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COMPETENCE B6142-1
The Versatile Built-in Oven
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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B6142-1 The Versatile Built-in Oven Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety information” on the first few pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later refer- ence. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Bio-Functions ..........47 Low Temperature Roasting Table .

  • Page 5: Safety

    If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre or your specialist dealer. Child Safety • Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance is in use.
  • Page 6 To Avoid Damaging Your Appliance • Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a baking tray or dish on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be damaged by the resulting build up of heat. •...

  • Page 7: Disposal

    Disposal Disposing of the packaging material All materials used can be fully recycled. Plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< for polyethylene, as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside. • >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g., as used for the padding materials. They are completely free of CFCs.

  • Page 8: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance General Overview...

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control Panel Mains button For switching the entire appliance on and off. Mains button on appliances with a metal front In the following text and in the illustrations the symbol N is always used to indicate the mains but- ton.

  • Page 10: Oven Features

    Oven Features Oven Steam Outlet Steam from the oven is fed out between the upper edge of the door and the control panel.

  • Page 11: Oven Accessories

    Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits Fat tray For roasting or for collecting fat. Turnspit with support bracket...

  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the First Time Setting the Time The oven will only operate when the time has been set. The time function indicator will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure. Using buttons + or - set the cur- rent time.

  • Page 13: Initial Cleaning

    Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Important: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. Use commercially available cleaners for metal fronts. 1. Switch on the appliance using the mains button.

  • Page 14: Using The Oven

    Using the Oven The Electronic Oven Control General information • Always switch the appliance on first using the mains button N. • When the function indicator is on the oven starts to heat up and the set time begins to count down. •...

  • Page 15: Oven Functions

    Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: The BAKING, CONVENTIONAL and ROTITHERM functions include an au- tomatic fast warm up. This ensures that the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible. BAKING Suggested temperature: 150 °C For baking cakes on one level and for pastries that need more brown- ing and a crispy base.
  • Page 16 LARGE GRILL/SPIT Suggested temperature: 300 °C For grilling large poultry and meat roasts. Top Heat and the grill heating element are on. SMALL GRILL/SPIT Suggested temperature: 300 °C For grilling poultry and meat roasts. Top Heat and the grill heating element are on. DEFROST Temperature setting: 30 °C To begin to thaw and to defrost such items as flan, butter, bread, fruit...
  • Page 17 Switching On Oven Functions 1. Switch the appliance on using the mains button N. 2. Press selector buttons X or Y until the required function indicator is A suggested temperature will ap- pear in the temperature display. The temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is heating up.
  • Page 18 Switching Off the Oven To switch the oven off repeatedly press the selector buttons X or Y until all function indicators are off. Cooling fan The fan comes on automatically when the oven is in use in order to keep the surfaces of the appliance cool. Once the oven has been switched off, the fan continues running to cool down the appliance and then switches itself off automatically.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Shelf And Universal Baking Tray

    Inserting the Shelf and Universal Baking Tray Anti-tip device All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge is an anti-tip device and must always point to the rear of the oven. Tray or universal baking tray: The anti-tip device must point to- wards the rear of the oven.

  • Page 20: Inserting/Removing The Fat Filter

    Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter The fat filter protects the rear wall heating element against splashes of fat when roasting. Inserting the fat filter Holding the fat filter by the tab, in- sert the two retainers into the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top downwards.

  • Page 21: Turnspit

    Turnspit Fixing a roast to the spit 1. Attach the fork to the spit. 2. Push it through the roast and at- tach the other fork. Get the roast into the centre of the spit. 3. Screw the fork in firmly. Inserting the turnspit 1.
  • Page 22 4. Push the point of the turnspit into the drive mechanism on the left of the oven back wall, until it engages. 5. Fit the groove at the front of the handle onto the notch provided in the turnspit support bracket. 7.

  • Page 23: Clock Functions

    Clock Functions COUNTDOWN To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning 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 24 COUNTDOWN 1. Repeatedly press selector button Y until the COUNTDOWN function in- dicator flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the re- quired COUNTDOWN. (Max. 2 hours and 30 minutes.) After approx. 5 seconds the display will show the remaining time. The COUNTDOWN function indica- tor is on.
  • Page 25 COOK TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Repeatedly press selector button Y until the COOK TIME function indi- cator flashes. 3. Using buttons + or - set the re- quired cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display will switch to the oven temperature set.
  • Page 26 END TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Repeatedly press selector button Y until the END TIME function indica- tor flashes. 3. Using the + or - buttons set the time at which you require the oven to switch off. After approx.
  • Page 27 COOK TIME and END TIME Combined COOK TIME and END TIME can be used at the same time if the oven is to switch on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Using the COOK TIME function set the time required for the dish to cook.
  • Page 28 Changing TIME 1. Repeatedly press selector button Y until the TIME function indicator flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the cur- rent time. 3. After approx. 5 seconds the func- tion indicator will stop flashhing and the clock will display the set time.

