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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B2100-4 Built-In Electric Oven User information...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Switching the Oven On and Off ........
  • Page 4 What to do if … ..........44 Electrical Connection .

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    • Warning: Risk of burns! The interior of the oven becomes hot dur- ing use. • Using ingredients containing alcohol in the oven may create an alco- hol-air mixture that is easily ignited.

  • Page 6: How To Avoid Damage To The Appliance

    How to avoid damage to the appliance • Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc. on the oven floor, as the heat that builds up will dam- age the oven enamel.

  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

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

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Oven Functions Oven Features Shelf positions Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Temperature selector Top heat and heating elements Oven shelf runners, removable Oven lighting Fan heating element...

  • Page 9: Oven Accessories

    Oven Accessories Shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Grill pan with handle Support for the grill tray as a col- lecting vessel for fat. Grill tray Insert for the grill pan for grilling smaller amounts of food.

  • Page 10: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Setting and changing the current time The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance has been con- nected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the function indicator Time flashes automatically.

  • Page 11: Initial Cleaning

    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 any metal front panels use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting 2.

  • Page 12: Operating The Oven

    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 down, then switches itself off automatically. Temperature Pilot Light...

  • Page 13: Oven Functions

    Rotitherm Roasting With this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. For baking on up to three oven shelves at the same time. Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using Con- ventional. For defrosting e. g. gateaux and flans, butter, bread, fruit or other frozen foods.

  • Page 14: Attaching/Removing The Grill Pan Handle

    Attaching/Removing the Grill Pan Handle The handle is particularly useful for removing the grill pan and tray more easily from the hot oven. Attaching the handle Insert the handle at an angle from above into the recess in the side of...

  • Page 15: Clock Functions

    To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the operation 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.

  • Page 16: Switching Off The Time Display

    • The desired oven function and temperature can be selected before or after the clock functions Cook time • When the cooking time has ended, turn the oven function and tem- perature dial back to the OFF position. Switching Off the Time Display By switching off the time display you can save energy.
  • Page 17 Countdown 1. Press Selection button repeated- ly, until the function indicator Countdown flashes. 2. Using the button, set the required Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes). After approx. 5 seconds, the display shows the remaining time. The function indicator Countdown will light up.
  • Page 18 When the time has elapsed, the function indicator will flash, an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes and the oven will switch itself off. 3. Press any button to switch off the signal and the programme. button repeated-...
  • Page 19 When the time has lapsed, the func- tion indicator will flash, an acoustic signal will sound for 2 minutes and the oven will switch itself off. 3. Press any button to switch off the signal and the programme.
  • Page 20 In this example, at 13:05. And will switch itself off when the cooking time set has elapsed. In this example, at 14:05. combined can be used simultaneously, if the oven is , set light up...

  • Page 21: Usage, Tables And Tips

    Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Oven function: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Baking tins • For Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking able. Oven levels • With Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking baking trays at the same time: 1 baking tray:...
  • Page 22 If this occurs, please do not change the temperature set- ting. Different rates of browning even out as baking progresses. • Your new oven may bake or roast differently to your previous appli- ance. So adapt your normal settings (temperature, cooking times) and oven shelf levels to the recommendations in the following tables.

  • Page 23: Baking Tables

    Biscuits Macaroons Apple strudel Choux pastry buns Buns / cup cakes Scones Meringues Sausage rolls Pizza Bread Wholemeal bread White bread 1) Pre-heat oven Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Shelf- Temperature Hr. : Min. position ºC 160-170 1:00-1:10 150-160 1:15-1:30...
  • Page 24 Baking on more than one oven level Type of baking Cakes/pastries/biscuits on baking trays Cream puffs/Eclairs Dry streusel cake Biscuits Short pastry biscuits Viennese whirls Biscuits made with sponge mixture Pastries made with egg white, meringues Macaroons Biscuits made with yeast...

  • Page 25: Tips On Baking

    Too much liquid in the dough/ mixture Cake is too dry Oven temperature too low Baking time too long Cake browns unevenly Oven temperature too high and baking time too short Dough/mixture is unevenly dis- tributed Cake is not cooked...

  • Page 26: Table: Desserts

    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 Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Shelf Tempera- Hr. : Min. position ture °C 180-190 0:45-050...

  • Page 27: Roasting

    • Baste large roasting joints and poultry several times during the cook- ing time. This will give better roasting results. • Switch off the oven approx. 10 minutes prior to the end of the cook- ing time in order to use the residual heat.

  • Page 28: Table: Meat, Roasting, Casseroles

    Beef Inexpensive cuts Prime cuts -rare -medium -well done Yorkshire pudding - small - large Lamb Veal 1) Preheat oven Shelf Oven function position Rotitherm Roasting Rotitherm Roasting Rotitherm Roasting Rotitherm Roasting Rotitherm Roasting Ventitherm ®...

