AEG Competence 5212BU-w, Competence 5212BU-d, Competence 5212BU-M User Manual

COMPETENCE 5212 BU

Build Under Double Oven

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the information in this book contact the Customer Care Department. Telephone 0870 5 350350

INSTALLATION

The appliance must be installed according to the instructions supplied. The appliance must be installed in an adequately

ventilated room. NOTE: It is imperative that the appliance is left in the base to protect both the appliance and the floor. This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Do not try to move the appliance by pulling the door handles. Warning: Do not attempt to lift this appliance by the handles. All packaging, both inside and outside the appliance must be removed before the appliance is used. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the appliance in any way.

After installation please dispose of the packaging with due regard for safety and the environment. Your local authority can arrange this.

CHILD SAFETY

Do not allow young children to play with any part

of the packaging. This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Young children must not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play near or with the appliance. The appliance and accessible parts especially around the grill area become hot when the appliance is in use. Keep children away until it has cooled.

DURING USE

This appliance has been designed for domestic use to cook edible foodstuffs only, and must not be used for any other purpose. Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they become too hot. Never place plastic or any other material which may melt in or on the oven. Do not stand too close to the oven or grill while in use as warm air will exhaust from the grill cavity and the vents on the front frame of the appliance. Do not leave the grill pan handle in position when grilling and ensure oven gloves are used to remove and replace the handle, as it will become hot. Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in the oven. Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.

Never line any part of the appliance with aluminium foil.

Stand clear when opening the drop down oven doors. Support the doors using the handles until fully open.

Never leave the appliance unattended when the oven door is open. Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the

oven. They may explode if they are heated. Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use. Do not stand on the appliance or on the open oven doors. Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the appliance or its handles. They are a safety hazard.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it.

For Hygiene and safety reasons this appliance should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire especially in the grill pan.

This appliance should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire, especially in the grill pan. Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is inadvertently switched on. Always allow the cooling fan to cool the appliance down before switching off at the wall prior to carrying out any cleaning / maintenance work. Only clean this appliance in accordance with the instructions given in this book.

SERVICE

Repairs should not be carried out by inexperienced persons as this may cause injury or serious malfunction. This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used. Details of servicing and repair arrangements are supplied on page 35 of this book.

AT THE END OF THE COOKERS LIFE

When the time comes to dispose of your appliance please contact your local Council Authority. They can arrange to dispose of the appliance in a safe and controlled manner. The number will be in the telephone book.

Please read this

instruction book carefully

before use and retain

for future reference.

CONTENTS

FOR THE USER

Important Safety Information 2

Description of the Appliance 5

Getting to Know Your Oven 6 The Cooling Fan for the Controls 7 Fan Selector Indicator Neon 7 Pop In Pop Out Controls 7 Fan Selector Button 7 Before Using The Appliance

When First Switching On 8 Rating Plate 8 Condensation and Steam 8 Cookware 9 Grill and Oven Furniture 10

The Electronic Timer 11 The Dual Grill 15

Uses of the Grill 15 How To Use the Dual Grill 15 Things To Note 15 The Grill Pan and Handle 16 Hints and Tips 16 Grilling Chart 18

The Fan Assisted Top Oven 19 Uses of the Fan Assisted Oven 19 How To Use the Fan Assisted Oven 19 Things To Note 19 To Fit the Oven Shelves 19 Hints and Tips 20

The Conventional Top Oven 21 Uses of the Conventional Oven 21 How To Use the Conventional Oven 21 Things to Note 21 To Fit the Oven Shelf 21 Hints and Tips 22

Top Oven Cooking Chart 23 Thermal Grilling in the Top Oven 24

Uses of Thermal Grilling 24 How To Thermal Grill 24 Things to Note 25 Hints and Tips 25 Thermal Grilling Chart 26

To Defrost in the Top Oven 27 Uses of Defrost 27 How to Defrost 27 Things to Note 27 Hints and Tips 27

