Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Above all, please take note of the “Safety” section on the first few pages. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance.
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions The new appliance may only be assembled and connected by an appro- ved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law.
Intended Use • This appliance must not be used for purposes other than that inten- ded, it must only be used for the cooking, roasting and baking of food in the home. • Only use the appliance to prepare food. •...
Operating Instructions Eco-Insulation In the factory the oven is fitted with eco-insulation. This insulation has been tested for pollutants by independent test institutes and categori- sed as harmless Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials All materials used can be fully recycled. The plastics are marked as follows: •...
The main features of your appliance • Mains Button: The entire appliance is switched on and off using the mains button. This provides additional safety, if there are children in the house, it is not possible to inadvertently switch on the appliance via the individual switches.
Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance Control panel Mains Button For switching the entire appliance on and off. The appliance is: -switched on when the button is released, Oven Function and Function Indicators Buttons for selecting the required oven function. The selected oven function is indicated by the respective function indicator.
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Operating Instructions Oven Lighting Button to switch the oven lighting on and off. The oven lighting is switched on automatically when the oven is in use. However, to save energy, the lighting can be switched off using this button and only switched on as required. Temperature Pilot Light The temperature pilot light illuminates while the oven is heating up and extinguishes when the selected temperature is reached.
Operating Instructions Oven Features The fan switches on automatically as soon as the oven is put into ope- ration. The fan continues to run after the oven has been switched off to cool the appliance; it switches off automatically. Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, each of these has 6 shelf positions.
Operating Instructions Oven accessories The oven is provided with the following accessories: Wire shelf For ovenware, cake tins, roasts and grilled items Universal sheet 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 pan tray...
Operating Instructions Oven Functions The following functions are available for the oven: PIZZA & BAKING Using this function you can bake cakes on one level. This function is also suitable for dishes that require more intensive browning and a crispy base, e.g. pizzas , quiche Lorraine, cheesecakes, etc.
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Operating Instructions BOTTOM HEAT Using this oven function you can re-bake moist cakes using heat from below so that they are crispy. Here the heater fitted in the base of the oven is used. DEFROST Using the defrost oven function you can start to evenly or completely defrost cakes, butter, vegetables or other delicate foods.
Operating Instructions Before using for the first time Setting/Changing the Time Following the connection of mains power the TIME function indicator and the temperature/time display flash. You must then set the time. The time can be set with the appliance either switched on or off.
Changing the Time The time setting can be changed with the appliance either switched on or off. The time set is displayed in the temperature/time display. 1. Press the W button as often as necessary until the TIME function indi- cator flashes.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Always use the fat filter when roasting without any covering in open roasting dishes. Inserting the Fat Filter Take hold of the fat filter by the tab and insert the two retainers in the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top downwards.
Attaching/removing the grill pan handle The handle is particularly useful for easy removal of the grill pan and tray out of the hot oven. Attaching the handle Insert the handle at an angle from above into the recesses on the grill pan (1), raise it slightly then lower it (2), until it engages audibly.
Operating Instructions Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Switch on the appliance using the mains button. The mains pilot light above the button illuminates. 2. Set the required function by pressing the 3. The selected function is displayed. A suggested temperature is displayed in the temperature/time display.
Changing the Oven Temperature Following the selection of the oven function, a suggested temperature appropriate to the function is displayed in the temperature/time dis- play. You can change the suggested temperature if necessary, either before or during baking. Press the + or - button to increase or decrease the temperature. The temperature is changed in 5 °C steps.
Operating Instructions Fast Warm Up R Following selection of an oven function, the empty oven can be pre-heated in a relatively short period of time using the function “Fast Warm Up”. Important: Please only place the food to be cooked in the oven when fast warm up is complete and the oven is running in the required function.
You have approx. 5 seconds to make an entry after the selection of a clock function. At the end of this time, the function indicator for the selected clock function extinguishes and you must select it again. Automatic Switching Off 1.
Operating Instructions Automatic Switching On and Off For automatic switching on and off, both the cook time and the end time must be entered. In the following instructions, the cook time is set first and then the end time. The settings can however be made in the reverse order.
Changing Automatic Programme Entries You can still change the cook time or the end time during cooking. 1. Using the clock W button, select the COOK TIME or END TIME function. The corresponding function indicator starts to flash. The “Temperature/Time Display“ indicates the remaining cook time or the end time entered.
