baking, roasting and slow cooking on several shelves at once, and for defrosting. Oven temperatures are generally 20 to 40 °C lower than for top/bottom heat. The heater on the rear wall of the oven and the fan ensure that the hot air in the oven is circulated continuously. The food is heated from all sides.
Operating Instructions Rotitherm (Hot Air Grilling) Rotitherm is particularly suited to grilling or roasting larger pieces of meat or game on one shelf. This function is also suited to browning. The grill heater element and fan are used simultaneously. Pizza function The pizza function is suitable for baking bread, pizza, moist cakes, and for preserving. This function is also suitable for fast warm up. i 12 Using the fast warm up function you can very quickly pre-heat the empty oven.
Operating Instructions Before first use Initial Cleaning ☞ Before you use the oven for the first time, you should clean it thoroughly. You can switch on the oven lighting to make cleaning easier. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting . 2. Remove all accessories and the side rails, and wash with warm water and washing up liquid. 3. Also wipe out the oven with warm water and washing up liquid, and dry. 4. Clean the front of the appliance with a damp cloth only.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off ☞ 1. To use, press the "Oven Functions" and "Temperature Selection" control knobs to release them. The control knobs then protrude. 2. Using the "Oven Functions" control knob, set the required function. The function display indicates the symbol for the function selected. 3. Using the "Temperature Selection" control knob, set the required temperature. The temperature display indicates the temperature selected.
Operating Instructions Fast Warm Up Using the pizza function atively short time. ! , the empty oven can be pre-heated in a rel- Important! Only place the food to be roasted or cooked in the oven when fast warm up is complete and the oven is set to the required function. ☞ 1. Set the "Oven Functions" control knob to pizza function . 2. Set the "Temperature Selection" control knob to the required temperature. The temperature pilot light illuminates. Fast warm up starts. 3.
Operating Instructions Electronic Timer i Indication on the Left: Indication on the Right: Selecting: 3 4 7 8 Setting: Interval timer Core temperature Time of day, cooking time, end of cooking Meat thermometer Interval timer Cooking time End of cooking time All functions Setting the Time As soon as the appliance is connected to the mains, and after any interruption in the mains supply, the display on the right of the clock flashes. ☞ 1.
Operating Instructions Setting the Timer ☞ 1. Keep timer button 4 pressed. 2. Set the time using the rotary knob . The time appears in the left of the display. The symbol 4 illuminates. 3. Release the timer button 4 – the timer starts. The time remaining is displayed. At the end of the time set, a signal sounds. 4. Pressing the timer button 4 switches off the signal.
Operating Instructions Automatic Switching Off ☞ 1. Keep the cooking time button 7 pressed. 2. Set the required cooking time using the rotary knob . 3. Release the cooking time button 7 – automatic operation starts. The symbol 7 and the text 56 illuminate. 4. Select oven function and set temperature. 5. At the end of the cooking time set, the oven switches off automatically. A signal sounds. The End of cooking time 8 and the text 56 flash.
Operating Instructions Automatic Switching On and Off The oven switches on automatically at the start time, and switches off at the time set for the end of cooking. ☞ 1. Keep the cooking time button 7 pressed. 2. Set the required cooking time using the rotary knob . 3. Release the Cooking time button 7 . The symbol 7 and the text 56 illuminate. 4. Keep the End of cooking time button 8 pressed. 5. Set the required switch off time using the rotary knob . 6. Release the End of cooking time button 8.
Operating Instructions 7. Select oven function and set temperature. 8. At the end of the cooking time, the oven switches itself off. A signal sounds. The End of cooking time symbol 8 and the text 56 flash. 9. Pressing the End of cooking time button 8 returns the appliance to normal operation. Setting the Core Temperature The core temperature function is activated when the meat thermometer is plugged into its socket (in the oven interior). The 3 symbol illuminates.
Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Baking For baking use the Ventitherm oven function. , conventional oven or pizza Suitable Bakeware • Tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional heat . • Light metal tins are also suitable for Ventitherm . Shelf Positions The shelf positions are counted from bottom to top. • Baking with conventional heat should only be carried out on one shelf level.
Operating Instructions Notes on Baking General notes • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from bottom to top and that the bottom shelf position is position 1. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front. • Slide the baking sheet to the rear wall. Always place cakes in tins in the middle of the shelf. With Ventitherm and conventional heat you can also bake two or three cakes simultaneously. In this case place the tins side by side on the shelf.
Operating Instructions Notes on the Baking Tables In the tables you will find information on temperatures, cooking times and shelf positions for a selection of dishes. • Ranges are often given for the temperatures and cooking times since these are dependent on the mixture, quantity and baking tin used. • When baking several cakes on baking sheets or in cake tins, the cooking time can be 10-15 minutes longer. • Moist cakes and pastries (e. g. pizza, fruit cakes, etc.) should only be baked on one shelf.
