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Operating Instructions

Oven Functions

The oven has the following functions:

Oven lighting

With this function you can

illuminate

the oven interior e.g. for clean-

ing.

The heating element is not in use.

Baking

For baking cakes on

one level

and for pastries that need more brown-

ing 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 the conven-
tional function.

Conventional is used and in addition the fan is switched on.

Fan cooking

For

baking

up to three levels

at the same time.

Set oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using the conven-
tional function.

The rear wall heating element is used and in addition the fan is
switched on.

Conventional

For

baking

and

roasting

one level

The conventional heating elements are in use.

Bottom heat

For

crisping and browning

cakes with

crispy bases

The bottom heating element is in use.

Defrost

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.

Summary of Contents for COMPETENCE B4100-1

Page 1: ...COMPETENCE B4100 1 The Versatile Built In Oven User Instructions ...

Page 2: ...d practical tips 2 Environmental information 1 These numbers indicate step by step how to use the appliance 2 3 Before calling out an engineer to a fault please read the chapter What to do if as you may be able to resolve the problem yourself For further assistence contact your local AEG Service Force Centre see the Chapter Service and Spare Parts Your local AEG SERVICE FORCE centre is available a...

Page 3: ... Oven 12 Switching the Oven On and Off 12 Oven Functions 13 Inserting the Shelf and Universal Baking Tray 15 Attaching Removing the Grill Pan Handle 16 Working with the Electronic Clock 17 Switching Off the Time Display 18 Usage Tables and Tips 24 Baking 24 Baking Tables 26 Table Desserts 30 Roasting 31 Table Meat roasting casseroles 33 Table Roasting casseroles au gratin 35 Grilling 37 Grilling T...

Page 4: ...ils 43 Oven Lighting 44 Oven Door 45 Oven Door Glass 46 What to do if 48 Technical Data 49 Oven Interior Dimensions 49 Regulations Standards Directives 49 Installation Instructions 50 Safety Instructions for the Installer 50 Warranty conditions 56 Customer Service Centres 57 Index 58 Service and Spare parts 59 ...

Page 5: ... contact your local AEG Service Force Centre or your specialist 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 frying 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 hot rings or to catch beneat...

Page 6: ...o not store moist food in the oven The enamel may be damaged 2 Disposal Disposing of the packaging material All materials used can be fully recycled Plastics are marked as follows PE for polyethylene as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside PS for polystyrene foam e g as used for the padding materials They are completely free of CFCs Disposal of old appliances 1 Warning Before disposing ...

Page 7: ...Operating Instructions 7 Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel ...

Page 8: ...es only to appliances with a metal front Steam from the oven is fed out between the upper door edge and the control panel Fan run on The fan switches on automatically as soon as the oven is switched on Once the oven has been switched off the fan continues running to cool down the appliance and then switches itself off automatically ...

Page 9: ...for roasting and grilling Universal baking tray For moist cakes juicy roasts or as a baking sheet or collecting vessel for fat Grill pan with handle Support for the grill tray as a col lecting vessel for fat Grill tray Insert for the grill pan for grilling smaller amounts of grilled food ...

Page 10: ...hen the time has been set 1 The time function indicator D will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure 2 Using buttons or set the cur rent time Wait for approx 5 seconds The flashing will stop and the clock will show the set time The appliance is ready for use ...

Page 11: ...ically designed for this purpose To prevent damaging the door or door glass avoid the use of the fol lowing Household detergent and bleaches Impregnated pads unsuitable for non stick saucepans Brillo Ajax pads or steel wool pads Chemical oven pads or aerosols Rust removers Bath Sink stain removers 1 Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting L 2 Remove all accessories and the shelf support rai...

Page 12: ...up 3 To switch off the oven turn the oven functions switch and the tem perature selection switch to the off position 3 Cooling fan The fan comes on automatically when the oven is in use in order to keep the surfaces of the appliance cool Once the oven has been switched off the fan continues running to cool down the appliance and then switches itself off automatically Oven Functions Clock Functions...

Page 13: ...function Conventional is used and in addition the fan is switched on U Fan cooking For baking on up to three levels at the same time Set oven temperatures 20 40 C lower than when using the conven tional function The rear wall heating element is used and in addition the fan is switched on O Conventional For baking and roasting on one level The conventional heating elements are in use Ü Bottom heat ...

Page 14: ...nt 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 I Rotitherm For roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on one level The function is also suitable for cooking foods au gratin and browning The grill heating element and fan operate alternately ...

