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FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
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for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning...
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• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure. • Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
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• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Height of the front of the 594 mm Make sure that there is access to the appliance mains plug after the installation. Height of the back of the 576 mm •...
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• Clean the appliance with a moist soft WARNING! cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning Risk of damage to the appliance. pads, solvents or metal objects. • To prevent damage or discoloration to the •...
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 General overview Control panel Knob for the heating functions Power lamp / symbol Display Control knob (for the temperature) Temperature indicator / symbol Plus Steam Heating element Lamp Shelf support, removable Cavity embossment Shelf positions 3.2 Accessories For cakes and biscuits.
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4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Retractable knobs To use the appliance press the knob. The knob comes out. 4.2 Sensor fields / Buttons To set the time. To set a clock function. To set the time. To turn the True Fan Cooking PLUS function on and off. 4.3 Display A.
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Remove all accessories and re‐ Set the maximum temperature - press to set the time. movable shelf supports from After approximately 5 sec., the for the function: the oven. flashing stops and the display Time: 1 h. Clean the oven and the acces‐ shows the time.
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Step 8 After the function ends, carefully open the door. Released humidity can cause burns. Step 9 Make sure that the oven is cold. Remove the remaining water from the cavity embossment. 6.3 Heating functions Heating func‐ Application tion Heating func‐ Application tion To grill thin pieces of food and to...
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7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS 7.1 Clock functions Clock function Application To set, change or check the time of day. Time of Day To set how long the oven works. Duration To set a countdown. This function has no effect on the operation of the oven.
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How to set: Minute Minder Step 2 - press to set the time. The function starts automatically after 5 sec. When the set time ends, the signal sounds. Step 3 Press any button to stop the signal. Step 4 Turn the knobs to the off position. How to cancel: Clock functions Step 1 - press repeatedly until the clock function symbol starts to flash.
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Baking tray / Deep pan: Push the tray between the guide bars of the shelf support. 9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 9.1 Cooling fan the appliance cool. If you turn off the appliance, the cooling fan can continue to When the appliance operates, the cooling fan operate until the appliance cools down.
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ROASTING (°C) (min) Roast beef 50 - 60 Chicken 60 - 80 Roast pork 65 - 80 10.4 Baking change the temperature setting if an unequal browning occurs. The differences equalize For the first baking, use the lower during baking. temperature.
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10.6 Baking on one shelf level BAK‐ ING IN TINS (°C) (min) Flan base - short True Fan Cooking 170 - 180 10 - 25 pastry, preheat the empty oven Flan base - True Fan Cooking 150 - 170 20 - 25 sponge cake mix‐...
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CAKES / PASTRIES / BREADS (°C) (min) Plaited bread / Bread 170 - 190 30 - 40 crown Fruit flans (made of yeast 35 - 55 dough / sponge cake mix‐ ture), use a deep pan Yeast cakes with delicate 160 - 180 40 - 80 toppings (e.g.
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(°C) (min) Stuffed vegetables True Fan Cooking 160 - 170 30 - 60 Sweet bakes Conventional Cooking 180 - 200 40 - 60 Pasta bake Conventional Cooking 180 - 200 45 - 60 10.8 Multilevel Baking Use the baking trays. Use the function: True Fan Cooking.
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10.10 Roasting Baste meat joints with their own juice several times during roasting. Use the first shelf position. BEEF (°C) (min) Pot roast 1 - 1.5 kg Conventional Cook‐ 120 - 150 Roast beef or fillet, rare, per cm of thickness Turbo Grilling 190 - 200 5 - 6...
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VEAL Use the function: Turbo Grilling. (kg) (°C) (min) Veal knuckle 1.5 - 2 160 - 180 120 - 150 LAMB Use the function: Turbo Grilling. (kg) (°C) (min) Lamb leg / Roast lamb 1 - 1.5 150 - 170 100 - 120 Lamb saddle 1 - 1.5...
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PIZZA PIZZA Preheat the empty oven before cook‐ Preheat the empty oven before cook‐ ing. ing. Use the second shelf position. Use the second shelf position. (°C) (min) (°C) (min) Pizza, thin crust, 200 - 230 15 - 20 Flammkuchen 230 - 250 12 - 20 use a deep pan...
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(kg) (min) (min) Defrosting time Further defrost‐ ing time Butter 0.25 30 - 40 10 - 15 Cream 2 x 0.2 80 - 100 10 - 15 Whip the cream when still slightly frozen in pla‐ ces. Gateau 10.15 Preserving Use the function Bottom Heat.
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Set the temperature to 60 - 70 °C. VEGETA‐ BLES (°C) FRUIT Beans 60 - 70 6 - 8 Plums 8 - 10 Peppers 60 - 70 5 - 6 Apricots 8 - 10 Vegetables for soup 60 - 70 5 - 6 Apple slices 6 - 8...
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Baking on one level - baking in tins °C Fatless sponge cake True Fan Cooking 45 - 60 Fatless sponge cake Conventional Cooking 45 - 60 Apple pie, 2 tins Ø20 cm True Fan Cooking 55 - 65 Apple pie, 2 tins Ø20 cm Conventional Cooking 55 - 65 Short bread...
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11. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 11.1 Notes on cleaning Clean the front of the appliance only with a microfibre cloth with warm water and a mild de‐ tergent. Use a cleaning solution to clean metal surfaces. Clean stains with a mild detergent.
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Step 1 Turn off the oven and wait until it is cold. Step 2 Pull the front of the shelf support away from the side wall. Step 3 Pull the rear end of the shelf support away from the side wall and remove Step 4 Install the shelf supports in the oppo‐...
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Step 1 Fully open the door. Step 2 Lift and press the clamping levers (A) on the two door hinges. Step 3 Close the oven door to the first opening position (approximately 70° angle). Hold the door at both sides and pull it away from the oven at an upwards angle. Put the door with the outer side down on a soft cloth on a stable surface.
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Top lamp Step 1 Turn the glass cover to remove it. Step 2 Clean the glass cover. Step 3 Replace the lamp with a suitable 300 °C heat-resistant lamp. Step 4 Install the glass cover. 12. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Problem Check if... Refer to Safety chapters.
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13. ENERGY EFFICIENCY 13.1 Product Information and Product Information Sheet according to EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations Supplier's name Model identification BD431C 944188129, 944188457 Energy Efficiency Index 81.2 Energy efficiency class Energy consumption with a standard load, conventional mode 0.99 kWh/cycle...
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14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS appliances marked with the symbol with Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the the household waste. Return the product to packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. your local recycling facility or contact your Help protect the environment and human municipal office.
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