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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Electrical safety Electrical safety • This appliance must be connected by a qualified electrician only. • In the event of a fault or damage to the appliance: take the fuses out • This appliance must be connected by a qualified electrician only. or switch off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Information on acrylamides • According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acrylamides. Therefore we recommend cooking at the low- est possible temperatures and not browning foods too much. Intended Use •...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Key Features of Your Appliance • Control Knobs: The oven functions and temperature are each selected using the control knobs. To release the control knob press and release it so it pops out. Press the knob again to return it into the control panel.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Description of the Appliance Control Panel 1 Electronic Timer With indication of the time of day, interval timer, meat probe display, automatic switching on and off. 2 Oven Power Indicator Illuminates when the oven function is switched on. 3 Oven Function Control Knob For selecting the required oven functions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Oven Features Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, with 7 shelf positions for sliding in acces- sories. Please note that the shelf posi- tions are counted from bot- tom to top. The bottom shelf position is position 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before first use Setting the clock Tip: The oven will not function until the clock is set. The clock must be set before the oven is used and whenever power has been disconnected to the appliance. If the clock needs to be set, you will see ”0.00”...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Oven Functions The oven has various types of cooking functions that you can use: Convection with ring (Fan cooking) Convection with ring is particularly well suited to baking, roasting and slow cooking on several shelves at once, and for defrosting. Oven temperatures are generally 20 to 40 °C lower than for top/bottom heat.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Rotitherm (Hot Air Grilling) Rotitherm is particularly suited to grilling or roasting larger pieces of meat or game on one shelf. This function is also suited to browning. The grill heater element and fan are used simultaneously. Pizza function The pizza function is suitable for baking bread, pizza, moist cakes, and for preserving.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off � 1. To use, press the "Oven Functions" and "Temperature Selection" control knobs to release them. The control knobs then protrude. 2. Using the "Oven Functions" control knob, set the required function. 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fast Warm Up Using the pizza function , the empty oven can be pre-heated in a rel- atively short time. Important! Only place the food to be roasted or cooked in the oven when fast warm up is complete and the oven is set to the required function.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The electronic timer Tip: Page 21 details how to use the meat probe function. As well as providing a minute minder, the electronic timer controls the oven in several other ways. You can use it to set the cooking time, the end time and the core temperature (using the meat probe).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting and changing the clock � 1. Simultaneously push “T ” and “U ”, until the time in the display flashes. 2. Adjust as required using “+” or “-”. 3. Wait for the display to stop flashing. The time will then be accepted, and the dot in the centre of the hour and the minutes will flash every second.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS How to set the electronic timer Selecting the timer operation: � Press the selector button for the operation you wish to use. The lamp above the button you have pressed will start to flash and a number will appear in the display.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When the cooking time is finished the oven will switch off and “End” will appear in the display. A warning signal will sound. Both of the lamps next to the display will stop flashing. � 1. Press any selector button to stop the alarm buzzer. The display will show the normal clock again.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting the finish time U (switch-off function) Use this function if you want the oven to switch off automatically after a certain time. � 1. Press “U ”: the lamp will flash and the display shows the normal clock. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Automatic switch-on and switch-off If you wish use the oven’s time-delay feature, you may pre-select both cooking time and finish time. The automatic start time itself cannot be specified, but this is derived from both settings. Tip: It is impossible to set a finish time before the start time: you will hear a buzzer and the value in the display will not change.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Use “ ” to set the finish time. After approx. 3 secs. the lamps will stay on continuously. The display will show “Auto” until the oven switches on. 5. Set the temperature and mode. The oven will automatically switch on at the specified time and both lights next to the display will flash alternately.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Set the temperature and function. While roasting the display on the right shows the current core temperature inside the roast. When the actual core temperature reaches the value you have set, the oven will switch itself off and “End” will appear in the display.