Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product COMPETENCE E3100-1 AEG
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COMPETENCE E3 1 00-1 The V er satile Built-In Oven Oper ating Instructions.
2 Dear Customer , Please r ead these operating instructions car efully . In particular please note the "Safety"“ section on the fir st pages. Please r etain these oper ating instructions for later refer ence and pass them on to any futur e owner s of the appliance.
3 Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Eco-insulation .
4 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Defrosting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Preserving . . . . .
5 1 Safety Instructions The installation and connection of the new appliance must only be car- ried out by a registered specialist . Wher e damage occurs the warr anty will not apply if this instruction has not been adhered to.
6 Intended Use • This appliance is intended to be used for cooking, frying and baking food in the home and must not be used for any other purpose. • Only use the appliance to pr epare food.
7 2 Disposal Disposing o f packaging material All materials used can be fully r ecycled. The cardboar d container is made from 80% r ecycled paper . Plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< indicates polythene, as used on th e outer covering and the wr appings inside.
8 Appliance Assembly Contr ol P anel The r otary switches used to operate the oven and rings can be r ead fr om above. Oven functions Rotary switch used for selecting the r equir ed oven function. T emper atur e selection Rotary switch for selecting the r equired oven temper atur e.
9 Clock Functions Y our appliance has a pr ogr ammable clock by which you can see the time, use the countdown timer as an " egg-timer “ or set baking and r oasting times using the automatic functions. Time The curr ent time is shown in the display window provided no other clock function has been selected.
10 Oven Featur es Shelf positions Ther e is a shelf support r ail on both sides of the oven, with 5 shelf posi- tions on which to insert the acces- sories. Anti-tip device All slide-in units are fitted with an anti-tip device to pr event them being pulled out of the oven unin- tentionally .
11 Oven Accessories The following parts are supplied with the oven: Combination shelf For dishes, cak e tins, items for r oasting and grilling Universal baking tray For moist cakes, r oasts or asa bak.
12 Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: H Hot air Hot air is particularly suitable for baking biscuits on 2 levels at the same time . The oven temperatur es ar e usually 20-40 ° C lower than with conven- tional. T op and bottom heat are used.
13 I Rotitherm Rotitherm is particularly suitable for roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on one level. The function is suitable for browning gr atin dis- hes and crisping toppings.
14 Befor e Using for the First Time Initial Cleaning Befor e using the oven for the fir st time you should clean it thoroughly . Y ou can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier . 0 1. Turn the oven function switch to Oven Lighting . 2. Remove all accessories and the side support r ails, and wash them with warm water and washing-up liquid.
15 Set the Time 3 The oven will only operate when the time has been set. When the power supply is switched on, or after a power failure, the function indicator flashes on the clock display D . 0 1. Using butto ns + or - set the cur- re nt t i me . 2. W ait for 5 seconds.
16 Resetting the Ti m e 0 Pr ess button b until the function indicator flashes on the clock display D . 3. Using bu ttons + or - set the cur- re nt t i me . 4. W ait for 5 seconds. The flashing will stop and the set time will be displayed in the display window .
17 Using the Rings Also refer to the oper ating instructions for your built-in cooking unit. It contains important information on ovenwar e, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings • Within the ra nge of settings 1-9, it is possible to select 14 heat set- tings (including intermediate positions).
18 Cooking with the Rings 0 1. Select a high heat setting to boil/fry . 2. As soon as steam appear s or the fat is hot, lower the setting to the requir ed position to continue cooking. 3. T o stop cooking, turn back to the zero position. 2 Switch the cooking zone off approx.
19 Using the Oven P ositioning the Shelf Unit and the Universal Baking T r ay All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge serves as an anti-tip device and must always point downwar ds. Inserting shelf unit 0 Insert the shelf unit with both guide r ails pointing upwards.
20 Switching the Oven On and Off 0 1. Turn the "Oven Function s “ switch to select the r equired function. 2. T urn the "Temper ature Selection “ switch to set the requir ed tempera- ture. 3. The yellow oven power indicator will come on while the oven or rings ar e in use.
21 Using the Automatic Function 3 The r equired oven function and temper atur e can be selected before or after setting the automatic function. Y ou can select the following functions: Cook time < Using the cook time < f unction you can set the time for which the oven is r equired to oper ate.
22 End time > Using the end time function > you can set the oven to switch off automatically . 0 1. Keep pressing the button ] until the end time function indicator > flashes. 2. Using the + or - buttons set the time at which you requir e the oven to switch off.
23 Cook time < and end time > combined 3 Cook time < and end time > can be used simultaneously if the oven is r equired to switch on and off automatically at a later t ime . 0 1. Using the cook time function < set the time for which the dish is requi- r ed to cook.
24 Countdown At the end of the countdown ] an acoustic signal will sound. 1. K eep pressing button ] until the countdown function indicator ] flashes. 2. Using bu ttons + or - set the r equired countdown. (Max. 2 hour s and 30 minutes.) 3. W ait for 5 seconds.
25 Uses , T ables and Tips Cooking The information given in the following tables is for guidance. The switch setting requir ed for cooking depe nds on the quality of the pans and the type and quantity of food.
