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B4101-5 User manual Built-In Electric Oven...
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Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best per- formance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excel- lence.
Contents Contents Operating Instructions Safety instructions Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel Oven Features Oven Accessories Grill set Before using for the first time Setting and changing the current time Initial Cleaning Operating the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Functions Inserting the Oven Shelf and the Roasting Pan Grill set...
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Contents Cleaning and care Outside of the appliance Oven Interior Accessories Non-stick accessories Shelf Support Rails Oven Lighting Oven door Oven door glass What to do if … Electrical Connection Disposal Installation Instructions Safety information for the installer Guarantee/Customer Service Service and Spare Parts...
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Safety instructions Electrical safety • This appliance must be connected by a qualified electrician only. • In the event of a fault or damage to the appliance: take the fuses out or switch off. • Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by qualified service en- gineers.
Safety instructions How to avoid damage to the appliance • Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc. on the oven floor, as the heat that builds up will damage the oven enamel. •...
Description of the Appliance Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Oven Functions Temperature selector...
Description of the Appliance Oven Features All of the interior walls of the oven are coated in a special enamel (catalytic coating). Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fan heating element Oven shelf runners, removable Inside of door On the inside of the oven door you will find the numbers of the different oven shelves.
Description of the Appliance Oven Accessories Oven shelf for non-stick For cookware, cake tins, roasts and grilled foods. Grill set Grill Insert for the roasting pan for roasting and grilling. Roasting Pan For baking and roasting or as a pan for col- lecting fat.
Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Setting and changing the current time The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance has been connected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the function indicator Time flashes automatically.
Before using for the first time Initial Cleaning You should clean the oven before using it for the first time. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be dam- aged. To clean the external parts of the oven, only use a cloth well wrung out with warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added or a commercial- ly available cleaner specifically designed for this purpose.
Operating the Oven Operating the Oven The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Tem- perature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then pops out. Switching the Oven On and Off Temperature Pilot Light Oven Power Indicator Oven Functions Temperature selector...
Operating the Oven Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven function Light With this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. Convection with For baking on up to three oven shelves at the same time. ring heating Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using element...
Operating the Oven Inserting the Oven Shelf and the Roasting Pan Shelf runner safety and anti-tip device As a shelf runner safety device all insertable components have a small curved in- dentation at the bottom on the right and left-hand edge. Always insert insertable components so that this indentation is at the back of the oven interior.
Operating the Oven Grill set The grill set consists of grill and roasting pan. The grill can used on both sides. Warning: There is a risk of burning when removing the rosting pan from the hot oven! Inserting the grill tray underneath: The grill tray rests in the roasting pan.
Operating the Oven Non-stick accessories To ensure that this accessory remains stable and permanently easy to clean, you should follow these instructions: • Do not put accessories into the oven without any food. • Do not place accessories on hot cooking surfaces, as the non-stick properties can be damaged by overheating.
Operating the Oven Clock Functions Function Indicators Time display Function Indicators Button Button Selector Button Countdown To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the operation of the oven. Cook time To set how long the oven is to be in use.
Operating the Oven How to use the clock functions • When a function has been selected, the corresponding function indicator flashes for approx. 5 seconds. During this time the desired times can be set us- ing the button. • When the desired time has been set, the function indicator flashes for approx. another 5 seconds.
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Operating the Oven Countdown 1. Press Selection button repeatedly, until the function indicator Countdown flashes. 2. Using the button, set the required Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes). After approx. 5 seconds, the display shows the remaining time. The function indicator Countdown will light up.
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Operating the Oven Cook time 1. Press Selection button repeatedly, until the function indicator Cook time flash- 2. Using the button, set the required cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds, the display returns to the current time. The function indicator Cook time will light up.
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Operating the Oven End time 1. Press Selection button repeatedly, until the function indicator End time flashes. 2. Using the button, set the required switch-off time. After approx. 5 seconds, the display returns to the current time. The function indicator End time will light up.
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Operating the Oven Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be automatically switched on and off at a later time. 1. Using the function Cook time set the period of time that the dish requires to cook.
Usage, Tables and Tips Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Oven function: Convection with ring heating element Conventional Baking tins • For Conventional dark metal and non-stick tins are suitable. • For Convection with ring heating element bright metal tins are also suita- ble.
Usage, Tables and Tips General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional or Convection with ring heating element you can also bake with two tins next to one another on the oven shelf at the same time.
Usage, Tables and Tips Baking table Baking on one oven level Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Baking in tins Ring cake or brioche Convection with 150-160 0:50-1:10 ring heating element Madeira cake/fruit cakes Convection with 140-160 1:10-1:30...
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Usage, Tables and Tips Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Cake with crumble topping Convection with 150-160 0:20-0:40 (dry) ring heating element Buttered almond cake/sugar Conventional 190-210 0:15-0:30 cakes Fruit flans Convection with 0:35-0:50 (made with yeast dough/ ring heating sponge mixture)
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Usage, Tables and Tips Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Pastries made with egg Convection with 80-100 2:00-2:30 white, meringues ring heating element Macaroons Convection with 100-120 0:30-0:60 ring heating element Biscuits made with yeast Convection with 150-160 0:20-0:40...
