AEG COMPETENCE B 8100 User Instructions
AEG COMPETENCE B 8100 User Instructions

AEG COMPETENCE B 8100 User Instructions

The switchable built-in oven
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The switchable built-in oven
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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B 8100 The switchable built-in oven User Instructions COMPETENCE...
  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Above all, please observe the ”Safety” section on the first few pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owners of the appliance. Using the warning triangle and/or the use of specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) information that is important for your safety or the function of the appliance is highlighted.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions ........Safety Instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Tips on Baking ..........32 Pies and Gratin Table .
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with recognised technical standards and the German equipment safety law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of the following safety information.
  • Page 6: Correct Use

    Operating Instructions Correct Use • This appliance must not be used for purposes other than that intended, it must only be used for the cooking, roasting, and baking of food in the home. • Only use the appliance to prepare food. •...
  • Page 7: Disposal

    • You can obtain information about collection dates or public tips from your local refuse department or council. • You can also take the appliance to your AEG dealer; he will dispose of it for you for a small contribution towards the costs.
  • Page 8: The Key Features Of Your Appliance

    Operating Instructions The Key Features of Your Appliance • Mains Button: The complete appliance is switched on and off using the mains button. This provides additional safety, particularly if there are children in the house, as it is not possible to accidentally switch on the appliance.
  • Page 9: Appliance Layout

    Operating Instructions Appliance Layout Control Panel Mains Button For switching the entire appliance on and off. The appliance is: - switched on when the button is protruding, - switched off when the button is in. Oven Functions and Function Indicators Buttons for selecting the required oven function.
  • Page 10: Clock Functions

    Operating Instructions Oven Lighting Button to switch the oven lighting on and off. The oven lighting is switched on as long as the oven is operation. How- ever, using this button the lighting can be switched off and switched on again only when needed. In this way you can save energy. Temperature Pilot Light The temperature pilot light illuminates as long as the oven is warming up and extinguishes when the temperature set is reached.
  • Page 11: Oven Features

    Operating Instructions Oven Features Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, each these has 6 shelf positions for sliding in accessories. Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. Anti-Tip Device All slide-in parts are fitted with an anti-tip device to prevent them being unintentionally pulled all...
  • Page 12: Oven Accessories

    Operating Instructions Fan Run-On The fan switches on automatically as soon as the oven is switched on. Once the oven has been switched off, the fan continues running to cool down the appliance and then switches itself off. Oven Accessories The following parts are supplied: Baking Sheet For cakes and biscuits...
  • Page 13: Oven Functions

    Operating Instructions Oven Functions The following functions are available for the oven: b PIZZA & BAKING Using this function, you can optimally bake cakes on one shelf. In addition, this function is suitable for those recipes that require more intensive browning and a crispy base. These include, e.g. pizza, quiche lorraine, cheese cake, etc.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions Ü BOTTOM HEAT Using this oven function you can, for example, 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. A DEFROST Using the defrost oven function you can, for example, initiate even defrosting or completely defrost cakes, butter, vegetables or other delicate foods.
  • Page 15: Prior To Using For The First Time

    Operating Instructions Prior to 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 first set the time. The time can set with the appliance either switched on or off.
  • Page 16: Initial Cleaning

    Operating Instructions 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.
  • Page 17: Operating The Oven

    Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Always use the fat filter when roasting without any covering on the shelf, on the fat tray or 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...
  • Page 18: Switching The Oven On And Off

    Operating Instructions Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Switch on the appliance using the mains but- ton. The mains pilot light above the button illumi- nates. 2. Set the required function by pressing the button. 3. The function selected is indicated. A suggested temperature appears in the temperature/time display.
  • Page 19: Changing The Oven Temperature

    Operating Instructions Changing the Oven Temperature Following the selection of the oven function, an appropriate suggested temperature is displayed in the temperature/time display. You can change this suggested temperature as required, either before or during baking. Press the + or - button to increase or decrease the temperature. The temperature is changed in 5 °C steps.
  • Page 20: Fast Warm Up R

    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 auxiliary function ”Fast Warm Up”. Important: Please only place the food to be cooked in the oven when fast warm up R is complete and the oven is operating in the required function.
  • Page 21: Automatic Switching Off

    Operating Instructions 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 goes out and you must select it again. Automatic Switching Off 1.
  • Page 22: Automatic Switching On And Off

    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.
  • Page 23: Changing Automatic Function Entries

    Operating Instructions Changing Automatic Function 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”...
  • Page 24: Setting The Countdown Timer