Operating Instructions Baking Pizza with the pizza function Example: Basic Pizza Recipe 375 g flour, 20 g yeast, 1/8 l lukewarm water, 3 desert spoon oil, salt at 250 °C. ☞ 1. Make a dough out of the ingredients given. 2. Allow the dough to prove until it has doubled in volume (approx. 30 minutes). Then knead the dough again for a few minutes and leave to prove again for a further 15 minutes. 3.
Operating Instructions Baking Tables Baking with Ventitherm and conventional Heat The information given in bold shows you the best oven function to use in each case. Type of Cake or Pastry Ventitherm Conventional Heat Time Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C For both Functions Hr. : Min.
Operating Instructions Type of Cake or Pastry Ventitherm Conventional Heat Time Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C For both Functions Hr. : Min.
Operating Instructions Baking with Pizza Function Cakes and Pastries Pizza function Time Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Hr. : Min. Covered Apple Flan 3 150 – 170 0:45 – 1:00 Savoury Flan (e. g. Quiche Lorraine) 2 160 – 170 0:30 – 1:10 Cheesecake 2 140 -150 1:10 – 1:40 Cakes in Cake Tins Cakes and Pastries on Baking Sheets Rye Bread: pre-heat: 10 min.
Operating Instructions Tips on Baking Tip This is how to tell if your cake Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the is cooked through cake. When no more cake mixture sticks to the wood, you can switch off the oven and utilise the residual heat. The cake collapses Check your recipe. Next time use less liquid. Observe (is sticky, not properly cooked mixing times, particularly when using kitchen applithrough, water marks) ances.
Operating Instructions Bakes and Gratins Table The information given in bold shows you the best oven function to use in each case. Dish Ventitherm Rotitherm Time Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Hr. : Min.
Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the Ventitherm oven function. , conventional heat or Rotitherm Ovenware for Roasting • 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 fat tray or on the shelf with the fat tray underneath (e. g. turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles). • We recommend roasting all lean types of meat in a casserole with a lid (e. g.
Operating Instructions Notes on the Roasting Tables Information is given in the tables 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 roasting meat and fish in the oven from a weight of 1kg. • In general the conventional heat function is particularly suitable for very lean meat, fish and game. For all other types of meat we recommend the Rotitherm function , for large poultry e.g.
Operating Instructions Roasting Tables Roasting with conventional Heat and Ventitherm The information given in bold shows you the best oven function to use in each case. Type of Meat Quantity Conventional Heat Ventitherm Weight Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Shelf Pos. from Bottom 1- 1.5 kg 3 190 – 210 3 Temp. in °C Time Hr. : Min.
Operating Instructions Type of Meat Quantity Conventional Heat Ventitherm Temp. in °C Time Weight Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Shelf Pos. from Bottom Hr. : Min. Saddle of Venison 1.5 – 2 kg 4 180 – 200 4 150 – 160 1:20 – 1:30 Leg of Venison 1.5 – 2 kg 4 180 – 200 3 150 – 160 1:75 – 1:50 Poultry Pieces 4 – 6 pieces per 200 250 g 4 220 – 250 3 180 – 190 0:40 – 0:50 Chicken Halves 4 – 6 pieces per 400 500 g 4 200 – 220 3 180 – 190 0:40 – 0:50 Chicken, Poulard 1 – 1.
Operating Instructions Roasting with Rotitherm The information given in bold shows you the best oven function to use in each case. Type of Meat Quantity Rotitherm Time Weight Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Hr. : Min. per cm height 5 5 5 180 – 190 180 – 190 170 – 180 per cm height 0:05 – 0:06 0:06 – 0:08 0:08 – 0:10 1- 1.5 kg 2/3 150 – 170 1:40 – 2:00 1 – 1.5 kg 2/3 150 – 170 1:10 – 1:30 1 – 1.5 kg 2 140 – 160 1:40 – 2:00 1 – 1.
Operating Instructions Type of Meat Quantity Rotitherm Time Weight Shelf Pos. from Bottom Temp. in °C Hr. : Min. per 400 – 500 g 3 160 – 180 0:40 – 0:50 Chicken, Poulard per 1 – 1.5 kg 4 160 – 170 0:45 – 1:20 Duck per 1.5 – 2 kg 3 150 – 160 1: 00 – 1:50 Goose per 3.
Operating Instructions Roasting with the Meat Thermometer Notes on the Use of the Meat Thermometer i The meat thermometer measures the temperature inside the meat being cooked. When the meat thermometer is used, the oven is automatically switched off when the pre-defined core temperature is reached, independent of the weight of the meat. The use of the meat thermometer is particularly recommended for the cooking of roasts of which the core temperature must not exceed a specific figure, e. g. roast beef.
Operating Instructions Temperature Table for Meat Thermometer Food to be Cooked Core Temperature Temp.
Operating Instructions Grilling • Use the grill oven function for grilling smaller quantities. • For grilling larger quantities, select the large area grill oven function. • Set the temperature selection switch in each case to . ! Important! Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill function! Ovenware for Grilling • Use the shelf and fat tray for grilling. Shelf Positions • Fat tray in the 1st shelf position from the bottom, roasting shelf in the shelf position given in the table.