  • Page 29: Other Functions

    Other Functions Switching Off the Time Display By switching off the time display you can save energy. The display can only be switched off if the oven is also switched off. Switching off the time display 1. If necessary switch off the appliance with the mains button. 2.

  • Page 30: Oven Child Safety Feature

    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. There must be no oven function selected if the child safety feature is to be switched on.

  • Page 31: Button Locking Feature

    Button Locking Feature To prevent a set oven function being adjusted unintentionally. Activating the button locking feature 1. If necessary, switch on the appli- ance using the mains button. 2. Select oven function. 3. Hold down oven function selec- tor buttons X and Y simulta- neously for approx.

  • Page 32: Oven Safety Cut-Out

    Oven Safety Cut-Out If, after a certain period of time, the oven is not switched off or the temperature not changed, the oven switches itself off automatically. The function indicator for the selected oven function is on. '0.00' flashes in the temperature/time display and an acoustic signal will sound.

  • Page 33: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Use the BAKING, FAN COOKING or CONVENTIONAL oven functions for baking. Baking tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for CON- VENTIONAL. • Baking tins made of light metal are also suitable for BAKING and FAN COOKING.
  • Page 34 General information • Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! •...

  • Page 35: Baking Table

    Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Type of cake or pastry BAKING CONVENTIONAL Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf po- Tempera- For both position ture sition ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins. bottom bottom Cakes in cake tins Ring-shaped or 150-160 160-180 0:50-1:10...
  • Page 36 Type of cake or pastry BAKING CONVENTIONAL Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf po- Tempera- For both position ture sition ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins. bottom bottom Fruit flan (with a yeast 150-170 170-190 0:25-0:50 dough/sponge base) Fruit flans on shortcrust 160-170 170-190 0:40-1:20...
  • Page 37 Baking on several shelf positions FAN COOKING Time Type of cake or pastry Hours: Shelf position from bottom Tempera- Mins. ture ºC 2 Levels 3 Levels Cakes and pastries on baking sheets Cream puffs/eclairs 0:35-0:60 160-180 Dry streusel cake 140-160 0:30-0:60 Biscuits Shortcrust biscuits...
  • Page 38 Tips for Baking Baking result Possible cause Solution Insert the cake at a lower The cake is under- Wrong shelf position shelf position cooked at the bottom The cake collapses Cooking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches) Cooking time too short...

  • Page 39: Pies And Gratin Table

    Pies and Gratin Table CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM Time Shelf posi- Tempera- Shelf posi- Tempera- Hours: tion from ture tion from ture Mins. bottom °C bottom °C Pasta bake 180-200 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 180-200 160-170 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au 200-220 160-170 0:15-0:30 gratin Pizza ba- 200-220 160-170...

  • Page 40: Frozen Ready Meals Table

    Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be Shelf posi- Oven function Temperature Time cooked tion from bottom in accordance in accordance with the Frozen pizza CONVENTIONAL with the maker's maker's instruc- instructions tions Chips ROTITHERM 200-220 °C 15-25 Mins. (300-600 g) in accordance in accordance with the...

  • Page 41: Roasting

    Roasting Use the ROTITHERM or CONVENTIONAL oven functions for roasting. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting (refer to the manufac- turer's instructions!). • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant (re- fer to manufacturer's instructions!).
  • Page 42 Notes on the roasting table Information is given in the table on suitable oven functions, tempera- ture settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The information is for guidance. • We recommend roasting meat and fish with a minimum weight of 1kg in the oven.

  • Page 43: Roasting Table

    Roasting Table Type of meat Quantity CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM Time Weight Shelf po- Tempera- Shelf Tempera- Hours: sition ture position ture Mins. from bot- ºC from ºC bottom Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg 200-250 2:00-2:30 Roast beef or fil- per cm of thickness per cm of - rare...
  • Page 44 Type of meat Quantity CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM Time Weight Shelf po- Tempera- Shelf Tempera- Hours: sition ture position ture Mins. from bot- ºC from ºC bottom Game Saddle of hare, up to 160-170 0:25-0:40 220-250 haunch of hare 1 kg Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg 210-220 160-180...

  • Page 45: Using The Grills

    Using the Grills For grilling, use the LARGE GRILL or the SMALL GRILL with temperature set to 300° C. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill func- tions! Ovenware for grilling •...

  • Page 46: Grilling Table

    Grilling Table Shelf position Food for grilling Grilling time from bottom 1st side 2nd side Rissoles 8-10 mins. 6-8 mins. Fillet of pork 10-12 mins. 6-10 mins. Grilled sausages 8-10 mins. 6-8 mins. Beef fillet steaks, 6-7 mins. 5-6 mins. veal steaks Fillet of beef, sirloin 10-12 mins.

  • Page 47: Bio-Functions

    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. Caution: 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 48 Notes on low temperature roasting The roasting times are only for guidance and are dependent on the type and quality of the meat or fish. • The thicker and heavier a piece of meat, the longer the browning time and subsequent final roasting time. •...

