AEG COMPETENCE 40056VH, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...COMPETENCE 41056VH Free standing electric cooker Installation and Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...e pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appli ance The following symbols are used in the text 1 Safety instructions Warning Information that affects your personal safety Important Information that prevents damage to the appliance 3 Useful tips and hints 2 Environmental information ...

Page 3: ...ing on the dual fry cook area 14 Residual heat indicator 14 Using the Oven 15 Switching the Oven On and Off 15 Oven Functions 16 Inserting combination shelf baking tray and roasting tray 17 Inserting Removing the Grease Filter 18 Clock Functions 19 Switching Off the Time Display 20 Uses Tables and Tips 25 Pans 25 Cooking table 26 Baking 27 Baking table 29 Table for Bakes and Gratins 34 Frozen Read...

Page 4: ...ccessories 45 Fat Filter 45 Oven Shelf Runner 46 Cleaning the Oven Shelf Runner 47 Oven Lighting 47 Oven Ceiling 48 Oven Door 49 Oven door glass 50 Pan drawer 51 What to do if 52 Instruction on setting up 53 Setting up 53 Making the appliance level 53 Safety information for the installer 54 Service 55 ...

Page 5: ...repairs become necessary please contact our Customer Services or your dealer Child Safety Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance is in use Safety during use This appliance should be used only for normal domestic cooking roasting and baking of food Do not use the cooking surface to heat up the room Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly If you are cooking foods in fat or oil e g ...

Page 6: ...e matt patches Pointed objects and hard objects that fall onto the cooking surface can damage it Keep all objects and materials that might melt well away from the glass ceramic surface e g plastics tin foils or oven foils If however something should melt onto the glass ceramic surface this must be removed immediately with the scraper Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking...

Page 7: ...oint for the recycling of elec trical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed infor mation about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household ...

Page 8: ...8 Description of the Appliance General Overview Full glass door Door handle Control panel Pan drawer ...

Page 9: ...nctions Temperature selector Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Oven Power Indicator Clock function buttons Time display Double ring cooking zone 2200W Singlecooking zone 1200W Single cooking zone 1800W Residual heat indicator Singlecooking zone 1200W Oven steam outlet ...

Page 10: ...hes cake tins items for roasting and grilling Baking tray For cakes and biscuits Drip pan For roasting or for collecting fat Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Fat Filter Fan heating element Fan Bottom Heat Shelf positions Oven shelf runners removable ...

Page 11: ...e function indicator Time flashes automatically 1 To change a time that has already been set press the Selection but ton repeatedly until the function indicator Time flashes 2 Using the or button set the current time After approx 5 seconds the flash ing stops and the clock displays the time set The appliance is now ready to use 3 The time can only be changed if no automatic function Cook time or E...

Page 12: ...aning materials These could damage the surface 3 For appliances with metal fronts use normal commercially available cleaning agents 1 Turn the oven functions dial to Light 2 Remove all accessories and the side rails and clean with warm water and washing up liquid 3 Wash the oven in the same way with warm water and washing up liq uid and dry it 4 Wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth ...

Page 13: ... can be set from 1 9 Intermediate positions are possible for settings 2 7 1 lowest output 9 highest output double ring switching 2 Switch the cooking zone off approx 5 10 minutes before cooking is finished to make use of the residual heat This saves electricity 3 The cooker has pop up ring switches Press the ring switch to use it The switch will then pop up Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs front lef...

Page 14: ...el a slight resistance The stop position will then be clearly detectable 2 Finally turn back to the desired set ting 3 After cooking turn back to the OFF position 3 To use the dual fry cook area again afterwards the larger ring must be switched back on Residual heat indicator The residual heat indicator lights up as soon as the corresponding cooking zone is hot 1 Danger Risk of burns from residual...

Page 15: ...er indicator is lit as long as the oven is in operation The temperature pilot light is lit as long as the oven is heating up 3 To turn the oven off turn the oven functions dial and the temperature selector to the OFF position 3 Cooling fan The fan switches on automatically in order to keep the appliance s sur faces cool When the oven is switched off the fan continues to run to cool the appliance d...

Page 16: ... 40 C lower than when using Con ventional Rear heating ele ment fan Conventional For baking and roasting on one oven level Top heat bottomheat Bottom heat For baking cakes with crispy or crusty bases Bottom heat Defrost For defrosting e g flans and ga teaux butter bread fruit or other frozen foods Fan Grill For grilling flat foodstuffs placed in the middle of the grill and for toasting Grill Dual ...

