COMPETENCE B 4100 The switchable built-in oven Operating Instructions
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 future 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. It is imperative that these instructions are observed. 0 1.
Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fat Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 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. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of the following safety information.
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. • Do not use the oven to heat the room. In this way you avoid damaging your appliance • Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a baking sheet or dish on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be damaged by the resulting build up of heat.
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 categorised as harmless 2 Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials All materials used can be fully recycled. The plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside. • >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. as used for the packing pieces, completely free of CFCs.
Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance 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 temperature. The oven temperature selected is indicated in the temperature display.
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. When inserting slide-in parts, the anti-tip device must be at the rear.
Operating Instructions Fan The fan switches on automatically as soon as the oven is put into operation. The fan continues to run after the oven has been switched off to cool the appliance; it switches off automatically.
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. In addition a fan in the rear wall of the oven ensures that the hot air in the oven is circulated continuously. The food is heated from all sides.
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 0 1. Press the M button. 2. Set the current time within 5 seconds using the + or - buttons. The time appears in the display. The oven is now ready for use.
Operating Instructions Cleaning for the first time Before you use the oven for the first time, you should clean it thoroughly. You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. 0 1. Turn the oven function control knob to oven lighting L. 2. Remove all accessories and the side rails and wash with warm water and washing up liquid. 3. Also wash out the oven with warm water and washing up liquid, and dry. 4. Clean the front of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Always use the fat filter when roasting without any covering in open roasting dishes. 0 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. 0 Removing the Fat Filter Take hold of the tab on the fat filter and remove upwards.
Operating Instructions Switching the Oven On and Off 0 1. To use, press the “Oven Functions” and “Temperature Selector” knobs to release them. The control knobs then protrude. 2. Set the required function by turning the “Oven Function” selector. The functions display indicates the symbol for the function selected. 3. Set the required temperature by turning the “Temperature Selector”. The temperature display indicates the temperature selected.
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 cooking time. The oven then switches itself off automatically.
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. 0 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. 4. Press the “END TIME” > button and using the + and - buttons, within 5 seconds set the time when you want the meal to be ready.
Operating Instructions Cancelling an Automatic Programme 0 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. 3 Information on the Automatic Function The maximum COOK TIME that can be set is 10 hours.
Operating Instructions Countdown The countdown operates independently and can therefore be set when the oven is switched on as well as switched off. Setting the Countdown 0 1. Press the “CLOCK” C button. 2. Set the time required within 5 seconds using the + and buttons. When the time set on the countdown has expired, an acoustic signal sounds for approx. two minutes. 3. Press the “CLOCK” C button to switch off the signal. Changing the Setting on the Countdown 0 1.
Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional heat O oven function for baking. 1 Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake Tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional heat O. • Light tins are also suitable for pizza & baking S and fan cooking U. Shelf Positions • When using pizza & baking S or conventional heat O is it only possible to bake on one level.
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 & baking S or conventional heat O. In this case place the tins side by side on the shelf. The cooking time is then increased only slightly.
Operating Instructions Baking Tables Baking on one level Type of Cake or Pastry Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Time for both functions Hr.: Min. Cakes in Cake Tins Ring Cakes 5. 150-160 5. 160-180 0:50-1:10 Madeira Cake/ Koenigskuchen 5. 140-160 5. 150-170 1:10-1:30 Sponge Cake 4. 150-160 5. 160-180 0:25-0:40 Shortcrust Pastry Flan Base 3. 170-180 5. 190-2101 0:10-0:25 Sponge Flan Base 3.
Operating Instructions Type of Cake or Pastry Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Time for both functions Hr.: Min. Fruit Flans on Shortcrust Pastry Base1 3. 160-170 3. 170-190 0:40-1:20 Flat Cakes with Delicate Toppings (e.g. curd cheese, cream) 3. 140-160 3. 160-180 0:40-1:20 Pizza & baking (with deep topping) 5. 180-200 5. 190-2101 0:30-1:00 Pizza & baking (thin) 5. 200-220 5.
Operating Instructions Baking at several shelf positions Fan Cooking U Type of Cake or Pastry Shelf Position from the Top Time Hr.: Min. 2 Levels 3 Levels Temperature ºC Cream Puffs/Eclairs 2. and 5. - 170-180 0:35-0:60 Dry Streusel Cake 2. and 5. - 140-160 0:30-0:60 Pizza & baking 2. and 5. - 170-190 0:40-0:70 Shortcrust Biscuits 2. and 5. 1. 3. and 5. 150-160 0:15-0:35 Small Piped Biscuits 2. and 5. 1. 3. and 5. 140-150 0:20-0:60 Sponge Fingers 2. and 5. 1. 3. and 5.
