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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE E4100-1 The Versatile Built-In Oven User Instructions...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety information” on the first few pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later refer- ence. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........44 Exterior of the Appliance .

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre or your specialist dealer. Child Safety • Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance is in use.
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions To Avoid Damaging Your Appliance • Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a baking tray or dish on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be damaged by the resulting build up of heat. •...

  • Page 7: Disposal

    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.

  • Page 8: Description Of The Appliance

    Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel...

  • Page 9: Oven Features

    Operating Instructions Oven Features Oven steam vent The steam from the oven is fed di- rectly upwards via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface.

  • Page 10: Oven Accessories

    Operating Instructions Oven Accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Universal baking tray For moist cakes, juicy roasts or as a baking sheet or collecting vessel for fat. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits...

  • Page 11: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the First Time Setting the clock The oven only operates when the clock has been set. The clock display flashes when the appliance is first connected, or after a power failure. 4. Press the M button briefly. 5.

  • Page 12: Initial Cleaning

    Operating Instructions Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. To clean metal fronts use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting L. 2.

  • Page 13: Using The Rings

    Using the Rings Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in hob. It con- tains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings • You may select the heat settings within the range of settings 1-9. • Intermediate positions may be selected between settings 2 and 7. They are marked with a dot.

  • Page 14: Cooking With The Rings

    Operating Instructions Cooking with the Rings 1. For heating up/browning, select a high heat setting. 2. As soon as steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. 3. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position.

  • Page 15: Using The Oven

    Using the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Turn the “oven functions” switch to the required function. 2. Turn the “temperature selection” switch to the required temperature. The yellow oven power indicator will remain on while the oven is in use. The red temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is heating up.

  • Page 16: Oven Functions

    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. S Pizza & baking For baking cakes on one level and for pastries that need more brown- ing and a crispy base.

  • Page 17: Dual Grill

    Operating Instructions A Defrost To 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. F Grill For grilling flat foods placed on the middle of the shelf such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Shelf And Universal Baking Tray

    Operating Instructions Inserting the Shelf and Universal Baking Tray Anti-tip device All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge is an anti-tip device and must always point to the rear of the oven. Tray or universal baking tray: The anti-tip device must point to- wards the rear of the oven.

  • Page 19: Inserting/Removing The Fat Filter

    Operating Instructions Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter The fat filter protects the rear wall heating element against splashes of fat when roasting. Inserting the fat filter Holding the fat filter by the tab, in- sert the two retainers into the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top downwards.

  • Page 20: Working With The Electronic Clock

    Operating Instructions Working with the Electronic Clock The electronic clock has the following functions: Countdown C 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.
  • Page 21 General Hints • After a clock function has been set, the desired times can be set or changed within 5 seconds using the + or - buttons. • “P” indicates that the clock is running at 60 Hz. • After using the Cook Time <-/End > function has been used, the oven must be switched from Automatic to Manual operation by pressing the M button.
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions Countdown C 1. Press the Countdown C button. 2. Set the desired time using the + or - buttons. The remaining time can be checked by pressing the Countdown button C again Press any button to switch off the signal.
  • Page 23 Cook time < 1. Press the < button. 2. Set the desired cooking time (up to 10 hours) using the + or - but- tons. The display shows the current time again after about 5 seconds. The AUTO symbol indicates that the oven is now in Automatic operation.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions Combining the Cook Time < and End > functions Cook Time < and End > can be used together, to switch the oven on or off automatically at a later time. 1. Select the desired oven function and temperature. Use the Cook Time function <...
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions The AUTO symbol appears, and the clock time is shown on the display. For example, 12:05:00. The oven switches off automatically when the set time is reached. For example, 13:05. And switches off again at the end of the set cooking time.
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Adjusting the clock The clock can only be adjusted if none of the automatic functions (Cook Time < or End >) has been set. 1. Push the M button briefly. 2. Set the current time using the + or - buttons.

  • Page 27: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Boiling The information given in the following tables is for guidance. The switch setting required for cooking depends on the quality of the pans and the type and quantity of food. Settings for cooking on the rings Cooking / Switch Continuation...

