AEG Competence B4100M, Competence B4100W, Competence B4100D, Competence B4100EW, Competence B4100B, Competence B4100-a User Manual
COMPETENCE B 4100
Built-In Single Oven
Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Please read these operating instructions through carefully.
Above all, please take note of the “Safety” section on the first few
pages. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference.
Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.
The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!,
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Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for
your safety or for the function of the appliance. It is imperative that
these instructions are observed.
0 1. This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.
2. ...
3. ...
Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical
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tips on using the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and ecological use of the
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machine are marked with a cloverleaf.
Before calling out an engineer to a fault please read t he chapter „What
to do if...“ as you may be able to resolve the problem yourself.
For further assistence contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, see
the chapter „Service and Spare Parts“.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
The new appliance may only be assembled and connected by an approved installer.
Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover
any damage that may occur.
The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted
technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law . However , we
also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of
the following safety information.
General Safety
• When using other electrical appliances ensure the cable does not
come into contact with the hot surfaces of the oven.
• Do not store flammable substances in the oven. They could ignite
when the oven is switched on.
• For safety reasons do not clean the appliance with a steam or high
pressure cleaner.
• If force is used, especially on the edges of the front pane of glass, the
glass may break.
• When cooking, roasting and grilling the oven door will become hot.
Therefore always keep small children away from the door.
• Overheated fat and oil can catch fire quickly. Please always stay close
to the appliance when preparing food in fat or oil (e.g. chips).
• Repairs to the appliance may only be performed by qualified service
engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If
your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local AEG Service
Force Centre.
• In the case of the appliance malfunctioning: remove the fuses or
switch off the circuit breaker.
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Operating Instructions
Intended Use
• This appliance must not be used for purposes other than that intended, it must only be used for the cooking, roasting and baking of
food in the home.
• Only use the appliance to prepare food.
• Do not use the oven to heat the room.
In this way you avoid damaging your appliance
• Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a baking
sheet or dish on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be
damaged by the resulting build up of heat.
• Clean the appliance after each use. Spills are then easier to clean up
and do not become burnt onto the surface.
• Any drops of fruit juice that fall from the baking sheet will leave
spots that cannot be removed. Use the universal sheet for very moist
cakes.
• Never pour water directly into the hot oven. The enamel may be
damaged.
• Do not sit on the open oven door.
• Do not store moist food in the oven.
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Operating Instructions
Eco-Insulation
In the factory the oven is fitted with eco-insulation. This insulation has
been tested for pollutants by independent test institutes and categorised as harmless
2 Disposal
Disposing of the packaging materials
All materials used can be fully recycled.
The plastics are marked as follows:
• >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. as used for the outer wrapping and the
bags inside.
• >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. as used for the packing pieces, completely free of CFCs.
The cardboard is made from 80% recycled paper.
Disposal of old appliances
All old appliances must be correctly disposed of for environmental reasons.
Warning! When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable by
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cutting off the cable. Remove any door catches to prevent small children being trapped inside.
Information on disposal
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• The appliance must not be disposed of in the household rubbish.
• You can obtain information about collection dates or public tips fr om
your local refuse department or council.
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Operating Instructions
Description of the Appliance
Control panel
Oven Function Selector and Function Display
Retractable rotary knob, used for selecting the required oven function.
The oven function selected is indicated in the oven function display.
Temperature Selector and Temperature Display
Retractable rotary knob, used for selecting the required oven temperature. The oven temperature selected is indicated in the temperature display.
Clock Functions and Time Display
Buttons for setting the clock functions. The current time or the time set
on the interval countdown is displayed.
Oven Power Indicator
The oven power indicator illuminates as soon as the oven is switched
on.
Temperature Pilot Light
The temperature pilot light illuminates while the oven is heating up
and extinguishes when the selected temperature is reached. It then
cycles on and off during cooking to show that the temperature is being
maintained.
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Oven Features
Shelf Positions
There are side rails on both sides of
the oven, each of these has 6 shelf
positions.
Please note that the shelf positions
are counted from top to bottom.
Anti-Tip Device
All slide-in parts are fitted with an
anti-tip device to prevent them
being unintentionally pulled all
the way out.
