COMPETENCE E4000-1 Built-In Electric 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. 1 3 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety. Important: Information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fat Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door 7
Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Temperature selector Oven Functions Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fat Filter Oven lighting Rear wall heating element Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable 8
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. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits.
Before Using for the First Time Initial Cleaning 1 3 Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. 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.
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. 2 1 = lowest heat setting 9 = highest heat setting Switch the cooking zone off approx. 5-10 minutes before cooking is finished to make use of the residual heat. This saves electricity.
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.
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 Oven Power Indicator Function Display Oven Functions Temperatur-Kontrolllampe Temperature Display Temperature selector 1. Turn the “oven functions” switch to the required function. 2. Turn the “temperature selection” switch to the required temperature.
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. ¢ Pizza & 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 conventional. Conventional is used and in addition the fan is switched on.
¸ 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. º 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. » Rotitherm For grilling larger pieces of meat or poultry on one level. This function is suitable for soufflés and 'au gratin'.
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.
Mechanical Door Lock When the appliance is delivered, the door lock is deactivated. Activate the door lock Pull the safety catch forwards until it locks in place. Open the oven door: 1. Shut the door. 2. Press the safety catch and keep it depressed. 3. Open the doors. Close the oven door Close the door without pressing the safety catch. 3 18 Deactivating the door lock Press the safety catch back into the panel. Switching off the appliance does not cancel the mechanical door lock.
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 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: 1 Baking tray e.g., shelf position 3 1 Baking tin: e.g.
3 3 2 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 Baking ¢ Type of cake or pastry Conventional ¡ Time Shelf TemperaShelf Tempera- For both position ture position ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins.
Baking ¢ Type of cake or pastry Conventional ¡ Time Shelf TemperaShelf Tempera- For both position ture position ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins.
Baking on several shelf positions Fan Cooking ¥ Type of cake or pastry Shelf position from bottom 2 Levels 3 Levels 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 ¡ Shelf position from bottom Pasta bake Rotitherm » Time Temp. °C Shelf position from bottom Temp. °C Hrs: Mins. 1 180-200 1 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 1 180-200 1 160-170 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au gratin* 1 200-220 1 160-170 0:15-0:30 Pizza baguettes* 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 * Pre-heat the oven.
Roasting Use the rotitherm » or conventional ¡ oven functions for roasting. 3 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).
Table for Roasting Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Shelf TemperaShelf TemperPosition ture Position ature ºC ºC Time Hours: Mins. Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg 1 200-250 - - Roast beef or fillet 2:00-2:30 per cm of thickness - red inside per cm of thickness 1 250-270* 1 190-200 0:05-0:06 - pink inside per cm of thickness 1 250-270* 1 180-190 0:06-0:08 - cooked through per cm of thickness 1 210-250* 1 170-180 0:08-0:10 Shoulder, neck ham joint 1-1.
Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Shelf TemperaShelf TemperPosition ture Position ature ºC ºC Time Hours: Mins. Game Whole piece of hare, haunch or jointed hare up to 1 kg 3 220-250* 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 1 3 To grill use the grill ¸ oven function or dual grill º with temperature setting È. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. 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 Defrosting time Mins. Final defrosting time Mins.
Preserving When preserving use the bottom heat oven function U. 3 Preserving jars • When preserving use only commercially available jars that are the same size. 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 preserving. Notes on preserving • Use the baking tray for preserving. There is room for up to six jars, each with a capacity of 1 litre.
Preserving Table The states preserving times and temperatures are for guidance Preserves Temperature in °C Cooking 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). 3 Fitting the shelf support rails 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 3 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. 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 40 watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat-resistant oven light bulb. 3.
Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. 1 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 1 1 The oven door is fitted with three glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels may be removed for cleaning. 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. 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 … Fault Hotplates not working. The oven does not heat. The oven light does not come on. 1 3 Possible Cause Remedy The hotplate concerned has Switch on the hotplate not been switched on. concerned. A domestic electrical protection device has been tripped (or the fuse has blown). Check the fuse or protection device. The oven has not been switched on. Switch the oven on. The required 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 electrical appliances for household use and similar purposes and • EN 60350, or DIN 44546 / 44547 / 44548 relating to the operating features of electric cookers, hobs, ovens, and grills for household use.
Index A P Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 16 Pizza & baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Preserving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Preserving Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 B Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 Baking tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 C Cleaning accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 initial cleaning . .
Service In the “What to do if …” section a number of malfunctions are listed that you can rectify yourself Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? If so, please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the section “Customer Service Centres”.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
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