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AEG Electrolux COMPETENCE E4401-4, Operating Instructions Manual

The AEG Electrolux COMPETENCE E4401-4 is a high-quality kitchen appliance that will elevate your cooking experience. To ensure seamless usage, we provide a comprehensive Operating Instructions Manual that you can easily download for free from manualshive.com. This essential manual will help you make the most of your versatile and efficient AEG Electrolux COMPETENCE E4401-4.

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Additional functions

Either the Countdown 

or 

the Meat 

probe can be set. 

3

General Hints

•

After a function has been selected, the display flashes for about 
5 seconds. While it flashes, the desired time can be set using the 

or

buttons.

•

When the desired time has been set, the display flashes for another 
5 seconds. The set time begins to run.

•

Press any of the buttons to stop the signal.

•

The desired oven function and temperature can be selected before or 
after setting the clock functions. 

•

When cooking is finished, turn the oven and temperature selectors 
back to zero.

Countdown

Setting the timer.

Meat probe

Setting the core temperature. 

Temperature / Time Display

Settings buttons

Summary of Contents for COMPETENCE E4401-4

Page 1: ...COMPETENCE E4401 4 Built In Electric Oven Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...e pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appli ance The following symbols are used in the text 1 Safety instructions Warning Information that affects your personal safety Important Information that prevents damage to the appliance 3 Useful tips and hints 2 Environmental information ...

Page 3: ... 14 Switching the Oven On and Off 14 Oven Functions 15 Inserting the Oven Shelf Baking Tray and Roasting Pan 16 Inserting Removing the Grease Filter 17 Additional functions 18 Countdown 19 Meat probe 20 Mechanical Door Lock 22 Uses Tables and Tips 23 Cooking table 23 Baking 25 Baking table 27 Table for Bakes and Gratins 31 Frozen Ready Meals Table 31 Roasting 32 Roasting table 33 Meat probe Table ...

Page 4: ...aning and Care 40 Outside of the appliance 40 Oven interior 40 Accessories 40 Fat Filter 40 Shelf Support Rails 41 Oven Lighting 42 Oven Ceiling 43 Oven door 44 Oven door glass 46 What to do if 49 Service 51 ...

Page 5: ...ildren unsupervised when the appliance is in use Safety whilst Using This appliance is intended to be used for cooking roasting and baking food in the home Take care when connecting electric appliances to sockets nearby Do not allow connecting leads to come into contact with or to catch be neath the hot oven door Warning Risk of burns The interior of the oven becomes hot dur ing use Using ingredie...

Page 6: ...tly into the oven when it is hot This could cause damage to or discoloration of the enamel Rough handling especially around the edges of the front panel can cause the glass to break Do not store any flammable materials inside the oven These could ig nite when the oven is switched on Do not store any moist foods inside the oven This could damage the oven enamel 3 Note on enamel coating Changes in t...

Page 7: ...oint for the recycling of elec trical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed infor mation about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household ...

Page 8: ... Overview Control Panel Full glass door Control panel Door handle Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Oven Functions Temperature selector Hob Cooking Zone Control Selection buttons Temperature Time Display Hob Cooking Zone Control ...

Page 9: ...m from the oven is fed di rectly upwards via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Meat probe socket Fat Filter Fan heating element Fan Bottom Heat Shelf positions Oven shelf runners removable ...

Page 10: ... shelf For cookware cake tins roasts and grilled foods Baking tray For cakes and biscuits Roasting Pan For baking and roasting or as a pan for collecting fat Meat probe For determining exactly how far joints of meat are cooked ...

Page 11: ...s The surface could be damaged 3 To clean metal fronts use commercially available cleaning agents 1 Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting 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 Wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth ...

Page 12: ...settings 1 9 Intermediate positions may be selected between settings 2 and 7 1 lowest heat setting 9 highest heat setting 2 Switch the cooking zone off approx 5 10 minutes before cooking is finished to make use of the residual heat This saves electricity 3 The cooker has pop up ring switches Press the ring switch to use it The switch will then pop up Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs front left rear ...

Page 13: ...13 Setting the heat setting 1 Select the heat setting 2 To end the cooking process turn back to the Off position 3 The corresponding ring pilot light is lit while the ring is operating ...

Page 14: ...er indicator is lit as long as the oven is in operation The temperature pilot light is lit as long as the oven is heating up 3 To turn the oven off turn the oven functions dial and the temperature selector to the OFF position 3 Cooling fan The fan switches on automatically in order to keep the appliance s sur faces cool When the oven is switched off the fan continues to run to cool the appliance d...