Operating Instructions Setting the Timer Countdown The timer countdown operates independently to the oven, and can be set both when the oven is in use as well as when no oven function is selected. 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the mains button. 2.
Switching On/Off the Oven Lighting The oven lighting switches on automatically as soon as the oven is switched on. However, you can also switch the oven lighting on and off manually. The appliance must be switched on using the mains button. Press the oven lighting L button to switch the lighting on or off.
Operating Instructions Oven Child Safety Feature The oven is fitted with a child safety feature. As soon as the child safety feature is enabled, the oven cannot be switched on. Only the interval countdown can be used. It is only possible to enable the child safety feature when all oven functions are deselected.
Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Use the PIZZA & BAKING, FAN COOKING or CONVENTIONAL oven func- tion for baking. Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake Tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for CONVENTIONAL.
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Operating Instructions General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. • Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using PIZZA & BAKING or CONVENTIONAL.
Baking Tables Baking on one level Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, PIZZA & BAKING Pies Shelf- position from top Using cake tins Cakes in Pound Cake tins Sandcakes/ Cakes in loaf tins Madeira cake Dundee cake Large Christmas cake (10“) Victoria Sandwich Pastry cases Bakewell tart Swiss roll...
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Operating Instructions Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Bread Wholemeal bread White bread 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 required.
Tips on Baking This is how to tell if your cake is cooked through The cake collapses (is sticky, not properly cooked through, water marks) The cake is too light Cake with moist topping/ cake is not cooked through, is unevenly browned Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the cake.
Operating Instructions Table: Desserts Desserts PIZZA & BAKING Shelf Position from Apple pie Rice pudding Fruit crumble Pineapple upside down cake Pavlova Baked custard Baked apples Bread and butter pudding Apple charlotte Soufflé - sweet/ Savoury 1) Pre-heat oven. The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case.
Roasting For roasting, use the FAN COOKING, ROTITHERM or CONVENTIONAL oven function. Important: Use the fat filter when roasting! Roasting Dishes • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • If the dishes have plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat- resistant.
Operating Instructions Notes on the Roasting Tables Information is given in the table on suitable oven functions, tempera- ture settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The cooking times are for guidance only. • We recommend roasting meat and fish in the oven from a weight of 1 kg.
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Meat FAN COOKING Shelf Posi- Tempera- tion ture from ºC Prime cuts -rare 170-180 -medium 170-180 -well done 170-180 Yorkshire pudding - small - large 180-190 Lamb 170-180 Veal 170-180 1) Pre-heat oven. 2)For Rotitherm 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.
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Poultry, Quantity Game, Fish, FAN COOKING approx. Vegetables Shelf Posi- tion from Fish (baked, steamed) 1-1,5 kg/ Whole fish 2-3 lbs Fish pies, 750 g-1 kg/ Bakes 1,5-2 lbs or 4 Vegetables Stuffed pepper/ Aubergines Au gratin dishes 1) Pre-heat oven. 2) Place food in suitable containers and position wire shelf as per chart.
Operating Instructions Grilling Use the GRILL oven function with a temperature of 300°C for grilling. Important: Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes before using the GRILL function. It is not necessary to use the fat filter. Ovenware for Grilling •...
Operating Instructions Bio-Functions The low temperatures that can be set on this oven enable meat to be cooked so that it is particularly tender and juicy, yoghurt can also be made, dough proven and fruit dried in the oven. Important: The suggested temperature must be changed for all bio-functions! When roasting at low temperatures you will save up to 20 percent energy than when roasting conventionally.
1. Prepare meat as usual (wash, dry, season, tie into specific shape if required, etc.). 2. Select the ROTITHERM oven function. 3. Change the suggested temperature to the browning temperature given in the table. 4. At the end of the browning time, change the temperature to the final roasting temperature given in the table.
Operating Instructions Making Yoghurt Use the CONVENTIONAL oven function for making yoghurt. Ovenware for Making Yoghurt • Use cups or glasses of approx. 150ml capacity as containers for yoghurt, cover will foil or a lid. Shelf Position • Place the shelf in the 3rd shelf position from the top. 1.
Drying Fruit, Vegetables Use the FAN COOKING oven function for drying. Ovenware for Making Yoghurt • Cover the shelf or baking sheet with grease-proof paper. Shelf Position • You can dry fruit on up to 2 levels simultaneously. • Place the shelf or baking sheet in the 2nd and 5th shelf positions from the top.