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Usage, Tables and Tips Baking on more than one oven level Convection Convection with ring with ring heating heating Time element element Type of baking Hours: Mins. Shelf positions from bottom Tempe- rature in °C 2 levels 3 levels Cakes/pastries/biscuits on baking trays Cream puffs/Eclairs 1 / 4 160-180...
Usage, Tables and Tips Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not browned Wrong shelf level Place cake on a lower shelf enough at the bottom The cake sinks (becomes Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower temperature soggy, lumpy, streaky) setting Baking time too short...
Usage, Tables and Tips Pizza setting table Temperature Time Type of baking Shelf position °C Hr: Mins. Pizza (thin crust) 180 - 200 20 - 30 Pizza (with a lot of topping) 180 - 200 20 - 30 Tarts 180 - 200 45 - 60 Spinach flan 160 -180...
Usage, Tables and Tips Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be Shelf Temperature Oven function Time cooked position °C as per as per Frozen pizza Conventional manufacturer’s manufacturer’s instructions instructions Convection with as per Chips ring heating 200-220 manufacturer’s (500 g) element instructions as per...
Usage, Tables and Tips Roasting Oven function: Conventional or Rotitherm Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable for roasting. (Please read the manu- facturer's instructions.) • Large roasting joints can be cooked directly in the tray or on the shelf with the tray placed below •...
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Usage, Tables and Tips Tempera- Shelf Time Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction ture position Hours mins. °C Pork Shoulder, neck, ham 1-1.5 kg Rotitherm 160-180 1:30-2:00 joint Chop, spare rib 1-1.5 kg Rotitherm 170-180 1:00-1:30 Meat loaf 750 g-1 kg Rotitherm 160-170 0:45-1:00...
Usage, Tables and Tips Grill sizes Oven function: Grill or Dual gril with maximum temperature setting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. The empty oven should always be pre-heated with the grill functions for 5 minutes. • For grilling, place the shelf in the recommended shelf position. •...
Usage, Tables and Tips Defrosting Oven function: Defrost (no temperature setting) • Unpack the food and place it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the de- frosting time.
Usage, Tables and Tips Drying Oven function: Convection with ring heating element • Use oven shelves covered with greaseproof paper or baking parchment. • You get a better result if you switch the oven off halfway through the drying time, open the door and leave the oven to cool down overnight. •...
Usage, Tables and Tips Making Preserves Oven function: Bottom heat • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars of the same size. • Jars with twist-off or bayonet type lids and metal tins are not suitable. • When making preserves, use the first shelf position from the bottom. •...
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Warning: First switch off the appliance and let it cool down before carrying out any cleaning. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam blasters or high-pressure cleaners. Attention: Do not use any corrosive cleaning fluids, sharp objects or stain removers.
Cleaning and care Accessories Wash all slide-in units (shelf unit, baking tray, shelf support rails etc.) after each use and dry well. Soak briefly to make them easier to clean. Non-stick accessories Clean accessories with a soft sponge or cloth in hot water and washing-up liq- uid.
Cleaning and care Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be re- moved 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 unhook at the back (2).
Cleaning and care 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. Replacing the oven light bulb/cleaning the glass cover 1.
Cleaning and care Oven door For easier cleaning of the oven interior, the oven door can be taken off its hinges. Removing the oven door from its hinges 1. Open the oven door as far as it will go. 2. Undo the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges fully.
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Cleaning and care Hanging the oven door back on its hinges 1. From the handle side take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and hold at an angle of approx. 45°. Position the recesses on the bottom of the oven door on the hinges on the oven.
Cleaning and care Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with three panels of glass mounted one behind the oth- er.The inner panels can be removed for cleaning. Important! Rough handling, especially around the edges of the front panel, can cause the glass to break.
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Cleaning and care 5. Take hold of the door glass panels on their upper edge one after the other and take them out of the guide by pulling them up- wards.. Cleaning the door glass panels Clean the door glass panels thoroughly with a solution of water and washing up liquid.
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Cleaning and care Putting the door glass panels back. 1. From above insert the door glass panels at an angle into the door profile at the bot- tom edge of the door one after the other and lower them. Insert the smaller panel first, then the larg- er panel.
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Cleaning and care 3. Open the oven door as far as it will go 4. Fold up theclamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions 5. Close the oven door.
What to do if … What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The oven does not heat up The oven is not switched on Switch the oven on The clock is not set Set the current time on the clock The necessary settings have Check the settings...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection The oven is designed to be connected to 230-240V~(50Hz) electricity supply. The oven has an easily accessible terminal block which is marked as follows: Letter L Live terminal Letter N Neutral terminal Earth terminal This oven must be earthed! The cable used to connect the oven to the electrical supply must comply to the specifications given below.
Disposal Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dis- pose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities.
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Attention: The new appliance may only be installed and connected by a regis- tered expert. Please comply with this. If you do not, any damage resulting is not covered by the warranty. Safety information for the installer •...
Guarantee/Customer Service Guarantee/Customer Service Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur- chase this AEG-Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condi- tion that: •...
Guarantee/Customer Service European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these coun- tries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the fol- lowing qualifications: The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced...
Service and Spare Parts Service and Spare Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 0870 5 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre cov- ering your post code area.
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