AEG BMS841N User Manual

ELECTRIC OVENS

BMF 849

BMS 841

		INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
35668-7105	10/01	IL

English

Important Safety Information

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Installation

•It is mandatory that all operations required for the installation are carried out by a qualified or competent person, in accordance with existing rules and regulations.

•It is dangerous to alter the specification in any way.

•Once you removed all packaging from the appliance, ensure that it is not damaged and the electric cable is in perfect conditions. Otherwise, contact your dealer before proceeding with the installation.

Child Safety

•This appliance has been designed to be operated by

adults and children under supervision. Young children MUST NOT be allowed to tamper with the controls or play near or with the oven.

•Accessible parts of this appliance may become hot when it is in use. Children should be KEPT AWAY until it has cooled.

During use

•This appliance has been designed for cooking edible foodstuff only and MUST NOT be used for any other purposes.

•Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use.

•Should you connect any electrical tool to a plug near this cooking appliance, ensure that electric cables are not in contact with it and keep them far enough from the heated parts of this appliance.

•If the appliance is out of order, disconnect it from the electric supply.

•Do not leave untensils containing foodstuffs, e. g. fat or oil in or on the appliance. This could cause damage in case the appliance is inadvertently switched on.

•Always place the dripping pan in position to collect fat when using the grill or when cooking meat. Pour a little water into the dripping pan to avoid smoke and unpleasant smells.

•Alwaysuseovenglovestoremovepansfromtheoven.

•For hygiene and safety reasons, this appliance should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats or other foodstuff could result in a fire.

•Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply, beforecarryingoutanycleaningormanteinancework.

•Some parts of the appliance are covered by a shockproof plastic film. Remove this film before using the oven.

•This appliance is meant to operate with a singlephased connection to 230V electrical supply. An eventual 400V poliphasic connection without earth wire will destroy the oven and the hob, if fitted.

•The manufacturer disclaims any responsability should all the safety measures not be carried out.

Service

•Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by unexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Environmental Information

•After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment.

•When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off the cable.

It is most important that this instruction book is be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functions of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

MANUFACTURER: ELECTROLUX ZANUSSI S.p.A.

Viale Bologna, 298

47100 FORLÌ (Italy)

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Contents

For the User		For the Installer
Important Safety Information	2	Technical Data	14
Guide to Use the instructions	3	Installation	15
Description of the Oven	3	Electrical connection	16
When the oven is first installed	5
Using the Oven	5
Electronic programmer	6
Using the oven	8
Cooking Tables	9
Cleaning and maintenance	11
Technical Assistance	13
Something not working...	13

Guide to Use the instructions

Thefollowingsymbolswillbefoundinthetexttoguideyou throughout the Instructions:

Safety Instructions

ΦStep by step instructions for an operation

Hints and Tips

Environmental information

Description of the Oven

Push-Pull control knobs (BMF 849)

Some models are provided with push-pull control knobs (Fig. 1). These knobs can be completely sunken inside the control panel when the oven is not working.

The Safety Thermostat

This oven is provided with a safety thermostat. In case of malfunctioning of the main thermostat, and consequent over-heating, the safety device will stop the power supply to the appliance. If this happens, call your local Zanussi

Service Centre. Under no circumstances should you Fig. 1 FO0350 attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

The Cooling Fan for the Controls

Thisovenisprovidedwithacoolingfan,meanttokeepthe front panel, the knobs and the oven door handle cool. This fan may run on after the oven or grill is switched off, until a normal temperature is reached.

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Oven function control knob (Fig. 2)

The oven function control knob can have the following symbols and functions:

	Oven Light - The oven light will be on
	without any cooking function
	Conventional cooking - The heat comes
	from both the top and bottom element,
	ensuring even heating inside the oven.
	Top heating element - The heat comes
	from the top of the oven only.
	Bottom heating element - The heat comes
	from the bottom of the oven only.
or	Inner grill element only - can be used for
	grilling small quantities.
or	Double Grill - The full grill element will be
	on.
or	Thermal Grilling - This function offers an al-
	ternative method of cooking food items,
	normally associated with conventional
	grilling. The grill	element and the oven
	fan operate together, circulating hot air
	around the food. When using this
	function, select a maximum tempera-
	ture of 200°C and do not exceed 1 hour
	of operation.
-	Fan cooking - This allows you to roast or
	roast and bake simoultaneously using any
	shelf, without flavour transference.

