AEG B 4100 Operating Instructions Manual
AEG B 4100 Operating Instructions Manual

AEG B 4100 Operating Instructions Manual

Built-in single oven

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COMPETENCE B 4100
Built-In Single Oven
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B 4100 Built-In Single Oven Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Above all, please take note of the “Safety” section on the first few pages. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ..........Disposal .
  • Page 4 Contents Grilling ............34 Grilling Table .
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions The new appliance may only be assembled and connected by an appro- ved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law.
  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Operating Instructions Intended Use • This appliance must not be used for purposes other than that inten- ded, 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

    Eco-Insulation In the factory the oven is fitted with eco-insulation. This insulation has been tested for pollutants by independent test institutes and categori- sed as harmless Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials All materials used can be fully recycled. The plastics are marked as follows: •...
  • Page 8: Description Of The Appliance

    Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance Control panel Oven Function Selector and Function Display Retractable rotary knob, used for selecting the required oven function. The oven function selected is indicated in the oven function display. Temperature Selector and Temperature Display Retractable rotary knob, used for selecting the required oven tempera- ture.
  • Page 9: Oven Features

    Operating Instructions Oven Features Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, each of these has 6 shelf positions. 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 the way out.
  • Page 10: Oven Accessories

    Operating Instructions Oven accessories The oven is provided with the following accessories: Wire shelf For ovenware, cake tins, roasts and grilled items Universal sheet For moist cakes, juicy roasts or as a baking sheet or collecting vessel for fat Grill pan with handle Support for the grill tray as a col- lecting vessel for fat Grill pan tray...
  • Page 11: Oven Functions

    Operating Instructions Oven Functions The following functions are available for the oven: U Fan Cooking Fan cooking is particularly suited to baking on several levels at the same time. Oven temperatures are generally 20-40 °C lower than for conventional heat. A ring heater and part of the bottom element are used.
  • Page 12: Single Grill

    Operating Instructions F Single grill The single grill is particularly suitable for grilling or toasting small amounts of flat food. The single grill enables you to, for example, grill 2 steaks or 4 toasts. A Defrosting The oven's defrosting function allows you to evenly start to defrost or to defrost.
  • Page 13: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Setting/Changing the Time The time display will flash after the electrical supply is connected. You must then first set the time. If the time has not been set, the oven cannot be switched on. Setting the Time 1.
  • Page 14: Cleaning For The First Time

    Operating Instructions Cleaning for the first time Before you use the oven for the first time, you should clean it thoroug- hly. You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. 1. Turn the oven function control knob to oven lighting L. 2.
  • Page 15: Operating The Oven

    Operating the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Always use the fat filter when roasting without any covering 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 downwards.
  • Page 16: Attaching/Removing The Grill Pan Handle

    Operating Instructions Attaching/removing the grill pan handle The handle is particularly useful for easy removal of the grill pan and tray out of the hot oven. Attaching the handle Insert the handle at an angle from above into the recesses on the grill pan (1), raise it slightly then lower it (2), until it engages audibly.
  • Page 17: Switching The Oven On And Off

    Switching the Oven On and Off 1. To use, press the “Oven Function” and “Temperature Selector“ knobs to release them. The control knobs then protrude. 2. Set the required function by turning the “Oven Function Selector“. The functions display indicates the symbol for the function selected. 3.
  • Page 18: Fast Warm Up

    Operating Instructions Fast Warm Up R Using the “Fast Warm Up“ function, the oven can be preheated quickly. Important: Please only place food for cooking in the oven when fast warm up is complete and the oven is operating in the required cooking function.
  • Page 19: Using The Automatic Function

    Using the Automatic Function There are two ways of using the automatic function: • Automatic Switch Off: When you have the oven switched on and simply do not want to forget to switch it off at the right time, you can use the clock to set either the duration or the end of the cooking time.
  • Page 20: Automatic Switching On And Off

