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COMPETENCE E3000-1
The Versatile Built-In Oven
Operating Instructions
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Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. In particular please note the "Safety"“ section on the first pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later reference and pass them on to any future owners of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or key words (Warning!, Caution!, 1 Important!) highlight information that is important for your safety or the function of the appliance. It is imperative that this information is observed. 0 1. This symbol guide
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Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Eco-insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Appliance Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Exterior of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Shelf Support Rails . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Safety Instructions The installation and connection of the new appliance must only be car- ried out by a registered specialist. Where damage occurs the warranty will not apply if this instruction has not been adhered to. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with recognised technical standards and the German law covering equipment safety. However, as manufacturers we also believe it is our responsibility to familiarise you with the following safety instructions. General
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Intended Use This appliance is intended to be used for cooking, frying and baking food in the home and must not be used for any other purpose. Only use the appliance to prepare food. Do not use the oven as a room heater. 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. Clean the appliance after each use. This is the easiest
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2 Disposal Disposing of packaging material All materials used can be fully recycled. The cardboard container is made from 80% recycled paper. Plastics are marked as follows: >PE< indicates polythene, as used on the outer covering and the wrappings inside. >PS< indicates expanded polystyrene e.g., the padding materials. It is entirely CFC-free. Any unwanted packaging materials will be taken back by your dealer free of charge. Disposing of old appliances To protect the environment, it is
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Appliance Assembly Control Panel The rotary switches used to operate the oven and rings can be read from above. Oven functions Rotary switch used for selecting the required oven function. Temperature selection Rotary switch for selecting the required oven temperature. Oven power indicator The yellow oven power indicator comes on as soon as the oven or rings are switched on. Temperature pilot light The red temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is warming up and goes out once th
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Oven Features Shelf positions There is a shelf support rail on both sides of the oven, with 5 shelf posi- tions on which to insert the acces- sories. Anti-tip device All slide-in units are fitted with an anti-tip device to prevent them being pulled out of the oven unin- tentionally. When the unit is inserted the anti- tip device must be to the rear of the oven. ✘ Oven steam vent The steam from the oven is fed directly to the extractor hood via the duct in the rear of the cooking
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Oven Accessories The following parts are supplied with the oven: Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling Universal baking tray For moist cakes, roasts or asa baking tray or as a container to catch fat 10
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Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: H Hot air Hot air is particularly suitable for baking biscuits on 2 levels at the same time. The oven temperatures are usually 20-40 °C lower than with conven- tional. Top and bottom heat are used. In addition, a fan in the rear wall of the oven ensures constant circulation of hot air within the oven compart- ment. Hot air reaches all sides of the food. O Conventional Conventional oven heating is suitable for baking and roasting on one
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I Rotitherm Rotitherm is particularly suitable for roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on one level. The function is suitable for browning gratin dis- hes and crisping toppings. The grill heating element and the fan operate alternately. 12
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Before Using for the First Time Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. You can switch on the oven light to make cleaning easier. 0 1. Turn the oven function switch to Oven Lighting . 2. Remove all accessories and the side support rails, and wash them with warm water and washing-up liquid. 3. Then wash out the oven with warm water and washing-up liquid, and dry. 4. Wipe off the front of the unit with a damp cloth only. To clean stainless ste
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Using the Rings Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in cooking unit. It contains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings Within the range of settings 1-9, it is possible to select 14 heat set- tings (including intermediate positions). Intermediate positions may be selected between settings 2 and 7. They are marked with a dot between the heat settings. 1 = lowest heat setting 9 = highest heat setting 14
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Cooking with the Rings 0 1. Select a high heat setting to boil/fry. 2. As soon as steam appears or the fat is hot, lower the setting to the required position to continue cooking. 3. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position. Switch the cooking zone off approx. 5-10 minutes before cooking is 2 finished to make use of the residual heat. This saves electricity. 15
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Using the Oven Positioning the Shelf Unit and the Universal Baking Tray All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge serves as an anti-tip device and must always point downwards. Inserting shelf unit 0 Insert the shelf unit with both guide rails pointing upwards. The anti-tip device must point downwards and be positioned to the rear of the oven compartment. Inserting the shelf unit and tray 0 When the shelf unit and universal baking tray are used togethe
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Switching the Oven On and Off 0 1. Turn the "Oven Functions“ switch to select the required function. 2. Turn the "Temperature Selection“ switch to set the required tempera- ture. 3. The yellow oven power indicator will come on while the oven or rings are in use. The red temperature pilot light will come on while the oven is heating up and will go out as soon as the set temperature has been reached. 4. To switch the oven off turn the "Oven Functions“ switch and the "Temperature Selecti
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Uses, Tables and Tips Cooking The information given in the following tables is for guidance. The switch setting required for cooking depends on the quality of the pans and the type and quantity of food. Settings for Cooking on the Rings Cooking/ Switch Continuation Suitable for Setting Cooking level Bringing to the Heating up large quantities of water, cooking 9 boil pasta Deep-frying chips, Hot fat 7-9 browning meat, e.g., stewing steak, frying frying, e.g., potato cakes, chops, steaks Fr
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Baking For baking use the hot air H oven function or conventional O . Baking tins When using conventional heatO coated baking tins or tins made of dark metal are most suitable. For hot air H baking tins made of light metal are also suitable. Shelf positions Baking with conventional O is only possible on one shelf position at a time. Using hot air H you can bake dry items and biscuits on 2 baking trays simultaneously. 1 Baking tray 1 Baking tin: Shelf position 3 Shelf position 1
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General information Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake with two tins at the same time using conventional O or hot air H . In this case, place the cake tins side by side on the shelf. The cooking time is increased, but only slightly. Notes on the baking tables In the tables you will find information on temperatures, cooking times and sh