Page 15: ... 40 C lower than when using Con ventional Rear heating ele ment fan Conventional For baking and roasting on one oven level Top heat bottomheat Bottom heat For baking cakes with crispy or crusty bases Bottom heat Defrost For defrosting e g flans and ga teaux butter bread fruit or other frozen foods Fan Grill For grilling flat foodstuffs placed in the middle of the grill and for toasting Grill Dual ...

Page 16: ...ing the insertable components from tipping Inserting the baking tray or roasting pan Push the baking tray or roasting pan between the guide bars of the se lected oven level Inserting the oven shelf Insert the oven shelf so that the feet point downwards Push the oven shelf between the guide bars of the selected oven lev el 3 The high rim around the oven shelf is an additional device to prevent cook...

Page 17: ...protect the rear heating elements from fat splashes Inserting the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and insert the two mounts downwards into the opening on the rear wall of theoven fan opening Taking out the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and unhook it ...

Page 18: ...en the desired time has been set the display flashes for another 5 seconds The set time begins to run Press any of the buttons to stop the signal The desired oven function and temperature can be selected before or after setting the clock functions When cooking is finished turn the oven and temperature selectors back to zero Countdown Setting the timer Meat probe Setting the core temperature Temper...

Page 19: ... the display 2 Within 5 seconds set the desired time period by pressing the or buttons Maximum 99 minutes Within 5 seconds the display will show the time remaining When the period of time is up 00 will be displayed and a signal will sound for 2 minutes 3 The signal can be switched off by pressing any button ...

Page 20: ...placing parts use only the original spare parts 1 Insert the end point of the meat cooking rod well into the meat to be roasted so that the end point is located in the middle of the meat 2 Insert the meat cooking rod s plug into the socket on the side wall of the oven as far as it will go 3 Set the desired oven function and temperatures The recommended temperature will appear in the display 3 The ...

Page 21: ... self when removing the plug and the end point 3 The oven must not be switched off 5 Remove the meat cooking rod s plug from the socket and take the roast ed meat containing the meat cook ing rod out of the oven 6 Switch off the oven functions and the temperature Ascertaining or changing the core temperature of the meat The set core temperature can be displayed by pressing the or buttons once Addi...

Page 22: ...rds 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 Switching off the appliance does not cancel the mechanical door lock ...

Page 23: ...ilk dishes part way through cooking 3 4 Steaming Braising Steaming vegetables fish braising meat 20 45 mins With vegetables add only a little liquid a few tablespoons 4 5 Boiling Steaming potatoes 20 60 mins Use only a little liquid e g max l water for 750 g potatoes Cooking larger quantities of food stews and soups 60 150 mins Up to 3 l liquid plus in gredients 6 7 Gentle Frying Frying escalopes ...

Page 24: ...s using the highest heat setting at first and then letting foods requiring a longer cooking time finish cooking on the desired heat setting 1 Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly If you are cooking foods in fat or oil e g chips remain nearby ...

Page 25: ...circulation or Fan cooking bright metal tins are also suitable Oven levels Baking with Conventional and Fan assisted circulation is possi ble on one oven level With Fan cooking you can bake on up to 3 baking trays at the same time 1 baking tray e g oven level 3 1 baking tin e g oven level 1 2 baking trays e g oven levels 1 and 3 3 baking trays oven levels 1 3 and 5 ...

Page 26: ...ry or mixture the number and the type of cake tin We recommend using the lower temperature the first time and then if necessary for example if a deeper browning is required or baking time is too long selecting a higher temperature If you cannot find the settings for a particular recipe look for the one that is most similar If baking cakes on baking trays or in tins on more than one level bak ing t...

Page 27: ...0cm diagonally off set Fan assisted circulation 1 160 1 10 1 30 Apple pie 2tins Ø20cm diagonally off set Conventional 1 180 1 10 1 30 Savoury flan e g quiche lorraine Conventional 1 180 200 0 30 1 10 Cheesecake Conventional 1 170 190 1 00 1 30 Cakes pastries breads on baking trays Plaited bread bread crown Conventional 3 170 190 0 30 0 40 Christmas stollen Conventional 3 160 1801 0 40 1 00 Bread r...