Defrost Setting - This setting is intended to assist in thawing of frozen food.

Thermostat control knob (Fig. 3)

Turn the thermostat control knob to select temperatures between 50°C and 250°C (MAX).

Thermostat control light (°C)

Once the oven temperature has been selected, the temperature light will come on and remain on until the oven has reached the correct setting; after that, it will go on and off with the thermostat, showing how the temperature is being maintained.

Oven control light

It will come on every time an heating element is set on operation.

Model BMF 849

Fig. 2	FO 2589
	Model BMS 841
			0
	FO0347
	Model BMF 849
	50
	100			max
		150	200
Fig. 3	FO 2630
	Model BMS 841
		50
	100		XAM
		150	200
	FO0769

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When the oven is first installed

Before cooking for the first time, carefully wash the oven accessories.

The oven will work only if the time of day has been set with the electronic programmer.

ΦOnce the oven has been installed:

a)set the thermostat knob to MAX (250);

b)switch the oven function control knob to conventional

cooking ( );

c)allow the oven to run empty for approximately 45 minutes;

d)open a window for ventilation.

During this time, an unpleasant odour may be emitted. This is absolutely normal, and is caused by residues of manufacturing.

Repeat this operation for the grill and fan cooking function. Once this operation is carried out, let the oven cool down, then clean the oven cavity with a soft cloth soaked in warm soapy water.

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Fig. 4

To open the oven door, always catch the handle in its central part (Fig. 4).

Using the Oven
	Always cook with the oven door closed.
•	Stand clear when opening the drop down oven door. Do not			4
	allow it to fall open - support the door using the door handle,			3
	until it is fully open.
				2
•	Theovenhasfourshelflevels.Theshelfpositionsarecounted
	from the bottom of the oven as shown in the diagram.			1
•	Do not place cookware directly on the oven base.
Condensation and steam		Fig. 5	FO 0019
When food is heated it produces steam in the same way
as a boiling kettle. The oven vents allow some of this
steam to escape. However, always stand back from
the oven when opening the oven door to allow any		Model BMF 849		Model BMS 841
build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the
outside of the oven, e.g. a trim, it will condense and
produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not a
fault with the oven. To prevent discoloration, regularly
wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
Telescopic shelf supports (fig. 6)
-	Mod. BMF 849: Shelf level 2 is fitted with telescopic
	shelf supports.
-	Mod. BMS 841: Shelf levels 2 and 4 are fitted with
	telescopic shelf supports.
1.	Pull the right and left hand telescopic shelf supports
	completely out, as shown in the diagram.
2.	Place the shelf or the grill pan on the telescopic shelf
	supports, as shown in the diagram, then gently push
	them all inside the oven.
	Do not attempt to close the oven door if the
	telescopic shelf supports are not completely
	inside the oven. This could damage the door			Fig. 6
	enamel and glass.

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Electronic programmer

				4									1.	Push button for selecting a function
5											7		2.	Decreasing control button “		”
													3.	Increasing control button “	”
6												8	4.	Display
													5.	“Cooking Duration” pilot lamp
													6.	“End of cooking” pilot lamp
													7.	“Minute minder” pilot lamp
Fig. 7
		2		1			3			FO 2571			8.	“Time of day” pilot lamp

The oven will work only if the time of day has been set.

Moreover, the oven can also be operated without any programme.

Setting the time of day

When the power supply is switched on, or after a power failure, the “Time of day” pilot lamp will flash on the display.

To set the correct time of day:

1.press button “” or “ ”.

2.After the setting is carried out, wait for 5 seconds: the “Time of day”

pilot lamp will go out and the display will show the set time. The appliance is ready for use.

