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Service

In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can 
remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc-
tions (section “What to do if…”).

If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact 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 in here:

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Summary of Contents for COMPETENCE 40036VI

Page 1: ...COMPETENCE 40036VI Free standing electric cooker Installation and 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: ...itching on the dual fry cook area 13 Residual heat indicator 13 Using the Oven 14 Switching the Oven On and Off 14 Oven Functions 15 Inserting the Combination Shelf Baking Tray and Roasting Pan 16 Inserting Removing the Grease Filter 17 Uses Tables and Tips 18 Pans 18 Cooking table 19 Baking 21 Baking table 23 Table for Bakes and Gratins 27 Frozen Ready Meals Table 27 Roasting 28 Roasting table 29...

Page 4: ...ccessories 37 Fat Filter 37 Oven Shelf Runner 38 Cleaning the Oven Shelf Runner 39 Oven Lighting 39 Oven Ceiling 40 Oven Door 41 Oven door glass 42 Pan drawer 43 What to do if 44 Instruction on setting up 45 Setting up 45 Making the appliance level 45 Safety information for the installer 46 Service 47 ...

Page 5: ...repairs become necessary please contact our Customer Services or your dealer Child Safety Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance is in use Safety during use This appliance should be used only for normal domestic cooking roasting and baking of food Do not use the cooking surface to heat up the room Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly If you are cooking foods in fat or oil e g ...

Page 6: ...att patches Pointed objects and hard objects that fall onto the cooking surface can damage it Keep all objects and materials that might melt well away from the glass ceramic surface e g plastics tin foils or oven foils If however something should melt onto the glass ceramic surface this must be removed immediately with the scraper Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking tr...

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: ...8 Description of the Appliance General Overview Full glass door Door handle Control panel Pan drawer ...

Page 9: ...lot Light Oven Functions Temperature selector Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Oven Power Indicator Double ring cooking zone 2200W Single cooking zone 1200W Multi purpose zone 2300W Residual heat indicator Single cooking zone 1200W Oven steam outlet ...

Page 10: ...ns roasts and grilled foods Baking tray For cakes and biscuits Roasting Pan For baking and roasting or as a pan for collecting fat Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Fat Filter Fan heating element Fan Bottom Heat Shelf positions Oven shelf runners removable ...

Page 11: ... or abrasive cleaning materials These could damage the surface 3 For appliances with metal fronts use normal commercially available cleaning agents 1 Turn the oven functions dial to Light 2 Remove all accessories and the side rails and clean with warm water and washing up liquid 3 Wash the oven in the same way with warm water and washing up liq uid and dry it 4 Wipe the front of the appliance with...

Page 12: ... life of the appliance Heat settings Heat settings can be set from 1 9 Intermediate positions are possible for settings 2 7 1 lowest output 9 highest output double ring switching 2 Switch the cooking zone off approx 5 10 minutes before cooking is finished to make use of the residual heat This saves electricity Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs front left rear left rear right front right ...

Page 13: ...el a slight resistance The stop position will then be clearly detectable 2 Finally turn back to the desired set ting 3 After cooking turn back to the OFF position 3 To use the dual fry cook area again afterwards the larger ring must be switched back on Residual heat indicator The residual heat indicator lights up as soon as the corresponding cooking zone is hot 1 Danger Risk of burns from residual...

Page 14: ...t 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 down then switches itself off automatically Temperature Pilot Light Oven Func...

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: ...evel 3 The high rim around the oven shelf is an additional device to prevent cookware from slipping Inserting the oven shelf and roasting pan together Lay the oven shelf on the roasting pan Insert the oven shelf and the roast ing pan on the telescopic runners of the selected oven level so that the two holes of the roasting pan en gage on the front retaining pins on the telescopic runners 3 To make...

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: ...produce permanent scratching if the pan is slid across the surface When cold pan bases are normal ly bowed slightly inwards con cave They should never be bowed outwards convex If you wish to use special types of pan e g a pressure cooker sim mering pan wok etc please ob serve the manufacturer s instructions 2 Energy saving tips Always position pots and pans before switching on the cooking zone Whe...

