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Electrolux COMPETENCE B59012-4 Operating Instructions Manual

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COMPETENCE B59012-4
Built-In Electric Oven
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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B59012-4 Built-In Electric Oven Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them to refer to later. Please pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions ........Safety instructions.
  • Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........37 Outside of the appliance.

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Safety instructions This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Electrical safety • This appliance must be only connected by a registered electrician. •...

  • Page 6: How To Avoid Damage To The Appliance

    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 dam- age the oven enamel. •...

  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Oven Power Indicator Temperature / Time Display Oven Functions Temperature / Time Selection Function buttons Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fat Filter Fan heating element Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable...

  • Page 9: Oven Accessories

    Oven accessories Oven shelf For cookware, cake tins, roasts and grilled foods. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits. Roasting Pan For baking and roasting or as a pan for collecting fat. Oven Shelf Runner Triple shelf runner for ovens 2 side rails with 3 telescopic runners.

  • Page 10: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the first time Setting and changing the time The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance has been con- nected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the function indicator Time flashes automatically.

  • Page 11: Initial Cleaning

    Initial cleaning Clean the oven before using it for the first time. Important: Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents! These can damage the oven surfaces. For the metal surfaces, use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Open the oven door. The oven light is lit.

  • Page 12: 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 Oven Power Indicator Temperature / Time Oven Power Indicator Display Heat indicator Speedcook...

  • Page 13: Switching The Oven On

    Switching the oven on Turn the oven functions control knob to the desired function. The oven power indicator lights up. The temperature display shows the sug- gested temperature for the oven function selected. The oven starts to heat up. When the temperature set is reached, an audible signal sounds.

  • Page 14: Heat Indicator

    Heat indicator Indicates warming up When the oven function has been switched on the bars that slowly light up one after the other indicate how far the oven has heated up. Fast heat indicator When the fast heat function has been switched on the bars that flash one after the other indi-...

  • Page 15: Speedcook

    Speedcook After an oven function is selected, using the additional function Speedcook the empty oven can be pre-heated in a relatively short time. Important: Do not put the food to be cooked into the oven, until Speedcook is completed and the oven is operating using the desired function.

  • Page 16: Oven Functions

    Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Heating element/ Oven function Application Professional hot For baking on up to three oven Top heat, bottom levels at the same time. heat, rear wall Set the oven temperatures heating element, 20-40 °C lower than when using Conventional.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Combination Shelf, Baking Tray And Roasting Pan

    Inserting the Combination Shelf, Baking Tray and Roast- ing Pan Inserting the baking tray or roasting pan Insert baking tray or or roasting pan on the telescopic runners of the se- lected oven level so that the two holes engage on the front retaining pins on the telescopic runners.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Grease Filter

    Inserting/Removing the Grease Filter Only use the grease filter when roasting to protect the rear heating elements from fat splashes. Inserting the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and insert the two mounts downwards into the opening on the rear wall of theoven (fan opening).

  • Page 19: Clock Functions

    Clock Functions Temperature / Time Display Clock function indicators Selector Button Change display Cook time To set how long the oven is to be in use. End time To set when the oven is to switch off again. Countdown To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven.
  • Page 20 How to use the clock functions • After a clock function has been selected, the corresponding function indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the desired times can be set or modified using the dial. • When the desired time has been set, the function indicator continues to flash for approx.
  • Page 21 Countdown 1. Press the Select button repeated- ly until the function indicator Countdown flashes. 2. Using the control knob set the desired countdown (max. 99.00minutes). The function indicator Countdown lights up. When 90% of the time set has elapsed, an audible signal sounds. When the time has elapsed, ”0.00“...
  • Page 22 Cook time 1. Select the oven function and tem- perature. 2. Press the Select button repeated- ly until the function indicator Cook time flashes. 3. Using the control knob set the desired cooking time (max. 09.59hours). The function indicator Cook time lights up and the oven comes on immediately.
  • Page 23 End time 1. Select the oven function and temperature. 2. Press the Select button repeated- ly until the End time function in- dicator flashes. 3. Using the control knob set the desired switch-off time. The function indicator End time lights up and the oven comes on immediately.
  • Page 24 Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Select the oven function and temperature. 2. Using the Cook time function, set the time that the dish needs to cook, In this example, 1 hour.

  • Page 25: Other Functions

    Other Functions Switching off the display You can save energy by switching off the clock display. Switching off the clock display 1. Turn the control knob to the right and hold it. 2. In addition press the Select but- ton until the display goes out. As soon as the appliance is switched on again, the display comes on au- tomatically.

  • Page 26: Oven's Child Safety Device

    Oven’s child safety device The oven is fitted with a child safety device. As soon as the child safety device is activated, the oven cannot be switched on. For the child safety device to be activated, none of the oven functions must be currently selected.

  • Page 27: Oven Safety Cut-Out

    Oven safety cut-out If not switched off after a certain time, or if the temperature is not modified, the oven switches off automatically. The last temperature set flashes in the temperature display. The oven switches off when the oven temperature is: 30 - 120°C after 12.5 hours...

  • Page 28: Mechanical Door Lock

    Mechanical Door Lock When the appliance is delivered, the door lock is deactivated. Activate the door lock Pull the safety catch forwards until it locks in place. Open the oven door: 1. Shut the door. 2. Press the safety catch and keep it depressed.