When inserting slide-in parts, the
anti-tip device must be at the rear .
Operating Instructions
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Fat Filter
The fat filter supplied with your
appliance protects the fan in the
rear wall of the oven from soiling.
Always use the filter when roa-sting uncovered food or using hot
air or Rotitherm.
Fan
The fan switches on automatically as soon as the oven is put into operation. The fan continues to run after the oven has been switched off to
cool the appliance; it switches off automatically.
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Operating Instructions
Oven accessories
The oven is provided with the following accessories:
Grill pan with handle
Support for the grill tray as a collecting vessel for fat
Wire shelf
For ovenware, cake tins, roasts
and grilled items
Universal sheet
For moist cakes, juicy roasts or as
a baking sheet or collecting vessel
for fat
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Grill pan tray
Insert for the grill pan for grilling
smaller amounts of grilled food
Operating Instructions
Oven Functions
The following functions are available for the oven:
U Fan Cooking
Fan cooking is particularly suited to baking on several levels at the
same time.
Oven temperatures are generally 20-40 °C lower than for conventional
heat.
A ring heater and part of the bottom element are used.
In addition a fan in the rear wall of the oven ensures that the hot air in
the oven is circulated continuously. The food is heated from all sides.
O Conventional
Conventional is suited to baking and roasting on one level.
Heat is supplied evenly from above and below.
I Rotitherm
Rotitherm is particularly suited to grilling or roasting larger pieces of
meat or game on one level. This function is also suitable for ’au gratin’
dishes and browning.
The grill element and fan are used simultaneously.
R Fast Warm Up
Using the fast warm up function you can very quickly pre-heat the
empty oven for the other cooking functions.
Several elements operate simultaneously for the fast warm up
function.
S Pizza & Baking
Using this function you can bake cakes on one level.
This function is also suitable for dishes that require more intensive
browning and a crispy base, e.g. pizzas , quiche Lorraine, cheesecakes,
etc.
Oven temperatures are generally 20-40 °C lower than for conventional
heat.
Conventional heat is used and the fan is also switched on.
Z Dual Grill
The dual grill is suited to the grilling or toasting of flat foods in larger
quantities, for example, steaks, cutlets, fish or toast.
For this function a second grill element on the roof of the oven is switched on in addition to the small grill.
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Operating Instructions
F Single grill
The single grill is particularly suitable for grilling or toasting small
amounts of flat food.
The single grill enables you to, for example, grill 2 steaks or 4 toasts.
A Defrosting
The oven's defrosting function allows you to evenly start to defrost or
to defrost. It is particularly suitable for delicate foods, for example,
flans, butter ice cream, bread, fruit.
With this function, the fan is in operation without heat.
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Operating Instructions
Before using for the first time
Setting/Changing the Time
The time display will flash after the electrical supply is connected.
You must then first set the time.
If the time has not been set, the oven cannot be switched on.
Setting the Time
0 1. Press the M button.
2. Set the current time within
5 seconds using the + or - buttons.
The time appears in the display.
The oven is now ready for use.
By pressing the + or - button
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for more than 2 seconds, the
minutes will start to run forwards
or backwards until the button is
released again. By this means you
can reach the required setting
quicker.
If the appliance has been isolated from the mains, e.g. due to a power
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failure, the time display will flash again.
In this case reset the time again, as described above.
Changing the Time
If you wish to correct the time, e.g. on the change over from summer to
winter time, repeat the process described under “Setting the Time”.
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Operating Instructions
Cleaning for the first time
Before you use the oven for the first time, you should clea n it t horoughly. You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier.
0 1. Turn the oven function control knob to oven lighting L.
2. Remove all accessories and the side rails and wash with warm water
and washing up liquid.
3. Also wash out the oven with warm water and washing up liquid, and
dry.
4. Clean the front of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Tip: Use commercially available cleaner for stainless steel fr onts that at
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the same time also form a protective film against finger marks.
Important: Do not use any caustic or abrasive cleaners! The surface
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could be damaged.
