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AEG COMPETENCE B8920 Operating And Installation Instructions

AEG COMPETENCE B8920 Operating And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B8920 Built In Fan/Steam Oven Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear Customer, Please read through these instructions carefully. Pay special attention to the "Tips on Safety" on the first pages. Please keep the instructions in a safe place and refer to them when necessary. If re-selling the appliance, pass the instructions on to the new owner.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Electronic Oven Control ........
  • Page 4 Oven Internal Dimensions ........

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    The escaping steam can cause moisture damage to furniture. Avoid any direct contact with escaping steam. • If alcohol ingredients are placed inside the oven, these can give rise to a mildly inflammable air/alcohol mixture. In this case, be careful when opening the door.
  • Page 6 • Do not store any inflammable materials inside the oven. These could ignite when the oven is switched on. • Do not store any moist foods inside the oven. This could damage the oven surface enamel.

  • 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

    Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel...

  • Page 9: Oven Features

    Operating Instructions Oven Features...

  • Page 10: Oven Accessories

    Operating Instructions Oven Accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, roasting and grilling trays. Baking Tray For cakes and biscuits (not suitable for steam cooking) All-Purpose Tray For roasting, or collecting meat juices or fat (not suitable for steam cooking)

  • Page 11: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the First Time Setting the Clock The oven only operates when the clock has been set. «12:00» flashes on the clock display when the appliance is first con- nected, or after a power cut. 1. Press the CLOCK W button. «:» flashes.

  • Page 12: Initial Cleaning

    1. Press the ON H button: the oven light comes on. Open the door. 2. Clean all oven trays and accessories, and the side rails, with warm water and washing-up liquid. 3. Wash the oven in the same way, with warm water and washing-up liq- uid, and leave to dry.

  • Page 13: Operating The Oven

    Operating the Oven The Electronic Oven Control Display Field Control Field Operating Instructions...
  • Page 14 – a short touch with the fingertip, – touching a touch-control button when wearing a glove. • Always switch the oven on first with the ON H button. Exception: COUNTDOWN V. • Begin selecting the desired settings within 4 seconds. An audible sig- nal confirms that the 4 seconds have elapsed.

  • Page 15: Oven Functions

    ¼ Pizza Setting Suggested temperature: 230°C. For baking cakes on one oven level, and pastries or biscuits that re- quire more intensive browning and a crispy base or crust. This might in- clude, for example, pizzas, quiche, fruit cakes, cheesecake, etc.

  • Page 16: Single Grill

    Top heat and grill heating element are on. Â Conventional Use (Top/Bottom Heat) Suggested temperature: 200°C. For baking and roasting on one oven level. Top/bottom heating elements are on. Ã Defrost/ Dry Suggested temperature: 40°C.

  • Page 17: Changing The Oven Temperature

    Switching on the Oven Function 1. Switch on the oven with the ON H button. 2. Press the OVEN FUNCTION Ë button till the desired function is lit. The symbol for the selected function appears in the display field. A suggested temperature appears on the temperature display.

  • Page 18: Changing The Oven Function

    Operating Instructions Changing the oven function Press the OVEN FUNCTION Ë button as often as necessary, till the de- sired function is lit. Switching off the oven Switch off the oven with the OFF I button. Cooling fan When the oven is switched on, the fan comes on automatically to keep the oven surfaces cool.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Oven Shelf, Tray, And All-Purpose Tray

    Inserting the Oven Shelf, Tray, and All-Purpose Tray Anti-tip device All trays and shelves have a little curve on the left and right edges. This curve serves as an anti-tip device and must always be turned to- wards the back of the oven.

  • Page 20: Meat Probe

    Operating Instructions Meat Probe For switching off the oven when the temperature at the centre of a roast reaches a set temperature. The meat probe is used with the Conventional (Top/Bottom heating) Â, Fan Cooking » and Rotitherm ¿ functions.
  • Page 21 The heating is switched off automatically. 6. Stop the signal by pressing the i or j button. Switch off the oven with the OFF I button. Caution! The meat probe becomes very hot. Be careful when taking...