  • Page 29: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Oven function: Professional hot air or Conventional Baking tins • For Conventional dark metal and non-stick tins are suitable. • For Professional hot air bright metal tins are also suitable. Oven levels • Baking with Conventional is possible on one oven level.
  • Page 30 General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional or Professional hot air you can also bake with two tins next to one another on the oven shelf at the same time. This does not significantly increase baking time. When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cook- ing.

  • Page 31: Baking Table

    How to use the Baking Tables The tables give the required temperature settings, baking times and oven shelf levels for a selection of typical dishes. • Temperatures and baking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the consistency of pastry, dough or mixture, the amount and the type of baking tin.

  • Page 32: Baking Table

    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 Professional hot 150-160 0:50-1:10 Madeira cake/fruit cakes Professional hot 140-160 1:10-1:30 Sponge cake Professional hot 0:25-0:40 Sponge cake Conventional...
  • Page 33 Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Fruit flans Professional hot 0:35-0:50 (made with yeast dough/ sponge mixture) Fruit flans Conventional 0:35-0:50 (made with yeast dough/ sponge mixture) Fruit flans made with Professional hot 160-170 0:40-1:20 short pastry Yeast cakes with delicate...
  • Page 34 Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Small cakes (20per tray) Professional hot 0:20-0:30 Small cakes (20per tray) Conventional 0:20-0:30 1) Pre-heat the oven 2) Use the drip tray or roasting tray...
  • Page 35 Baking on more than one oven level Professional Professional hot air hot air Time Type of baking Hours: Shelf positions from bottom Tempera- Mins. ture in °C 2 levels 3 levels Cakes/pastries/breads on baking trays Cream puffs/Eclairs 1 / 4 160-180 0:35-0:60 Dry streusel cake...

  • Page 36: Tips On Baking

    Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not Wrong oven level Place cake lower browned enough un- derneath The cake sinks (be- Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting comes soggy, lumpy, Baking time too short Set a longer baking time streaky) Baking times cannot be re-...

  • Page 37: Table For Bakes And Gratins

    Table for Bakes and Gratins Tempera- Time Shelf Dish Oven function ture Hours position °C mins. Pasta bake Conventional 180-200 0:45-1:00 Lasagne Conventional 180-200 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au gratin Rotitherm 160-170 0:15-0:30 Baguettes topped with Rotitherm 160-170 0:15-0:30 melted cheese Sweet bakes Conventional 180-200 0:40-0:60...

  • Page 38: Frozen Ready Meals Table

    Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be Shelf Temperature Oven function Time cooked position °C as per manu- as per manu- Frozen pizza Conventional facturer’s in- facturer’s in- structions structions as per manu- Chips Rotitherm 200-220 facturer’s in- (300-600 g) structions as per manu- as per manu-...

  • Page 39: Roasting

    Roasting Oven function: Conventional or Rotitherm Insert the grease filter when roasting! Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven shelf with the roasting tray placed below it.
  • Page 40 Temper- Time Shelf Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction ature Hours position °C mins. 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 Porkknuckle (pre- 750 g-1 kg Rotitherm 150-170 1:30-2:00...

  • Page 41: Grill Sizes

    Grill Sizes Oven function: Grill or Dual grill 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. •...

  • Page 42: Defrosting

    Defrosting Oven function: Defrost (no temperature setting) • Unwrap 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 defrosting time. • For defrosting, place the shelf in the 1st oven level from the bot- tom.

  • Page 43: Drying

    Drying Oven function: Professional hot air • Use oven shelves covered with greaseproof paper or baking parch- ment. • 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.

  • Page 44: Making Preserves

    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, the first shelf position from the bottom is the one most used.

  • Page 45: Outside Of The Appliance

    Warning: For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment. Attention: Do not use any scouring agents, sharp cleaning tools or scourers. Outside of the appliance •...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Oven Shelf Runner

    Oven Shelf Runner 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 un- hitch at the back.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Oven Shelf Runner

    Cleaning the Oven Shelf Runner Clean oven shelf runners with hot water and washing up liquid. Important: The oven shelf runners cannot be cleaned in the dish- washer. Important: Do not use any aggressive or scouring cleaning agents, spray oven cleaners, steel soap pads or hard objects such as knives or sharp-edged scrapers.

  • Page 49: 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 cov- Replacing the oven light bulb/ cleaning the glass cover 1.

  • Page 50: Oven Ceiling

    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 51: Oven Door

    Oven door For easier cleaning of the oven interior the oven door of your appliance can be taken off its hinges. Removing the oven door from its hinges 1. Open the oven door as far as it will 2. Undo the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges fully.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Oven Door Glass

    Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with three panels of glass mounted one behind the other.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. Removing the door glass panels 1.
  • Page 54 4. Take hold of the door trim(B) on the upper edge of the door at both sides and press inwards to release the clip seal. Then remove the door trim by pulling it upwards. 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 upwards..
  • Page 55 2. Take hold of the door trim (B) at each side, position it on the inside edge of the door and plug the door trim (B) into the upper edge of the door On the open side of the door trim (B) there is a guide bar (C).
  • Page 56 3. Open the oven door as far as it will 4. Fold up theclamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions 5. Close the oven door.

  • Page 57: What To Do If

    What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The oven is not heating The oven is not switched on. Switch the oven on. The clock has not been set. Set the clock. The required settings have Check the settings. not been set.

  • Page 58: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...

  • Page 59: Service

    Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc- tions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.
  • Page 60 822 929 120-A-111006-01 Subject to change without notice...

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