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Operating Instructions
Operating the Oven
Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter
Always use the fat filter when roasting without any covering in open
roasting dishes.
0 Inserting the Fat Filter
Take hold of the fat filter by the
tab and insert the two retainers in
the opening on the rear wall of the
oven (fan opening) from the top
downwards.
0 Removing the Fat Filter
Take hold of the tab on the fat filter and remove upwards.
Inserting the Shelf and Universal Sheet
All slide-in parts have a small
protrusion on the right and left.
This protrusion is an anti-tip
device and must point downwards.
Inserting a Shelf
0 Insert the shelf such that the two
guide rails point upwards. The
anti-tip device must point downwards and be in the rear of the
oven.
Inserting the Shelf and Sheet
0 When the shelf and universal
sheet are used together, carefully
place the shelf anti-tip device in
the protuberances on the sheet.
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Operating Instructions
Attaching/removing the grill pan handle
The handle is particularly useful for easy removal of the grill pan and
tray out of the hot oven.
Attaching the handle
0 Insert the handle at an angle from
above into the recesses on the grill
pan (1), raise it slightly then lower
it (2), until it engages audibly.
Caution: There is a risk of burns!
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Important: Check that the handle
is securely attached!
Removing the handle
0 Press the release button on the top
of the handle (1) and lift up the
handle (2) to remove it.
Important: Never leave the handle
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in the heated oven! Overheating
can cause the handle to deform or
break.
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Operating Instructions
Switching the Oven On and Off
0 1. To use, press the “Oven Function” and “Temperature Selector“ knobs to
release them.
The control knobs then protrude.
2. Set the required function by turning the “Oven Function Selector“.
The functions display indicates the symbol for the function selected.
3. Set the required temperature by turning the “Temperature Selector”.
The temperature display indicates the temperature selected.
The oven power indicator illuminates as long as the oven is in operation.
The temperature pilot light illuminates whilst the oven is heating up.
When the temperature set is reached, the temper ature pilot light extinguishes. It will then cycle on and off to show that the temperature is
being maintained.
4. To switch the oven off, turn the “Oven Function Selector“ and the
“Temperature Selector” to the off position.
5. Retract the control knobs by pressing them.
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Operating Instructions
Fast Warm Up R
Using the “Fast Warm Up“ function, the oven can be preheated quickly.
Important: Please only place food for cooking in the oven when fast
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warm up is complete and the oven is operating in the required cooking
function.
0 1. Set the “Oven Function" selector to the symbol for fast warm up R.
2. Set the “Temperature“ selector to the required temperature.
The temperature pilot light illuminates. Fast warm up commences.
3. As soon as the temperature pilot light goes out, set the “Oven
Function“ selector to the required oven function.
4. You can now place your food for cooking in the oven.
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Operating Instructions
Using the Automatic Function
There are two ways of using the automatic function:
• Automatic Switch Off: When you have the oven switched on and
simply do not want to forget to switch it off at the right time, you
can use the clock to set either the duration or the end of the cooking
time. The oven then switches itself off automatically.
• Automatic Switching On and Off: When, for example, in the
morning or at lunch time you want to prepare a dish for the evening,
you can set the duration and also the end of the cooking time. The
oven then switches on automatically at the calculated start time, and
switches off again automatically at the end of cooking.
– Example: The roast requires cooking for 1 hour: COOK TIME = 1.00.
The roast should be ready at 18:00: END TIME = 18.00.
The oven function can be selected either before or after setting the
automatic function.
Automatic Switching Off
0 1. Select the required oven function.
2. Select the required temperature.
3. Press the “COOK TIME” < button.
4. Set the required cooking time within 5 seconds using the + and -
buttons.
The “AUTO” symbol illuminates and indicates that the oven is set up in
automatic mode.
As soon as the cooking time is at an end, the oven switches off automatically. The “AUTO” symbol flashes and an acoustic signal sounds for
approx. two minutes.
5. Press the “COOK TIME” < button to switch off the signal.
6. Press the “MANUAL” M button.
The “AUTO” symbol extinguishes. The oven is now set again to manual
mode.
7. To switch off the oven, turn the oven function and temperature
selectors to the off position.
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