Page 17: ...lescopic runners Inserting baking tray roasting tray Insert trays so that the anti tip de vice is pointing towards the back of the oven Insert the trays onto the telescopic runners so that the two holes engage onto the front retain ing pins on the telescopic runners Inserting combination shelf and roasting tray When using combination shelf and roasting tray together insert the shelf s anti tip dev...

Page 18: ...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 Taking out the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and unhook it ...

Page 19: ...not affect the functioning of the oven 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 Time To set change or check the time See also section Before Using for the First Time Selector Button Button Button Time display Function Indicators Function Indicators ...

Page 20: ...nd temperature can be selected before or after the clock functions Cook time and End time are set When the cooking process is completed turn the oven function dial and the temperature selector back to the OFF position 2 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 da...

Page 21: ...e or button set the desired Countdown max 2 hours 30 minutes After approx 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining The function indicator Countdown lights up When the time has elapsed the function indicator flashes and an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes The signal can be stopped by press ing any button ...

Page 22: ...desired cooking time After approx 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time The function indicator Cook time lights up When the time has elapsed the function indicator flashes an audi ble signal sounds for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off 3 The signal and the programme can be stopped by pressing any button ...

Page 23: ...sired switch off time After approx 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time The function indicator End time lights up When the time has elapsed the function indicator flashes an audi ble signal sounds for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off 3 The signal and the programme can be stopped by pressing any button ...

Page 24: ...he dish In this example 1 hour 2 Using the End time function set the time at which the dish should be ready In this case 14 05 00 The function indicators Cook time and End time light up and the current time is shown in the display In this case 12 05 The oven switches on automatically at the time calculated In this case at 13 05 00 And switches itself off again when the cooking time entered has ela...

Page 25: ...produce permanent scratching if the pan is slid across the surface When cold pan bases are normal ly bowed slightly inwards con cave They should never be bowed outwards convex If you wish to use special types of pan e g a pressure cooker sim mering pan wok etc please ob serve the manufacturer s instructions 2 Energy saving tips Always position pots and pans before switching on the cooking zone Whe...

Page 26: ... low heat Simmering rice and milk based dishes Heating up ready cooked meals 25 50 mins Add at least twice as much liquid as rice stir milk dishes part way through cooking 3 4 Steaming Braising Steaming vegetables fish braising meat 20 45 mins With vegetables add only a little liquid a few tablespoons 4 5 Boiling Steaming potatoes 20 60 mins Use only a little liquid e g max l water for 750 g potat...

Page 27: ...circulation or Fan cooking bright metal tins are also suitable Oven levels Baking with Conventional and Fan assisted circulation is possi ble on one oven level With Fan cooking you can bake on up to 3 baking trays at the same time 1 baking tray e g oven level 3 1 baking tin e g oven level 1 2 baking trays e g oven levels 1 and 3 3 baking trays oven levels 1 3 and 5 ...

Page 28: ...ry or mixture the number and the type of cake tin We recommend using the lower temperature the first time and then if necessary for example if a deeper browning is required or baking time is too long selecting a higher temperature If you cannot find the settings for a particular recipe look for the one that is most similar If baking cakes on baking trays or in tins on more than one level bak ing t...

Page 29: ...0cm diagonally off set Fan assisted circulation 1 160 1 10 1 30 Apple pie 2tins Ø20cm diagonally off set Conventional 1 180 1 10 1 30 Savoury flan e g quiche lorraine Conventional 1 180 200 0 30 1 10 Cheesecake Conventional 1 170 190 1 00 1 30 Cakes pastries breads on baking trays Plaited bread bread crown Conventional 3 170 190 0 30 0 40 Christmas stollen Conventional 3 160 1801 0 40 1 00 Bread r...

Page 30: ...n assisted circulation 3 150 160 0 06 0 20 Short pastry biscuits Fan assisted circulation 1 3 150 160 0 06 0 20 Viennese whirls Fan assisted circulation 3 140 0 20 0 30 Viennese whirls Fan assisted circulation 1 3 140 0 25 0 40 Viennese whirls Conventional 3 1601 0 20 0 30 Biscuits made with sponge mixture Fan assisted circulation 3 150 160 0 15 0 20 Biscuits made with sponge mixture Fan assisted ...

Page 31: ...0per tray Fan assisted circulation 3 1401 0 20 0 30 Small cakes 20per tray Fan assisted circulation 1 4 1401 0 25 0 40 Small cakes 20per tray Conventional 3 1701 0 20 0 30 1 Pre heat the oven 2 Use the drip tray or roasting tray Type of baking Ovenfunction Shelf position Tempera ture C Time Hours mins ...

