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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE E2191-4 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

    Contents Operating Instructions ........Safety instructions.
  • Page 4 Cleaning and care ..........41 Outside of the appliance.

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Electrical safety •...

  • Page 6: Disposal

    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 Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Oven Functions Temperature selector Control Knobs Control Knobs...

  • Page 8: Oven Features

    Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fan heating element Bottom heat Oven shelf runners, removable Oven steam outlet The steam from the oven is chanelled directly upwards via the duct at the back of the cooking sur- face.

  • Page 9: Oven Accessories

    Oven Accessories Shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits. Roasting Pan For baking and roasting or as a pan for collecting fat. Grill pan with handle Support for the grill tray as a col- lecting vessel for fat.

  • 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: Using The Hob

    Using the Hob 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. 1 = lowest heat setting 9 = highest heat setting Switch the cooking zone off approx.

  • Page 13: Setting The Heat Setting

    Setting the heat setting 1. Turn the relevant control knob for the ring you require to the desired power setting. 2. To end the cooking process, turn back to the Off position. It remains lit after the ring is turned off if there is any residual heat in the ring.

  • Page 14: Operating The Oven

    Operating the Oven The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Temperature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then pops out. Switching the Oven On and Off Temperature Pilot Light Oven Power Indicator Oven Functions Temperature selector 1.

  • Page 15: Oven Functions

    Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Heating element/ Oven function Oven Light With this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. Pizza Setting For baking on up to two oven Top heat, bottom- levels. heat, fan Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using Con-...

  • Page 16: Inserting The Oven Shelf, Baking Tray And Roasting Pan

    Inserting the Oven Shelf, Baking Tray and Roasting Pan Shelf runner safety and anti-tip device As a shelf runner safety device, all insertable components have a small curved indentation at the bottom on the right and left-hand edge. Always insert insertable components so that this indentation is at the back of the oven interior.

  • Page 17: 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 the grill pan (1) press and hold the release button, lift the handle gen- tly and then lower it (2) let go of...

  • Page 18: Clock Functions

    Clock Functions Function Indicators Time display Function Indicators Selector Button Button Button Countdown 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 19: Switching Off The Time Display

    How to use the clock functions • When a function has been selected, the corresponding function indi- cator flashes for approx. 5 seconds. During this time the desired times can be set using the button. • When the desired time has been set, the function indicator flashes for approx.
  • Page 20 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 21 Cook time 1. Press Selection button repeated- ly, until the function indicator Cook time flashes. 2. Using the button, set the required cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds, the display returns to the current time. The function indicator Cook time will light up.
  • Page 22 End time 1. Press Selection button repeated- ly, until the function indicator End time flashes. 2. Using the button, set the required switch-off time. After approx. 5 seconds, the display returns to the current time. The function indicator End time will light up.
  • Page 23 Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be automatically switched on and off at a later time. 1. Using the function Cook time the period of time that the dish re- quires to cook.

  • Page 24: Usage, Tables And Tips

    Usage, Tables and Tips Cooking Table The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat Cooking set- suitable for Cook time Tips/Hints process ting Residual heat,Off position Keeping Keeping cooked foods food as required Cover warm warm Hollandaise sauce, Melting melting butter, chocolate,...
  • Page 25 When initially heating the ring for use or searing foods we recommend using the highest heat setting at first. Then reduce the setting to the desired heat for the remaining cooking time. Overheated fats and oils can ignite easily. If you are cooking foods in fat or oil (e.g.

  • Page 26: Baking

    Baking Oven function: Pizza Setting , Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking or Conventional Cooking Baking tins • For Conventional Cooking , dark metal and non-stick tins are suita- ble. • For Pizza Setting or Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking , bright metal tins are also suitable.
  • Page 27 General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional Cooking or Pizza Setting you can also bake with two tins next to one another on the oven shelf at the same time. This does not significantly increase baking time. When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cook- ing.

  • Page 28: Baking Tables

    Baking Tables Time Tempera- Cakes, Shelf- Oven functions ture Biscuits, Bread, Pies position Hr. : Min. ºC Using cake tins Cakes in Pound Cake tins Pizza Setting 150-160 1:00-1:10 Sandcakes/ Pizza Setting 150-160 1:15-1:30 Cakes in loaf tins Madeira cake Pizza Setting 150-160 1:00-1:10...
  • Page 29 Time Tempera- Cakes, Shelf- Oven functions ture Biscuits, Bread, Pies position Hr. : Min. ºC Apple strudel Pizza Setting 170-180 0:30-0:50 Conventional Choux pastry buns 200-210 0:20-0:35 Cooking Buns / cup cakes Pizza Setting 150-160 0:25-0:35 Conventional 190-210 Cooking Scones Pizza Setting 0:10-0:15 Conventional...
  • Page 30 Baking on more than one oven level Ventitherm Pizza ® Fan Oper- Setting ated Time Cooking Type of baking Hours: Mins. Shelf positions from Tempe- bottom rature in °C 2 levels 3 levels Cakes/pastries/biscuits on baking trays Cream puffs/Eclairs 1 / 4 160-180 0:35-0:60 Dry streusel cake...