    Operating Instructions Automatic Switching On and Off For automatic switching on and off both the duration and the end of the cooking time must be entered. 1. Select the required oven function. 2. Select the required temperature. 3. Press the “COOK TIME” < button and, using the + and - buttons, within 5 seconds set the required cooking time.
  • Page 21: Cancelling An Automatic Programme

    Cancelling an Automatic Programme 1. Using the “COOK TIME” < button call up the cooking time again. 2. Within 5 seconds set all entries to "0" using the - button. 3. Turn the oven function selector and the temperature selector to the off position.
  • Page 22: Countdown

    Operating Instructions Countdown The countdown operates independently and can therefore be set when the oven is switched on as well as switched off. Setting the Countdown 1. Press the “CLOCK” C button. 2. Set the time required within 5 seconds using the + and - buttons.
  • Page 23: Usage, Tables And Tips

    Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Use the pizza & baking V, fan cooking U or conventional O oven function for baking. Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake Tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conven- tional O.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. • Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using pizza & baking V or conventional O.
  • Page 25: Baking Tables

    Baking Tables Baking on one level Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pizza & baking V Pies Shelf- position from top Using cake tins Cakes in pound cake tins Sandcakes/ Cakes in loaf tins Madeira cake Dundee cake Large Christmas cake (10“) Victoria Sandwich Pastry cases Bakewell tart Swiss roll...
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Bread Wholemeal bread White bread 1) Pre-Heat oven. The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case. Select the lower temperature to start with, then select the higher one only if required.
  • Page 27: Tips On Baking

    Tips on Baking This is how to tell if your cake is cooked through The cake collapses (is sticky, not properly cooked through, water marks) The cake is too light Cake with moist topping/ cake is not cooked through, is unevenly browned Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the cake.
  • Page 28: Table: Desserts

    Operating Instructions Table: Desserts Pizza & Baking S Desserts Shelf position from top Apple pie Rice pudding Fruit crumble Pineapple upside down cake Pavlova Baked custard Baked apples Bread and butter pudding Apple charlotte Soufflé - sweet/ savoury 1) Pre-Heat oven. The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case.
  • Page 29: Roasting

    Roasting For roasting, use the fan cooking U, rotitherm oven function. Important: Use the fat filter when roasting! Roasting Dishes • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • If the dish has plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-resi- stant.
  • Page 30: Table: Meat, Roasting, Casseroles

    Operating Instructions Notes on the Roasting Tables Information is given in the table on suitable oven functions, tempera- ture settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The cooking times are for guidance only. • We recommend roasting meat and fish in the oven from a weight of 1 kg.
  • Page 31 Fan Cooking U Meat Shelf posi- Tempera- tion ture from ºC Prime cuts -rare 170-180 -medium 170-180 -well done 170-180 Yorkshire pudding - small - large 180-190 Lamb 170-180 Veal 170-180 1) Pre-Heat oven. 2)For Rotitherm roasting and joints of 5 lb & over eliminate the additonal time. The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case.
  • Page 32: Table: Roasting, Casseroles, Au Gratin

    Operating Instructions Table: Roasting, casseroles, au gratin Poultry, Quantity Game, Fish, approx. Vegetables Casseroles, miscellan. 1 kg/ Casseroles 2 lbs Lancashire 1 kg/ Hot Pot 2 lbs 1 kg/ Moussaka 2 lbs 675 g/ Meat Loaf 1.5 lbs Poultry/ Game 1 kg/ Chicken 2 lbs...
  • Page 33 Poultry, Quantity Game, Fish, approx. Vegetables Shelf posi- tion from Fish (baked, steamed) 1-1.5 kg/ Whole fish 2-3 lbs Fish pies, 750 g-1 kg/ bakes 1.5-2 lbs or 4 Vegetables Stuffed pepper/ aubergines Au gratin dishes 1) Pre-Heat oven. 2) Place food in suitable containers and position wire shelf as per chart. The figures printed bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case.
  • Page 34: Grilling

    Operating Instructions Grilling Use the small grill 275 °C for grilling. 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 • For small amounts use the grill pan and the grill pan grid together for grilling.
  • Page 35: Grilling Table