  • Page 29: Table: Roasting, Casseroles, Au Gratin

    2.5-3.5 kg 5-7 lbs Turkey 4-6 kg/ 8-13 lbs Pheasant, Wild 1 kg/2 lbs Duck, Rabbit Partridge/Pigeon per 300-500g Fisch (baked, steamed) Tempera- Shelf Oven function position Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Ventitherm 150-160 ® Fan Operated Cooking Ventitherm 170-180 ®...
  • Page 30 Poultry, Game, Fish, Vegetables Whole fish Fish pies, bakes Vegetables Stuffed pepper/ aubergines Au gratin dishes --- Quantity Oven function approx. 1-1.5 kg/ Ventitherm 2-3 lbs ® Fan Operated Cooking 750 g-1 kg/ Rotitherm 1.5-2 lbs Roasting Ventitherm ® Fan...

  • Page 31: Grill Sizes

    Oven function: Full Width Dual Grill setting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. The empty oven should always be pre-heated with the grill functions for 5 minutes. • For grilling, place the shelf in the recommended shelf position.

  • Page 32: Defrosting

    Defrosting Oven function: Fan Controlled Defrosting ting) • Unpack the food and place it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the defrosting time. • For defrosting, place the shelf on the 1st oven level from the bot- tom.

  • Page 33: Cleaning And Care

    1. To clean the oven, switch the oven light on. 2. After every use, wipe the oven with a solution of washing-up liquid and allow to dry. Remove stubborn residues with a special oven cleaner.

  • Page 34: Shelf Support Rails

    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- hook at the back (2).

  • Page 35: Oven Lighting

    Warning: Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cov- Changing the oven light bulb/ cleaning the glass cover 1.

  • Page 36: Oven Roof

    Folding down the heating ele- ment Warning: Only fold down the heating element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1. Remove the side shelf support rails. 2. Grip the heating element at the...
  • Page 37 1. Move the heating element back up towards the oven roof. 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 shelf support rail. Important: The heating element...

  • Page 38: Oven Door

    Oven door For easier cleaning of the oven interior the oven door of your appliance can be taken off its hinges. Removing the oven door from its hinges 1. Open the oven door as far as it will 2. Undo the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges fully.
  • Page 39 Let the door slide down as far as it will go. 2. Open the oven door as far as it will 3. Fold up the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions.

  • Page 40: Oven Door Glass

    Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with two panels of glass mounted one behind the other. The inner panel can be removed for cleaning. Important Rough handling, especially around the edges of the front panel, can cause the glass to break.
  • Page 41 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 upwards. 5. Take hold of the door glass on its upper edge and take it out of the guide by pulling it upwards.
  • Page 42 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. On the open side of the door trim (B) there is a guide bar (C). This must be pushed between the outer door panel and the guide corner(D).
  • Page 43 3. Open the oven door as far as it will 4. Fold up the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions. 5. Close the oven door.

  • Page 44: What To Do If

    Advice on cookers with metal fronts: Because of the cooler 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. Possible cause The clock is not set...

  • Page 45: Electrical Connection

    Connection Cooker Control Circuit It is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the oven and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current regulations.

  • Page 46: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...

  • Page 47: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Attention: The new appliance may only be installed and connected by a registered expert. Please comply with this. If you do not, any damage resulting is not cov- ered by the warranty. Safety information for the installer • The electrical installation is to be set up so that the appliance can be isolated from the mains with a minimum 3mm all-pole contact sepa- ration.

  • Page 51: Guarantee/Customer Service

    Guarantee/Customer Service Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...

  • Page 52: European Guarantee

    European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications: •...
  • Page 53 Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Belgique/België/ +32 2 363 04 44 Belgien Èeská republika +420 2 61 12 61 12 Danmark +45 70 11 74 00 Deutschland +49 180 32 26 622 Eesti +37 2 66 50 030 España...
  • Page 54 Türkiye Ðîññèÿ Electrolux Ljubljana d.o.o. +38 61 24 25 731 Gerbiceva 98, 1000 Ljubljana Electrolux Slovakia s.r.o., Electrolux Domáce +421 2 43 33 43 22 spotrebièe SK, Seberíniho 1, 821 03 Bratislava www.electrolux.fi Electrolux Service, S:t Göransgatan 143, +46 (0)771 76 76 76 S-105 45 Stockholm Tarlabaþý...

  • Page 55: Service And Spare Parts

    0870 5 929 929 For Customer Service in the Republic of Ireland please contact us at the ad- dress below: AEG/ Electrolux Group (Ire) Ltd Long Mile Road/ Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 1 4090754 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie...
  • Page 56 822 928 647-A-081206-01 Subject to change without notice...

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