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AEG COMPETENCE B6140-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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The Versatile Built-In Oven
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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B6140-1 The Versatile Built-In Oven Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear customer Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety Instructions” 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 Operating Instructions Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Contents Bio-Functions ..........46 Low Temperature Roasting .

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Safety Electrical Safety • The appliance may only be connected by a registered specialist. • In the event of any faults or damage to the appliance: remove fuses or switch off. • It is not permissible to clean the appliance with a steam or high pressure cleaner for safety reasons! •...

  • Page 6: Disposal

    Operating Instructions 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: Description Of The Appliance

    Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance General Overview...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Operating Instructions 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 9: Oven Features

    Operating Instructions Oven Features Relates only to appliances with a metal front: Steam from the oven is fed out between the upper door edge and the control panel. Baking table There is a baking table on the inner side of the oven door which will give you information about the most commonly prepared dishes.

  • Page 10: Oven Accessories

    Operating Instructions Oven Accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Universal baking tray 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.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Initial Cleaning

    Operating Instructions 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 13: Operating The Oven

    Operating 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 14: Oven Functions

    Operating Instructions 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 15 Operating Instructions DUAL GRILL Suggested temperature: 300 °C For grilling larger quantities of flat foods such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting. Top heat and the grill heating element are in use. SINGLE GRILL Suggested temperature: 300 °C For grilling flat foods placed on the middle of the shelf such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting.

  • Page 16: Changing The Oven Temperature

    Operating Instructions Switching On Oven Functions 1. Switch the appliance on with 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 17: Switching The Oven Off

    Switching the Oven Off To switch the oven off press the se- lector buttons X or Y repeatedly 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.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Shelf And Universal Baking Tray

    Operating Instructions 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 19: Attaching/Removing The Grill Pan Handle

    Attaching/Removing the Grill Pan Handle The handle is particularly useful for removing the grill pan and tray more easily from the hot oven. Attaching the handle Insert the handle at an angle from above into the recess in the side of the grill pan (1) lift it gently and then lower it (2) until you hear it click into place.

  • Page 20: Inserting/Removing The Fat Filter

    Operating Instructions 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: 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 22 Operating Instructions 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 23 COOK TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Press selector button Y repeatedly 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 24 Operating Instructions END TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Press selector button Y repeatedly 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.
  • Page 25 COOK TIME and END TIME combined COOK TIME and END TIME can be used together 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 26 Operating Instructions Changing TIME 1. Press selector button Y repeatedly 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 flashing and the clock will display the set time.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Oven Child Safety Feature

    Operating Instructions 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. To activate the child safety feature, there must be no oven function se- lected.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Oven Safety Cut-Out

    Operating Instructions 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 31: Usage, Tables And Tips

    Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Use the BAKING, FAN COOKING or CONVENTIONAL oven function for baking. Cake tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for CON- VENTIONAL. • Light tins are also suitable for BAKING and FAN COOKING. Shelf positions •...
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from bottom to top. Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using BAKING or CONVEN- TIONAL.

  • Page 33: Baking Tables

    Baking Tables Baking on one level Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Shelf position bottom 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 Flans &...
  • Page 34 Operating Instructions Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Pizza Bread Wholemeal bread White bread 1) Pre-heat oven. The figures printed in 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 re- quired.
  • Page 35 Baking on several levels Type of Cake or Pastry Shelf position from bottom Using cake tins Victoria Sandwich Pastry cases Using baking sheets Short bread Biscuits Macaroons Choux pastry buns Buns / cup cakes Scones Sausage rolls 1) Pre-heat oven. Select the lower temperature to start with, then select the higher one only if re- quired.

  • Page 36: Tips On Baking

    Operating Instructions 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 37: Table: Desserts

    Table: Desserts Desserts BAKING Shelf position Temp. from °C bottom Apple pie 180-190 Rice pudding Fruit crumble Pineapple upside down cake Pavlova Baked cus- tard Baked ap- 160-170 ples Bread and butter 170-180 pudding Apple 180-190 charlotte Soufflé - sweet/sa- 190-200 voury 1) Pre-heat oven.

  • Page 38: Roasting

    Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the FAN COOKING, ROTITHERM or CONVENTIONAL oven function. Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • If the dish has plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-re- sistant. • Large roasts can be roasted directly on the universal sheet or on the shelf with the universal sheet underneath (e.g.
  • Page 39 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 40: Table: Meat, Roasting, Casseroles

    Operating Instructions Table: Meat, roasting, casseroles Meat FAN COOKING Shelf posi- tion from bottom Pork Shoulder; leg; rolled; boned 170-180 spare rib; loin of pork Beef Inexpensive 160-170 cuts Prime cuts -rare 170-180 -medium 170-180 -well done 170-180 CONVENTIONAL Shelf Temp.
  • Page 41 Meat FAN COOKING Shelf posi- Temp. tion from bottom 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 in bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case.