The Main Fan Oven 29 Uses of The Fan Oven 29 How To Use the Fan Oven 29 Things to Note 29 To Fit the Main Oven Shelves 30 Hints and Tips 30

The Conventional Oven 31 Uses of the Conventional Oven 31 How to Use the Conventional Oven 31 Things to Note 31 Hints and Tips 32

Main Oven Cooking Chart 33

Pizza Function 34 Uses of Pizza Function 34 How to Use Pizza Function 34 Things To Note 34 Hints and Tips 34

Defrosting in the Main Oven 35 Uses of Defrost Feature 35 How to Defrost 35 Things to Note 35 Hints and Tips 35

Speedcook Function 37 Uses of Speedcook 37 How to Use Speedcook 37 Things to Note 37 Hints and Tips 38

Thermal Grilling in the Main Oven 39 Uses of Thermal Grilling 39 How to Thermal Grill 39 Things To Note 40 Hints and Tips 40 Thermal Grilling Chart 41

Care and Cleaning 42 Cleaning Materials 42 Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance 42 Cleaning the Outer and Inner Door Glass Panels 43 Cleaning the Grill / Oven Compartments 44 Cleaning the Stayclean Surfaces 45 The Oven Cleaning Cycle - Top Oven 45

- Main Oven 45 Things To Note 45 Hints and Tips 46 Cooking to Reduce Soilage 46 To Remove the Wirework Runners 47 Cleaning the Shelves, Wirework Runners and Oven Furniture 47

The Oven Lights 48 Replacing an Oven Light Bulb 48

If Something Doesn't Work 49 Guarantee Conditions 51 Service and Spare Parts 52

FOR THE INSTALLER

Technical Details 53 Things You Need to Know 54 Warnings 54 Choice of Electrical Connection 54

Things to Note 55 Preparing Cabinet for Fitting Oven 56 How to Finish Unpacking 57

Making the Electrical Connections 58 To Remove Cover of Mains Terminal 58 Connecting to the Mains Terminal 59 Checking Electrical Connections 60 Connecting to a Hob or Cooker Point 60 Fitting the Oven 61

Please read the whole instruction book before using the appliance. To help you the following symbols will be found in the text.

To help you the following symbols will be found in the text.

Safety Instructions

Step by Step Instructions Hints and Tips

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Built in electric double oven

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Top Oven / Dual Grill

Electronic Timer

Control Knob

Control Panel

Multifunction Main Oven

Your built in appliance comprises of an oven with conventional and fan assisted option and dual grill in the top compartment. The top oven is convenient and economical for mid-week use because of its size. The Multifunction main oven is the larger of the two ovens. It comprises of a number of different cooking functions. The Multifunction oven can be automatically controlled by the electronic timer.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN

The Control Panel

Electronic Timer

Fan Selector Indicator Neon

Top Oven Indicator Neon

Main Oven Indicator Neon

Fan Selector button for Top Oven

Top Oven / Dual Grill Control

Main Oven Temperature Control

Multifunction Selector

Oven Light Thermal Grilling Speedcook Defrost Pizza Function Conventional Oven Fan Oven

THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS

Your appliance has a cooling fan fitted behind the controls to prevent them from overheating. The cooling fan will come on immediately when grilling or using thermal grill in the top compartment. The cooling fan may come on after a short time when the top or main oven are in use. The cooling fan may cycle on and off when the appliance is in use. This is quite normal.

NOTE

The action of the cooling fan will depend on how long the ovens have been in use and what temperature. The cooling fan may not operate at low temperatures or where the oven(s) have been used for a short period of time.

The cooling fan may run on after the ovens or grill are switched off for a period of time to cool the appliance down. It may continue to switch on and off until the appliance is cool.

Always allow the cooling fan to cool the appliance down before switching off at the wall prior to carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.

NOTE

The action of the cooling fan will depend on how long the ovens or grill have been used and at what temperature. It may not switch in at all at lower temperature settings nor run on where the grill or oven has only been used for a short time.

