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AEG COMPETENCE E4101-4 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE E4101-4 Built-In Electric Oven Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear Customer, Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them to refer to later. Please pass the user instructions 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..........Disposal .
  • Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........39 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 Oven Power Indicator Oven Functions Hob Cooking Zone Control Control panel Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Temperature selector Hob Cooking Zone Control Door handle Full glass door...

  • Page 8: Oven Features

    Oven Features Shelf positions Oven steam vent The steam from the oven is fed di- rectly upwards via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface. Top heat and heating elements Oven shelf runners, removable Oven lighting Fat Filter Fan heating element Bottom Heat...

  • Page 9: Oven Accessories

    Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits. All-purpose tray For moist cakes, roasts or for use as a baking tray or a pan to collect fat.

  • Page 10: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the first time Setting and changing the 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 metal fronts use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting 2.

  • Page 12: Using The Rings

    Using the Rings 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. Select the heat setting. 2. To end the cooking process, turn back to the Off position. The corresponding ring pilot light is lit while the ring is operating.

  • Page 14: Using The Oven

    Using the Oven The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Temperature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then sticks out. Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Power Indicator Oven Functions 1. Turn the oven functions dial to the desired function. 2.

  • Page 15: Oven Functions

    Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven function Light Fan-assisted circulation Fan cooking Conventional Bottom heat Defrost Grill Dual gril Rothitherm Application Using this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. For baking on up to two oven levels.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Shelf And Tray

    Inserting the Shelf and 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. Inserting tray: The anti-tip device must point to- wards the rear of the oven.

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing The Grease Filter

    Inserting/Removing the Grease Filter Only use the grease filter when roasting to protect the rear heating elements from fat splashes. Inserting the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and insert the two mounts downwards into the opening on the rear wall of theoven (fan opening).

  • 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 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 19: Switching Off The Time Display

    How to use the clock functions • After a function has been selected, the corresponding function indi- cator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the desired times can be set using the • When the desired time has been set, the function indicator continues to flash for approx.
  • Page 20 Countdown 1. Press the Selection peatedly until the function indica- tor Countdown 2. Using the desired Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes). After approx. 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining. The function indicator Countdown When the time has elapsed, the function indicator flashes and an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes.
  • Page 21 Cook time 1. Press the Selection peatedly until the function indica- tor Cook time flashes. 2. Using the button set the desired cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time. The function indicator Cook time lights up.
  • Page 22 End time 1. Press the Selection peatedly until the function indica- tor End time 2. Using the desired switch-off time. After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time. The function indicator End time lights up. When the time has elapsed, the function indicator flashes, an audi- ble signal sounds for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off.
  • Page 23 Cook time and End time Cook time and End time to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Using the Cook time the time required for cooking the dish. In this example, 1 hour. 2. Using the End time the time at which the dish should be ready.

  • Page 24: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Cooking table The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat Cooking- set- process ting Keeping food warm Melting Solidi- fying Simmer- ing on low heat Steaming Braising Boiling Gentle Frying Heavy Frying Boiling Searing Deep...
  • Page 25 We recommend when boiling or searing foods using the highest heat setting at first and then letting foods requiring a longer cooking time finish cooking on the desired heat setting. Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly. If you are cooking foods in fat or oil (e.g.

  • Page 26: Baking

    Baking Oven function: Fan-assisted circulation Conventional Baking tins • For Conventional • For Fan-assisted circulation are also suitable. Oven levels • Baking with Conventional ble on one oven level. • With Fan cooking same time: 1 baking tray: e.g. oven level 3 1 baking tin: e.g.
  • Page 27 General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional 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 Table

