COMPETENCE E3101-1 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 and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelf Support Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 vent The steam from the oven is fed directly upwards via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface.
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.
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.
Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. 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. Then wash out the oven with warm water and washing-up liquid, and dry. 4.
Using the Rings 3 Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in hob. It contains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings • You may select the heat settings within the range of settings 1-9. • Intermediate positions may be selected between settings 2 and 7. They are marked with a dot. 1 = lowest heat setting 9 = highest heat setting 3 The cooker has pop-up ring switches. Press the ring switch to use it. The switch will then pop up.
Cooking with the Rings 1. For heating up/browning, select a high heat setting. 2. As soon as steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. 3. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position. 2 14 Switch the cooking zone off approx. 5-10 minutes before cooking is finished to make use of the residual heat. This saves electricity.
Using the Oven 3 The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Temperature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then sticks out. Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Turn the “Oven Functions” switch to set the required function. 2. Turn the “Temperature Selection” switch to set the required temperature. The yellow oven power indicator comes on when the oven or rings are in use.
3 16 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.
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. H Hot air For baking on up to two shelf positions. Set oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using conventional. Conventional is used and in addition the fan is switched on. O Conventional For baking and roasting on one level. The conventional heating elements are 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 pieces of meat or poultry on one level. This function is also suited to cooking foods au gratin and browning. The grill heating element and fan operate alternately.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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. Switch off the acoustic signal and the programme by pressing any button.
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 sets the time required for the dish to cook. In this case 1 hour. 2. Using the end time > function sets 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.
Changing TIME 3 The time can only be changed if neither of the automatic functions (cook time < or end time >) has 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.
Uses, Tables and Tips Boiling The information given in the following tables is for guidance. The switch setting required for cooking depends on the quality of the pans and the type and quantity of food. Settings for cooking on the rings Switch setting Cooking / Continuation cooking level Suitable for 9 Heating up Heating up large quantities of water, cooking pasta 7-9 Heavy browning Deep-frying chips, browning meat, e.g., stewing steak, frying, e.g.
Baking For baking use the hot air H or conventional O oven function. Baking tins • Coated baking tins and tins made of dark metal are suitable for conventional O heat. • For hot air H baking tins made of light metal are also suitable. Shelf positions • Baking with conventional O is only possible on one shelf position at a time. • Using hot air H you can bake dry items and biscuits on 2 baking trays simultaneously.
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. • You can also bake with two tins at the same time using conventional O or hot air H by placing the tins side by side on the shelf. There is no significant increase in baking time.
Baking Table Hot air H Type of cake or pastry Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Conventional O Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Time for both functions Hrs.: Mins.
Hot air H Type of cake or pastry Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Conventional O Shelf position from bottom Temp. ºC Time for both functions Hrs.: Mins. Fruit flan on shortcrust pastry base2 3 150- 170 3 170-190 0:40-1:20 Tarts with delicate toppings (e.g. curd cheese, cream.
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 Baking time too long 32 Solution Insert the cake at a lower shelf position Baking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature Baking time too short Increase baking time Baking times may not be reduced by using a higher baking temperature Too much liquid in mixture Next time use less 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 Ü oven 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. Replacing the oven light bulb/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 25 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 The cooking zones do not function. Possible cause The appropriate cooking zone has not been switched on. Switch on the cooking zone. The circuit breaker (at the household fuse box) has tripped or the fuse has blown. Check the circuit breaker or fuse. The oven does not heat The oven has not been up. switched on. Switch on the oven. The time has not been set. Set the time. The necessary settings have not been made. Check the settings.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ready meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ring use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Rotitherm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 B Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 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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