Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety information” on the first few pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later refer- ence. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety.
If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre or your specialist dealer. Child Safety • Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance is in use.
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. •...
Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Fat tray For roasting or for collecting fat. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits Meat probe For determining exactly how far joints of meat are cooked.
Before Using for the First Time Setting the Time The oven will only function if the time is set. The time display will flash after the appliance has been connected to the mains or following a power fail- ure. 4. Press the M buttons briefly. 5.
Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. To clean metal fronts use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting L. 2.
Using the Rings Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in hob. It con- tains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings • You may select the heat settings within the range of settings 1-9. • Intermediate positions may be selected between settings 2 and 7. They are marked with a dot.
Cooking with the Rings 1. For heating up/browning, select a high heat setting. 2. As soon as steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. 3. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position.
Using the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off 1. Turn the “oven functions” switch to the required function. 2. Turn the “temperature selection” switch to the required temperature. The yellow oven power indicator will remain on while the oven is in use. The red temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is heating up.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven lighting With this function you can illuminate the oven interior, e.g., for clean- ing. The heating element is not in use. S Pizza & baking For baking cakes on one level and for pastries that need more brown- ing and a crispy base.
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A Defrost To begin to thaw and to defrost such items as flan, butter, bread, fruit or other frozen foods. For this function the fan operates without heating. F Grill For grilling flat foods placed on the middle of the shelf such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting.
Inserting the Shelf and Universal Baking Tray Anti-tip device All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge is an anti-tip device and must always point to the rear of the oven. Tray or universal baking tray: The anti-tip device must point to- wards the rear of the oven.
Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter The fat filter protects the rear wall heating element against splashes of fat when roasting. Inserting the fat filter Holding the fat filter by the tab, in- sert the two retainers into the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top downwards.
Working with the Electronic Clock Clock functions: Manual operation M Pressing button M transfers the oven from automatic to manual oper- ation. Countdown C To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven. Cook time <...
Function display: AUTO T The "AUTO" sign lights up when an automatic program has been set, and flashes when the program is completed. General information • Within 5 seconds after setting a clock function the required times can be set or changed using the + or - buttons. •...
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Countdown C 1. Press countdown button s. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the required time. It is possible to find out how much time remains by pressing the count- down button again. The time display will show the cur- rent time again a few seconds after countdown has been set.
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Cook time < 1. Press button <. 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the required cooking time (max. 10 hours. After approx. 5 seconds the display reverts to the time. The symbol “AUTO” indicates that the oven has been changed to automatic opera- tion.
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Cook Time < and End Time > Combined Cook time < and end time > can be used together if the oven is to switch on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Selecting Oven Functions and Tem- perature. Using the cook time <...
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The symbol “Auto” is illuminated and the time is shown in the display. E.g., 12:05 hrs. The oven will switch on auto- matically at the calculated time. E.g., at 13:05 hrs. And it will switch off again after the entered cook time has expired. E.g., at 14:05 hrs.
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Changing the time The time can only be changed if there is no automatic programme set (cook time < or end time >). the M buttons briefly. 1. Press 2. Using the + or - buttons, set the current time. 3.
Meat Probe For switching off the oven precisely when a set core temperature has been reached. The meat probe is a practical tool when using conventional, hot air and rotitherm. Two temperatures should be observed: - the oven temperature: see Roasting Table - the core temperature: see Meat Probe Table Warning: Only the meat probe supplied with the appliance should be used! If a replacement is required use only an original spare part!
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5. As soon as the current core temper- ature has reached the set core tem- perature a signal will sound and the oven will switch off automatically. Press button M to switch off the signal. Warning: The meat probe is hot! There is a risk of being burned when removing the plug and tip of he probe!
Mechanical Door Lock When the appliance is delivered, the door lock is deactivated. Activate the door lock Pull the safety catch forwards until it locks in place. Open the oven door: 1. Shut the door. 2. Press the safety catch and keep it depressed.
Uses, Tables and Tips Boiling 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...
Baking Use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional O oven functions for baking. Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. Baking tins • Coated baking tins and tins made of dark metal are suitable for conventional O heat.
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General information • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking trays with the sloped edge to the front! • Always place cake tins in the middle of the shelf. • With pizza & baking S or conventional O you can also bake two items simultaneously by placing the tins next to one another on the shelf.
Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Type of cake or pastry Cakes in cake tins Ring-shaped or bowl-shaped cakes Madeira cake/ king cake Sponge cake Shortcrust pastry flan base Sponge flan base Covered apple flan Savoury flan (e.g., quiche lorraine) Cheesecake Cakes and pastries on baking trays...
