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COMPETENCE E4101-4

Built-In Electric Oven

Operating Instructions

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Page 1: ...COMPETENCE E4101 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: ...ngs 12 Setting the heat setting 13 Using the Oven 14 Switching the Oven On and Off 14 Oven Functions 15 Inserting the Shelf and Tray 16 Inserting Removing the Grease Filter 17 Clock Functions 18 Switching Off the Time Display 19 Uses Tables and Tips 24 Cooking table 24 Baking 26 Baking table 28 Table for Bakes and Gratins 32 Frozen Ready Meals Table 32 Roasting 33 Roasting table 34 Grill Sizes 36 ...

Page 4: ...aning and Care 39 Outside of the appliance 39 Oven interior 39 Accessories 39 Fat Filter 39 Shelf Support Rails 40 Oven Lighting 41 Oven Ceiling 42 Oven Door 43 Oven Door Glass 44 What to do if 46 Service 47 ...

Page 5: ...en 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 beneath the hot oven door Warning Risk of burns The interior of the oven becomes hot dur ing use Using ingre...

Page 6: ...st foods inside the oven This could damage the oven enamel 3 Note on enamel coating Changes in the colour of the oven s enamel coating as a result of use do not affect the appliance s suitability for normal and correct use They therefore do not constitute a defect in the sense of the warranty law Disposal 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy cle...

Page 7: ...eral Overview Control Panel Full glass door Control panel Door handle Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Oven Functions Temperature selector Hob Cooking Zone Control Clock function buttons Time display Hob Cooking Zone Control ...

Page 8: ... The steam 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 Fat Filter Fan heating element Fan Bottom Heat Shelf positions Oven shelf runners removable ...

Page 9: ...accessories Combination shelf For dishes cake tins items for roasting and grilling Baking tray For cakes and biscuits All purpose tray For moist cakes roasts or for use as a baking tray or a pan to collect fat ...

Page 10: ... supply or when there has been a power cut the 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 ...

Page 11: ...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 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: ...ndicator 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 When the oven is switched on the fan comes on automatically to keep the surfaces the appliance cool When the oven is switched off the fan continues to operate to co...

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 g...

Page 16: ...nserting 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 using the shelf and the tray together insert the shelf s anti tip device exactly into the indentations in the tray ...

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: ...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 Button Time display Function Indicators Function Indicators ...

Page 19: ...nd 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 da...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...s Ø20cm diagonally off set Fan assisted circulation 1 170 190 1 05 1 20 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 2 2501 160 180 0 20 0 ...

Page 29: ...an assisted circulation 3 140 150 0 10 0 40 Biscuits made with sponge mixture3 Fan assisted circulation 3 150 160 0 15 0 20 Pastries made with egg white meringues Fan assisted circulation 3 80 100 2 00 2 30 Macaroons Fan assisted circulation 3 100 120 0 30 0 60 Biscuits made with yeast dough Fan assisted circulation 3 150 160 0 20 0 40 Puff pastries Fan assisted circulation 3 170 1801 0 20 0 30 Ro...

Page 30: ...treusel 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 5 140 150 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 2 10 2 50 Macaroons 1 3 100 120 0 40 1 20 Biscuits made with yeast dough 1 3 160 170 0 30 0 60 Puff pastries 1 3 170 1801 0 30 0 ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...80 200 0 40 0 60 Fish bakes Conventional 1 180 200 0 30 1 00 Stuffed vegetables Rothitherm 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 Rothitherm 3 200 220 15 25 mins Baguettes Conventional...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...r cm of thickness Rothi therm 1 170 180 0 08 0 10 Pork Shoulder neck ham joint 1 1 5 kg Rothi therm 1 160 180 1 30 2 00 Chop spare rib 1 1 5 kg Rothi therm 1 170 180 1 00 1 30 Meat loaf 750 g 1 kg Rothi therm 1 160 170 0 45 1 00 Porkknuckle pre cooked 750 g 1 kg Rothi therm 1 150 170 1 30 2 00 Veal Roast veal 1 kg Rothi therm 1 160 180 1 30 2 00 Knuckle of veal 1 5 2 kg Rothi therm 1 160 180 2 00 ...

Page 35: ... 50 Half chicken 400 500g each Rothi therm 3 190 210 0 35 0 50 Chicken poulard 1 1 5 kg Rothi therm 1 190 210 0 45 1 15 Duck 1 5 2 kg Rothi therm 1 180 200 1 15 1 45 Goose 3 5 5 kg Rothi therm 1 160 180 2 30 3 30 Turkey 2 5 3 5 kg Rothi therm 1 160 180 1 45 2 30 4 6 kg Rothi therm 1 140 160 2 30 4 00 Fish steamed Whole fish 1 1 5 kg Conven tional 2 3 210 220 0 45 1 15 1 Pre heat the oven Type of m...

Page 36: ...ogether 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 1 Side 2 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 Filet steaks veal steaks 4 6 7 mins 5 6 mins Filet of beef roast beef approx 1 kg 3 10 12 mins 10 12 mins Toast1 1 Use the gr...

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: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...he 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 the oven 4 L...

Page 44: ... glass pan el 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 door glass 1 ...

Page 45: ...s 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 firmly in posi...

Page 46: ... 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 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 The clock is not set Set the curre...

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 hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 822 923 950 A 260504 01 Subject to change without notice ...

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