  • Page 22: Clock Functions

    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 23 COUNTDOWN 1. Press the COUNTDOWN V button. Ä flashes. 2. The desired Countdown time can be set with the i or j button, up to 9 hours 59 minutes). When the set time has elapsed, Ä flashes, and an audible signal is sounded for 2 minutes.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions COOK TIME 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Select the desired oven function and temperature. 3. Press the COOK TIME Ì button. Ì flashes. 4. Set the desired cooking time with the i or j button. When the time has elapsed, Ì flashes, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes, and the oven switches itself off.
  • Page 25 Í and «:» are flashing. 4. Set the desired switch-off time with the i or j button. When the time has elapsed, the oven function flashes, an audible signal is sounded for 2 minutes, and the oven switches itself off.
  • Page 26 Combining the COOK TIME and END functions The COOK TIME Ì and END Í functions can be combined, to switch the oven on or off automatically at a later time. 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Select the desired oven function and temperature.
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions Oven functions COOK TIME Ì and END Í are lit on the display, and the current time appears, in this case 12:05. The oven switches off automatically when the set time is reached, for example, 13:05. When the set cooking time has elapsed, an audible signal is sounded for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off, for example, 13:05.
  • Page 28 After about 4 seconds, the clock stops flashing and shows the set clock time. The appliance is now ready to use. The clock can only be adjusted if the oven is off and the Child Safety device has not been set.

  • Page 29: Child Safety Device

    Child Safety Device The oven is fitted with a child safety device. When the child safety de- vice is engaged, the oven cannot be switched on. To engage the child safety device, none of the oven functions must be currently selected.

  • Page 30: Oven Safety Cut-Out

    Oven Safety Cut-out If not switched off after a certain time, or if the temperature does not change, the oven switches off automatically. The oven switches off at temperatures of: < 120°C 120°C up to < 230°C 230°C or >...

  • Page 31: Steam Cooking Functions

    2 minutes, set- tings under 10 minutes have little effect. During steam dispersal, the oven door can mist up slightly. Steam will also escape when the door is opened. The slight misting on the control panel quickly evaporates.
  • Page 32 96°C is reached. Three signals are sounded at the end of cooking time. 5. Stop the signal and switch off the oven by pressing the OFF I button. After the oven has cooled down, soak up any remaining water from the steam generator and wipe if necessary with a few drops of vinegar.

  • Page 33: Usage, Tables And Tips

    • Do not use enamelled baking tins! Chrome steel food containers are also very suitable. Oven levels • The appropriate oven level can be found in the following table. • Be careful to count oven levels starting from the bottom. General Tips •...

  • Page 34: Vigorous Steam Cooking

    How to use the Steam Cooking Tables The tables give the required temperature settings, cooking times, and oven levels for a selection of typical dishes. • Temperatures and steam cooking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the consistency and size of the food, quantity, and type of oven tin or dish.

  • Page 35: Vigorous Steam Cooking Table

    Blanching vegetables Smoked loin of pork 600-1000 g Meat loaf in 1 cm slices Trout, 170-300 g Eggs, soft Eggs, medium Eggs, hard Operating Instructions Vigorous Steam ¾ Time Oven Level in mins. 25-30 35-40 35-45 35-40 50-60 25-30 30-35 35-40...

  • Page 36: Vigorous Steam And Fan Cooking In Succession

    Vigorous Steam ¾ and Fan Cooking » can combined, using one af- ter the other, then using them together to cook vegetables, meat, side- dishes in the oven, so that they will be ready to serve at the same time. • Cook roast meats with the Fan Cooking » function.

  • Page 37: Steam Interval Cooking

    Steam Interval ½ cooking is particularly suitable for roasting large joints of meat, and defrosting or re-heating food portions cooked pre- viously. Steam Interval Cooking Table Cooking on more than one oven level Type of food Complete meal recombined 6 plates, dia. 24 cm...

