AEG COMPETENCE B 4140 Operating Instructions Manual

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COMPETENCE B 4140
The switchable built-in oven
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B 4140 The switchable built-in 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 later 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 CONTENTS Operating Instructions ........Safety Instructions .
  • Page 4 Contents Cleaning and Care ..........32 The Exterior of the Appliance .
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions The new appliance may only be assembled and connected by an approved 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 intended, 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

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

    Operating Instructions Appliance structure 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 following items are supplied: Baking Sheet For cakes and biscuits Combination Shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling Universal Sheet For cakes or roasts with a high juice content or as a baking sheet or as a tray for collecting fat...
  • 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: Before Using For The First Time

    Operating Instructions 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 13: 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 thor- oughly. You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. 1. Turn the oven function control knob to oven lighting L. 2.
  • Page 14: Operating The Oven

    Operating Instructions 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 15: Switching The Oven On And Off

    Operating Instructions Switching the Oven On and Off 1. To use, press the “Oven Functions” and “Temperature Selection” switches as necessary. The switches then protrude. 2. Set the required function by turning the “Oven Functions” switch. The functions display indicates the symbol for the function selected. 3.
  • Page 16: Using The Automatic Function

    Operating Instructions 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 cook- ing time.
  • Page 17: 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 18: Deleting Automatic Mode Entries

    Operating Instructions 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 19: Changing The Signal Tone

    Operating Instructions Checking the Countdown Setting A few seconds after the countdown has been set, the time display indi- cates the current time again. You can check the amount of time left on the countdown at any time. 1. Using the “CLOCK” C button, re-select the time set on the countdown. The time remaining on the countdown is displayed.
  • Page 20: Usage, Tables And Tips

    Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Use the pizza & baking , fan cooking or conventional heat 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 heat •...
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! • Slide the baking sheet to the rear wall. • Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using pizza &...
  • Page 22: Baking Tables

    Operating Instructions Baking Tables Baking on one level Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Type of Cake or Pastry Time Shelf Shelf Tempera- Tempera- for both Position Position ture ture functions from the from the ºC ºC Hr.: Min. Cakes in Cake Tins Ring Cakes 150-160 160-180...
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Type of Cake or Pastry Time Shelf Shelf Tempera- Tempera- for both Position Position ture ture functions from the from the ºC ºC Hr.: Min. Fruit Flans on Shortcrust 160-170 170-190 0:40-1:20 Pastry Base Flat Cakes with Delicate Toppings...
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions Baking at several shelf positions Fan Cooking U Time Type of Cake or Pastry Shelf Position from the Top Tempera- Hr.: Min. ture ºC 2 Levels 3 Levels Cakes and Pastries on Baking Sheets Cream Puffs/Eclairs 2. and 5. 170-180 0:35-0:60 Dry Streusel Cake...
  • Page 25: Tips On Baking

    Operating Instructions Tips on Baking Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the This is how to tell if your cake cake. When no more cake mixture sticks to the wood, is cooked through you can switch off the oven and utilise the residual heat.
  • Page 26: Pies And Gratins Table

    Operating Instructions Pies and Gratins Table Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Shelf Tempera- Tempera- Position Position ture ture Hr.: Min. from the from the °C °C Pasta Bake 200-220 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 180-200 160-170 0:25-0:40 Gratinated 22-230 160-170 0:15-0:30 Vegetables Browned 230-240...
  • Page 27: Fry

    Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the rothitherm or conventional oven function. Important: Use the fat filter when roasting! Roasting Dishes • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • In the case of dishes with plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-resistant.
  • Page 28: Roasting Table

    Operating Instructions Roasting Table Conventional O Rothitherm I Type of Meat Quantity Time Shelf Shelf Tempera- Tempera- Position Position Weight ture ture Hr.:Min. from the from the ºC ºC Beef Pot Roast 1-1.5 kg 200-250 – – 2:00-2:30 per cm Sirloin or Fillet height per cm...
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Conventional O Rothitherm I Type of Meat Quantity Time Shelf Shelf Tempera- Tempera- Position Position Weight ture ture Hr.:Min. from the from the ºC ºC Game Saddle of Hare, up to 160-170 0:25-0:40 220-250 Leg of Hare 1 kg Saddle of Venison 1,5-2 kg 210-220...
  • Page 30: Grilling Table

    Operating Instructions Grilling Use the 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! It is not necessary to use the fat filter. Ovenware for Grilling •...
  • Page 31: Preserving

    Operating Instructions Preserving Use the fan cooking oven function for preserving. 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 32: 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 33: Performing Pyrolysis

    Operating Instructions Performing Pyrolysis 1. Select the pyrolysis P oven function. 2. Turn the temperature selection switch clockwise to the end stop. Pyrolysis begins after a few seconds and switches itself off again auto- matically after 2 hours 30 minutes. 3.
  • Page 34: Removing And Fitting The Side Rails

    Operating Instructions Removing and Fitting the Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can removed for cleaning the side walls. 1. Pull the side rail upwards (1) and unhook at the top (2). 2.
  • Page 35: Oven Light

    Operating Instructions Oven Light Warning: There is a risk of electric shock! 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.
  • Page 36: Oven Door

    Operating Instructions 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 37 Operating Instructions Hanging the Oven Door 1. Take hold of the sides of the door with both hands from the handle side. 2. Hold the door at an angle of approx. 60°. 3. Slide the door hinges as far as possible into the two cut-outs on the right and left on the bottom of the oven (1).
  • Page 38: Oven Door Glass

    Operating Instructions Oven Door Glass The oven door is fitted with three panes of glass, these are fitted one behind the other. The two inner panes 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 moving upwards and creating a hazard.
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions 3. Remove the separators from the left and right hand edges of the middle pane for cleaning. Fitting the Middle Door Glass 1. Replace the two separators on the left and right sides of the middle pane of glass. 2.
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions Fitting the Top Door Glass 1. Guide the pane of glass at an angle from above into the middle of the retaining section on the lower edge of the door (1). 2. Lower the pane of glass (2) and align it laterally such that the outer edges of the glass lie centrally on the door frame (3).
  • Page 41: What To Do If

    Operating Instructions 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 42: Special Accessories

    Operating Instructions Special accessories You can purchase the following accessories for your appliance from your dealer: Roasting/Fat Tray Universal Sheet E-No. 611 898 624 E-No. 611 898 626 Combination Shelf (not suitable for the use with oven Baking Sheet shelf runners) E-No.
  • Page 43: 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 60 cm x 56 cm x 55 cm Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31 cm x 39.6 cm x 41 cm...
  • Page 44: Safety Instructions For The Installer

    Installation Instructions 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 45: Installation

    Installation Instructions Installation...
  • Page 46 Installation Instructions Unpacking the Appliance Important Information...
  • Page 47 Installation Instructions...
  • Page 48 Installation Instructions Preparing the Kitchen Units...
  • Page 49 Installation Instructions...
  • Page 50 Installation Instructions Electrical connection...
  • Page 51 Installation Instructions Fixing...
  • Page 55: Service

    Service SERVICE In the “What to do, if …” section a number of malfunctions are listed that you can rectify yourself. In the event of a malfunction, look there first. Is it a technical malfunction? Then please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the "Customer Service Centres"...
  • Page 56 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG ANC 822 947 129 - 07 - 0500...

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