Operating Instructions Pies and Gratins Table Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Position from the top Temperature °C Shelf Position from the top Temperature °C Hr.: Min. Pasta Bake 4. 200-220 3. 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 3. 180-200 3. 160-170 0:25-0:40 Gratinated Vegetables 3. 22-230 3. 160-170 0:15-0:30 Browned Baguettes 3. 230-240 3. 160-170 0:15-0:30 Sweet Puddings 4. 200-220 – – 0:40-0:60 Fish Pies 3. 210-220 3. 160-170 0:30-1:00 Stuffed Vegetables 3.
Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the rothitherm I or conventional O oven function. 1 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. • Large roasts can be roasted directly on the universal sheet or on the shelf with the universal sheet underneath (e.g. turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles).
Operating Instructions Roasting Table Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture Hr.:Min. from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Beef Pot Roast 1-1.5 kg 4. 200-250 – – 2:00-2:30 per cm height Sirloin or Fillet - red inside per cm height 4. 250-270 1 4. 190-200 0:05-0:06 - pink inside per cm height 4. 250-2701 4. 180-190 0:06-0:08 - cooked through per cm height 4. 210-2501 4.
Operating Instructions Type of Meat Quantity Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Game Saddle of Hare, Leg of Hare up to 1 kg 3. 220-2501 3. 160-170 0:25-0:40 Saddle of Venison 1,5-2 kg 4. 210-220 4. 160-170 1:00-1:30 Leg of Venison 1,5-2 kg 4. 200-210 4. 150-160 1:15-1:50 Poultry Pieces 4-6 pieces per 200-250g 3. 220-250 3. 180-200 0:35-0:50 Chicken Halves 2-4 pieces per 400-500 g 3. 220-250 3. 180-200 0:35-0:50 Chicken, Poulard 1-1.5 kg 4. 220-250 4.
Operating Instructions Grilling For grilling, use the oven function Grill F or Dual Grill Z with the temperature set to 275 °C. 1 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 • Use the shelf and fat tray together for grilling. Shelf Positions • For grilling flat foods, always use the 2nd shelf position from the top.
Operating Instructions Preserving Use the fan cooking U 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 • Use the 4th shelf position from the top for preserving. Notes on Preserving • Use the universal sheet for preserving. There is room on this sheet for up to 6 preserving jars of 1 litre capacity.
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. These also provide a protective film against finger marks. 0 Oven Interior Oven Lighting You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. Cleaning 0 1.
Operating Instructions Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing and Fitting the Side Rails. 0 1. Undo the bolt (if necessary use a coin). 2. Pull the base of the side rail forwards and unhook at the top. 3. To refit, insert the side rail at the top and place against the side of the oven. 4. Re-fit the bolt.
Operating Instructions Oven Light Bulb 1 Warning: 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. 0 1. Place a cloth on the floor of the oven. 2. Remove the glass cover and clean. 3. Oven lighting, replace with a 25 Watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat resistant bulb. 4. Refit the glass cover. 5. Remove the cloth from the oven.
Operating Instructions Oven Door The oven door on your appliance can be removed for cleaning. Removing the Oven Door 0 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). 4. Take hold of the side of the oven door with both hands. Lift the door upwards (Caution: heavy!) and remove from the oven (3). 5.
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. 1 Warning: 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 closing and creating a hazard. Removing the Top Door Glass 0 1.
Operating Instructions Fitting the Middle Door Glass 0 1. Replace the two separators on the left and right sides of the middle pane of glass. 2. Guide the middle pane of glass at an angle from above into the section on the handle side (1) of the door. 3. Lower the middle pane of glass (2) and slide it under the lower bracket to the stop. Fitting the Top Door Glass 0 1. Guide the top pane of glass at an angle from above into the section on the handle side (1) of the door. 2. Lower the pane of glass (2).
Operating Instructions What to do if ... 0 0 .... 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. .... the oven lighting ceases to function? Replace the oven light bulb (see Cleaning and Care).
Operating Instructions Special Accessories The following special accessories for your appliance are available from your dealer: Roasting / Fat Tray E No. 611 898 624 Universal Sheet E No. 611 898 626 Baking Sheet E No. 611 898 620 Combination Shelf (not suitable for oven shelf runner) E No. 944 189 010 Pizza Stoneware: H1.2 x W34.5 x D34.5cm E No. 944 189 008 Glass Ceramic Fat Tray: H6.5 x W32.0 x D27.0cm E No. 611 899 660 Catalysis Set KTU-LS, 4 piece E No.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions 1 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 Volume (useable) 31 cm x 39.
Operating Instructions 1 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. • The unit in which the appliance is fitted must satisfy the requirements of DIN 68930 in respect of stability. • This oven must be installed by qualified personnel to the relevant Standards. • This oven is heavy.
Operating Instructions Installation 41
Operating Instructions Unpacking the Appliance Important Information 42
Operating Instructions 43
Operating Instructions Preparing the Kitchen Units 44
Operating Instructions 45
Operating Instructions Fixing 46
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" list.) Always take the time to prepare yourself for the call.
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