  • Page 38: Baking

    • With Fan Cooking », you can bake biscuits and cookies on up to 3 baking trays at the same time. 1 Baking tray: for example, oven level 3 2 baking trays Oven levels 1 and 4 1 Baking tin: for. example, oven level 1 3 baking trays: Oven levels 1, 3 and 5...
  • Page 39 • When baking, take out the grease filter, as otherwise baking time is prolonged and top surfaces are browned unevenly. • Be careful to count oven levels starting from the bottom. • Insert the baking tray with the bevel at the front! •...

  • Page 40: Baking Table

    Bread (rye bread) at first ...then Vol-au-vent / Eclairs Swiss Roll Dry streusel cake Butter/sugar cakes, Fruit cakes (made with yeast dough/ cake mixture) » Fan Cooking Conventional Oven Tempera- Oven level, ture level, from ºC from bottom bottom 150-160...
  • Page 41 Pastries made with egg white, meringues Macaroons Biscuits made with yeast dough Puff pastries Rolls 1) Pre-heat the oven! 2) Use the all-purpose tray! The numbers printed in bold indicate the recommended oven setting. » Fan Cooking Conventional Oven Tempera- Oven level, ture...
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions Baking on more than one oven level Recipe type Cakes/pastries on baking tray Vol-au-vent / Eclairs Dry streusel cake Biscuits Short pastry biscuits Dressed biscuits Biscuits made with biscuit/ cake mixture Pastries made with egg white, meringues Macaroons...

  • Page 43: Tips On Baking

    Too much liquid in the dough Cakes are too dry Oven temperature too low Baking time too long Cakes brown unevenly Oven temperature too high and baking time too short Yeast is spread unevenly Grease filter is inserted Baking time too long...

  • Page 44: Pies And Gratin Table

    Vegetables au gratin Pizza ba- guettes Sweet soufflés Fish pies Stuffed vege- tables 1) Pre-heat the oven. Information printed in bold type indicates the preferred oven function for the dish. Conventional O Shelf Temp. position position °C from bottom 180-200...

  • Page 45: Frozen Ready Meals Table

    When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cook- ing. This is because of the large differences in temperature between the frozen item and the oven. Once the trays have cooled the distortion will disappear again. Shelf...

  • Page 46: Roasting

    Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use either the Rotitherm ¿ or Conventional  oven functions. Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • for roasting dishes with plastic handles, make sure that these are heat-resistant (please read the manufacturer's instructions).
  • Page 47 • Turn the meat as required (at about 1/2 - 2/3 of cooking time). Tip: Baste large roasts and poultry with their juices several times while roasting. This will give better results. Switch the oven off 10 minutes before the end of roasting time, to make use of the residual heat. Operating Instructions...

  • Page 48: Roasting Table

    Meat loaf Knuckles of pork (pre-cooked) Veal Roast veal Knuckles of veal Lamb Leg of lamb, Roast lamb Saddle of lamb Conventional  Quantity Oven Tempe Level Weight rature from ºC Bottom 1-1.5 kg 200-230 each cm. thick each cm.
  • Page 49 1.5-2 kg Goose 3.5-5 kg 2.5-3.5 kg Turkey 4-6 kg Fish (steamed) Whole fishes 1-1.5 kg 1) Pre-heat the oven. Information printed in bold indicates the best oven function. Conventional  Rotitherm ¿ Oven Oven Tempe Level Level rature from from ºC...

  • Page 50: Meat Probe Table

    Operating Instructions Meat Probe Table Food to be Cooked Beef Pot roast Rib steak or fillet steak rare medium well done Pork Shoulder of pork, ham joint, neck Chop (saddle), smoked pork loin Meat loaf Veal Roast veal Knuckle of veal Mutton / lamb Leg of mutton Saddle of mutton...

  • Page 51: Grill Sizes

    Grill Sizes For grilling, use either the Single Grill À or Dual Grill Á oven func- tions with the 230°C temperature setting. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. The empty oven should always be pre-heated for 3 minutes! Ovenware for grilling •...

  • Page 52: Defrosting

    For defrosting, use the Defrost/Dry oven function à with the 40°C temperature setting. Defrosting dishes • Unpack the food and set it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the defrosting time.