  • Page 49: Low Temperature Roasting Table

    Low Temperature Roasting Table ROTITHERM 1st Stage 2nd Stage Browning Final roasting Food to be Weight Tempera- Time Tempera- Time roasted ture Mins. ture Mins. °C °C Meat Roast beef 1-1.5 24-45 30-60 Beef, veal fillet 1-1.5 20-40 20-40 Saddle of veal 30-50 20-60 Game...

  • Page 50: Making Yoghurt

    Making Yoghurt Use the CONVENTIONAL oven function to prepare yoghurt. Ovenware for making yoghurt • Use cups or glasses of approx. 150ml capacity as containers for yo- ghurt and cover with foil or a lid. Shelf position • Place the shelf in the 3rd position from the bottom. 1.

  • Page 51: Drying

    Drying Use the FAN COOKING oven function for drying. Ovenware for drying • Line the shelf or baking tray with parchment or greaseproof paper. Shelf positions • You can dry foods on up to 2 positions simultaneously. • Insert the shelf or baking tray in the 1st and 4th position from the bottom.

  • Page 52: Defrosting

    Defrosting To defrost use the oven function DEFROST without setting a tempera- ture. Dishes for defrosting • Remove packaging and place the food on a plate on the shelf. • Do not use a plate or dish to cover as these significantly increase the defrosting time.

  • Page 53: Preserving

    Preserving Use the BOTTOM HEAT oven function for preserving. Preserving jars • For preserving use only commercially available preserving jars that are all the same size. Screw-top jars, jars with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are unsuitable. Shelf positions •...
  • Page 54 Preserving Table The stated times and temperatures are for guidance only. Tempera- Preserving Continued in switched ture in time until cooking off oven Preserves bubbles form at 100°C standing time °C Mins. Mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blueber- ries, raspberries, ripe 160-170 35-45 gooseberries...

  • Page 55: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care Warning: For safety reasons cleaning the appliance with a steam jet cleaner or high-pressure water cleaner is not permissible! Exterior of the Appliance Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water.

  • Page 56: Fat Filter

    Fat Filter 1. Clean the fat filter in hot water and washing up liquid or in the dish- washer. 2. Badly burned on soiling can be removed by boiling the filter in a little water to which 2-3 tablespoonsful of dishwasher cleaner has been added.
  • Page 57 Cleaning with pyroluxe Remove thick deposits in advance by hand. 1. Switch on the appliance using the mains button. 2. Select the PYROLUXE oven function The temperature / time display shows “3.15”. After approx. 5 seconds the COOK TIME function indicator stops flash- ing and “P1”...
  • Page 58 Carrying out shortened pyroluxe cleaning Proceed as described under “Cleaning with Pyroluxe”. 1. Press the - button while the COOK TIME function indicator is flashing. The temperature / time display shows “2.15”. After approx. 5 seconds the COOK TIME function indicator will stop flashing and “P2”...

  • Page 59: 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 1. Remove the screw. 2. Pull the rail away from the oven wall at the back and swivel towards the front (1).
  • Page 60 Fitting the shelf support rails Take care when fitting the rails that the rounded ends of the guide rails are pointing forwards! 1. To re-insert, first hook the rail into place at the front (1). 2. Swivel the rail towards the rear and push into place (2).

  • Page 61: Oven Lighting

    Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover.

  • Page 62: Oven Door

    Oven Door The oven door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning. Removing the oven door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Completely fold back the brass- coloured clamping lever on both door hinges. 3. Grip the oven door with both hands on the sides and close it to about 3/4 going past the point of resist- ance.

  • Page 63: Oven Door Glass

    Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with four sheets of glass set next to one an- other. The inner sheets can be removed for cleaning. Caution: The following steps are to be performed only when the oven door has been removed. If the glass is removed while the door is at- tached, the leighter weight may cause it to spring up and cause injury.
  • Page 64 Replacing the centre glass plates 1. From above, insert the centre plates obliquely into the retaining frame at the handle, one after another. 2. Lower the centre plates down and push them towards the lower edge of the door as far under the retain- ing frame as they will go.

  • Page 65: What To Do If

    If you are unable to remedy the fault with the above assistance, please contact your specialist dealer or AEG Service Force Centre. Warning: Repairs to the applicance may only be carried out by ap- proved service engineers! Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause serious injury to the user.

  • Page 66: Technical Data

    Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31 cm x 41 cm x 41 cm Capacity (usable capacity) 52 l Regulations, Standards, Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6 relating to the safety of electric appliances for household use and similar purposes and •...

  • Page 70: Index

    Index Accessories ..... . .11 Oven accessories ......11 door .

  • Page 71: Service

    Service The section "What do I do if...“ lists some faults that you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? Then contact your nearest customer service centre. (Addresses and tele- phone numbers can be found under "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
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