Page 32: ...0 Dry streusel cake 1 3 140 160 0 30 0 60 Biscuits small cakes pastries rolls Short pastry biscuits 1 3 1 3 5 150 160 0 15 0 35 Viennese whirls 1 3 1 3 5 140 0 20 0 60 Biscuits made with sponge mixture 1 3 160 170 0 25 0 40 Biscuits made with egg white meringues 1 3 80 100 2 10 2 50 Macaroons 1 3 100 120 0 40 1 20 Biscuits made with yeast dough 1 3 160 170 0 30 0 60 Puff pastries 1 3 170 1801 0 30...

Page 33: ...ay attention to mixing times especially if using mixing machines Cake is too dry Oven temperature too low Set oven temperature higher Baking time too long Set a shorter baking time Cake browns unevenly Oven temperature too high and baking time too short Set a lower oven tempera ture and a longer baking time Mixture is unevenly distribut ed Spread the mixture evenly on the baking tray Grease filter...

Page 34: ...0 0 45 1 00 Lasagne Conventional 1 180 200 0 25 0 40 Vegetables au gratin1 1 Pre heat the oven Rotitherm 1 160 170 0 15 0 30 Baguettes topped with melted cheese1 Rotitherm 1 160 170 0 15 0 30 Sweet bakes Conventional 1 180 200 0 40 0 60 Fish bakes Conventional 1 180 200 0 30 1 00 Stuffed vegetables Rotitherm 1 160 170 0 30 1 00 ...

Page 35: ...n structions as per manu facturer s in structions Chips1 300 600 g 1 Comments Turn chips 2 or 3 times during cooking Rotitherm 3 200 220 15 25 mins Baguettes Conventional 3 as per manu facturer s in structions as per manu facturer s in structions Fruit flans Conventional 3 as per manu facturer s in structions as per manu facturer s in structions ...

Page 36: ...at can be browned or have crackling can be roasted in the roasting tin without the lid 3 Tips on using the roasting chart The information given in the following table is for guidance only We recommend cooking meat and fish weighing 1 kg and above in the oven To prevent escaping meat juices or fat from burning on to the pan we recommend placing some liquid in the roasting pan If required turn the r...

Page 37: ...rm 1 160 180 1 30 2 00 Chop spare rib 1 1 5 kg Rotitherm 1 170 180 1 00 1 30 Meat loaf 750 g 1 kg Rotitherm 1 160 170 0 45 1 00 Porkknuckle pre cooked 750 g 1 kg Rotitherm 1 150 170 1 30 2 00 Veal Roast veal 1 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 1 30 2 00 Knuckle of veal 1 5 2 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 2 00 2 30 Lamb Leg of lamb roast lamb 1 1 5 kg Rotitherm 1 150 170 1 15 2 00 Saddle of lamb 1 1 5 kg Rotitherm 1...

Page 38: ... 1 190 210 0 45 1 15 Duck 1 5 2 kg Rotitherm 1 180 200 1 15 1 45 Goose 3 5 5 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 2 30 3 30 Turkey 2 5 3 5 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 1 45 2 30 4 6 kg Rotitherm 1 140 160 2 30 4 00 Fish steamed Whole fish 1 1 5 kg Conven tional 2 3 210 220 0 45 1 15 1 Pre heat the oven Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction Shelf position Temper ature C Time Hours mins ...

Page 39: ...gether The grilling times are guidelines Grilling is particularly suitable for flat pieces of meat or fish Grilling table Food to be grilled Oven level Grilling time 1 Side 2 Side Burgers 4 8 10 mins 6 8 mins Pork fillet 4 10 12 mins 6 10 mins Sausages 4 8 10 mins 6 8 mins Filet steaks veal steaks 4 6 7 mins 5 6 mins Filet of beef roast beef approx 1 kg 3 10 12 mins 10 12 mins Toast1 1 Use the gri...

Page 40: ...om Defrosting table Dish Defrosting time mins Further defrosting time mins Comments Chicken 1000 g 100 140 20 30 Place the chicken on an upturned saucer placed on a large plate Turn halfway through Meat 1000 g 100 140 20 30 Turn halfway through Meat 500 g 90 120 20 30 Turn halfway through Trout 150g 25 35 10 15 Strawberries 300g 30 40 10 20 Butter 250g 30 40 10 15 Cream 2 x 200g 80 100 10 15 Cream...

Page 41: ...king preserves There is enough room on this for up to six 1 litre preserving jars The jars should all be filled to the same level and clamped shut Place the jars on the baking tray in such a way that they are not touching each other Pour approx 1 2 litre of water into the baking tray so that sufficient moisture is produced in the oven As soon as the liquid starts to pearl in the first jars after a...