  • Page 28: Baking

    Operating Instructions Baking Use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional O oven functions for baking. Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. Baking tins •...
  • Page 29 • Insert baking trays with the sloped edge to the front! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • With pizza & baking S or conventional O you can also bake two items simultaneously by placing the tins next to one another on the shelf.

  • Page 30: Baking Table

    Operating Instructions Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Type of cake or pastry Cakes in cake tins Ring-shaped or bowl-shaped cakes Madeira cake/ king cake Sponge cake Shortcrust pastry flan base Sponge flan base Covered apple flan Savoury flan (e.g., quiche lorraine) Cheesecake Cakes and pastries on...
  • Page 31 Type of cake or pastry Fruit flan (with a yeast dough/sponge base) Fruit flans on shortcrust pastry base Tarts with delicate fillings (e.g., curd cheese, cream, sugar-topped cakes) Pizza (with deep topping) Pizza (thin) Unleavened bread Flat sweet or savoury pies Biscuits Shortcrust biscuits...
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions Baking on several shelf positions Type of cake or pastry Cakes and pastries on baking sheets Cream puffs/eclairs Dry streusel cake Biscuits Shortcrust biscuits Small piped biscuits Sponge fingers Meringues Macaroons Small pastries made with yeast dough Small pastries made with puff pastry Bread rolls Fan cooking U...

  • Page 33: Tips For Baking

    Tips for baking Baking result The cake is under- Wrong shelf position cooked at the bottom Cooking temperature too high The cake collapses (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches) Cooking time too short Too much liquid in mixture Cake is too dry Cooking temperature too low Cooking time too long...

  • Page 34: Pies And Gratin Table

    Operating Instructions Pies and Gratin Table Pasta bake Lasagne Vegetables au gratin Pizza ba- guettes Sweet soufflés Fish pies Stuffed vege- tables 1) Pre-heat the oven. Information printed in bold type indicates the preferred oven function for the dish. Conventional O Shelf Temp.

  • Page 35: Frozen Ready Meals Table

    Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be cooked position from bottom Frozen pizza Chips (300-600 g) Baguettes Fruit flan 1) Comment: Turn chips 2-3 times during cooking. When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cook- ing. This is because of the large differences in temperature between the frozen item and the oven.

  • Page 36: Roasting

    Operating Instructions Roasting Use the rotitherm I or conventional O oven functions for roasting. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting (refer to the manufac- turer's instructions!). • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant (re- fer to manufacturer's instructions!).
  • Page 37 Notes on the roasting table Information is given in the table on suitable oven functions, tempera- ture settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The information is for guidance. • We recommend roasting meat and fish with a minimum weight of 1kg in the oven.

  • Page 38: Roasting Table

    Operating Instructions Roasting table Type of meat Quantity Weight Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg Roast beef or fil- per cm of - rare thickness per cm of - medium rare thickness per cm of - well done thickness Pork Shoulder, neck 1-1.5 kg ham joint Chop, smoked...
  • Page 39 Type of meat Quantity Weight Game Saddle of hare, up to 1 haunch of hare Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg Haunch of venison 1.5-2 kg Poultry Poultry portions 200 - 4-6 pieces 250 g Chicken halves 400- 2-4 pieces 500 g Chicken, 1-1.5 kg poulard...

  • Page 40: Grilling

    Operating Instructions Grilling To grill use the grill F oven function or dual grill Z with temperature setting z. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill func- tions! Ovenware for grilling •...

  • Page 41: Defrosting

    Defrosting To defrost, use the defrost ture. Dishes for defrosting • Remove packaging and place the food on a plate on the shelf. • Do not use a plate or dish to cover as these significantly increase the defrosting time. Shelf positions •...

  • Page 42: Preserving

    Operating Instructions Preserving For making preserves, use the bottom heat Ü oven function. Preserving jars • When making preserves, use only commercially available jars of the same size. Jars with twist-off tops or with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are not suitable. Shelf positions •...

  • Page 43: Preserving Table

    Preserving Table The stated times and temperatures are for guidance only. Temperature Preserves Soft fruit Strawberries, blue- berries, raspberries, 160-170 ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries 160-170 Fruit with stones Pears, quinces, 160-170 plums Vegetables Carrots 160-170 Mushrooms 160-170 Gherkins 160-170 Mixed Pickles 160-1700 Kohlrabi, peas, 160-170...

