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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 engineers. Considerable danger may result from improper repairs.
Description of the Appliance Note on enamel coating Changes in the colour of the oven’s enamel coating as a result of use do not affect the appliance’s suitability for normal and correct use. They therefore do not constitute a de- fect in the sense of the warranty law.
Description of the Appliance Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Oven Functions Temperature selector 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...
Description of the Appliance Inside of door On the inside of the oven door you will find the numbers of the different oven shelves. You will also find some brief information about the oven's functions, recommended shelves and temperatures for cooking the most popular dishes.
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 pow- er cut, the function indicator Time flashes automatically.
Operating the Oven To prevent damaging the door or door glass, avoid the use of the following: • Household detergent and bleaches • Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans • Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads • Chemical oven pads or aerosols •...
Operating the Oven 2. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The power indicator is lit while the oven is on. The temperature power indicator is lit while the oven is heating up. 3. To turn the oven off, turn the oven functions and temperature control knob back to the Off position.
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Operating the Oven Inserting the roasting pan: Push the roasting pan between the guide bars of the selected oven level. Inserting the oven shelf: Insert the oven shelf so that the feet point downwards. Push the oven shelf between the guide bars of the selected oven level.
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 roasting pan from the hot oven! Inserting the grill tray underneath: The grill tray rests in the roasting pan.
Operating the Oven Clock Functions Function Indicators Time display Function Indicators Selector Button Button 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.
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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 When the time has elapsed, the function indi- cator flashes and an acoustic signal sounds for...
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Operating the Oven Cook time 1. Press Selection button repeatedly, until the function indicator Cook time flashes. 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 automat- ically 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 Baking tins • For Convection with ring heating element bright metal tins are suitable. Oven levels • With Convection with ring heating element you can bake on up to 3 baking trays at the same time: 1 baking tray: for example, oven level 3...
Usage, Tables and Tips General instructions With Convection with ring heating element you can also bake two cakes at the same time in tins placed next to each other on the shelf. This does not significantly increase baking time. When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cooking. This is due to the large difference in temperature between the freezing temperature and the tempera- ture in the oven.
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Usage, Tables and Tips Convection with ring Time heating element Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, Pies Shelf- Temperature Hr. : Min. position ºC Victoria Sandwich 1 / 4 0:25-0:35 Pastry cases 1 / 4 170-190 0:10-0:25 Bakewell tart 160-170 0:45-0:55 Swiss roll 150-170 0:10-0:20 Flans &...
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 Baking results Possible cause Remedy Cake is too dry Oven temperature too low Increase oven temperature Baking time too long Shorten baking time Cake browns unevenly Oven temperature too high and Set a lower temperature and in- baking time too short crease baking time Dough/mixture is unevenly distrib-...
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Usage, Tables and Tips Tips on using the roasting chart The figures in the following table are for guidance only. • We recommend cooking meat and fish over 1 kg in weight in the oven. • To prevent escaping meat juices or fat from burning on to the pan, we recommend placing some water in the roasting pan.
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Usage, Tables and Tips Tempera- Time Shelf po- Meat Oven function ture sition °C Hr. : Min. Lamb Rotitherm 150-160 0:30-0:35 per 450 g/1 lb plus 30-35 mins Veal Rotitherm 170-180 0:30-0:35 per 450 g/1 lb plus 30-35 mins 1) Preheat oven Table: Roasting, casseroles, au gratin Tempera- Time...
Usage, Tables and Tips Tempera- Time Poultry, Game, Quantity ap- Shelf Oven function ture Fish, Vegetables prox. position °C Hr. : Min. Pheasant, Wild 1 kg/2 lbs Convection 0:30-1:00 Duck, Rabbit with ring heating element Partridge/Pigeon Rotitherm 200-220 0:30-0:50 300-500g Fisch (baked, steamed) Whole fish 1-1.5 kg/...
Cleaning and care 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. •...
Cleaning and care Oven Interior Cleaning The walls that have a catalytic coating are self-cleaning. They absorb splashes of fat while the oven is in use. To support this self-cleaning process, we recommend heating the oven without any food at regular intervals. 1.
Cleaning and care 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). Fitting the shelf support rails Important! The rounded ends of the guide rails must be pointing forwards! To re-insert, first hook the rail into place at the back (1) and then insert the front and press into...
Cleaning and care Replacing the oven light bulb/cleaning the glass cover 1. Remove the glass cover by turning it anti- clockwise and then clean it. 2. If necessary: Replace bulb with a 40 watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat-resistant oven light bulb. 3.
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Cleaning and care 4. Take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and pull it away from the oven at an up- wards angle (Take care: It is heavy). Lay the oven door with the outer side facing downwards on something soft and level, for ex- ample, a blanket in order to prevent scratches.
Cleaning and care 3. Fold up the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions. 4. Close the oven door. Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with three panels of glass mounted one behind the other.The in- ner panels can be removed for cleaning.
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Cleaning and care 3. Close the oven door as far as the first position (approx. 45°). 4. Take hold of the door trim(B) on the upper edge of the door at both sides and press in- wards to release the clip seal. Then remove the door trim by pulling it upwards.
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Cleaning and care 2. Take hold of the door trim (B) at each side, po- sition 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).
What to do if … 4. Fold up theclamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions 5. Close the oven door. 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...
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 specifi- cations 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 dispose of the pack- aging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not...
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Attention: The new appliance may only be installed and connected by a registered ex- pert. Please comply with this. If you do not, any damage resulting is not covered by the war- ranty. Safety information for the installer •...
Guarantee/Customer Service Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase 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 condition that: •...
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-...
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Service and Spare Parts Service and Spare Parts In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (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.
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