Operating Instructions Defrosting Use the DEFROST oven function for defrosting. Important: When defrosting always leave the oven lighting switched on! Otherwise the defrosting time will increase. Ovenware for Defrosting • Place food on a plate and put the plate on the shelf. •...
Preserving Use the FAN COOKING oven function for preserving. Preserving Jars • Only use commercially available preserving jars (preserving jars with a rubber ring and glass lid) for preserving. • Jars with screw or bayonet tops are unsuitable, as are metal tins. Shelf Positions •...
Operating Instructions Suggested Temperatures Table Oven Function PIZZA & BAKING FAN COOKING CONVENTIONAL ROTHITHERM BOTTOM HEAT DEFROST PYROLYXE GRILL Suggested Temperature 150 °C 150 °C 200 °C 180 °C 300 °C 150 °C 30 °C (cannot be changed) P2.30 (Duration)
Cleaning and Care The Exterior of the Appliance Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm water with washing up liquid. • Do not use scourers, caustic cleaners or abrasive items. • In the case of stainless steel fronts, you may use commercially available stainless steel cleaners.
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Operating Instructions Performing Pyroluxe 1. Select PYROLUXE oven function. An acoustic signal sounds. The temperature/time display indicates the pre-set duration for pyroluxe “P2.30” (= 2 hours 30 minutes). Pyroluxe starts after a few seconds. The oven power indicator and the function indicators PYROLUXE and COOK TIME illuminate during pyro- luxe.
Setting the End of Pyroluxe Using the Clock 1. Select PYROLUXE oven function. 2. Set the pyroluxe duration (long or shortened). 3. Within 10 seconds, select the END COOK clock function. 4. Using the + button, enter the time at which you want pyroluxe to end. The clock calculates the start time and automatically switches on pyro- luxe at the calculated time, and then off again on completion.
Operating Instructions Removing and Fitting the Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can removed for cleaning the side walls. 1. Pull the side rail upwards (1) and unhook at the top (2). 2.
Oven Light Warning: There is a risk of electric shock! Before changing the light bulb in the oven: – Switch off the oven! – Isolate the oven from the power supply. Replacing the Light Bulb in the Oven/Cleaning the Glass 1.
Operating Instructions Oven Door The oven door on your appliance can be removed for cleaning. Removing the Oven Door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Lift up fully the coloured clamping lever on both door hinges (1). 3. Close the oven door around 3/4 of the way, overcoming the resistance (2).
Oven door glass The oven door has three glass panes installed one behind the other. The two inner panes can be removed for cleaning. Warning: Carry out the following steps only when the oven door is unhinged! When on its hinges, the door could close rapidly due to the lighter weight when the glass is removed and could cause injury.
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Operating Instructions Remove the middle door glass 1. Grip the bottom edge of the mid- dle door glass and push it towards the oven door handle until it is free at the bottom (1). 2. Gently lift the pane of glass at the bottom and pull it out (2).
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Insert the upper door glass 1. Insert the upper glass pane at an angle from above centrally into the retaining profile on the lower edge of the door (1). 2. Lower the glass pane (2) and align it sideways so that the outer edges of the glass are central on the door frame (3).
Operating Instructions What to do if ..the oven does not heat up? Check whether – the appliance is switched on, – the time is set, – all the necessary settings have been made, – the safety cut-out on your appliance has been triggered, –...
SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.
Customer Services CUSTOMER SERVICES For general enquiries or information regarding AEG appliances contact: Customer Services Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SLI IDZ Tel.: 08705 350 350...
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar docu- mentation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important: Any electrical installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician/competent person. The oven must be installed according to the instructions supplied. Technical Data Oven Exterior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Volume (useable) Total Rating Regulations, Standards, Directives...
Safety Instructions for the Installer • In respect of fire protection, this appliance corresponds to type Y (IEC 335-2-6). Only appliances of this type may be installed next to a high cupboard or a wall. • Contact protection must be guranteed by the installation. •...
Electrical Connection The oven is designed to be connected to 230-240V (50Hz) electricity supply The oven has an easily accessible terminal block which is marked as follows. Letter L Letter N or E THIS OVEN MUST BE EARTHED The cable used to connect the oven to the electrical supply must com- ply to the specifications given below..