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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B4142-1 Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning Electric Oven User information...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear customer, Please read these user information carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety information” on the first few pages. Please retain this user information for later reference. 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 .
  • Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........43 Exterior of the Appliance .

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    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: Disposal

    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: Description Of The Appliance

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

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control Panel Temperature Pilot Light Oven Power Indicato Time display Clock function buttons Oven Functions Temperature selector Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fat Filter Turnspit Rear wall heating Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable...

  • Page 9: Oven Accessories

    Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits. Universal baking tray For moist cakes, juicy roasts or as a baking sheet or collecting vessel for fat. Turnspit with support For roasting larger joints of meat and poultry.

  • Page 10: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the First Time Setting the Time The oven will only function if the time is set. The set time function indicator will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power failure. Use the + or - buttons to set the current time.

  • Page 11: Initial Cleaning

    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 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 Display Temperature Pilot Light Functions Display Oven Functions Temperature selector...

  • Page 13: Oven Functions

    Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: L Oven lighting With this function you can illuminate the oven interior, e.g., for clean- ing. The heating element is not in use. ¢ Pizza & baking For baking cakes on one level and for pastries that need more brown- ing and a crispy base.
  • Page 14 A Defrost To begin to thaw and to defrost such items as flan, butter, bread, fruit or other frozen foods. For this function the fan operates without heating. P Pyroluxe For pyrolytic self-cleaning. During this process splashes and deposits are burned in the oven and can be washed off once the oven has cooled.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Shelf And Universal Baking Tray

    Inserting the Shelf and Universal Baking Tray Anti-tip device All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge is an anti-tip device and must always point to the rear of the oven. Tray or universal baking tray: The anti-tip device must point to- wards the rear of the oven.

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Fat Filter

    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 17: Turnspit

    Turnspit Attaching the food to be grilled 1. Place one fork on the turnspit. 2. Add the food to be grilled followed by the second fork Make sure the food is in the middle of the spit. 3. Tighten the forks using the screws. Inserting the turnspit 1.
  • Page 18 Removing the turnspit Warning: The turnspit is very hot when the cooking process has ended. When taking it out, there is the risk of burns! 1. Switch off the oven. 2. Place the handle on the turnspit 3. Press the clip down. The clip must be kept pressed down to keep the handle secure on the turnspit.

  • Page 19: Clock Functions

    Clock Functions Function Indicators Time Display Function Indicators Selector Button Button Button Countdown G To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven. Cook time d To set how long the oven is to be in use. End time e To set when the oven is to switch off again.
  • Page 20 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 21: Switching Off The Time Display

    Switching Off the Time Display By switching off the time display you can save energy. Switching off the time display Press and hold down any two buttons until the display becomes dark (approx. 10 seconds). Switching on the time display Press and hold down any two buttons until the time reappears in the display (approx.
  • Page 22 Countdown G 1. Press selection button T repeated- ly until the countdown function indicator G flashes. 2. Using the + or - button set the re- quired countdown G. (Max. 2 hours and 30 minutes.) After approx. 5 seconds the display will show the remaining time.
  • Page 23 Cook time d 1. Press selection button T repeated- ly until the cook time function indicator d flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the re- quired cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display will revert to the time. The cook time function indicator d is illuminated.
  • Page 24 End time e 1. Press selection button T repeatedly until the end time func- tion indicator e 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 25 Cook time d and End time e combined Cook time d and end time e can be used together if the oven is to switch on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Using the cook time d function sets the time required for the dish to cook.
  • Page 26 Changing Time W The time can only be changed if neither of the automatic functions (cook time d or end time e) has been set. 1. Press selection button T repeated- ly until the time W function indica- tor flashes. 2.

  • Page 27: Oven Safety Cut-Out

    Oven safety cut-out If not switched off after a certain time, or the temperature is not changed, the oven switches off automatically. The red temperature indicator light flashes. The oven switches off at temperatures of: 30 - 120° C after 12.5 hours 120 - 200°...

  • Page 28: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Use the baking ¢, fan cooking ¥ or conventional ¡ oven functions for baking. Baking tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional ¡. • Baking tins made of light metal are also suitable for baking ¢ and fan cooking ¥.
  • Page 29 General information • Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! •...

  • Page 30: Baking Table

    Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Baking ¢ Conventional ¡ 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 150-160 160-180...
  • Page 31 Baking ¢ Conventional ¡ 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 Pizza (with deep top- 180-200 190-210 0:30-1:00 ping) Pizza (thin) 200-220 230-300 0:10-0:25 Unleavened bread...
  • Page 32 Baking on several shelf positions Fan Cooking ¥ 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 160-180 0:35-0:60 Dry streusel cake 140-160 0:30-0:60 Biscuits...