Page 28: ...n assisted circulation 3 150 160 0 06 0 20 Short pastry biscuits Fan assisted circulation 1 3 150 160 0 06 0 20 Viennese whirls Fan assisted circulation 3 140 0 20 0 30 Viennese whirls Fan assisted circulation 1 3 140 0 25 0 40 Viennese whirls Conventional 3 1601 0 20 0 30 Biscuits made with sponge mixture Fan assisted circulation 3 150 160 0 15 0 20 Biscuits made with sponge mixture Fan assisted ...

Page 29: ...ure in C 2 levels 3 levels Cakes pastries breads on baking trays Cream puffs Eclairs 1 4 160 1801 1 Pre heat the oven 0 35 0 60 Dry streusel cake 1 3 140 160 0 30 0 60 Biscuits small cakes pastries rolls Short pastry biscuits 1 3 1 3 5 150 160 0 15 0 35 Viennese whirls 1 3 1 3 5 140 0 20 0 60 Biscuits made with sponge mixture 1 3 160 170 0 25 0 40 Biscuits made with egg white meringues 1 3 80 100 ...

Page 30: ...ay attention to mixing times especially if using mixing machines Cake is too dry Oven temperature too low Set oven temperature higher Baking time too long Set a shorter baking time Cake browns unevenly Oven temperature too high and baking time too short Set a lower oven tempera ture and a longer baking time Mixture is unevenly distribut ed Spread the mixture evenly on the baking tray Grease filter...

Page 31: ...80 200 0 40 0 60 Fish bakes Conventional 1 180 200 0 30 1 00 Stuffed vegetables Rotitherm 1 160 170 0 30 1 00 Food to be cooked Oven function Shelf position Temperature C Time Frozen pizza Conventional 3 as per manu facturer s in structions as per manu facturer s in structions Chips1 300 600 g 1 Comments Turn chips 2 or 3 times during cooking Rotitherm 3 200 220 15 25 mins Baguettes Conventional 3...

Page 32: ...at can be browned or have crackling can be roasted in the roasting tin without the lid 3 Tips on using the roasting chart The information given in the following table is for guidance only We recommend cooking meat and fish weighing 1 kg and above in the oven To prevent escaping meat juices or fat from burning on to the pan we recommend placing some liquid in the roasting pan If required turn the r...

Page 33: ...rm 1 160 180 1 30 2 00 Chop spare rib 1 1 5 kg Rotitherm 1 170 180 1 00 1 30 Meat loaf 750 g 1 kg Rotitherm 1 160 170 0 45 1 00 Porkknuckle pre cooked 750 g 1 kg Rotitherm 1 150 170 1 30 2 00 Veal Roast veal 1 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 1 30 2 00 Knuckle of veal 1 5 2 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 2 00 2 30 Lamb Leg of lamb roast lamb 1 1 5 kg Rotitherm 1 150 170 1 15 2 00 Saddle of lamb 1 1 5 kg Rotitherm 1...

Page 34: ...m 1 190 210 0 45 1 15 Duck 1 5 2 kg Rotitherm 1 180 200 1 15 1 45 Goose 3 5 5 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 2 30 3 30 Turkey 2 5 3 5 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 1 45 2 30 4 6 kg Rotitherm 1 140 160 2 30 4 00 Fish steamed Whole fish 1 1 5 kg Conven tional 1 210 220 0 45 1 15 1 Pre heat the oven Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction Shelf position Temper ature C Time Hours mins ...

Page 35: ...oulder of pork ham joint neck 80 82 C Chop saddle smoked pork loin 75 80 C Meat loaf 75 80 C Veal Roast veal 75 80 C Knuckle of veal 85 90 C Mutton lamb Leg of mutton 80 85 C Saddle of mutton 80 85 C Roast lamb leg of lamb 75 80 C Game Saddle of hare 70 75 C Leg of hare 70 75 C Whole hare 70 75 C Saddle of venison 70 75 C Leg of venison 70 75 C ...

Page 36: ...ting the fat into the first shelf po sition from the bottom The grilling times are guidelines Grilling is particularly suitable for flat pieces of meat or fish Grilling table Food to be grilled Oven level Grilling time 1st side 2nd side Burgers 4 8 10 mins 6 8 mins Pork fillet 4 10 12 mins 6 10 mins Sausages 4 8 10 mins 6 8 mins Fillet steaks veal steaks 4 6 7 mins 5 6 mins Fillet of beef roast be...