  • Page 42: Table: Roasting, Casseroles, Au Gratin

    Operating Instructions Table: Roasting, casseroles, au gratin Poultry, Quan- Game, Fish, tity ap- Vegetables prox. Casse- roles, mis- cellan. 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...
  • Page 43 Poultry, Quan- Game, Fish, tity ap- FAN COOKING Vegetables prox. Shelf posi- tion from bot- Pheasant, 1 kg/ Wild Duck, 2 lbs or 2 Rabbit Partridge/ per 300- Pigeon 500 g or 2 Fish (baked, steamed) 1-1.5 kg/ Whole fish 2-3 lbs 750 g- Fish pies,...

  • Page 44: Grilling

    Operating Instructions Grilling Use the SINGLE GRILL or DUAL GRILL oven function with a temperature of 275 °C for grilling. Important: Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill function. Ovenware for grilling • For small amounts use the grill pan and the grill pan grid together for grilling.

  • Page 45: Grilling Table

    Grilling Table Food Bacon rashers Beef burgers 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 down minutes each side 6-10 10-15 7-10 10-15...

  • Page 46: Bio-Functions

    Operating Instructions 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. Important: The suggested temperature must be changed for all bio- functions! When roasting at low temperatures you will save up to 20 percent en- ergy than when roasting conventionally.
  • Page 47 Notes on the roasting table 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 48: Low Temperature Roasting Table

    Operating Instructions Low Temperature Roasting Table Food to be Roasted Meat Roast Beef Beef, Veal Fillet Saddle of Veal Game Saddle of Venison Leg of Venison Poultry Turkey Breast Chicken Duck Fish Sea Trout Salmon (Middle Piece) Zander / Pike We recommend low temperature roasting for: tender, lean pieces of meat and fish.

  • Page 49: Making Yoghurt

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

  • Page 50: Drying Fruit, Vegetables

    Operating Instructions Drying Fruit, Vegetables Use the FAN COOKING oven function for drying. Ovenware for making yoghurt • Cover the shelf or baking sheet with grease-proof paper. Shelf Position • You can dry fruit on up to 2 levels simultaneously. •...

  • Page 51: Defrosting

    Defrosting To defrost food, use the oven's function DEFROST at 30 °C. 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 52: Preserving

    Operating Instructions 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 53: Preserving Table

    Preserving Table Tempera- ture in Preserves Soft fruit Strawberries, blueber- ries, raspberries, 160-170 ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries 160-170 Stone fruit Pears, quinces, plums 160-170 Vegetables Carrots 160-170 Mushrooms 160-170 Gherkins 160-170 Mixed pickles 160-170 Kohlrabi, peas, 160-170 asparagus Beans 160-170 160-170 Plum purée Preserving...

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Care

    Operating Instructions 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 55: Cleaning With Pyroluxe

    Cleaning with Pyroluxe Warning! The oven becomes very hot during this procedure. Children must be kept well away. Important: Before cleaning with pyroluxe all parts and the fat filter have to be removed from the oven. If you use the oven shelf runners obtainable as special accessories, they must be removed before cleaning with pyroluxe.
  • Page 56 Operating Instructions 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 57 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 58: Shelf Support Rails

    Operating Instructions 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 59 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 60: Oven Lighting

    Operating Instructions Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Oven Door Glass

    Operating Instructions 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.
  • Page 63 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 64: What To Do If

    Operating Instructions What to do if ... Symptom The oven does not heat The oven lighting does not come on. Pyroluxe is not func- tioning (“tEL” appears in the time display) The oven door is locked The appliance is not plugged If you cannot rectify the fault with the help of the information given above, please contact your specialist dealer or customer service.

  • Page 65: Technical Data

    Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Capacity (usable capacity) 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 66: 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. Safety Instructions for the Installer • Protection against access to live parts must be guranteed by the in- stallation.
  • Page 67 Installation Instructions This oven can be installed either in-column as shown or under a counter...
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  • Page 72: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty conditions Warranty conditions Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, 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 discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...

  • Page 73: Customer Service Centres

    Customer Service Centres Customer Service Centres Great Britain For general enquiries or information regarding AEG appliances contact: Customer Services Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel.: 08705 350 350...

  • Page 74: Index

    Index INDEX Accessories ......18 Baking ......14 Bottom heat .

  • Page 75: 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 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 your post code area.
  • Page 76 From the Electrolux Group. The world´s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world´s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx.

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