Operating Instructions Grilling Table Food for Grilling Shelf Position Grill Large Area Grill from Bottom 1st Side in min. 2nd Side in min. 1st Side in min. 2nd Side in min.
Operating Instructions Defrosting For defrosting use the Ventitherm oven function at 30 to 40 °C. Ovenware for Defrosting • Place food on a plate and put the plate on the shelf. • Only use grease-proof paper or foil for covering. Do not use plates or bowls otherwise the defrosting time will increase considerably. Shelf Positions • For defrosting, position the shelf on the 3rd shelf position from the bottom.
Operating Instructions Preserving For preserving use the pizza 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 • Use the 2nd shelf position from the bottom for preserving. Notes on Preserving • Use the fat tray for preserving. There is room on this tray for up to 8 preserving jars of 1 litre capacity.
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care The Exterior of the Appliance ☞ Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm water with washing up liquid. • Do not use scourers, caustic cleaners or abrasive items. • You may use commercially available stainless steel cleaners. These also provide a protective film against finger marks. • Remove scale, fat, starch and egg-white marks from stainless steel surfaces as soon as possible. Otherwise corrosion can occur under these marks due the lack of air.
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 ☞ 1. Using a screwdriver, undo the side rail retaining screws. 2. Remove rail to the front. 3. To refit, reinsert rail. 4. Fix both side rails in place again using the screws.
Operating Instructions Oven Light Bulb ! Warning! There is a risk of electric shock! Before changing the light bulb in the oven: • Switch off the oven! • Isolate the oven from the power supply. Replacing the Light Bulb in the Oven/Cleaning the Glass . ☞ 1. Place a cloth on the floor of the oven. 2. Carefully remove the glass cover. To do this, use a blunt tool behind the glass cover. 3. Replace oven halogen light bulb (25 W, 12 V, heatresistant up to 300 °C). 4. Replace the glass cover. 5.
Operating Instructions Combination Grill Element To make the cleaning of the oven roof easier, the combination grill element (top heat and grill) can be folded down. ! Warning! Only fold down the combination grill element when the oven is switched off and the oven is cold. Folding Down the Combination Grill Element ☞ 1. Undo the rotating fastener on the combination grill element (turn 90 degrees). 2. Fold the combination grill element down.
Operating Instructions Oven Door You can remove the oven door from your appliance for cleaning. Removing the Oven Door ☞ 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Fold up the links on the door hinges. 3. Take hold of the oven door at the sides with both hands and close slowly. At around halfway the hinges release from their locks. The oven door can now be removed. To avoid scratches, lay the door with the outer face downwards on a soft, flat surface, for example a blanket.
Operating Instructions What to do, if … … the oven does not heat up? ☞ Check whether – the appliance is switched on, – all the necessary settings have been made, – a house fuse is defective. If you do not find any of these malfunctions, call an approved electrician or customer service. … the oven cannot be switched off? ☞ Switch the fuse off and call an approved electrician or customer service. … the oven door does not close? Clean the door and seal with soap and water and a damp cloth.
Service and Spare Parts SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929 929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. In-guarantee customers should read the section headed “What to do if....“, as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Customer Service CUSTOMER SERVICE For general enquiries or information regarding AEG appliances contact: Customer Services Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SLI IDZ Tel.
Guarantee Conditions GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. 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. 2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials.
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ! 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. Technical Data Oven Exterior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 48 x 89.2 x 54.9 cm Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Capacity 29.5 x 58.5 x 39.5 cm 68 l Nominal Power Consumption 3.
Installation Instructions ! Safety Instructions for the Installer • Legal regulations and the local electricity board’s requirements for making connections must be observed in full. • When connecting, repairing and replacing the oven light bulb, isolate the appliance from the electricity supply.
Installation Instructions Electrical Connection The oven is designed to be connected to 230-240 V (50 Hz) electricity supply. The oven has an easily accessible terminal block with is marked as follows. Letter L Letter N or E - Live terminal Neutral terminal Earth terminal THIS OVEN MUST BE EARTHED The cable used to connect the oven to the electrical supply must comply to the specifications given below. Connection via Min.
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION Drawing with Dimensions Installation in a Kitchen Unit ☞ 1. Fix retaining plates to both sides of the interior of the unit: • Fit the retaining plates 280 mm from the bottom edge of the unit with the embossing facing the unit and mark the rear holes. • Slide the retaining plate so that the front holes are over drilled holes. • Fix the retaining plate to the unit using the screws supplied. 2. Fix the clips to both side walls on the appliance.
Installation Instructions Fitting the oven ☞ 1. Connect the appliance to the mains supply (see Electrical connection). 2. Slide oven into the niche in the unit. The clips on the side walls of the appliance must engage in the retaining plates. Important! Do not trap the appliance mains cable! Removing the oven ☞ 1. Carefully pull the appliance out of the niche in the unit. 2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
Index INDEX A M Automatic Switching On and Off . 19 Meat Thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B O Bakeware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bakes and Gratins Table . . . . . . . . 29 Frozen Ready Meals Table . . . . . . . 29 Shelf Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Table with Figures for Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 27 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index V Ventitherm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 W What to do, if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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