Page 15: ...oven Tray or universal baking tray The anti tip device must point to wards 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 shelf and tray When the shelf unit and universal baking tray are used together care fully place the shelf anti tip device ...

Page 16: ...om above into the recess in the side of the grill pan 1 lift it gently and then lower it 2 until you hear it click into place 1 Warning Risk of burning Important Check that the handle is securely attached Removing the handle Press the release button on the top of the handle 1 and lift up the handle 2 to remove it 1 Important Never leave the handle in the heated oven Overheating can cause the handl...

Page 17: ...down 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 Time D To set change or check the time See also section Before Using for the First Time ...

Page 18: ... required oven function and temperature may be selected before or after setting the clock functions cook time and end time When the cooking time has expired turn the oven function switch and the temperature selection switch back to the off position 2 Switching Off the Time Display By switching off the time display you can save energy Switching off the time display Hold down any two buttons until t...

Page 19: ...r button set the required countdown Max 2 hours and 30 minutes After approx 5 seconds the display will show the remaining time The countdown function indicator is illuminated When the time has expired the function indicator will flash and an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes 3 Press any button to switch off the acoustic signal ...

Page 20: ...t the re quired cooking time After approx 5 seconds the display will revert to the time The cook time function indicator is illuminated When the time has expired the function indicator will flash an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes and the oven will switch off 3 Switch off the acoustic signal and the programme by pressing any but ton ...

Page 21: ...at which you want the oven to switch off After approx 5 seconds the display will revert to the time The end time function indicator is illuminated When the time has elapsed the function indicator will flash an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes and the oven will switch off 3 Switch off the acoustic signal and the programme by pressing any but ton ...

Page 22: ...red for the dish to cook In this case 1 hour 2 Using the end time function set the time at which the dish is to be ready In this case 14 05 The cook time and end time function indicators are illuminated and the time will appear in the dis play In this case 12 05 The oven will switch on automati cally at the calculated time In this case 13 05 And will switch off again when the given time has expire...

Page 23: ...functions cook time or end time have been set 1 Press selection button Y repeatedly until the TIME function indicator flashes 2 Using buttons or set the cur rent time After approx 5 seconds the func tion indicator will stop flashing and the clock will show the set time The appliance is ready for use ...

Page 24: ... suitable for conven tional O Light tins are also suitable for baking V and fan cooking U Shelf positions Baking using baking V or conventional O should be carried out on one level You can bake on up to 3 levels simultaneously using fan cooking U 1 Baking Sheet Shelf Position 3 1 Cake Tin Shelf Position 1 2 Baking Sheets Shelf Positions 1 and 4 3 Baking Sheets Shelf Positions 1 3 and 5 ...

Page 25: ...ng several cakes on baking sheets or in cake tins the cook ing time can be 10 15 minutes longer Moist items e g pizzas fruit cakes etc should be cooked on a max imum of two levels When using for the first time we recommend setting the lower tem perature If increased browning is required or the cooking time is too long select a higher temperature If you cannot find any specific information for one ...

Page 26: ... 3 00 Large Christmas cake 10 1 130 1 130 140 4 30 5 00 Victoria Sandwich 2 160 2 180 190 0 25 0 35 Pastry cases 3 180 190 2 210 220 0 10 0 25 Bakewell tart 160 170 1 180 190 0 45 0 55 Swiss roll 3 180 200 0 10 0 15 Flans quiches 2 or 1 170 180 2 180 200 0 30 0 50 Using baking sheets Short bread 3 140 150 3 150 170 0 40 0 50 Biscuits 3 150 170 3 180 200 0 15 0 25 Macaroons 3 140 150 3 150 170 0 25...

Page 27: ...read 1 210 230 0 40 0 45 1 Pre heat oven The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case Select the lower temperature to start with then select the higher one only if re quired Cakes Biscuits Bread Pies Baking V Conventional O Time Shelf position from bottom Temp ºC Shelf position from bottom Temp 1 ºC Hours Min ...

Page 28: ...cases 1 4 170 190 0 10 0 25 Using baking sheets Short bread 1 4 1 3 5 140 150 0 40 0 50 Biscuits 1 4 1 3 5 150 170 0 15 0 25 Macaroons 1 4 1 3 5 140 150 0 25 0 35 Choux pastry buns 1 4 160 1701 1 Pre heat oven Select the lower temperature to start with then select the higher one only if re quired 0 20 0 35 Buns cup cakes 1 4 1 3 5 150 1601 0 25 0 35 Scones 1 4 190 2001 0 10 0 15 Sausage rolls 1 4 ...