    Baking table Type of baking Baking in tins Ring cake or brioche Madeira cake/Fruitcakes Sponge cake Flan base - short pastry Flan base - sponge mix- ture Apple pie Apple pie (2tins Ø20cm, diagonally off set) Apple pie (2tins Ø20cm, diagonally off set) Savoury flan (e.
  • Page 29 Type of baking Fruit flans made with short pastry Yeast cakes with delicate toppings (e. g. quark, cream, vanilla cream) Pizza (with a lot of top- ping) Pizza (thin crust) Unleavened bread Tarts (CH) Biscuits Short pastry biscuits Viennese whirls Biscuits made with sponge mixture Pastries made with egg...
  • Page 30 Baking on more than one oven level Type of baking Cakes/pastries/breads on baking trays Cream puffs/Eclairs Dry streusel cake Biscuits/small cakes/pastries/rolls Short pastry biscuits Viennese whirls Biscuits made with sponge mixture Biscuits made with egg white, meringues Macaroons Biscuits made with yeast dough Puff pastries Rolls...

  • Page 31: Tips On Baking

    Tips on Baking Baking results The cake is not Wrong oven level browned enough un- derneath The cake sinks (be- Oven temperature too high comes soggy, lumpy, Baking time too short streaky) Too much liquid in the mix- ture Cake is too dry Oven temperature too low Baking time too long Cake browns unevenly Oven temperature too high...

  • Page 32: Table For Bakes And Gratins

    Table for Bakes and Gratins Dish Pasta bake Lasagne Vegetables au gratin Baguettes topped with melted cheese Sweet bakes Fish bakes Stuffed vegetables 1) Pre-heat the oven Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be cooked Frozen pizza Chips (300-600 g) Baguettes Fruit flans 1) Comments: Turn chips 2 or 3 times during cooking...

  • Page 33: Roasting

    Roasting Oven function: Conventional Insert the grease filter when roasting! Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven shelf with the roasting tray placed below it.

  • Page 34: Roasting Table

    Roasting table Type of meat Beef Pot roast Roast beef or fillet - rare - medium - well done Pork Shoulder, neck, ham joint Chop, spare rib Meat loaf Porkknuckle (pre- cooked) Veal Roast veal Knuckle of veal Lamb Leg of lamb, roast lamb Saddle of lamb Quantity...
  • Page 35 Type of meat Quantity Game Saddle of hare, leg up to 1 kg of hare Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg Haunch of venison 1.5-2 kg Poultry 200-250g Poultry portions each 400-500g Half chicken each Chicken, poulard 1-1.5 kg Duck 1.5-2 kg Goose 3.5-5 kg 2.5-3.5 kg...

  • Page 36: Grill Sizes

    Grill Sizes Oven function: Grill setting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. • The empty oven should always be pre-heated with the grill func- tions for 5 minutes. • For grilling, use both the oven shelf and the roasting tray together. •...

  • Page 37: Defrosting

    Defrosting Oven function: Defrost • Unwrap 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 in the 1st oven level from the bot- tom.

  • Page 38: Making Preserves

    Making Preserves Oven function: Bottom heat • 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, the first shelf position from the bottom is the one most used.

  • Page 39: 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. Attention: Do not use any scouring agents, sharp cleaning tools or scourers.

  • Page 40: 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- hitch at the back (2).

  • Page 41: 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 cov- Replacing the oven light bulb/ cleaning the glass cover 1.

  • Page 42: Oven Ceiling

    Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating ele- ment Warning: Only fold down the heat- ing element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Oven Door Glass

    Oven Door Glass The oven door is fitted with three glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels may be removed for cleaning. Warning: Carry out the following steps only when the oven door is un- hinged! When left on its hinges, the door could rise rapidly due to the lighter weight when the glass is removed and could cause injury.
  • Page 45 Inserting the middle door glass 1. Insert the middle glass panel at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located. 2. Lower the middle glass panel and slide it under the lower bracket to- wards the lower door edge as far as it will go.

  • Page 46: What To Do If

    What to do if … Problem The cooking zones are not functioning The oven does not heat up The oven is not switched The oven lighting is not operating If you are unable to remedy the problem by following the above suggestions, please contact your dealer or the Customer Care De- partment.

  • Page 47: Service

    Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc- tions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.
  • Page 48 USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 923 950-A-260504-01 Subject to change without notice...

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