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AEG COMPETENCE E4100-1 Operating Instructions Manual

AEG COMPETENCE E4100-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE E4100-1 The Versatile Built-In Oven Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. In particular please note the "Safety"“ section on the first pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later reference and pass them on to any future owners of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) highlight information that is important for your safety or the function of the appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions ..........Disposal .
  • Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........39 Exterior of the Appliance .

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The installation and connection of the new appliance must only be car- ried out by a registered specialist. Where damage occurs the warranty will not apply if this instruction has not been adhered to. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with recognised technical standards and the German law covering equipment safety.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Intended Use • This appliance is intended to be used for cooking, frying and baking food in the home and must not be used for any other purpose. • Only use the appliance to prepare food. • Do not use the oven as a room heater. To Avoid Damaging Your Appliance •...

  • Page 7: Disposal

    Disposal Disposing of packaging material All materials used can be fully recycled. The cardboard container is made from 80% recycled paper. Plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< indicates polythene, as used on the outer covering and the wrappings inside. •...

  • Page 8: Appliance Assembly

    Appliance Assembly Control Panel The appliance is fitted with push-in rotary switches. Oven functions and function display Switch for setting the required oven function. The selected oven function is displayed in the oven function display. Temperature selection and temperature display Switch for setting the required oven temperature.

  • Page 9: Clock Functions

    Clock functions and time display Buttons for setting the clock functions. The time or alarm time is dis- played in the time display. Clock Functions Your appliance has a programmable clock by which you can see the time, use the countdown timer as an "egg-timer“ or set baking and roasting times using the automatic functions.

  • Page 10: Oven Features

    Oven Features Shelf positions There is a shelf support rail on both sides of the oven, with 5 shelf posi- tions on which to insert the acces- sories. Anti-tip device All slide-in units are fitted with an anti-tip device to prevent them being pulled out of the oven unin- tentionally.

  • Page 11: Oven Accessories

    Oven steam vent The steam from the oven is fed directly to the extractor hood via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface. Fan run-on The fan switches on automatically as soon as the oven is switched on. Once the oven has been switched off, the fan continues running to cool down the appliance and then switches itself off automatically.

  • Page 12: Oven Functions

    Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: S Pizza & baking This is the best function for baking cakes on one level. It is also suitable for baking foods that need to be more strongly crisped or browned underneath. These include such foods as pizza, quiche lorraine, and cheese cake.
  • Page 13 F Grill Grilling is particularly suitable for grilling or toasting flat foods, such as steaks, escalopes, fish or toast. The heat is supplied from the grill element on the oven ceiling. Z Dual grill The dual grill is suitable for grilling or toasting large quantities of flat food such as steaks, escalopes, fish or toast.

  • Page 14: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the First Time Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. 1. Turn the oven function switch to Oven Lighting . 2.

  • Page 15: Set The Time

    Set the Time The oven will only operate when the time has been set. When the power supply is switched on, or after a power failure, the function indicator flashes on the clock display D. 1. Using buttons + or - set the cur- rent time.

  • Page 16: Resetting The Time

    Resetting the Time Press button b until the function indicator flashes on the clock display D . 3. Using buttons + or - set the cur- rent time. 4. Wait for 5 seconds. The flashing will stop and the set time will be displayed in the display window.

  • Page 17: Using The Rings

    Using the Rings Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in cooking unit. It contains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings • Within the range of settings 1-9, it is possible to select 14 heat set- tings (including intermediate positions).

  • Page 18: Cooking With The Rings

    Cooking with the Rings 1. Select a high heat setting to boil/fry. 2. As soon as steam appears or the fat is hot, lower the setting to the required position to continue cooking. 3. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position.

  • Page 19: Using The Oven

    Using the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Always insert the fat filter when roasting uncovered on a shelf unit, on the fat tray, or in an uncovered roasting dish. Inserting the fat filter Holding the fat filter by the tab, insert the two retainers into the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top...

  • Page 20: Switching The Oven On And Off

    Switching the Oven On and Off 1. To use, push both the "oven functions“ and "temperature selection“ switches in turn. The switches will pop out. 2. Set the required function by turning the "oven functions“ switch. The symbol for the selected function will appear in the function display. 3.

  • Page 21: Using The Automatic Function

    Using the Automatic Function The required oven function and temperature can be selected before or after setting the automatic function. You can select the following functions: Cook time < Using the cook time < function you can set the time for which the oven is required to operate.
  • Page 22 End time > Using the end time function > you can set the oven to switch off automatically. 1. Keep pressing the button ] until the end time function indicator > flashes. 2. Using the + or - buttons set the time at which you require the oven to switch off.
  • Page 23 Cook time < and end time > combined Cook time < and end time > can be used simultaneously if the oven is required to switch on and off automatically at a later time . 1. Using the cook time function < set the time for which the dish is requi- red to cook.

  • Page 24: Countdown

    Countdown At the end of the countdown ] an acoustic signal will sound. 1. Keep pressing button ] until the countdown function indicator ] flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the required countdown. (Max. 2 hours and 30 minutes.) 3.

