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COMPETENCE E3101-4

Built-In Electric Oven

Operating Instructions

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Page 1: ...COMPETENCE E3101 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: ...ning 11 Using the Rings 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 Clock Functions 17 Switching Off the Time Display 18 Uses Tables and Tips 23 Cooking table 23 Baking 25 Baking table 27 Table for Bakes and Gratins 30 Frozen Ready Meals Table 31 Roasting 32 Roasting table 33 Grill Sizes 35 Grilling table 35 De...

Page 4: ...4 Cleaning and Care 39 Outside of the appliance 39 Oven interior 39 Accessories 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: ...ildren 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 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 ingredie...

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

Page 9: ...of the cooking surface Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes cake tins items for roasting and grilling All purpose tray For moist cakes roasts or for use as a baking tray or a pan to collect fat Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Fan Bottom Heat Shelf positions Oven shelf runners removable ...

Page 10: ...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 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 ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 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: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...ble 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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...0per tray Fan assisted circulation 3 1401 0 20 0 30 Small cakes 20per tray Fan assisted circulation 1 4 1401 0 25 0 40 Small cakes 20per tray Conventional 3 1701 0 20 0 30 1 Pre heat the oven 2 Use the drip tray or roasting tray Type of baking Ovenfunction Shelf position Tempera ture C Time Hours mins ...

Page 30: ... 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 distributed Spread the mixture evenly on the baking tray Cake is not done within the baking time given Temperature too low Use a slightly higher oven setting Dish Oven function Shelf position Tempera ture C Time...

Page 31: ...n 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 as per manu facturer s in structions as per manu facturer s in structions Fruit flans Conventional 3 as per manu facturer s in structions as per manu facturer s in structions ...

Page 32: ... 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 33: ...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 34: ... 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 2 3 210 220 0 45 1 15 1 Pre heat the oven Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction Shelf position Temper ature C Time Hours mins ...

Page 35: ...gether 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 gri...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 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: ...he 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 oven lighting 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: ...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 44: ...ss 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 á 3 Raise the panel gently at the base and pull out à Removing the middle door glass 1 ...

Page 45: ...the lower door edge as far as it will go à 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 á 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 à The glass panel must be firmly in ...

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 822 926 144 A 010205 02 Subject to change without notice ...

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