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Meat Probe, function with delayed start This allows you to delay the start of cooking when using the meat probe. As no fixed cooking time is set, it is not possible to set a finish time. Tip: This function will only work when the meat probe is inserted. The right display shows you the current core temperature inside the roast and “70 °C”...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS until the oven switches on. The display on the right shows you the cur- rent core temperature inside the roast. 5. Set the temperature and function. The oven automatically switches on at the at the beginning of the cooking time.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Usage, Tables and Tips Baking For baking use the convection with ring , conventional oven pizza oven function. Suitable Bakeware • Tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional heat • Light metal tins are also suitable for convection with ring Shelf Positions The shelf positions are counted from bottom to top.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Notes on Baking General notes • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from bottom to top and that the bottom shelf position is position 1. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front. •...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Notes on the Baking Tables In the tables you will find information on temperatures, cooking times and shelf positions for a selection of dishes. • Ranges are often given for the temperatures and cooking times since these are dependent on the mixture, quantity and baking tin used. •...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Baking Pizza with the pizza function at 250 °C. Example: Basic Pizza Recipe 375 g flour, 20 g yeast, 125 ml lukewarm water, 3 dessertspoon oil, salt � 1. Make a dough out of the ingredients given. 2. Allow the dough to prove until it has doubled in volume (approx.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Baking Tables Baking with convection with ring and conventional Heat The information given in bold shows you the best oven function to use in each case. Type of Cake Convection with ring Conventional Heat Time or Pastry Shelf Temp.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Type of Cake Convection with ring Conventional Heat Time or Pastry Shelf Temp. Shelf Temp. For both Pos. in °C Pos. in °C Functions from from Hr. : Min. Bottom Bottom Butter Cake/Sugar 180 – 200 0:20 – 0:30 160 –...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Baking with Pizza Function Cakes and Pastries Pizza function Time Shelf Pos. Temp. Hr. : Min. from Bottom in °C Cakes in Cake Tins Covered Apple Flan 150 – 170 0:45 – 1:00 Savoury Flan 160 – 170 0:30 –...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tips on Baking This is how to tell if your cake Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the is cooked through cake. When no more cake mixture sticks to the wood, you can switch off the oven and utilise the residual heat.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bakes and Gratins Table The information given in bold shows you the best oven function to use in each case. Dish Convection with ring Rotitherm Time Shelf Pos. Temp. Shelf Pos. Temp. Hr. : Min. from in °C from in °C Bottom...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Roasting For roasting, use the convection with ring , conventional heat Rotitherm oven function. Ovenware for Roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • If the dish has plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-resis- tant.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Notes on the Roasting Tables Information is given in the tables on suitable oven functions, tempera- ture settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The cooking times are only for guidance. • We recommend roasting meat and fish in the oven from a weight of 1kg.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Roasting Tables Roasting with conventional Heat and convection with ring The information given in bold shows you the best oven function to use in each case. Type of Meat Quantity Conventional Heat Convection with Time ring Weight Shelf Temp.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Type of Meat Quantity Conventional Heat Convection with Time ring Weight Shelf Temp. Shelf Temp. Hr. : Min. Pos. in °C Pos. in °C from from Bottom Bottom Game Saddle of 180 – 200 1.5 – 2 kg 150 –...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Roasting with Rotitherm The information given in bold shows you the best oven function to use in each case Type of Meat Quantity Rotitherm Time Weight Shelf Pos. Temp. Hr. : Min. from in °C Bottom Beef Roast Beef or Fillet per cm height - red inside 180 –...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Type of Meat Quantity Rotitherm Time Weight Shelf Pos. Temp. Hr. : Min. from in °C Bottom Chicken Halves per 400 – 500 g 160 – 180 0:40 – 0:50 4 – 6 pieces Chicken, 160 – 170 per 1 –...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Roasting with the Meat Probe Notes on the Use of the Meat Probe The meat probe measures the temperature inside the meat being cooked. When the meat probe is used, the oven is automatically switched off when the pre-defined core temperature is reached, inde- pendent of the weight of the meat.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temperature Table for Meat Probe Food to be Cooked Core Temperature Temp. in °C Beef Roast Beef/Fillet of Beef - red 40 – 45 - pink 50 – 55 - cooked through 60 – 65 Roast Beef 80 – 85 Pork Loin of Pork 65 –...