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The Versatile Built-in Oven
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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B4300-1 The Versatile Built-in Oven User 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 Operating Instructions ........Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........40 Exterior of the Appliance .

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or seri- ous malfunctioning. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre or your specialist dealer. Child Safety • Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance is in use.
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions 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

    Operating Instructions 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 Oven steam vent Steam from the oven is fed out between the upper door edge and the control panel.

  • Page 10: Oven Accessories

    Operating Instructions Oven Accessories The following parts are supplied with the oven: Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling Universal baking tray For moist cakes, roasts or asa baking tray or as a container to catch fat Baking tray For cakes and biscuits...

  • Page 11: Before Using For The First Time

    Operating Instructions 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.

  • Page 12: Initial Cleaning

    Operating Instructions 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 Oven

    Operating Instructions Using the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Turn the “oven functions” switch to the required function. 2. Turn the “temperature selection” switch to the required temperature. The yellow oven power indicator will remain on while the oven is in use. The red temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is heating up.

  • Page 14: Oven Functions

    Operating Instructions 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. S Pizza & baking For baking cakes on one level and for pastries that need more brown- ing and a crispy base.

  • Page 15: Dual Grill

    Operating Instructions F Grill For grilling flat foods placed on the middle of the shelf such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting. The grill heating element is in use. Z Dual grill For grilling larger quantities of flat foods such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Shelf And Tray

    Operating Instructions Inserting the Shelf and Tray The shelf has two guide rails on the right and left sides. These must always be facing downwards. Inserting the shelf Insert the shelf so that the two guide rails face downwards. Insert the shelf on the oven shelf runner rails so that the two holes engage in the retaining bolts of the oven shelf...

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing The Fat Filter

    Operating Instructions Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter The fat filter protects the rear wall heating element against splashes of fat when roasting. 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 downwards.

  • Page 18: Working With The Electronic Clock

    Operating Instructions 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.

  • Page 19: Switching Off The Time Display

    Operating Instructions 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 20 Operating Instructions 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.
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions Cook time < 1. Press selection button Y repeatedly until the cook time function indicator < flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the required cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display will revert to the time. The cook time function indicator <...
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions 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 23 Operating Instructions 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 24 Operating Instructions 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 25: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Operating Instructions Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional O oven functions for baking. Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. Baking tins •...
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions 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. • With pizza & baking S or conventional O you can also bake two items simultaneously by placing the tins next to one another on the shelf.

  • Page 27: Baking Table

    Operating Instructions 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 Cakes in cake tins Ring-shaped or 150-160...
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions 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 a yeast 150-170 170-190 0:25-0:50 dough/sponge base) Fruit flans on shortcrust...
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Baking on several shelf positions Fan cooking U Time Type of cake or pastry Hours: Shelf position from bottom Tempera- Mins. ture ºC 2 Levels 3 Levels Cakes and pastries on baking sheets Cream puffs/eclairs 0:35-0:60 160-180 Dry streusel cake 140-160 0:30-0:60 Biscuits...

  • Page 30: Tips For Baking

    Operating Instructions 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 Cooking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature The cake collapses (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches)

  • Page 31: Pies And Gratin Table

    Operating Instructions 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 200-220 160-170...

  • Page 32: Frozen Ready Meals Table

    Operating Instructions 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...

  • Page 33: Roasting

    Operating Instructions 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 (refer to manufacturer's instructions!).
  • Page 34 Operating Instructions 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 35: Roasting Table

    Operating Instructions Roasting table Conventional O Rotitherm I Type of meat Quantity Time Weight Shelf Tempera- Shelf Tempera- Hours:Mi position 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...
  • Page 36 Operating Instructions Conventional O Rotitherm I Type of meat Quantity Time Weight Shelf Tempera- Shelf Tempera- Hours:Mi position 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...

  • Page 37: Grilling

    Operating Instructions 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 38: Preserving

    Operating Instructions Preserving Use the bottom heat Ü oven function for preserving. Preserving jars • For preserving use only commercially available preserving jars that are all the same size. Screw-top jars, jars with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are unsuitable. Shelf positions •...

  • Page 39: Preserving Table

    Operating Instructions Preserving Table Tempera- Preserving Continued Standing time ture in time until cooking with oven Preserves bubbles at 100 °C switched off form °C Mins. Mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blueber- ries, raspberries, 160-170 35-45 ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries 160-170 35-45 10-15 Stone fruit...

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Care

    Operating Instructions 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 41: Shelf Support Rails

    Operating Instructions 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 and then unhitch at the back.

  • Page 42: Oven Lighting

    Operating Instructions 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 43: Cleaning The Oven Ceiling

    Operating Instructions 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 44: Oven Door

    Operating Instructions 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 45: Oven Door Glass

    Operating Instructions 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 46 Operating Instructions 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 towards the lower door edge as far as it will go.

  • Page 47: What To Do If

    Operating Instructions What to do if ... Symptom Possible cause Solution The oven does not heat The oven has not been Switch on the oven. switched on. The time has not been set. Set the time. The necessary settings have Check the settings.

  • Page 48: Technical Data

    Operating Instructions Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31 cm x 40 cm x 41 cm Capacity (usable capacity) 50 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 49: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important: The new appliance is only to be installed and connected up by an approved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. Safety Instructions for the Installer •...
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  • Page 55: Index

    Index Baking tray ......10 Ready meals ......32 Bottom heat .

  • Page 56: Guarantee Conditions

    In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la région sont vala-...

  • Page 57: Customer Service Centres

    Customer Service Centres CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Israel ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONIC SERVICES-EVIS LTD. 19 Hataasia st. Raanana, Industrial area 43654 Tel: 972-9-7448112 Fax: 972-9-7603618 e-mail:evis@evis.co.il...

  • Page 59: 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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