To reset the correct time of day:

1. press button repeatedly to select the “Time of day” function. The relevant pilot lamp will start flashing. Then proceed as described above.

The time of day may be reset only if no automatic function (cook duration or end of cooking ) has been set.

“Cooking Duration” function

Thanks to this function, the oven will automatically switch off at the end of a programmed cooking duration time. Place food in the oven, select a cooking function and adjust the cooking temperature. Press button repeatedly to select the “Cooking Duration” function. The relevant pilot lamp will start flashing. Then, proceed as follows:

To set the duration time:

1.press button “” or “ ”.

2.After the setting is carried out, wait for 5 seconds: the "Cooking

Duration" pilot lamp will come on and the display will revert to the time of day.

3.When cooking time is over, the oven will be switched off automatically and an acoustic alarm will be heard, while the pilot lamp will start

flashing. Turn the oven function and the thermostat control knob to zero.

To switch off the acoustic alarm, press any button. NOTE: when doing this operation, the oven will be operated again, therefore, remember to turn the oven function and the thermostat control knob to zero at the end of the cooking time.

To cancel the duration time:

1. Press button repeatedly to select the “Cooking Duration” function. The relevant pilot lamp will flash and the display will show the remaining cooking time.

2.Press button “ ” until the display shows “0:00”. After 5 seconds the pilot lamp will go out and the display will revert to the time of

6 day.

“End of cooking” function

Thanks to this function, you can set the oven to switch off automatically when a programmed end of cooking time is over. Place food in the oven, select a cooking function and adjust the cooking temperature. Press buttonrepeatedly to select the “End of cooking” function. The relevant pilot lampwill start flashing. Then, proceed as follows:

To set the End of cooking time:

1.press button “” or “ ”.

2.After the setting is carried out, wait for 5 seconds: the “End of cooking” pilot lamp will come on and the display will revert to the time of day.

3.When cooking time is over, the oven will be switched off automatically and an acoustic alarm will be heard, while the pilot lamp will start flashing. Turn the oven function and the thermostat control knob to zero.

To switch off the acoustic alarm, press any button. NOTE: when doing this operation, the oven will be operated again, therefore, remember to turn the oven function and the thermostat control knob to zero when cooking is over.

To cancel the End of cooking time:

1.Press button repeatedly to select the “End of cooking” function. The relevant pilot lamp will flash and the display will show the programmed End of cooking time.

2.Press button “ ” until the display shows the current time of day. The programmer will beep and the pilot lamp will go out.

“Cooking duration” and “End of cooking time” combined

Thefunctions“Cookingduration”e“Endofcookingtime”canbeusedsimultaneously to set the oven to switch on and off automatically at a later time.

1.With the “Cooking duration” function (carry out the cooking duration setting as described in the relevant chapter) set the duration time. Then, press button : the display will show the programmed setting.

2.With the “End of cooking time” function (carry out the End of cooking setting as described in the relevant chapter) set the end of cooking time. The relevant pilot lamps will come on and the display will show the time of day. The oven will switch on and off according to the set programmes.

“Minute minder” function

The minute minder alarm will sound at the end of a timed period, but THE OVEN WILL REMAIN ON, if it is in use.

To set the minute minder:

1.Press buttonrepeatedly to select the “Minute minder” function. The relevant pilot lamp will start flashing.

2.Then, press button “” or “ ” (maximum: 2 hours, 30 minutes).

3.After the setting is carried out, wait for 5 seconds: the “Minute minder” pilot lamp will come on.

4.At the end of the timed period, the pilot lamp will start flashing and acoustic alarm will be heard. To switch off the acoustic alarm, press any button.

To cancel the minute minder:

1.Press buttonrepeatedly to select the “Minute minder” function. The relevant pilot lamp will flash and the display will show the remaining time.

2.Press button “ ” until the display shows “0:00”. After 5 seconds the pilot lamp will go out and the display will revert to the time of day.

How to switch off the display

1.Press two or three programmer push buttons simoultaneously and keep them pressed for about 5 seconds. The display will switch off.

2.To switch on the display, press any button.