Page 29: ...and utilise the residual heat The cake collapses is sticky not properly cooked through water marks Check your recipe Next time use less liquid Observe mixing times particularly when using kitchen appli ances The cake is too light Next time select a dark cake tin or place the cake one level lower Cakewithmoisttopping cakeisnot cookedthrough isunevenlybrowned Next time bake at a lower temperature an...

Page 30: ...ed Shelf position from bottom Temp C Hr Min Apple pie 3 180 190 1 210 220 2 180 190 0 45 050 Rice pudding 1 150 2 130 140 2 00 2 30 Fruit crumble 1 160 2 170 190 2 160 0 50 1 10 Pineapple upside down cake 2 160 2 180 1901 2 160 0 35 0 45 Pavlova 2 130 2 140 150 2 130 1 00 1 10 Baked cus tard 2 160 170 2 150 160 0 45 1 00 Baked ap ples 2 160 170 2 190 210 2 160 170 0 40 1 00 Bread and butter puddin...

Page 31: ... is just a little larger than the joint itself to retain the juices in a small area thus preventing fat from spitting and soiling the oven We recommend roasting all lean types of meat in a casserole with a lid e g veal pork or beef pot roasts frozen meat This way the meat will remain moist You can roast all types of meat that should have a crispy exterior in a casserole without a lid e g pork meat...

Page 32: ...s of meat particularly poultry we recommend the rotitherm I function if you are just roasting meat without cooking any other type of food in the oven at the same time If you wish to roast meat and cook other dishes at the same time use the fan cooking U function The cooking time required is dependent on the type and quality of the meat To stop juices that exude from the meat burning onto dishes we...

Page 33: ...210 2 150 160 0 30 0 35 per 450 g 1 lb plus 30 35 mins Beef Inexpen sive cuts 2 160 170 2 180 200 0 35 0 40 per 450 g 1 lb plus 15 20 mins Prime cuts rare 2 170 1801 2 200 2101 3 or 2 150 1601 0 15 0 20 per 450 g 1 lb plus 15 20 mins medium 2 170 180 2 190 210 3 or 2 150 160 0 20 0 25 per 450 g 1 lb plus 25 25 mins well done 2 170 180 2 190 210 2 150 160 0 30 0 35 per 450 g 1 lb plus 25 30 mins Yo...

Page 34: ...rm roasting and joints of 5 lb over eliminate the additonal time The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case Select the lower temperature to start with then select the higher one only if required Meat Fan Cooking U Conventional O Rotitherm I Time Shelf posi tion from bottom Temp ºC Shelf posi tion from bottom Temp ºC Shelf posi tion from bottom Temp...

Page 35: ...s 2 150 160 2 180 190 2 15 2 30 Moussaka 1 kg 2 lbs 2 170 180 2 210 215 0 40 0 50 Meat Loaf 675 g 1 5 lbs 2 170 180 2 200 210 2 160 170 1 00 1 10 Poultry Game Chicken 1 kg 2 lbs 2 170 180 2 200 220 2 160 0 50 1 10 Chicken 1 5 kg 3 lbs 2 170 180 2 200 220 2 160 1 15 1 30 Duck 1 5 2 kg 3 5 4 lbs 2 180 190 2 or 1 210 220 2 160 1 15 1 45 Goose 3 5 5kg 8 10 lbs 2 or 1 170 180 2 or 1 200 210 250 2 or 1 ...

Page 36: ... pepper au bergines 2 180 190 2 210 225 3 or 2 160 180 0 30 1 00 Au gratin dishes 3 180 200 3 220 250 3 180 190 0 15 0 45 1 Pre heat oven 2 Place food in suitable containers and position wire shelf as per chart The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case Select the lower temperature to start with then select the higher one only if required Poultry G...

Page 37: ...n together for grilling 1 Warning The grill pan handle must be removed whilst grilling Al ways use oven gloves when removing or attaching the grill pan handle Shelf positions For grilling flatter foods always use the 4th shelf position from the bottom Notes on the grilling table The grilling times are for guidance only and are dependent on the type and quality of the meat or fish Grilling is parti...

Page 38: ...s each side Bacon rashers 4 2 3 Beef burgers 4 6 10 Chicken joints 4 10 15 Chops Lamb Pork 4 7 10 10 15 Fish Whole trout Hering Fillet plaice cod 4 8 12 4 6 Kebabs 4 10 15 Kidneys Lamb pig 4 4 6 Liver Lamb pig 4 5 10 Sausages 4 10 15 turn as required Steaks rare medium well 4 3 6 6 8 7 10 ...