  • Page 44: Cleaning And Care

    Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Warning: For safety reasons cleaning the appliance with a steam jet cleaner or high-pressure water cleaner is not permissible! Exterior of the Appliance Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water.

  • Page 45: Fat Filter

    Fat Filter 1. Clean the fat filter in hot water and washing up liquid or in the dish- washer. 2. Badly burned on soiling can be removed by boiling the filter in a little water to which 2-3 tablespoonsful of dishwasher cleaner has been added.

  • Page 46: Shelf Support Rails

    Operating Instructions Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the 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).

  • Page 47: Oven Lighting

    Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Oven Ceiling

    Operating Instructions Cleaning the Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating ele- ment Warning: Only fold down the heat- ing element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1.

  • Page 49: Oven Door

    Oven Door The oven door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning. Removing the oven door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Completely fold back the brass- coloured clamping lever on both door hinges. 3. Grip the oven door with both hands on the sides and close it to about 3/4 going past the point of resist- ance.

  • Page 50: Oven Door Glass

    Operating Instructions Oven Door Glass The oven door is fitted with three glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels may be removed for cleaning. Warning: Carry out the following steps only when the oven door is un- hinged! When left on its hinges, the door could rise rapidly due to the lighter weight when the glass is removed and could cause injury.
  • Page 51 Inserting the middle door glass 1. Insert the middle glass panel at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located. 2. Lower the middle glass panel and slide it under the lower bracket to- wards the lower door edge as far as it will go.

  • Page 52: What To Do If

    Operating Instructions What to do if ... Symptom The cooking zones do not function. The oven does not heat The oven lighting does not come on. If you cannot rectify the fault with the help of the information given above, please contact your local Service Force Centre. Warning: Repairs to the appliance may only be carried out by qualified specialists.

  • Page 53: Technical Data

    Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Capacity (usable capacity) Regulations, Standards, Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6 relating to the safety of electric appliances for household use and similar purposes and •...

  • Page 54: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Important: The new appliance is only to be installed and connected up by an approved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. Safety Instructions for the Installer •...
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  • Page 60 Installation Instructions Removal...

  • Page 61: Guarantee Conditions

    In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please ob- tain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la région sont vala-...

  • Page 62: Customer Service Centres

    Blata L-Bajda/Tel.: 220644 Mauritius Happy World Centre Ltd. P.O. 7 54 1 Chausee Street Port Louis Tel.: 25355 Namibia AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) LIM- ITED-Jeppe Street Northern Industrial Area Windhoek Tel.: (061) 21-6082/4 Fax: (061) 217838 New Zealand Euro-Life New Zealand Ltd.
  • Page 63 Cyprus Hadjikyrlakos & Sons Ltd. Prodromou 121 P.O. Box 21587 Nicosia 1511 Service Telephones: Nicosia 02 481226 Limassol 05 562182 Larnaca 04 633929 Paphos 06 932 699 Estonia Electrolux Estonia Ltd. Mustamäe tee 24 EE0006 Tallinn Tel.: (372) 6 650 090 Fax: (372) 6 650 092 Hongkong Wo Kee Services Ltd.
  • Page 64 Fax: 7 4333 6976 ANDI Co. Appl. Inc. East 65 Campus Plaza Edison, New Jersey 0837 USA/Tel.: (201) 2258839 South Africa AEG (Pty) Ltd. 55, 12th Road P.O. Box 1 02 64 Kew/Johannesburg 2000 Tel.: 8069111 Syria Masri & Shami P.O.

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Index Accessories ......18 Baking tray ......10 Bottom heat .

  • Page 67: Service

    Service The Chapter “What to do if ...” lists a number of faults that you can cor- rect by yourself. If a fault occurs, please refer to that chapter first. Is it a technical fault? Contact Customer Service. (You will find the addresses and telephone numbers under “Customer Service addresses”.) Have the necessary information ready before you call.
  • Page 68 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 923 150-A-301101-00 Subject to change without notice...

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