  • Page 33: Tips For Baking

    Tips for Baking Baking result Possible cause Solution The cake is under- Wrong shelf position Insert the cake at a lower cooked at the bottom shelf position The cake collapses Cooking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches) Cooking time too short...

  • Page 34: Pies And Gratin Table

    Pies and Gratin Table Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Time Shelf Shelf position position Temp. °C Temp. °C Hrs: Mins. 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 0:15-0:30 baguettes...

  • Page 35: Roasting

    Roasting Use the rotitherm » or conventional ¡ 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 (re- fer to manufacturer's instructions!).

  • Page 36: Table For Roasting

    Table for Roasting Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Type of Meat Quantity Time Weight Shelf Tempera- Shelf Temper- Hours: Position ture Position ature Mins. ºC ºC Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg 200-250 2:00-2:30 Roast beef per cm of or fillet thickness per cm of - red inside 250-270*...
  • Page 37 Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Type of Meat Quantity Time Weight Shelf Tempera- Shelf Temper- Hours: Position ture Position ature Mins. ºC ºC Game Whole piece of hare, up to 1 kg 220-250* 160-170 0:25-0:40 haunch or jointed hare Saddle of veni- 1.5-2 kg 210-220 160-180...

  • Page 38: Using The Grills

    Using the Grills For grilling, use the Grill+Turnspit ½ or Large Grill+Turnspit ¾, with temperature setting È. 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 39: Grilling With The Turnspit

    Grilling with the turnspit Grilling time Weight Temperature Dish Function °C hrs.:mins. (suggested) 1 approx. s Grill with turnspit 1 chicken 1:00-1:00 t Large grill with approx. 1 2 chickens 1:15-1:20 each turnspit s Grill with turnspit 1 duck 1.5-2 1:20-1:40 s Grill with turnspit 1pork roast...

  • Page 40: Defrosting

    Defrosting To defrost, use the defrost A oven function without setting a tempera- ture. Dishes for defrosting • Remove packaging and place the food on a plate on the shelf. • Do not use a plate or dish to cover as these significantly increase the defrosting time.

  • Page 41: Preserving

    Preserving When preserving use the bottom heat oven function U. Preserving jars • When preserving use only commercially available jars that are the same size. Jars with twist-off tops or with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are not suitable. Shelf positions •...

  • Page 42: Preserving Table

    Preserving Table The states preserving times and temperatures are for guidance Cooking time Continued Tempera- Standing time until cooking Preserves ture in with oven bubbles form at 100 °C °C switched off Mins. Mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blueberries, rasp- 160-170 35-45 berries, ripe gooseberries...

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Care

    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 44: Pyrolytic Cleaning

    Pyrolytic cleaning Danger! The oven becomes very hot during this process. Keep small children away. Warning! Before carrying out the pyrolytic cleaning process, all remov- able parts, with the exception of the side rails, must be removed from the oven. If you use the oven shelf runners that are available as special accesso- ries, these must be removed before pyrolytic cleaning.

  • Page 45: 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 1. Remove the screw. 2. Pull the rail away from the oven wall at the back and swivel towards the front (1).
  • Page 46 Fitting the shelf support rails Take care when fitting the rails that the rounded ends of the guide rails are pointing forwards! 1. To re-insert, first hook the rail into place at the front (1). 2. Swivel the rail towards the rear and push into place (2).

  • Page 47: 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 48: Oven Door

    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 49: Oven Door Glass

    Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with four sheets of glass set next to one anoth- er. The inner sheets can be removed for cleaning. Caution: The following steps are to be performed only when the oven door has been removed. If the glass is removed while the door is at- tached, the leighter weight may cause it to spring up and cause injury.
  • Page 50 Replacing the centre glass plates 1. From above, insert the centre plates obliquely into the retaining frame at the handle, one after another. 2. Lower the centre plates down and push them towards the lower edge of the door as far under the retain- ing frame as they will go.

  • Page 51: What To Do If

    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. not been made.

  • Page 52: Technical Data

    Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31 cm x 41 cm x 41 cm Capacity (usable capacity) 52 l Regulations, Standards, Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • IEC 60 335-1 and IEC 60 335-2-6 relating to the safety of electric appliances for household use and similar purposes and •...

  • Page 53: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions 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. Safety Instructions for the Installer • Protection against access to live parts must be guranteed by the in- stallation.
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  • Page 58: Index

    Index Accessories ......9 Pizza & baking ......13 Preserving.

  • Page 59: Service

    Service In the “What to do if …” section a number of malfunctions are listed that you can rectify yourself Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? If so, please contact your customer service centre. (You will find ad- dresses and telephone numbers in the section “Customer Service Cen- tres”.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
  • Page 60 USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 923 472-A-021003-01 Subject to change without notice...

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