FAN SELECTOR INDICATOR NEON

The Fan Selector neon operates when the Fan Selector button is pushed out. The Selector neon will illuminate with all Top oven functions, except the conventional oven. The oven control surrounds will illuminate and cycle on and off during use to show that the temperature is being maintained.

POP IN POP OUT CONTROLS

These control knobs can remain flush with the control panel when not in use, or pushed and released to stand out from the panel for easy operation.

FAN SELECTOR BUTTON

The Top oven enables you to cook with the oven fan in operation or by conventional means. Push out the Fan Selector button for fan assisted cooking. Push the button in for conventional oven cooking. Refer to the appropriate oven section for full instructions.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WHEN FIRST SWITCHING ON

The timer must be set to manual operation before the Main oven can be operated. This must be done whenever the appliance is switched off at the wall or when there has been a power failure. For instructions on how to set the timer see page 11. If the control knob surround does not illuminate when the oven temperature control is turned, it is most likely that the timer is set for automatic cooking. The Top Oven and the Dual Grill are not controlled by the electronic timer.

RATING PLATE

This is situated on the lower front frame of the oven and can be seen upon opening the top cavity door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models (where applicable). The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate.

Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee.

PREPARING TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE

Wipe over the base of the ovens with a soft cloth and hot soapy water and wash the grill and oven furniture before use. We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 - 15 minutes at 220°C to burn off any residue from their surfaces. The procedure should be repeated with the grill for approximately 5 - 10 minutes. During this period an odour may be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a window for ventilation.

CONDENSATION AND STEAM

When food is heated it produces steam in the same way as a boiling kettle does. The ovens are vented to allow some of this steam to escape. However, always stand back from the appliance when opening the oven doors to allow any build up of steam or heat to release. If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the appliance, e.g. a trim, it will condense and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not caused by a fault on the appliance. To prevent discolouration occurring, regularly wipe away condensation and any soilage from the appliance surfaces.

COOKWARE

Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven.

Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x 35cm (12" x 14") as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance. Advice on the effect of different materials and finishes of bakeware is given in 'Hints and Tips' in the appropriate oven section.

GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE

The following items of oven furniture have been supplied with the appliance.

1 grill pan

1 grill pan handle

1 grill pan grid

1 grill deflector

1 meat tin

2 shelves for grilling and Top oven cooking

2 shelves for main oven cooking

The grill deflector sits above the grill element and prevents fat splashing onto the grill roof. The deflector may be easily removed for cleaning.

Scuffing of the Stayclean panel/s by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit. These marks will disappear after the oven has been used for the first time.

THE ELECTRONIC TIMER

The electronic timer can indicate the time of day, operate as a minute minder and automatically time the Main oven.

A Auto Symbol ( automatic cooking )

Bell Symbol ( minute minder ) Cookpot Symbol ( manual cooking )

Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2pm is shown as 14.00.

If the oven is switched off at the wall or there is loss of power the clock will stop and you will not be able to use the appliance. When you first switch the electricity supply on, the timer display will flash.

Cookpot Symbol

Auto Symbol

Bell Symbol

TO SET THE TIME OF DAY

1.Press buttons and together. Release the buttons.

2. Within 5 seconds press the + button until the time of day shows in the display.

The cookpot symbol ( ) will be showing.

THE MINUTE MINDER

1.Press and release the button.

2.Within 5 seconds press the + button until the display shows the time you want.

Our diagram shows the timer set to 5 minutes. After a few seconds the time of day will show in the display. When you are using the minute minder you can check the number of minutes remaining by pressing the button. At the end of the timed period an alarm will sound. Switch off the alarm by pressing the button. After a few seconds the time of day shows in the display.

AUTOMATIC TIMER CONTROL

The automatic timer can be used with the Multifunction oven only.

TO SWITCH THE

OVEN ON AND OFF

1. Ensure the clock is showing the correct time of day.

2.Place food in the Multifunction oven.