    Grilling Table Food Bacon rashers Beefburgers Chicken joints Chops: Lamb Pork Fish: Whole trout/hering Fillet plaice/cod Kebabs Kidneys: Lamb/pig Liver: Lamb/pig Sausages Steaks rare medium well Operating Instructions Shelf Level Grilling Time from top minutes each side 6-10 10-15 7-10 10-15 8-12 10-15...
  • Page 36: Defrosting

    Operating Instructions Defrosting To defrost food, use the oven's defrosting function Defrosting dishes • Put the food on a plate and put the plate on the tray. • Use only parchment paper or film to cover the food. Do not use plates or dishes as they significantly increase the defrosting time.
  • Page 37: Preserving

    Preserving Use the fan cooking 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 38: Cleaning And Care

    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. • In the case of stainless steel fronts, you may use commercially available stainless steel cleaners.
  • Page 39: Side Rails

    Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing and Fitting the Side Rails. 1. Undo the bolt (if necessary use a coin). 2. Pull the base of the side rail forwards and unhook at the top. 3.
  • Page 40: Oven Light Bulb

    Operating Instructions Oven Light Bulb Warning: 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. 1. Place a cloth on the floor of the oven. 2.
  • Page 41: Catalytic Oven Ceiling

    Catalytic oven ceiling The oven has a catalytic oven ceiling. Catalytic liners are self cleaning and will destroy splashes of food and fats while the oven is on. To aid this process and to ensure continued good performance of the liners, we recommend you run the oven, without food, once a week.
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 43: Oven Door

    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 clamping lever on both door hinges (1). 3. Close the oven door around 3/4 of the way, overcoming the resistance (2).
  • Page 44: Oven Door Glass

    Operating Instructions Oven Door Glass The oven door is fitted with two panes of glass, these are fitted one behind the other. The inner pane can be removed for cleaning. Warning: Please only perform the following steps on the oven door when it has been removed from the oven! When the door is fitted, the reduction in the weight of the door when the glass is removed could lead to the door suddenly closing and creating a hazard.
  • Page 45: What To Do If

    What to do if ..the oven does not heat up? Check whether – the appliance is switched on – the time is set, – all the necessary settings have been made, – the mains fuse (fuse box) has blown. If the fuse blows several times, please call an electrician.
  • Page 46: Service And Spare Parts

    Service and Spare Parts SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.
  • Page 47: Customer Service

    Customer Service CUSTOMER SERVICE For general enquiries or information regarding AEG appliances contact: Customer Services Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SLI IDZ Tel.: 08705 350 350...
  • Page 48: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee Conditions GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar docu- mentation.
  • Page 49: Special Accessories

    Special accessories The following special accessories for your appliance are available from your specialist dealer: Oven shelf runner BAZ2 with combi- nation tray E. No. 944 189 014 Catalysis set KTU-LS, 4-part E. No. 944 189 025 2 side rails, white for white furniture conversion E-Nr.
  • Page 50: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. Technical Data Oven Exterior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Volume (useable) Total Rating...
  • Page 51: Safety Instructions For The Installer

    Safety Instructions for the Installer • In respect of fire protection, this appliance corresponds to type Y (IEC 335-2-6). Only appliances of this type may be installed next to a high cupboard or a wall. • Contact protection must be guranteed by the installation. •...
  • Page 52: Assembly

    Installation Instructions Assembly...
  • Page 53 Installation Instructions Important information...
  • Page 54 Installation Instructions...
  • Page 55 Installation Instructions Preparation, kitchen furniture...
  • Page 56 Installation Instructions...
  • Page 57 Installation Instructions Electrical connection...
  • Page 58 Installation Instructions Attachment...
  • Page 59: Electrical Connection

    Electrical Connection The oven is designed to be connected to 230-240V (50Hz) electricity supply The oven has an easily accessible terminal block which is marked as follows. Letter L Letter N or E THIS OVEN MUST BE EARTHED The cable used to connect the oven to the electrical supply must com- ply to the specifications given below..
  • Page 60 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG ANC 822 947 165 - 05 - 0899...

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