    Operating Instructions Setting the Countdown Timer The countdown timer 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. Press the clock W button repeatedly until the function indicator is at COUNTDOWN.
  • Page 25: Switching On/Off The Oven Lighting

    Operating Instructions Switching On/Off the Oven Lighting The oven light switches on automatically as soon as the oven is in use. However, you can also switch the oven light 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.
  • Page 26: Oven Child Safety Feature

    Operating Instructions Oven Child Safety Feature The oven is equipped with a child safety feature. As soon as the child safety feature is activated, the oven cannot be used. Only the count- down timer can continue to be used. The child safety feature only applies to the oven, not to the rings. To activate the child safety feature, there must be no oven function selected.
  • Page 27: Usage, Tables And Tips

    Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Baking For baking use the oven function b PIZZA & BAKING, c FAN COOKING or O CONVENTIONAL. Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake Tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for O CONVENTIONAL.
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions General Information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! • Slide the baking sheet to the rear wall. • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. With b PIZZA &...
  • Page 29: Baking Table

    Operating Instructions Baking Table Baking at One Shelf Position Type of Cake or Pastry b PIZZA & BAKING O CONVENTIONAL Time Shelf Shelf For Both Position Tempera- Position Tempera- Functions from the ture from the ture Hrs.: Min. ºC ºC Cakes in Cake Tins Ring-Shaped Cakes 150-160...
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Type of Cake or Pastry b PIZZA & BAKING O CONVENTIONAL Time Shelf Shelf For Both Position Tempera- Position Tempera- Functions from the ture from the ture Hrs.: Min. ºC ºC Fruit Flans on 160-170 170-190 0:40-1:20 Shortcrust Pastry Base Flat Cakes with Delicate Toppings 140-160...
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions Baking at Several Shelf Positions FAN COOKING Time Type of Cake or Pastry Shelf Position from the Top Hrs.: Min. Tempera- ture ºC 2 Levels 3 Levels Cakes and Pastries on Baking Sheets Cream Puffs/Eclairs 2. & 5. 170-180 0:35-0:60 Dry Streusel Cake...
  • Page 32: Tips On Baking

    Operating Instructions Tips on Baking Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the This is how to tell if your cake cake. When no more cake mixture sticks to the wood, is cooked through you can switch off the oven and utilise the residual heat.
  • Page 33: Frozen Ready Meals Table

    Operating Instructions Frozen Ready Meals Table Shelf Food to be Oven Position Temperature Time Cooked Function from the Top In accordance In accordance Frozen Pizza with the maker's with the maker's CONVENTIONAL instructions instructions Chips 200-220 °C 15-25 Min. ROTHITHERM (300-600 g) In accordance In accordance...
  • Page 34: Roasting

    Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the oven function d ROTHITHERM or O CONVENTIONAL. Important: Use the fat filter when roasting! Ovenware for Roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • In the case of dishes with plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-resistant.
  • Page 35: Roasting Table

    Operating Instructions Roasting Table Type of Meat Quantity Time CONVENTIONAL ROTHITHERM Shelf Shelf Tempera- Tempera- Position Position Weight ture ture Hrs.: Min. from the from the ºC ºC Beef Pot Roast 1-1.5kg 200-250 2:00-2:30 per cm Roast Beef, Fillet height per cm - red inside 190-200 0:05-0:06...
  • Page 36 Operating Instructions Type of Meat Quantity Time CONVENTIONAL ROTHITHERM Shelf Shelf Tempera- Tempera- Position Position Weight ture ture Hrs.: Min. from the from the ºC ºC Game Saddle of Hare, up to 160-170 0:25-0:40 220-250 Leg of Hare Saddle of Venison 1.5-2kg 210-220 160-170 1:00-1:30 Leg of Venison...
  • Page 37: Grilling

    Operating Instructions Grilling Use the F GRILL oven function with a temperature of 300 °C for grill- ing. Important: Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill function! It is not necessary to use the fat filter. Ovenware for Grilling •...
  • Page 38: Bio-Functions

    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 need up to 20 percent less energy than when roasting conventionally.
  • Page 39: Low Temperature Roasting Table

    Operating Instructions 1. Prepare meat as usual (wash, dry, season, tie into specific shape if required, etc.). 2. Select the d ROTHITHERM oven function. 3. Change the suggested temperature to the browning roasting temp- erature according to the table. 4. At the end of the browning time, change the temperature to the final roasting temperature given in the table.
  • Page 40: Making Yoghurt

    Operating Instructions Low temperature roasting is not suitable for: e.g. pot roasts, roast pork. Making Yoghurt Use the O CONVENTIONAL oven function for making yoghurt. Ovenware for Making Yoghurt • Use cups or glasses of approx. 150ml capacity as containers for yoghurt, cover with foil or a lid.
  • Page 41: Drying Fruit, Vegetables