The display can be switched off only if no other functions have been set.

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Using the oven

Always cook with the oven door closed

Conventional cooking

Turntheovenfunctioncontrolknobtotherelevantsymbol () and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature.

If you need more heat from the top or the bottom of the oven, turn the oven function control knob to (top heating element only) or (bottom heating element only).

Fan cooking

Turntheovenfunctioncontrolknobtotherelevantsymbol ( - ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. The fan behind the back panel circulates heated air into the oven.

If you need to cook more than one dish in the fan oven at the same time, place the shelves on the first and third position from the bottom (fig.8). If you are cooking only one dish in the fan oven, use the lower positions, as this will give you better results.

Grilling

Turntheovenfunctioncontrolknobtotherelevantsymbol and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. When using the double grill function, you will obtain even heating on the whole surface of the dish.

When grilling meat or fish, spread a little oil on them and always place them on the oven grid. The shelf level depends on the thinckness of the food.

Always place the dripping pan at the lowest level, with some water in it, to avoid smoke and unpleasant smells.

Thermal grilling

Turntheovenfunctioncontrolknobtotherelevantsymbol ( - ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature.Whenusingthiscookingfunction,select a maximum temperature of 200°C and do not exceed 1 hour of operation.

The full grill element and the oven fan operate alternately, circulating hot air around the food. The need to check and turn food is reduced. With the exception of toast and rare steaks, you can thermal grill all the foods you would normally cook under a conventional grill.

Defrosting

Turntheovenfunctioncontrolknobtotherelevantsymbol () and set the thermostat knob on the OFF position

(symbol : λ). The oven fan operates without heat and circulates the air, at room temperature, inside the oven.

•The temperatures inside the oven can reach 250°C. Always ensure that you are using oven proof baking trays, oven dishes, etc.

•Do not place pans, biscuit pans or aluminium foil directly on the base of the oven. This could cause a heatbuild-upwhichcouldaffecttheperformanceofthe oven and damage the oven enamel.

•Carefully supervise cookings with fats or oil, since these types of foodstuff can result in a fire, if overheated. For the same reason, be careful when placing or removing food in the oven, not to let any fat or oil fall on the oven base. If this happens, carefully clean the oven to avoid unpleasant smells or smoke.

Hints and Tips on Cooking Fish and Meat

Youcanplacemeatinovenproofdishes,ordirectlyonthe oven shelf. In this case, remember to place the dripping pan in the first position from the bottom with some water in it. The dripping pan will avoid the falling of melted fat on the oven base.

White meat, poultry and fish in general, need a medium temperature cooking (between 150 and 175 °C). If you need to cook red meat (slightly browned on the outside and more gently cooked in the inside), a higher temperature (between 200 and 250 °C) for a short time is recommended.

Hints and Tips on baking

Cakes usually need a medium temperature cooking, between 150 and 200 °C.

A short oven pre-heating (about 10 minutes) is recommeded when cooking cakes or baking. Once the cooking has been started, keep the oven door closed during all the cooking time, and check the cooking results through the oven door glass.

Hints and Tips on grilling

If you need to grill meat or fish, place them directly on the shelf after spreading a little oil on them. In the grill function,heatcomesonlyfromthetopelement.Therefore, you need to adjust the cooking level depending on meat orfish'sthickness.Alwaysremembertoplacethedripping pan in the lower position with some water in it.

