Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Electrolux COMPETENCE E3101-1
Summary of Contents for Electrolux COMPETENCE E3101-1
- Page 1 COMPETENCE E3101-1 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 information” 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 Safety ............Disposal . - Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........43 Exterior of the Appliance .
-
Page 5: Safety
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 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: 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
Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel... -
Page 9: Oven Features
Oven Features Oven steam vent The steam from the oven is fed di- rectly upwards via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface. -
Page 10: Oven Accessories
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. -
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. 1. The time function indicator D will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure. 2. -
Page 12: Initial Cleaning
Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. To clean metal fronts use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting L. 2. -
Page 13: Using The Rings
Using the Rings Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in hob. It con- tains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings • You may select the heat settings within the range of settings 1-9. • Intermediate positions may be selected between settings 2 and 7. They are marked with a dot. -
Page 14: Cooking With The Rings
Cooking with the Rings 1. For heating up/browning, select a high heat setting. 2. As soon as steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. 3. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position. -
Page 15: Using The Oven
Using the Oven The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Temperature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then sticks out. Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Turn the “Oven Functions” switch to set the required function. - Page 16 Cooling fan The fan comes on automatically when the oven is in use in order to keep the surfaces of the appliance cool. Once the oven has been switched off, the fan continues running to cool down the appliance and then switches itself off automatically.
-
Page 17: Oven Functions
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven lighting With this function you can illuminate the oven interior, e.g., for clean- ing. The heating element is not in use. H Hot air For baking on up to two shelf positions. Set oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using conventional. - Page 18 Z Dual grill 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. I Rotitherm For roasting larger pieces of meat or poultry on one level. This function is also suited to cooking foods au gratin and browning.
-
Page 19: Inserting The Shelf And Universal Baking Tray
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 20: Working With The Electronic Clock
Working with the Electronic Clock The electronic clock has the following 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 >... -
Page 21: Switching Off The Time Display
General information • Once a function has been selected the corresponding function indi- cator will flash for approx. 5 seconds. During this time the required times can be set using the + or - button. • After the required time has been set the function indicator will flash again for approx. - Page 22 Countdown ] 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the countdown function indicator ] flashes. 2. Using the + or - button set the required countdown ]. (Max. 2 hours and 30 minutes.) After approx. 5 seconds the display will show the remaining time. The countdown function indicator ] is illuminated.
- Page 23 Cook time < 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the cook time function indicator < flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the re- quired cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display will revert to the time. The cook time function indicator <...
- Page 24 End time > 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the end time func- tion indicator > flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the time at which you want the oven to switch off. After approx. 5 seconds the display will revert to the time.
- 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. Using the cook time < function sets the time required for the dish to cook.
- Page 26 Changing TIME The time can only be changed if neither of the automatic functions (cook time < or end time >) has been set. 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the TIME function indicator flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the cur- rent time.
-
Page 27: Uses, Tables And Tips
Uses, Tables and Tips Boiling 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 28: Baking
Baking For baking use the hot air H or conventional O oven function. Baking tins • Coated baking tins and tins made of dark metal are suitable for conventional O heat. • For hot air H baking tins made of light metal are also suitable. Shelf positions •... - Page 29 General information • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking trays with the sloped edge to the front! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • You can also bake with two tins at the same time using conventional O or hot air H by placing the tins side by side on the shelf.
-
Page 30: Baking Table
Baking Table Hot air H Conventional O Type of cake or pastry Time Shelf Shelf for both Temp. Temp. position position functions ºC ºC from from Hrs.: bottom bottom Mins. Cakes in cake tins Ring-shaped or 150-170 160-180 0:50-1:10 bowl-shaped cakes Madeira cake/ 140-160 150-170... - Page 31 Hot air H Conventional O Type of cake or pastry Time Shelf Shelf for both Temp. Temp. position position functions ºC ºC from from Hrs.: bottom bottom Mins. Fruit flan on shortcrust 150- 170 170-190 0:40-1:20 pastry base Tarts with delicate top- pings (e.g.