3. Set the length of time you want the food to cook for by pressing and releasing the button and then pressing the + button until the correct cooking time is displayed. This must be completed within 5 seconds of pressing the button.

The maximum cooking time is 23 hours 59 minutes.

The Cookpot and Auto symbols will show in the display. Our diagram shows the cooking time set for 2 hours 30 minutes.

After a few seconds the time of day shows in the display.

MULTIFUNCTION

AUTOMATICALLY

4.To set the time you want the food to be cooked by, press and release the button. This will show you the earliest possible stop time.

If this is different to the time you want the food to be cooked by, press the + button within 5 seconds until the correct stop time shows in the display. Our diagram shows the food is to be cooked by 18.00 hours (6pm). After a few seconds the time of day shows in the display and the Cookpot symbol goes out.

The 'Stop' time must not be more than 23 hours 59 minutes from the time of day. For example, if the time of day is 09.00 hours (9.00am) the latest 'Stop' time will be 08.59 (8.59am) the next day.

5.Turn the oven control to the correct temperature and select the required function using the Multifunction Selector.

The clock will work out what time the oven will switch itself on and will switch the oven off at the end. An audible signal will sound when cooking is complete. To cancel the alarm, see below.

RETURNING THE APPLIANCE TO MANUAL OR TO CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC PROGRAMME

Once automatic cooking is complete an alarm will sound and the Auto symbol will flash to remind you that the oven needs to be set for manual operation.

1.To do this press buttons and together.

After a few seconds the timer will show the time of day. The cookpot will show in the display and the oven will switch on again.

2.Turn the oven control and Multifunction

Selector off.

TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OFF ONLY

This is useful if you want to begin cooking immediately but have the main oven switch off whilst you are out.

1. Ensure the clock is showing the correct time

of day.

2.Place food in the oven.

3. Set the length of time you want the food to

cook for. Press and release the button and then within 5 seconds press the + button until the correct cook time is showing.

Our diagram shows the timer set for 2 hours 30 minutes.

After a few seconds the time of day shows in the display.

4.Turn the Multifunction Selector and oven

temperature control to the required function and setting. The oven indicator neon will come on.

If you want to check the time the oven will switch off simply press the button and the 'Stop' time will be displayed.

At the end of the cooktime the oven will switch off, the alarm will sound and the auto symbol will flash.

5.To cancel and return to manual operation

press buttons and together.

6.Turn off the oven temperature control and

Multifunction Selector.

THE DUAL GRILL

WARNING - Accessible parts become hot when the grill is in use. Keep children away.

USES OF THE GRILL

The grill is situated in the Top oven compartment. The grill is a dual circuit grill which means that the full area of the grill or the centre section only can be used. Use the full grill for cooking larger quantities of food. Use the centre section for economy purposes when cooking smaller quantities.

HOW TO USE THE DUAL

1.Open the Grill / Top Oven door.

2. Push out and turn the grill / top oven control

clockwise past the maximum oven temperature to the settings that control the grill.

3.The first three settings control the full area at

¼, ½ and full power. Set to full power at first then turn down as necessary. The fourth setting is for the centre section of the grill only. This section operates at full power.

The grill door must be left open when grilling.

GRILL

THINGS TO NOTE

The cooling fan for the controls will operate as soon as the grill control is turned. For more information on the operation of the cooling fan turn to page 7. The outer section of the grill element may appear to glow brighter than the inner section. This is quite normal. The control knob surround will illuminate. We recommend using the grill pan on the shelf in positions 3 or 5. If you use the grill pan in position 3 the shelf must be withdrawn before the pan can be located or removed.

5 4 3 2 1

Ensure the grill pan is properly located.

THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE

The grill pan has a removable handle. To insert the handle, press the button on the

handle with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards inserting the lip into widest part of the bracket. Move the handle towards the left, lower into position and release the button.

Ensure the handle is positively located.

To remove the handle, press the button on the handle with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards and towards the right to remove from the bracket.

Protect your hands when removing the grill pan handle.