  • Page 25: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Cooking The information given in the following tables is for guidance. The switch setting required for cooking depends on the quality of the pans and the type and quantity of food. Settings for Cooking on the Rings Cooking/ Switch Continuation...

  • Page 26: Baking

    Baking When baking use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional O oven function. Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake tins • When baking with conventional O coated baking tins and tins made of dark metal are suitable.
  • Page 27 General information • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking trays with the bevelled edge to the front! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • Using pizza & baking S or conventional O it is also possible to bake with two tins at the same time.

  • Page 28: Baking Table

    Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Type of Cake or Pastry Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf Tempera- For Both Position ture Position ture Functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins. Bottom Bottom Baking in tins Ring-shaped cakes 150-160 160-180...
  • Page 29 Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Type of Cake or Pastry Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf Tempera- For Both Position ture Position ture Functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins. Bottom Bottom Fruit flan with shortcrust 160-170 170-190 0:40-1:20 pastry base Tarts baked with delicate fillings 0:40-1:20...
  • Page 30 Baking on several shelf positions Fan cooking U Time Type of cake or pastry Shelf position from bottom Tempera- Hrs.: Mins. ture ºC 2 Levels 3 Levels Baking on baking trays Cream puffs/eclairs 0:35-0:60 160-180 Dry streusel cake 140-160 0:30-0:60 Biscuits Shortcrust biscuits 1/3/5...

  • Page 31: Tips For Baking

    Tips for Baking Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the To tell if your cake is cooked cake. If the skewer comes out clean, you can switch through off the oven and utilise the residual heat. Check your recipe. Next time use less liquid. Check The cake collapses (is sticky, that you have beaten the mixture for the correct soft in the middle,...

  • Page 32: Table For Soufflés And Dishes Au Gratin

    Table for Soufflés and Dishes Au Gratin Conventional O Rotitherm I Time Shelf Position Tempera- Shelf Position Tempera- Hours: from Bottom ture °C from Bottom ture °C Mins. Pasta bake 180-200 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 180-200 160-170 0:25-0:40 Vegetables 200-220 160-170 0:15-0:30 au gratin Pizza...

  • Page 33: Roasting

    Roasting Use the rotitherm I oven function or conventional O when roasting. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant. • Large joints can be roasted directly in the universal baking tray or on the shelf unit with the baking tray placed below (e.g., turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles of veal.) •...
  • Page 34 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 only for guidance. • We recommend that only meat and fish with a minimum weight of 1kg should be roasted or baked in the oven.

  • Page 35: Table For Roasting

    Table for Roasting Conventional O Rotitherm I Type of Meat Quantity Time Hours: Weight Shelf Tempera- Shelf Tempera- Mins. Position ture Position ture from ºC from ºC Bottom Bottom Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg 200-250 2:00-2:30 Roast beef or fil- per cm of thickness per cm of...
  • Page 36 Conventional O Rotitherm I Type of Meat Quantity Time Hours: Weight Shelf Tempera- Shelf Tempera- Mins. Position ture Position ture from ºC from ºC Bottom Bottom Game Whole piece of hare, up to 1 160-170 0:25-0:40 220-250 haunch or jointed hare Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg 210-220...

  • Page 37: Grilling

    Grilling To grill, use oven function Z for dual grill or F for single grill with temperature setting z . Important: Always preheat the empty oven with the grill function for 5 minutes! Ovenware for grilling • Use the shelf unit and universal tray together for grilling. Shelf positions •...

  • Page 38: Preserving

    Preserving For preserving use the fan cooking U oven function. Preserving jars • Only use commercially available preserving jars (preserving jars with a rubber ring and glass lid) for preserving. • Screw-top jars, jars with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are unsuitable.

  • Page 39: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care Exterior of the Appliance Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water. • Do not use scourers, caustic cleaners or abrasive items. • You can use commercially available cleaning agents on stainless steel fronts.

  • 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 unhitch at the back (2).

  • Page 41: Oven Lights

    Oven Lights Warning: Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Changing the rear oven light/cleaning the glass 1. Remove the right shelf support rail. 2.

  • Page 42: Grill Element

    Grill Element The grill element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the grill element Warning: The grill must only be fol- ded down when the oven has been switched off and there is no risk of being burnt.

  • 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 (1). 3. Grip the oven door with both hands on the sidesand close it by about 3/ 4 (2) past its resistance.

  • 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 unhinged! 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 (1). 2. Lower the middle glass panel (2) and slide it under the lower bracket towards the lower door edge as far as it will go.

  • Page 46: What To Do If

    What to do if ..the cooking zones do not work? Check whether – the correct cooking zone has been switched on, – the circuit breaker (at the household power distribution box) has tripped..the oven does not heat up? Check whether –...

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31.0 cm x 40.5 cm x 41.0 cm Capacity (usable capacity) 51 l 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 50: Index

    Index Anti-tip device ..... . 10 Ready-made meals ....32 Repairs .

  • Page 51: Service

    Service The section "What do I do if...“ lists some faults that you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? Then contact your nearest customer service centre. (Addresses and tele- phone numbers can be found under "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
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