Fan cooking

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3

2

1

Fig. 8 FO0351

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Cooking Tables

Conventional and fan cooking

WEIGHT		Conventional Cooking					Fan Oven				-	Cooking
	TYPE OF DISH											time				NOTES
(GR.)					4					4
		Level			3	temp. °C	Level			3	temp. °C
					2					2		minutes
					1					1
	Cakes
	Whipped up kneading		2			180	2 (1 and 3)*				160	45	~ 60
	Leavened kneading		2			180	2 (1 and 3)*				160	20	~ 35
	Shortbread dough		2			180	2 (1 and 3)*				160	20	~ 30
	Butter-milk cheese cake		1			175		2			150	60	~ 80
	Apple cake		1			180	2 (1 and 3)*				160	40	~ 60
	Strudel		2			175	2 (1 and 3)*				150	60	~ 80
	Jam-tart		2			180	2 (1 and 3)*				160	45	~ 60
	Small cakes		2			180	2 (1 and 3)*				160	15	~ 25
	Biscuits		2			180	2 (1 and 3)*				160	10	~ 20
	Meringues		2			100	2 (1 and 3)*				100	90 ~ 120
	Bread and Pizza
1000	White bread		1			200		2			175	45	~ 60			1 piece
500	Rye bread		2			200		2			175	30	~ 45			In bread pan
500	Bread rolls		2			200	2 (1 and 3)*				175	20	~ 35			8 rolls
250	Pizza		1			220	2 (1 and 3)*				200	20	~ 35			In baking pan
	Flans
	Pasta flan		2			200	2 (1 and 3)*				175	40	~ 50
	Vegetable flan		2			200	2 (1 and 3)*				175	45	~ 60
	Quiches		2			200	2 (1 and 3)*				175	35	~ 45
	Lasagne		2			200		2			175	45	~ 60
	Meat
1000	Beef		2			200		2			175	50	~ 70			On grid
1200	Pork		2			200		2			175	100 ~ 130				On grid
1000	Veal		2			200		2			175	90 ~ 120				On grid
1500	English roast beef		2			220		2			200	50	~ 70			On grid
1200	Lamb		2			200		2			175	110	~ 130			Leg
1000	Chicken		2			200		2			175	60	~ 80			Whole
4000	Turkey		2			200		2			175	210 ~ 240				Whole
1500	Duck		2			175		2			160	120 ~ 150				Whole
3000	Goose		2			175		2			160	150 ~ 200				Whole
1200	Hare		2			200		2			175	60	~ 80			Cut in pieces
	Fish
1000	Whole		2			200	2 (1 and 3)*				175	40	~ 60			2 fishes
800	Fillets		2			200	2 (1 and 3)*				175	30	~ 40			4 fillets

NOTE:

Cooking times do not include pre-heating time. We reccomend a short oven pre-heating (about 10 minutes) before baking or cooking pizza.

(*) If you need to cook more than one dish at the same time, we recommend you to place them on the levels quoted between brackets.

The times given in the table are intended as a guide only. Only experience will enable you to determine the correct setting to suit your personal requirements.

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Cooking Tables

Grilling

	Quantity				Grilling			Cooking time
TYPE OF DISH								(minutes)
						4		Upper		Lower
	PIECES	WEIGHT	Level			3	temp. °C
						2		side		side
						1
Steaks	4	800	4				max	10		8
Chops	4	600	4				max	12		8
Sausages	8	500	4				max	10		6
Chicken (cut in pieces)	6	800	3				max	30		20
Kebabs	4	700	4				max	12		10
Chicken (breast)	4	400	4				max	13		10
Tomatoes	8	500	4				max	12		—
Fish (fillets)	4	400	4				max	8		6
Sandwiches	4	—	4				max	8		—
Toast	4	—	4				max	2~3		1

Thermal grilling

Type of dish	Quantiy (gr.)	Shelf level	Temperature °C	Time in minutes
		from the bottom		lower side upper side
Pork	1500	2 or 3	170	45	30
Roastbeef	1500	3	200	30	20
Chicken	1200	2 or 3	190	40	30
Kebabs	800	3	200	15	10
Fish (whole)	800	3	200	12	8

When using the Thermal grill function, select a maximum temperature of 200°C and do not exceed 1 hour of operation.

Grease Filter

When cooking meat, the grease filter must be fitted over the oven fan by clipping it over the vents in the back panel. This will prevent a built-up of fat on the fan impellor. Do not use abrasive materials to clean the seal. The grease filter is dishwasher proof.

When cooking is completed and the oven has cooled down, remove the filter by pushing the protruding tongue on the filter upward. (See Fig. 9) Wash the filter after use using warm soapy water.

Fit the grease filter only when roasting.

Fig. 9 FO 0018

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