26 Baking For baking use the hot air H oven function or conventional O . Baking tins • When using conventional heat O coated baking tins or tins made of dark metal ar e most suit able. • For hot air H baking tins made of light metal ar e also suitable.
27 Gener al information • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwar ds. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the fr ont! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • Y ou can also bake with two tins at the same time using conventional O or hot air H .
28 Baking T able Type of Cake or Pastry Hot Air H Conventio nal O Time Shelf Position from Bottom Temper- ature ºC Shelf Position from Bottom Tempera- ture ºC For Both Functions Hours: Mins.
29 Fruit flan (with a yeast dough/spon ge base) 3 140-160 3 170 -190 0:25-0:50 Fruit flan with shortcrust pastry base 2 3 15 0- 17 0 3 170 -190 0:40-1:20 Ta rt s b ak ed wi th delicate fillings (e.
30 Tips for Baking Tip To t ell if your cake is cooked thro ugh Push a woode n skewer int o the highest po int of the cake. If the skewer co mes out clean, you can switch off the oven and util ise the residual hea t. The cake collapses (is sticky , not pr operly cooked throu gh, water marks) Check your recipe.
31 T able for Souffl é s and Dishes Au Gr atin T able for Fr ozen and Ready-Made Foods Conventional O Rotitherm I Time Shelf Positi on from Bottom Tempera- ture ° C Shelf Positio n from Bottom Tempera- ture ° C Hours: Mins.
32 Roasting Use the rotitherm I oven functio n or conventional O when r oasting. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-r esistant dish is suitable for roasting.
33 Notes on the r oasting tables Information is given in the table on suitable oven functions, temper a- ture settings, cooking times and shelf positions for various types of meat. The cooking times are only for guidance. • W e recommend tha t only meat and fish with a minimum weight of 1kg should be r oasted or baked in the oven.
34 T able for Roasting Type of Me at Quantity Conventional O Rotitherm I Time Weight Shelf Positi on from Bottom Tempera- ture º C Shelf Position from Bottom Tempera- ture º C Hours: Mins.
35 Game Whole pi ece of har e, haunch or jointed har e up to 1 kg 3 220 -250 1 3 160-17 0 0:25-0:40 Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg 1 210- 220 1 160-180 1:15-1:45 Haunch of venison 1.
36 Grilling T o grill, use oven function Z for dual grill or F for single grill with temper ature setting z . 1 Important : Always preheat the empty oven with the grill function for 5 minutes ! Ovenware for grilling • Use the shelf unit and univer sal tray together for grilling.
37 Defr osting Use the defr ost oven function for defr osting. Dishes for defrosting • Put the food on a plate and put the plate on the shelf unit. • Use only parc hment paper or suitable cling film to cover the food. Do not cover with a plate or bowl as these considerably pr olong the defrosting time.
38 Pr eserving When preserving use the hot air H oven function. Preserving jars • Only use commercially available preserving jar s (preserving jar s with a rubber ring and glass lid) for pr eserving. • Screw-top jar s , jar s with a bayonet fastening and metal containers ar e unsuitable.
39 Cleaning and Car e Exterior of the Appliance 0 Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water . • Do not use scour er s, caustic cleaner s or abr asive items. • Y ou can use commer cially available cleaning agents on stainless steel fr onts.
40 Shelf Support Rails The shelf support r ails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be r emoved for cleaning the side walls. Removing the shelf support rails 0 Fir st pull the front of the r ail away fr om the oven wall (1) and then unhitch at the back (2).
41 Oven Light 1 Warning : Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light: – Switch off the oven! – Either r emove or switch off the fuses in the fuse box. Replacing the oven light bulb/cleaning the glass 0 1. Remove the right shelf support rail.
42 Grill Element The grill element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the grill element 1 Warning : The grill must only be fol- ded down when the oven has been switched off and ther e is no risk of being burnt.
43 Oven Door The oven door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning. Removing the oven door 0 1. Open the oven door complete ly . 2. Completely fold back the br ass- coloured clamping lever on both door hinges (1). 3. Grip the oven door with both hands on the sidesand close it by about 3/ 4 (2) past its r esistance .
44 Oven Door Glass The oven door is furnished with two or thr ee glass panels mounted one behind the other . The inner panels may be removed for cleaning.
45 Inserting the middle door glass (only for appliances with a metal fr ont) 0 1. Insert the middle glass panel at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located (1). 2. Lower the middle glass panel (2) and slide it under the lower bracket towards the lower door edge as far as it will go.
46 What to do if ... .... the cooking zones do not work? 0 Check whether – the correct cooking zone has been switched on, – the cir cuit breaker (at the household power distribution box) has tripped.
47 T echnical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Regulations , Standar ds , Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6 relating to the safety of electric app.
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50 Index A Anti-tip device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 C Cleani ng initial cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51 Service The section "What do I do if... “ lists some faults that you can r emedy your self. Look there fir st if a fault occur s. Is it a technical fault? Then contact your near est customer service centr e. (Addresses and tele- phone number s can be found under " Customer Service Centr es “ .
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