COMPETENCE E4130-1 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fat Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 7
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. Fat tray For roasting or for collecting fat. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits Meat probe For determining exactly how far joints of meat are cooked.
Before Using for the First Time Setting the Time 3 The oven will only function if the time is set. The time display will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure. 4. Press the M buttons briefly. 5. Start setting the current time within 5 seconds, using the + or buttons. 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.
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 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 Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Turn the “oven functions” switch to the required function. 2. Turn the “temperature selection” switch to the required temperature. The yellow oven power indicator will remain on while the oven is in use. The red temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is heating up. 3. To switch off the oven turn the “oven functions” switch and the “temperature selection” switch to the off position.
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. S 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.
A Defrost To begin to thaw and to defrost such items as flan, butter, bread, fruit or other frozen foods. For this function the fan operates without heating. F 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. 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.
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.
Working with the Electronic Clock Clock functions: Manual operation M Pressing button M transfers the oven from automatic to manual operation. Countdown C 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. Meat probe For switching off the oven precisely when a set core temperature has been reached.
Function display: AUTO T The "AUTO" sign lights up when an automatic program has been set, and flashes when the program is completed. 3 20 General information • Within 5 seconds after setting a clock function the required times can be set or changed using the + or - buttons. • After working with the cook time functions the appliance must be changed from automatic operation to manual operation by pressing button M.
Countdown C 1. Press countdown button s. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the required time. It is possible to find out how much time remains by pressing the countdown button again. The time display will show the current time again a few seconds after countdown has been set. An acoustic signal will sound for 7 minutes after the countdown has expired. The acoustic signal can be cancelled by pressing any button.
Cook time < 1. Press button <. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the required cooking time (max. 10 hours. After approx. 5 seconds the display reverts to the time. The symbol “AUTO” indicates that the oven has been changed to automatic operation. When the time has expired a signal sounds for 7 minutes and the oven switches off. 3. Stop the acoustic signal and the programme by pressing button M.
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. Selecting Oven Functions and Temperature. Using the cook time < function set the time required to cook the food. E.g., 1 hour. 2. Press button >. Using the + or - buttons, set the time at which the appliance is required to switch off.
The symbol “Auto” is illuminated and the time is shown in the display. E.g., 12:05 hrs. The oven will switch on automatically at the calculated time. E.g., at 13:05 hrs. And it will switch off again after the entered cook time has expired. E.g., at 14:05 hrs. When the time has expired the “AUTO” symbol flashes, an acoustic signal sounds for 7 minutes and the oven switches off. 3. Switch off the programme by pressing button M.
Changing the time 3 The time can only be changed if there is no automatic programme set (cook time < or end time >). 1. Press the M buttons briefly. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the current time. 3. After 5 seconds the clock will show the set time. The appliance is ready for use.
Meat Probe For switching off the oven precisely when a set core temperature has been reached. The meat probe is a practical tool when using conventional, hot air and rotitherm. Two temperatures should be observed: - the oven temperature: see Roasting Table - the core temperature: see Meat Probe Table 1 Warning: Only the meat probe supplied with the appliance should be used! If a replacement is required use only an original spare part! 1.
5. As soon as the current core temperature has reached the set core temperature a signal will sound and the oven will switch off automatically. Press button M to switch off the signal. Warning: The meat probe is hot! There is a risk of being burned when removing the plug and tip of he probe! 6. Remove the meat probe plug from the socket, then take the cooked food from the oven with the meat probe still inserted. 7. Switch off the oven functions and temperature. If necessary, switch off the appliance.
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. Deactivating the door lock Press the safety catch back into the panel. 3 28 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 pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional O oven functions for baking. 3 Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. Baking tins • Coated baking tins and tins made of dark metal are suitable for conventional O heat. • Light metallic, glass and ceramic containers are also suitable for pizza & baking S and fan cooking U. Shelf positions • Pizza & baking S or conventional O can both be used for baking on one level.
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. • With pizza & baking S or conventional O you can also bake two items simultaneously by placing the tins next to one another on the shelf. There is no significant increase in baking time.
Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Type of cake or pastry Pizza & baking S Conventional O Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf po- TemperaFor both position ture sition ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins.
Type of cake or pastry Pizza & baking S Conventional O Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf po- TemperaFor 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 U 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 lon 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 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).
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. 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 The cooking zones do not work. 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 O Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 17 Oven accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 steam vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 B Baking tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom heat . . . . . . . . . . .
Service The section "What to 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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