    Operating Instructions Drying Fruit, Vegetables For drying use the c FAN COOKING oven function. 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. •...
  • Page 42: Defrosting

    Operating Instructions Defrosting Use the A DEFROST oven function for defrosting. Important: When defrosting, always leave the oven light switched on! Otherwise the defrosting time will be lengthened. Defrosting dishes • Put the food on a plate and put the plate on the tray. •...
  • Page 43: Preserving

    Operating Instructions Preserving For preserving, use the c FAN COOKING oven function. 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 •...
  • Page 44: Suggested Temperatures Table

    Operating Instructions Suggested Temperatures Table Oven Function Suggested Temperature 150 °C PIZZA & BAKING 150 °C FAN COOKING O CONVENTIONAL 200 °C 180 °C ROTHITHERM F GRILL 300 °C Ü BOTTOM HEAT 150 °C A DEFROST 30 °C (cannot be changed)
  • Page 45: Cleaning And Care

    Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Exterior of the Appliance Wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth and warm water with washing up liquid. • Do not use scourers, caustic cleaners or abrasive items. • You can use commercially available cleaner on stainless steel fronts. At the same time these form a protective film against fingerprints.
  • Page 46: Side Rails

    Operating Instructions Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing and Fitting the Side Rails 1. Undo the bolt (if necessary use a coin). 2.
  • Page 47: Grill Element

    Operating Instructions Grill Element To make the cleaning of the oven roof easier, the grill element can be folded down. Warning: Only fold down the grill when the oven is switched off and there is no longer any risk of burns! Folding Down the Grill Element Turn the two retaining hooks 90°...
  • Page 48: Oven Light Bulb

    Operating Instructions Oven Light Bulb Warning: Danger of electrical shock! Prior to changing the oven light: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Replacing the Light Bulb in the Oven/Cleaning the Glass 1.
  • Page 49: Oven Door

    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 clamp lever on both door hinges (1). 3. Close the oven door around 3/4 of the way, overcoming the resistance (2).
  • Page 50: Oven Door Glass

    Operating Instructions Oven Door Glass The oven door has three panes of glass 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 lift rapidly due to the lighter weight when the glass is removed and could cause injury.
  • Page 51 Operating Instructions Fitting the Middle Door Glass 1. Replace the two separators on the left and right sides of the middle pane of glass. 2. Guide the middle pane of glass at an angle from above into the section on the handle side (1) of the door. 3.
  • Page 52: What To Do If

    Operating Instructions What to do if ..the oven does not warm up? Check whether – the appliance is switched on, – the time is set, – all the necessary settings have been made, – the child safety feature for the oven functions is enabled, –...
  • Page 53: Additional Accessories

    Operating Instructions Additional Accessories The following additional accessories for your appliance are available from your dealer: Roasting / Fat Pan Universal Sheet E No. 611 898 624 E No. 611 898 626 Combination Shelf Baking Sheet (not suitable for oven shelf runner) E No.
  • Page 54 Operating Instructions Glass Ceramic Fat Tray: Pizza Stoneware: H6.5 x B32.0 x D27.0cm H1.2 x B34.5 x D34.5cm E No. 611 899 660 E No. 944 189 008 Catalytic Set KTU, 4-piece E No. 944 189 017 2 Side Strips, white Stainless Steel Cleaner for white kitchen units for all stainless steel appliances...
  • Page 55: 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. Technical Data Oven Exterior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 60cm x 56cm x 55cm Oven Interior Dimensions...
  • Page 56: Safety Instructions For The Installer

    Installation Instructions Safety Instructions for the Installer • A device is to be fitted in the electrical installation that makes it pos- sible to isolate the appliance from the mains with a contact separa- tion of at least 3mm on all poles. Suitable isolation devices are e.g.
  • Page 57: Assembly

    Installation Instructions Installation...
  • Page 58 Installation Instructions Information...
  • Page 59 Installation Instructions Preparing the Kitchen Units...
  • Page 60 Installation Instructions Electrical connection H05VV-F H05RR-F min. 2,50 m...
  • Page 61 Installation Instructions Fixing...
  • Page 63: Service

    SERVICE In the ”What to do if …” section a number of malfunctions are listed that you can rectify yourself. In the event of a malfunction, look there first. Is it a technical malfunction? Then please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the ”Customer Service Centres”...
  • Page 64 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nuremberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de ©Copyright by AEG 822 947 329 -02- 0500...

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