-
Page 32: Tips For Baking
Tips for Baking Baking result Possible cause Solution Insert the cake at a lower The cake is under- Wrong shelf position shelf position cooked at the bottom Baking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature The cake collapses (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches) -
Page 33: Pies And Gratin Table
Pies and Gratin Table Conventional O Rotitherm I Time Shelf Shelf Temp. Temp. Hrs: Mins. position position °C °C from from bottom bottom Pasta bake 180-200 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 180-200 160-170 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au 200-220 160-170 0:15-0:30 gratin Pizza ba- 200-220 160-170 0:15-0:30... -
Page 34: Frozen Ready Meals Table
Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be Shelf Temperature Time cooked position Oven function from bottom in accordance in accordance Conventional with the Frozen pizza with the maker's maker's instruc- instructions tions Chips Rotitherm I 200-220 °C 15-25 Mins. (300-600 g) in accordance in accordance Conventional... -
Page 35: Roasting
Roasting Use the rotitherm I or conventional O oven functions for roasting. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting (refer to the manufac- turer's instructions!). • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant (re- fer to manufacturer's instructions!). - Page 36 Notes on the roasting table Information is given in the table on suitable oven functions, tempera- ture settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The information is for guidance. • We recommend roasting meat and fish with a minimum weight of 1kg in the oven.
-
Page 37: Roasting Table
Roasting table Conventional O Rotitherm I Type of meat Quantity Time Weight Shelf po- Tempera- Shelf Tempera- Hours:Mi sition ture position ture from bot- ºC from ºC 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 - rare... - Page 38 Conventional O Rotitherm I Type of meat Quantity Time Weight Shelf po- Tempera- Shelf Tempera- Hours:Mi sition ture position ture from bot- ºC from ºC bottom Game Saddle of hare, up to 1 160-170 0:25-0:40 220-250 haunch of hare Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg 210-220 160-180...
-
Page 39: Grilling
Grilling To grill use the grill F oven function or dual grill Z with temperature setting z. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill func- tions! Ovenware for grilling •... -
Page 40: Defrosting
Defrosting To defrost, use the defrost oven function without setting a tempera- ture. Dishes for defrosting • Remove packaging and place the food on a plate on the shelf. • Do not use a plate or dish to cover as these significantly increase the defrosting time. -
Page 41: Preserving
Preserving For making preserves, use the bottom heat Ü oven function. Preserving jars • When making preserves, use only commercially available jars of the same size. Jars with twist-off tops or with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are not suitable. Shelf positions •... -
Page 42: Preserving Table
Preserving Table The stated times and temperatures are for guidance only. Temperature Preserving Continued in switched time until cooking off oven Preserves bubbles form at 100°C standing time °C Mins. Mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blue- berries, raspberries, 160-170 35-45 ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries 160-170 35-45... -
Page 43: Cleaning And Care
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 44: 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 un- hitch at the back (2). -
Page 45: Oven Lighting
Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover. -
Page 46: Cleaning The Oven Ceiling
Cleaning the Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating ele- ment Warning: Only fold down the heat- ing element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1. -
Page 47: 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 48: 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 un- hinged! 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 49 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. 2. Lower the middle glass panel and slide it under the lower bracket to- wards the lower door edge as far as it will go.
-
Page 50: What To Do If
What to do if ... Symptom Possible cause Solution The appropriate cooking The cooking zones do zone has not been switched Switch on the cooking zone. not function. The circuit breaker (at the household fuse box) has Check the circuit breaker or tripped or the fuse has fuse. -
Page 51: Technical Data
Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31 cm x 41 cm x 41 cm Capacity (usable capacity) 52 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 54: Index
Index Accessories ......19 Ready meals ......34 Repairs . -
Page 55: 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. - Page 56 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 923 147-A-310102-02 Subject to change without notice...