Page 39: ...ing times Defrosting Table Meal Defrost ing time Min Standing time Min Note Chicken 1000 g 100 140 20 30 Place the chicken on an upside down saucer on a large plate Defrost open and turn after half the time or defrost covered with film Meat 1000 g 100 140 20 30 Defrost open and turn after half the time or cover with film Meat 500 g 90 120 20 30 Defrost open and turn after half the time or cover wi...

Page 40: ...rsal tray for preserving There is room for up to 6 pre serving jars each with a capacity of 1 litre on this tray The preserving jars should all be filled to the same level and closed Position the preserving jars on the universal baking tray so that they do not come into contact with one another Pour about 1 2 litre of water into the universal baking tray so that there is sufficient moisture in the...

Page 41: ...trawberries blueber ries 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 Carrots 160 170 50 60 5 10 60 Mushrooms 160 170 40 60 10 15 60 Gherkins 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 Plum purée 160 170 45 50 6 8 Hrs ...

Page 42: ...e the oven is in use To support this self cleaning process we recommend heating the oven without any food at regular intervals 1 Remove all slide in items from the oven 2 Wash the oven floor with warm water and washing up liquid then dry it 3 Set the oven temperature to 250 C 4 Switch the oven off after one hour 5 Wipe off any remaining soiling with a soft damp sponge 1 Important Do not use oven s...

Page 43: ...side walls 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 44: ...aning 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 Changing side oven light Cleaning glass cover 1 Remove the left shelf support rail 2 Remove the glass cover with the aid of a narrow blunt implement e g teaspoon and clean it 3 If necessary replac...

Page 45: ...vy 5 Place the door with the outer sur face downwards on a soft flat sur face for example a blanket to avoid scratches Hanging the oven door 1 With both hands take hold of the sides of the door from the side on which the handle is positioned 2 Hold the door at an angle of approx 60 3 Slide the door hinges simultane ously as far as possible into the two slots on the right and left at the bottom of ...

Page 46: ...of the front glass panel may break the glass Removing the top door glass 1 Unhinge the oven door and place it on a soft flat surface with the han dle facing down 2 Take hold of the upper glass panel at the lower edge and slide it against the spring pressure in the direction of the oven door handle until it is free at the base 3 Raise the panel gently at the base and pull out Removing the middle do...

Page 47: ...cket to wards 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 Lay the panel against the spring on the lower door edge in front of the retaining section on the handle side and slide it under the retaining section The glass panel must be fi...

Page 48: ...al break down Information for appliances with a metal front 3 Due to the cold front of your appliance the inner door glass may steam over briefly if you open the door during or shortly after baking or roasting Symptom Possible cause Solution The oven does not heat up The oven has not been switched on Switch on the oven The time has not been set Set the time The necessary settings have not been mad...

Page 49: ...household electric cookers hobs ovens and grills EN 55014 2 VDE 0875 Part 14 2 EN 55014 VDE 0875 Part 14 1999 10 EN 61000 3 2 VDE 0838 Part 2 EN 61000 3 3 VDE 0838 Part 3 relating to basic requirements for electromagnetic compatibility EMC 4 This appliance complies with the following EC directives 73 23 EEC dated 19 02 1973 Low Voltage including amendment 90 683 EEC 89 336 EEC dated 03 05 1989 EMC...

Page 50: ...guranteed by the in stallation The unit in which the appliance is fitted must satisfy the require ments of DIN 68930 in respect of stability This oven must be installed by qualified personnel to the relevant Standards This oven is heavy Take care when moving it Remove all packaging both inside and outside the oven before using the oven Do not attempt to modify the oven in any way The built in cook...

Page 51: ...Installation Instructions 51 1 This oven can be installed either in column as shown or under a counter 2 ...

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Page 56: ...s both labour and materials 5 Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appli ance Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG 6 The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the follow...

Page 57: ... 57 Customer Service Centres Great Britain For general enquiries or information regarding AEG appliances contact Customer Services Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 350 350 ...

Page 58: ...al 13 Customer Service 57 D Defrost 13 Description of the appliance 7 Disposal 6 Door 45 Dual grill 14 F Fan cooking 13 Fan run on 8 G Grill 14 I Insert anti tip 15 L Lighting 44 O Oven accessories 9 door 45 functions 13 light 44 operating 12 P Pizza baking 13 Preserving 40 R Repairs 5 Rotitherm 14 S Safety 5 Shelf 15 Shelf support rails 43 Steam vent 8 Switching off the time display 18 T Tables a...

Page 59: ...t the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase re ceipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care For genera...

Page 60: ... 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 hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 822 947 669 A 050902 08 Subject to change without notice ...

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