  • Page 53: Drying

    • Use the shelf or baking tray, spread with grease-proof or baking pa- per. Oven levels • You can dry food on 2 oven levels at the same time. • Place the shelf or baking tray on the 1st and 4th levels from the bottom.

  • Page 54: Low Temperature Cooking

    The oven switches automatically to 80°C. 3. In the meantime, sear the meat in the tray. 4. Place the meat on a roasting dish, or directly on the oven shelf with the all-purpose tray underneath, and place in the pre-heated oven.

  • Page 55: Bio Functions

    Bio Functions The low temperatures that can be set with this oven can be used to make yoghurt, or to raise yeast dough. Important: the suggested temperatures have to be changed with all Bio functions! Low temperature cooking uses up to 20 % less energy than conven- tional cooking.

  • Page 56: Raising Yeast Dough

    1. Put the dough in the bowl, cover with transparent film, and place on the shelf. 2. Select the Conventional  oven function and change the suggested temperature to 40°C. 3. Leave the dough till it has doubled in volume.

  • Page 57: Making Preserves

    Making Preserves For preserving, use the Steam Interval ½ oven function. Preserving Jars • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars, of the same height. Jars with twist-off or bayonet type lids, and metal tins, are not suitable. Oven levels •...

  • Page 58: Preserving Table

    Carrots Mushrooms Mixed pickles Kohlrabi, Peas, Asparagus, Beans Leave until Temperature drops form °C mins. 140-150 35-45 140-150 35-45 140-150 35-45 140-150 140-150 150-160 150-160 Continue Leave to stand cooking with the at 100°C oven off mins. mins. 80-120 45-60...

  • Page 59: Cleaning And Care

    Clean the appliance after each use. In this way, dirt is easier to clean off, and is not allowed to burn in. • To clean, press the ON H button: the oven light comes on. • Wipe the oven with water and washing-up liquid and allow to dry.

  • Page 60: Side Rails

    Operating Instructions Side Rails To clean the sides of the oven, the left and right side rails can be re- moved. Taking out the side rails 1. Loosen the screw. 2. Pull the rails sidewards (1). 3. Lift the rails off the side attachments (2).
  • Page 61 Replace the side rails 1. Set the rails in the rear attachment and press into the grip on the side (1). 2. Insert the screw and tighten (2). Operating Instructions...

  • Page 62: Steam Generation System

    3. Rinse the steam generation system through the water drawer with clear, softened water (100-200 ml). 4. Soak up remaining water from the steam generator with the sponge, and wipe dry. 5. Leave the door open to let the oven dry out.

  • Page 63: Oven Light

    • Switch off the oven. • Disconnect the oven from the mains supply. To protect the oven light bulb and the glass cap, lay a cloth on the bot- tom of the oven. Replacing the rear oven light bulb/cleaning the glass cap 1.
  • Page 64 Operating Instructions Replacing the oven side light bulb/cleaning the glass cap 1. Take out the side rails. 2. Unscrew the metal frame using a cross-tip screwdriver. 3. Take off the metal frame and seal, and clean. 4. If necessary: replace bulb with a 25 Watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat-resistant oven...

  • Page 65: What To Do If

    Caution! Repairs to the appliance must be carried out by a specially li- censed technician only! Considerable danger may result from incorrect repairs. Possible Cause The oven is not switched on. Switch the oven on. The clock is not set. The required settings are not applied.

  • Page 66: Service Symbol And Error Codes

    • Switch off the circuit-breaker. • Switch on again after several minutes. • Switch on the oven again. • If the Ç symbol appears again, contact your local Service Force Centre and give the model number (see Chapter “Service“) and Error Code, for example, "001".

  • Page 67: Technical Data

    Technical Data Oven Internal Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Volume (useful 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 68: Installation Instructions

    • The unit in which the appliance is fitted must satisfy the require- ments of DIN 68930 in respect of stability. • This oven must be installed by qualified personnel to the relevant Standards. • This oven is heavy. Take care when moving it •...

  • Page 74: Index

    Steam generation system ... . 62 the oven interior ....59 Clock ....... 13 Adjusting the clock time .

  • Page 75: Service & Spare Parts

    Service & Spare parts If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
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