  • Page 31: Tips On Baking

    Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not Wrong shelf level Place cake on a lower shelf browned enough at the bottom The cake sinks (be- Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower tempera- comes soggy, lumpy, ture setting streaky) Baking time too short...

  • Page 32: Table: Desserts

    Table: Desserts Ventitherm ® Fan Operat- Time ed Cooking Desserts Shelf Tempera- Hr. : Min. position ture °C Apple pie 180-190 0:45-050 Rice pudding 130-140 2:00-2:30 Fruit crumble 0:50-1:10 Pineapple upside down cake 0:35-0:45 Pavlova 1:00-1:10 Baked custard 150-160 0:45-1:00 Baked apples 160-170 0:40-1:00...

  • Page 33: Roasting

    Roasting Oven function: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking , Conven- tional Cooking or Rotitherm Roasting Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable for roasting. (Please read the manufacturer's instructions.) • Large roasting joints can be cooked directly in the tray or on the shelf with the tray placed below •...

  • Page 34: Table: Meat, Roasting, Casseroles

    Table: Meat, roasting, casseroles Tempera- Time Shelf Meat Oven functions ture position °C Hr. : Min. Pork Shoulder; leg; rolled; Rotitherm 170-180 0:30-0:35 boned spare rib; Roasting per 450 g/1 lb loin of pork plus 30-35 mins Beef Inexpensive cuts Rotitherm 160-170 0:35-0:40...

  • Page 35: Table: Roasting, Casseroles, Au Gratin

    Table: Roasting, casseroles, au gratin Tempera- Time Poultry, Game, Quantity Oven function Shelf ture Fish, Vegetables approx. position °C Hr. : Min. Casseroles, miscellaneous Casseroles 1 kg/2 lbs Ven- 2:30-3:00 titherm ® Fan Oper- ated Cook- 1 kg/2 lbs Conven- 160-170 tional Cooking...
  • Page 36 Tempera- Time Poultry, Game, Quantity Oven function Shelf ture Fish, Vegetables approx. position °C Hr. : Min. Fisch (baked, steamed) Whole fish 1-1.5 kg/ Conven- 210-220 0:45-1:15 2-3 lbs tional Cooking Fish pies, bakes 750 g-1 kg/ Rotitherm 180-200 0:30-1:00 1.5-2 lbs Roasting Vegetables...

  • Page 37: Grill Sizes

    Grill sizes Oven function: Single Economy Grill or Full Width Dual Grill with maximum temperature 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 38: Defrosting

    Defrosting Oven function: Fan Controlled Defrosting (no temperature set- 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. •...

  • Page 39: Making Preserves

    Making Preserves Oven function: Base Heat Finishing • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars of the same size. • Jars with twist-off or bayonet type lids and metal tins are not suitable. • When making preserves, use the first shelf position from the bot- tom.

  • Page 40: Preserves Table

    Preserves table The times and temperatures for making preserves are for guidance only. Cooking time Continue to Temperature Preserve until simmering cook at 100°C in°C in mins. in mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blueberries, 160-170 35-45 raspberries, ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries 160-170 35-45 10-15...

  • Page 41: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Warning: For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment. Important: Do not use any abrasive cleaners, sharp scrapers or abrasive items.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Oven Lighting

    Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger 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- Replacing the oven light bulb/ cleaning the glass cover 1.

  • Page 44: Oven Roof

    Oven Roof The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the 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.

  • Page 45: 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 46 Hanging the oven door back on its hinges 1. From the handle side take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and hold at an angle of approx. 45°. Position the recesses on the bottom of the oven door on the hinges on the oven.

  • Page 47: Oven Door Glass

    Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with three panels of glass mounted one behind the other.The inner panels can be removed for cleaning. Important! Rough handling, especially around the edges of the front panel, can cause the glass to break. Removing the door glass panels 1.
  • Page 48 Cleaning the door glass panels Clean the door glass panels thoroughly with a solution of water and washing up liquid. Then dry them carefully Putting the door glass panels back. 1. From above insert the door glass panels at an angle into the door profile at the bottom edge of the door one after the other and lower them.
  • Page 49 3. Open the oven door as far as it will 4. Fold up theclamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions 5. Close the oven door.

  • Page 50: What To Do If

    What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The cooking zones are not Refer to the operating instructions for the hob rings. functioning. The oven is not heating up The oven is not switched Switch oven on The clock has not been set Set the current time on the clock The required settings have...

  • Page 51: Electrical Connection

    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 Live terminal Letter N Neutral terminal Earth terminal This oven must be earthed! The cable used to connect the oven to the electrical supply must comply to the specifications given below.

  • Page 52: 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 56: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty conditions 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 59: Service And Spare Parts

    Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG-Electrolux appliance, or for further information on AEG- Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk.
  • Page 60 USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg-electrolux.de © Copyright by AEG 822 926 925-A-290306-02 Subject to change without notice...

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