Page 19: ... 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 veal cordo...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 beef approx 1 kg 3 10 12 mins 10 12 mins Toast1 1 Use the grill wi...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...e oven to cool down overnight After this finish drying the food to be dried Food to be dried Temperature in C Oven level Time in hours Guideline 1 level 2 levels Vegetables Beans 60 70 3 1 4 6 8 Peppers strips 60 70 3 1 4 5 6 Vegetables for soup 60 70 3 1 4 5 6 Mushrooms 50 60 3 1 4 6 8 Herbs 40 50 3 1 4 2 3 Fruit Plums 60 70 3 1 4 8 10 Apricots 60 70 3 1 4 8 10 Apple slices 60 70 3 1 4 6 8 Pears ...

Page 34: ...sufficient moisture is produced in the oven As soon as the liquid starts to pearl in the first jars after about 35 60 minutes with 1 litre jars switch the oven off or reduce the tem perature to 100 C see table Preserves table The times and temperatures for making preserves are for guidance only Preserve Temperature in C Cooking time until simmering in mins Continue to cook at 100 C in mins Soft fr...

Page 35: ...h plenty of clean wa ter as they can have a corrosive effect when the cooking surface is heated up Only clean when the surface is cold Do not use any aggressive cleaning materials such as grill or oven sprays rough scouring agents or scratchy pan cleaners 3 Clean the glass ceramic cooking surface after every use when it is hand hot or cold This prevents food residues from being burnt on Limestone ...

Page 36: ... it up again before cleaning it Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic surface that have been made e g by pot and pan bottoms with sharp edges cannot be re moved However they do not affect the cooking surface s ability to function Hob Frame 1 Important Do not put vinegar lemon juice or scale removers on the hob frame otherwise dull spots will appear 1 Wipe the frame with a damp cloth and a ...

Page 37: ... use and dry well Soak briefly to make them easier to clean Fat Filter 1 Clean the fat filter in hot water and washing up liquid or in the dish washer 2 Badly burned on soiling can be removed by boiling the filter in a little water to which 2 3 tablespoonsful of dishwasher cleaner has been add ed ...

Page 38: ...ort rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall and then un hitch at the back Fitting the shelf support rails 1 When inserting the rails make sure that the retaining pins on the tele scopic runners are pointing to the front To install first reattach the rails at the back then put them into posi tion at the front and press them into place ...

Page 39: ... 1 Warning Risk of electric shock Prior to changing the oven light bulb Switch off the oven Disconnect from the electricity supply 3 Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cov er Changing 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 with 25 watt 230 V 300 C heat re sistant ov...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...ter surface down wards on a soft flat surface for example on a blanket to avoid scratches Hanging the oven door 1 From the side of the door on which the handle is positioned take hold of the sides of the door with both hands 2 Hold the door at an angle of approx 60 3 Insert the door hinges as far as pos sible into the two slots on the right and left at the bottom of the oven at the same time 4 Lif...

Page 42: ...s from the door 1 Detach the door and with the han dle downwards lower it onto a soft even surface 2 Grasp the top glass plate under neath and push it towards the door handle against the pressure spring until it comes free á 3 Hold the plate gently underneath and slide it out à Cleaning the glass Attaching the glass to the door 1 Insert the plate obliquely into the retaining frame at the handle á ...

Page 43: ...t an angle out of the drawer guides 3 When re inserting the drawer make sure that the pan drawer s middle guide engages into the middle gui de rails 4 Lower the pan drawer to the hori zontal and push it in 1 Warning When the oven is in use heat can build up in the pan drawer For this reason do not keep flam mable things in there such as e g cleaning materials plastic bags oven gloves paper etc On ...

Page 44: ...d 3 Advice on cookers with metal fronts Because of the cold surface at the front of the cooker 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 functioning Consult the operating instructions for the built in cook ing surface The oven does not heat up The oven is not switched on Switch the oven on T...

Page 45: ... tall units or walls on one side only The distance between the cooking surface and the cooker hood must as a minimum be as great as that indicated in the installation instruc tions for the cooker hood If the appliance is being placed on a base measures must be taken to prevent the appliance from sliding off the base Making the appliance level Underneath the appliance there are 4 adjustable feet wh...

Page 46: ...fuses are to be taken out of the holder RCD s and contactors Avoid installing the appliance next to doors and under windows Oth erwise hot cookware may be knocked off the rings when doors and windows are opened The appliance must be connected to the electricity according to the connection schematic on the outside of the terminal cover The cable which connects the appliance to the mains must corre ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... 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 822 926 862 A 161105 01 Subject to change without notice ...

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