Page 42: ...it Strawberries blueberries raspberries ripe gooseberries 160 170 35 45 Unripe gooseberries 160 170 35 45 10 15 Stone fruit Pears quinces plums 160 170 35 45 10 15 Vegetables Carrots1 1 Leave standing in oven when switched off 160 170 50 60 5 10 Mushrooms1 160 170 40 60 10 15 Cucumbers 160 170 50 60 Mixed pickles 160 170 50 60 15 Kohlrabi peas asparagus 160 170 50 60 15 20 Beans 160 170 50 60 ...

Page 43: ...h plenty of clean wa ter as they can have a corrosive effect when the cooking surface is heated up Only clean when the surface is cold Do not use any aggressive cleaning materials such as grill or oven sprays rough scouring agents or scratchy pan cleaners 3 Clean the glass ceramic cooking surface after every use when it is hand hot or cold This prevents food residues from being burnt on Limestone ...

Page 44: ... materials on it has already cooled down heat it up again before cleaning it Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic surface that have been made e g by pot and pan bottoms with sharp edges cannot be re moved However they do not affect the cooking surface s ability to function Hob Frame 1 Important Do not put vinegar lemon juice or scale removers on the hob frame otherwise dull spots will app...

Page 45: ...aking tray shelf support rails etc after each use and dry well Soak briefly to make them easier to clean Fat Filter 1 Clean the fat filter in hot water and washing up liquid or in the dish washer 2 Badly burned on soiling can be removed by boiling the filter in a little water to which 2 3 tablespoonsful of dishwasher cleaner has been add ed ...

Page 46: ...ort rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall and then un hitch at the back Fitting the shelf support rails 1 When inserting the rails make sure that the retaining pins on the tele scopic runners are pointing to the front To install first reattach the rails at the back then put them into posi tion at the front and press them into place ...

Page 47: ... 1 Warning Risk of electric shock Prior to changing the oven light bulb Switch off the oven Disconnect from the electricity supply 3 Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cov er Changing 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 with 25 watt 230 V 300 C heat re sistant ov...

Page 48: ...the inner wall of the oven 3 The heating element will now fold down 1 Caution Do not use force to press the heating element down The heating element might break Repositioning the heating ele ment 1 Move the heating element back up towards the oven ceiling 2 Pull the heating element forwards against the spring pressure and guide it over the oven support lug 3 Settle it onto the support 4 Insert she...

Page 49: ...ter surface down wards on a soft flat surface for example on a blanket to avoid scratches Hanging the oven door 1 From the side of the door on which the handle is positioned take hold of the sides of the door with both hands 2 Hold the door at an angle of approx 60 3 Insert the door hinges as far as pos sible into the two slots on the right and left at the bottom of the oven at the same time 4 Lif...

Page 50: ...s from the door 1 Detach the door and with the han dle downwards lower it onto a soft even surface 2 Grasp the top glass plate under neath and push it towards the door handle against the pressure spring until it comes free á 3 Hold the plate gently underneath and slide it out à Cleaning the glass Attaching the glass to the door 1 Insert the plate obliquely into the retaining frame at the handle á ...

Page 51: ...t an angle out of the drawer guides 3 When re inserting the drawer make sure that the pan drawer s middle guide engages into the middle gui de rails 4 Lower the pan drawer to the hori zontal and push it in 1 Warning When the oven is in use heat can build up in the pan drawer For this reason do not keep flam mable things in there such as e g cleaning materials plastic bags oven gloves paper etc On ...

Page 52: ... the cooker opening the oven door during or just after baking or roasting may cause the glass to steam up Fault Possible cause Remedy The cooking zones are not functioning The relevant cooking zone is not switched on Switch on the cooking zone The fuse in the domestic wiring system fuse box has been tripped Check the fuse The oven will not heat The oven has not been switched on Switch the oven on ...

Page 53: ... tall units or walls on one side only The distance between the cooking surface and the cooker hood must as a minimum be as great as that indicated in the installation instruc tions for the cooker hood If the appliance is being placed on a base measures must be taken to prevent the appliance from sliding off the base Making the appliance level Underneath the appliance there are 4 adjustable feet wh...

Page 54: ...fuses are to be taken out of the holder RCD s and contactors Avoid installing the appliance next to doors and under windows Oth erwise hot cookware may be knocked off the rings when doors and windows are opened The appliance must be connected to the electricity according to the connection schematic on the outside of the terminal cover The cable which connects the appliance to the mains must corre ...

Page 55: ...ontact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners In order to be able to assist you quickly we require the following information Model description Product number PNC Serial number S No for numbers see rating plate Type of fault Any error messages displayed by the appliance So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand we recommend that you write them...

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