Always remove the grill pan handle during grilling.

To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf.

The Grill Pan must not be located in the shelf runners.

To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to food during cooking.

HINTS AND TIPS

Most foods should be placed on the grilling grid in the grill pan. This allows maximum circulation of air by raising the food out of fats and juices.

Ensure that you support the grill pan when it is withdrawn.

Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food. Position the food close to the element for faster cooking and further away for more gentle cooking.

The grill pan grid is reversible. This is useful if you want to cook foods of varying thickness. As a general rule, bread for toasting should be placed on the grid in the ' high ' position in the grill pan. Foods such as chicken pieces or chops may be grilled using the grilling grid in the low position.

Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking.

Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats.

The food should be turned over during cooking as required.

The grill door must be left open when grilling. For convenience the grill door can be left ajar.

Preheat the grill on full setting for a few minutes before sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust the heat setting and the shelf position as necessary during cooking.

GRILLING CHART

The chart below gives recommended cooking times and shelf positions. Remember that these are a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste.

Note Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards.

Food Grill Time

(Min)

Bacon Rashers Beefburgers Chicken Joints Chops - Lamb

- Pork Fish - Whole Trout / Herring

Fillets - Plaice / Cod Kebabs Kidneys - Lamb

Pig Liver - Lamb / Pig

Sausages

3 - 5 each side

6 - 10 each side

15 - 20 each side

7 - 10 each side

10 - 15 each side

8 - 12 each side

4 - 6 each side

10 - 15 each side

4 - 6 each side 8 - 10 each side 5 - 10 each side

10 - 15 turn as required

Shelf Grid

position

5 5 3 5

5 5

5 5 5

5 5

High

Low

High

Low Low

Low

Steaks - Rare

Medium Well Done

Browning e.g. au gratin, lasagne, shepherd's pie

3 - 6 each side

6 - 8 each side 7 - 10 each side

3 - 5 mins

5 5 5

Low Low Low

THE FAN ASSISTED TOP OVEN

USES OF THE FAN ASSISTED OVEN

The Top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is convenient for mid-week meals where smaller quantities or convenience foods are being cooked. It is important to refer to the Top oven cooking chart as a guide to shelf positions and temperatures as these may differ from previous appliance's you may have used.

HOW TO USE THE FAN

ASSISTED OVEN

1.Push out and turn the Grill / Top oven temperature control clockwise to the required setting.

2.Push out the Fan Selector button.

THINGS TO NOTE

The Fan Selector neon will glow throughout cooking. The control knob surround will illuminate. The top oven indicator neon will illuminate. It will turn on and off during cooking to show that the temperature is being maintained. The cooling fan for the controls will operate after a time. See page 7 for more information on the operation of the cooling fan. The oven light will illuminate.

Do not place dishes, tins and trays directly on the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage will occur.

TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELVES

There are 5 shelf positions in the Top oven. Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards.

The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven. If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected

5 4 3 2 1

HINTS AND TIPS

Use the Top oven when you want to warm plates. Use a setting of 80°C - 100°C on the oven temperature control.

You can use both shelves when using the fan assisted oven.

There should always be at least 2.5cm (1") between the top of the food and the grill element. This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings etc. When cooking cakes, pastry, scones bread etc., place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf.

Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf and there is sufficient room around the baking tray or dish to allow for maximum circulation.

Where a degree of evenness in baking is required, it may be necessary to interchange food during cooking.

Where a larger quantity of food is to be cooked we recommend you use the main oven.

Place dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base and to help reduce cleaning.

The material and finish of the baking tray and dishes will affect the degree of base browning of the food. Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick utensils increase base browning. Shiny aluminium or polished steel trays reflect the heat away and give less base browning.

For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a pre-heated oven.

Do not use the grill pan or meat tin as a baking tray as this will increase base browning of the food.

Because of the smaller cooking space and lower temperatures, shorter cooking times are sometimes required. Be guided by the recommendations in the cooking chart.

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