Page 37: ...om Defrosting table Dish Defrosting time mins Further defrosting time mins Comments Chicken 1000 g 100 140 20 30 Place the chicken on an upturned saucer placed on a large plate Turn halfway through Meat 1000 g 100 140 20 30 Turn halfway through Meat 500 g 90 120 20 30 Turn halfway through Trout 150g 25 35 10 15 Strawberries 300g 30 40 10 20 Butter 250g 30 40 10 15 Cream 2 x 200g 80 100 10 15 Cream...

Page 38: ...king preserves There is enough room on this for up to six 1 litre preserving jars The jars should all be filled to the same level and clamped shut Place the jars on the baking tray in such a way that they are not touching each other Pour approx 1 2 litre of water into the baking tray so that sufficient moisture is produced in the oven As soon as the liquid starts to pearl in the first jars after a...

Page 39: ...it Strawberries blueberries raspberries ripe gooseberries 160 170 35 45 Unripe gooseberries 160 170 35 45 10 15 Stone fruit Pears quinces plums 160 170 35 45 10 15 Vegetables Carrots1 1 Leave standing in oven when switched off 160 170 50 60 5 10 Mushrooms1 160 170 40 60 10 15 Cucumbers 160 170 50 60 Mixed pickles 160 170 50 60 15 Kohlrabi peas asparagus 160 170 50 60 15 20 Beans 160 170 50 60 ...

Page 40: ...y dirt is easier to clean off and is not allowed to burn on 1 For cleaning turn the oven light on 2 After every use wipe the oven with a solution of washing up liquid and allow to dry 3 Clean stubborn dirt with a special oven cleaner 1 Important If using an oven spray please follow the manufacturer s in structions exactly Accessories Wash all slide in units shelf unit baking tray shelf support rai...

Page 41: ...Removing the shelf support rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall 1 and then un hitch at the back 2 Fitting the shelf support rails 3 Important The rounded ends of the guide rails must be pointing for wards To re insert first hook the rail into place at the back 1 and then insert the front and press into place 2 ...

Page 42: ...box or switch off the circuit breaker 3 Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cov er 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 Refit the glass cover ...

Page 43: ...the inner wall of the oven 3 The heating element will now fold down 1 Caution Do not use force to press the heating element down The heating element might break Repositioning the heating ele ment 1 Move the heating element back up towards the oven ceiling 2 Pull the heating element forwards against the spring pressure and guide it over the oven support lug 3 Settle it onto the support 4 Insert she...

Page 44: ...will go 2 Undo the clamping levers A on both door hinges fully 3 Close the oven door as far as the first position approx 45 4 Take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and pull it away from the oven at an upwards angle Take care It is heavy 3 Lay the oven door with the outer side facing downwards on some thing soft and level for example a blanket in order to prevent scratch es ...

Page 45: ... side and hold at an angle of approx 45 Position the recesses on the bottom of the oven door on the hinges on the oven Let the door slide down as far as it will go 2 Open the oven door as far as it will go 3 Fold up the clamping levers A on both door hinges back into their original positions 4 Close the oven door ...

Page 46: ...f the front panel can cause the glass to break Removing the door glass panels 1 Open the oven door as far as it will go 2 Undo the clamping levers A on both door hinges fully 3 Close the oven door as far as the first position approx 45 4 Take hold of the door trim B on the upper edge of the door at both sides and press inwards to release the clip seal Then remove the door trim by pulling it upward...

Page 47: ...ater and washing up liquid Then dry them carefully Putting the door glass panels back 1 From above insert the door glass panels at an angle into the door profile at the bottom edge of the door one after the other and lower them 3 Insert the smaller panel first then the larger panel 2 Take hold of the door trim B at each side position it on the inside edge of the door and plug the door trim B into ...

Page 48: ...must be pushedThis must be pushed between the outer door panel and the guide corner D The clip seal E must be snapped in 3 Open the oven door as far as it will go 4 Fold up theclamping levers A on both door hinges back into their original positions 5 Close the oven door ...

Page 49: ...r opening the oven door during or just after baking or roasting may cause the glass to steam up Problem Possible cause Remedy The cooking zones are not working Consult the instruction manual for the built in range The oven does not heat The oven has not been switched on Switch the oven on The required settings have not been made Check the settings The domestic electrical protection device fuse has...

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Page 51: ...ontact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners In order to be able to assist you quickly we require the following information Model description Product number PNC Serial number S No for numbers see rating plate Type of fault Any error messages displayed by the appliance So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand we recommend that you write them...

Page 52: ... million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg electrolux de Copyright by AEG 822 927 521 A 100206 01 Subject to change without notice ...

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