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Oven Functions

The oven has the following functions:

Oven function

Application

Heating element/

fan

Light

 

Using this function you can 

light 

up

 the oven interior, e.g. for 

cleaning.

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Fan-assisted 
circulation

For 

baking

 on up to

 two oven 

levels.

Set the oven temperatures 20-40 
°C lower than when using Con-
ventional.

Top heat, bottom-
heat, fan

Fan cooking

 

For 

baking

 on 

up to three oven 

levels

 at the same time.

Set the oven temperatures 20-40 
°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 gril

 

For 

grilling

 flat foodstuffs in 

large quantities

 and for 

toasting

.

Grill, top heat

Rotitherm

For 

roasting

 larger joints of meat 

or poultry on one level.
The function is also suitable for 

gratinating

 and 

browning

.

Grill, top heat, fan

Summary of Contents for COMPETENCE B4001-4

Page 1: ...COMPETENCE B4401 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: ...he Oven On and Off 12 Oven Functions 13 Inserting the Oven Shelf Baking Tray and Roasting Pan 14 Inserting Removing the Grease Filter 15 Additional functions 15 Countdown 16 Meat probe 17 Mechanical Door Lock 19 Uses Tables and Tips 20 Baking 20 Baking table 22 Table for Bakes and Gratins 26 Frozen Ready Meals Table 26 Roasting 27 Roasting table 28 Meat probe Table 30 Grill Sizes 31 Grilling table...

Page 4: ...aning and Care 35 Outside of the appliance 35 Oven interior 35 Accessories 35 Fat Filter 35 Shelf Support Rails 36 Oven Lighting 37 Oven Ceiling 38 Oven door 39 Oven door glass 41 What to do if 44 Service 47 ...

Page 5: ...ger may result from improper repairs If repairs become necessary please contact our Customer Services or your dealer Child Safety Never leave children 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 com...

Page 6: ...hich you will not be able to remove For very moist cakes use a deep tray Do not put any strain on the oven door when open Never pour water directly 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 w...

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: ... of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel Full glass door Control panel Door handle Oven Functions Temperature selector Selection buttons Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Temperature Time Display ...

Page 9: ...9 Oven Features 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: ...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 13: ... 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 14: ...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 15: ...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 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 ...

Page 16: ...his function does not affect the operation of the oven 1 Press any button 00 will flash in 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 17: ...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 18: ... 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 19: ...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 20: ...re suitable For Fan assisted 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 ...

Page 21: ...onsistency of pastry 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 o...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 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: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ... 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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...f 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 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 been tripped Check the fuses or protec tion...

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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 822 927 603 A 211205 01 Subject to change without notice ...

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