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Fruit flans (made with yeast
dough/sponge mixture)

Conventional

170

0:35-0:50

Fruit flans made with short
pastry

Conventional

170-190

0:40-1:20

Yeast cakes with delicate
toppings (e. g. quark,
cream, vanilla cream)

Conventional

160-180

0:40-1:20

Pizza (with a lot of top-
ping)

Conventional

190-210

0:30-1:00

Pizza (thin crust)

Conventional

230-250

0:10-0:25

Unleavened bread

Conventional

250-270

0:08-0:15

Tarts (CH)

Conventional

200-220

0:35-0:50

Biscuits

Short pastry biscuits

Fan-assisted

circulation

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

140

0:20-0:30

Viennese whirls

Fan-assisted

circulation

1 / 3

140

0:25-0:40

Viennese whirls

Conventional

160

0:20-0:30

Biscuits made with sponge
mixture

Fan-assisted

circulation

150-160

0:15-0:20

Biscuits made with sponge
mixture

Fan-assisted

circulation

1 / 3

150-160

0:15-0:20

Pastries made with egg
white, meringues

Fan-assisted

circulation

80-100

2:00-2:30

Macaroons

Fan-assisted

circulation

100-120

0:30-0:60

Biscuits made with yeast
dough

Fan-assisted

circulation

150-160

0:20-0:40

Puff pastries

Fan-assisted

circulation

170-180

0:20-0:30

Rolls

Fan-assisted

circulation

160

0:20-0:35

Type of

baking

Ovenfunction

Shelf

position

Tempera-

ture °C

Time

Hours

mins.

Summary of Contents for PREFERENCE B31915-4

Page 1: ...PREFERENCE B31915 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: ... 13 Switching the Oven On and Off 13 Oven Functions 14 Inserting the Oven Shelf Baking Tray and Roasting Pan 15 Non stick accessories 16 Clock Functions 16 Switching Off the Time Display 17 Mechanical Door Lock 22 Uses Tables and Tips 23 Baking 23 Baking table 25 Table for Bakes and Gratins 28 Frozen Ready Meals Table 28 Roasting 29 Roasting table 30 Grill Sizes 32 Grilling table 32 Defrosting 33 ...

Page 4: ...and Care 36 Outside of the appliance 36 Oven interior 36 Accessories 36 Non stick accessories 37 Shelf Support Rails 38 Oven Lighting 39 Oven Ceiling 40 Oven door 41 Oven door glass 43 What to do if 46 Service 47 ...

Page 5: ...ervised 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 ingredients containi...

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

Page 9: ...ures Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Temperature selector Oven Functions Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Fan Bottom Heat Shelf positions Oven shelf runners removable ...

Page 10: ...s Oven shelf For cookware cake tins roasts and grilled foods Baking tray For cakes and biscuits Non stick baking tray For cakes and biscuits Non stick roasting tray For baking and roasting or as a tray for collecting fat ...

Page 11: ...e function indicator Time flashes automatically 1 To change a time that has already been set press the Selection but ton repeatedly until the function indicator Time flashes 2 Using the or button set the current time After approx 5 seconds the flash ing stops and the clock displays the time set The appliance is now ready to use 3 The time can only be changed if no automatic function Cook time or E...

Page 12: ...uld 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 13: ...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 14: ...or 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 h...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...properties can be damaged by overheating Clock Functions Countdown 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 To set change or check the time See also section Before Using for the First Time Selector Button Button ...

Page 17: ...n and temperature can be selected before or after the clock functions Cook time and End time are set When the cooking process is completed turn the oven function dial and the temperature selector 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 Press and hold down any two buttons until the display becomes...

Page 18: ...e or button set the desired Countdown max 2 hours 30 minutes After approx 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining The function indicator Countdown lights up When the time has elapsed the function indicator flashes and an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes The signal can be stopped by press ing any button ...

Page 19: ...desired cooking time After approx 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time The function indicator Cook time lights up When the time has elapsed the function indicator flashes an audi ble signal sounds for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off 3 The signal and the programme can be stopped by pressing any button ...

Page 20: ...sired switch off time After approx 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time The function indicator End time lights up When the time has elapsed the function indicator flashes an audi ble signal sounds for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off 3 The signal and the programme can be stopped by pressing any button ...

Page 21: ...he dish In this example 1 hour 2 Using the End time function set the time at which the dish should be ready In this case 14 05 00 The function indicators Cook time and End time light up and the current time is shown in the display In this case 12 05 The oven switches on automatically at the time calculated In this case at 13 05 00 And switches itself off again when the cooking time entered has ela...

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: ...s are suitable For Fan assisted circulation bright metal tins are also suitable Oven levels Baking with Conventional is only possible on one level With Fan assisted circulation you can bake dry cakes and biscuits on 2 baking trays at the same time 1 baking tray e g oven level 3 1 cake tin e g oven level 1 2 baking trays e g oven levels 1 and 3 ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...n 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 rye bread first of all then Conventional 1 2501...

Page 26: ...ssisted 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 circulation 1 3 150 160 0 15 0 20 Pastries made with egg white meringu...

Page 27: ...ng Baking time too short Set a longer baking time Baking times cannot be re duced by setting higher temperatures Too much liquid in the mixture Use less liquid Pay 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 ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ... 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 roast after 1 2 2 3 o...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...eave the 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...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...al fronts use normal commercially available cleaning agents Oven interior Clean the appliance after each use In this way 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 follo...

Page 37: ...g do not mean that the surface is damaged 1 Important Do not use any aggressive or scouring cleaning agents spray oven cleaners steel soap pads or hard objects such as knives or sharp edged scrapers These destroy the coating 1 Important Do not clean these accessories in the dishwasher The non stick properties would be lost as a result ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 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: ...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 42: ... 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 43: ...lass 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 upwards 5 Take hold of the door glass panels on their upper edge one aft...

Page 44: ...le 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 the upper edge of the door 3 On the open side of the door trim B there is a guide bar C This must be pushedThis must be pushed between the outer door panel and...

Page 45: ...45 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 46: ... during the warranty period 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 oven does not heat up The oven is not switched on Switch the oven on The clock is not set Set the current time on the clock The required settings have ...

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 822 927 667 A 200306 02 Subject to change without notice ...

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