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Grilling • Use the grill oven function for grilling smaller quantities. • For grilling larger quantities, select the dual grill oven function. • Set the temperature selection switch in each case to Important! Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill function! Ovenware for Grilling •...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Grilling Table Food for Grilling Shelf Grill Dual Grill Position from 1st Side 2nd Side 1st Side 2nd Side Bottom in min. in min. in min. in min. Pork Chop/ 10 – 13 8 – 10 10 – 15 10 –...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Defrosting For defrosting use the convection with ring oven function at 50ºC or alternatively, do not set any temperature. Ovenware for Defrosting • Place food on a plate and put the plate on the shelf. • Only use grease-proof paper or foil for covering. Do not use plates or bowls otherwise the defrosting time will increase considerably.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dish Defrosting Further Comments Time Defrosting Time in min in min Cream, 2 x 200 g Defrost uncovered 80 – 100 10 – 15 (Cream will also whip well if it is still partially frozen.) Flan, 1400 g Defrost uncovered.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Preserving For preserving use the pizza 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 •...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. • The stainless steel design fronts of the appliances have a protective sealing;...
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. Using a screwdriver, undo the side rail retaining screws.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Oven Light Bulb 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 �...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Combination Grill Element To make the cleaning of the oven roof easier, the combination grill ele- ment (top heat and grill) can be folded down. Warning! Only fold down the combination grill element when the oven is switched off and the oven is cold. Folding Down the Combination Grill Element �...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Oven Door You can remove the oven door from your appliance for cleaning. Removing the Oven Door � 1. Open the oven door com- pletely. 2. Fold up the links on the door hinges. 3. Take hold of the oven door at the sides with both hands and close slowly.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials All materials used can be fully recycled. Wood is used for the outer packaging. The plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS What to do, if … … the oven does not heat up? � Check whether – the appliance is switched on, – all the necessary settings have been made, – a house fuse is defective. If you do not find any of these malfunctions, call an approved electri- cian or contact your local Service Force Centre.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important! Any electrical installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician/competent person. 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. The oven must be installed according to the instructions supplied.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions for the Installer • Legal regulations and the local electricity board’s requirements for making connections must be observed in full. • When connecting, repairing and replacing the oven light bulb, isolate the appliance from the electricity supply. Installation instructions •...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Warning! This appliance must be earthed! Warning! This appliance must be earthed! Important! Electrical requirements (for UK and Republic of Ireland Warning! This appliance must be earthed! only): Important! Electrical requirements (for UK and Republic of Ireland Important! Electrical requirements (for UK and Republic of Ireland only):...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Drawing with Dimensions Installation in a fitted kitchen Installing the appliance (not correct for UK, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand!) • Insert power plug into the wall socket. Erh=~åÇ=oÉéìÄäáÅ=çÑ= fêÉä~åÇW=`çååÉÅí=íç=~å= çîÉå=éçïÉê=éçáåí>F • Push the oven right into the cupboard alcove.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fastening the appliance • Fix the screws sup- plied at an angle through the cup- board.
SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering yor post code area.
Warr nty Conditions Warranty Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG-Electrolux, 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 option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...
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Warranty Conditions Warranty Conditions FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: AEG-ELECTROLUX This document sets out the terms and conditions of product warranties for Electrolux branded appli- ances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Electrolux appliance.
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Warranty Conditions iii) normal wear and tear iv) power surges, electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply v) incomplete or improper installation vi) incorrect, improper or inappropriate operation vii) insect or vermin infestation. (b) The Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writ-ing. (c) The Appliance's serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced.
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