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Type of cake or pastry Fruit flan (with a yeast dough/sponge base) Fruit flans on shortcrust pastry base Tarts with delicate fillings (e.g., curd cheese, cream, sugar-topped cakes) Pizza (with deep topping) Pizza (thin) Unleavened bread Flat sweet or savoury pies Biscuits Shortcrust biscuits...
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Baking on several shelf positions Type of cake or pastry Cakes and pastries on baking sheets Cream puffs/eclairs Dry streusel cake Biscuits Shortcrust biscuits Small piped biscuits Sponge fingers Meringues Macaroons Small pastries made with yeast dough Small pastries made with puff pastry Bread rolls Fan cooking U...
Tips for baking Baking result The cake is under- Wrong shelf position cooked at the bottom Cooking temperature too high The cake collapses (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches) Cooking time too short Too much liquid in mixture Cake is too dry Cooking temperature too low Cooking time too long...
Pies and Gratin Table Pasta bake Lasagne Vegetables au gratin Pizza ba- guettes Sweet soufflés Fish pies Stuffed vege- tables 1) Pre-heat the oven. Information printed in bold type indicates the preferred oven function for the dish. Conventional O Shelf Temp.
Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be cooked position from bottom Frozen pizza Chips (300-600 g) Baguettes Fruit flan 1) Comment: Turn chips 2-3 times during cooking. When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cook- ing. This is because of the large differences in temperature between the frozen item and the oven.
Roasting Use the rotitherm I or conventional O oven functions for roasting. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting (refer to the manufac- turer's instructions!). • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant (re- fer to manufacturer's instructions!).
Roasting table Type of meat Quantity Weight Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg Roast beef or fil- per cm of - rare thickness per cm of - medium rare thickness per cm of - well done thickness Pork Shoulder, neck 1-1.5 kg ham joint Chop, smoked 1-1.5 kg...
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Type of meat Quantity Weight Game Saddle of hare, up to 1 haunch of hare Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg Haunch of venison 1.5-2 kg Poultry Poultry portions 4-6 pieces Chicken halves 2-4 pieces Chicken, 1-1.5 kg poulard Duck 1.5-2 kg Goose 3.5-5 kg Turkey...
Grilling To grill use the grill F oven function or dual grill Z with temperature setting z. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill func- tions! Ovenware for grilling •...
Defrosting To defrost, use the defrost ture. Dishes for defrosting • Remove packaging and place the food on a plate on the shelf. • Do not use a plate or dish to cover as these significantly increase the defrosting time. Shelf positions •...
Preserving For making preserves, use the bottom heat Ü oven function. Preserving jars • When making preserves, use only commercially available jars of the same size. Jars with twist-off tops or with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are not suitable. Shelf positions •...
Preserving Table The stated times and temperatures are for guidance only. Preserves Soft fruit Strawberries, blue- berries, raspberries, ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries Fruit with stones Pears, quinces, plums Vegetables Carrots Mushrooms Gherkins Mixed Pickles Kohlrabi, peas, asparagus Beans Plum purée Temperature Preserving time until...
Cleaning and Care Warning: For safety reasons cleaning the appliance with a steam jet cleaner or high-pressure water cleaner is not permissible! Exterior of the Appliance Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water.
Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing the shelf support rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall (1) and then un- hitch at the back (2).
Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover.
Cleaning the Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating ele- ment Warning: Only fold down the heat- ing element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1.
Oven Door The oven door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning. Removing the oven door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Completely fold back the brass- coloured clamping lever on both door hinges. 3. Grip the oven door with both hands on the sides and close it to about 3/4 going past the point of resist- ance.
Oven Door Glass The oven door is fitted with three glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels may be removed for cleaning. Warning: Carry out the following steps only when the oven door is un- hinged! When left on its hinges, the door could rise rapidly due to the lighter weight when the glass is removed and could cause injury.
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Inserting the middle door glass 1. Insert the middle glass panel at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located. 2. Lower the middle glass panel and slide it under the lower bracket to- wards the lower door edge as far as it will go.
If you are unable to remedy the fault with the above assistance, please contact your specialist dealer or AEG Service Force Centre. Warning: Repairs to the applicance may only be carried out by ap- proved service engineers! Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause serious injury to the user.
Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Capacity (usable capacity) Regulations, Standards, Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6 relating to the safety of electric appliances for household use and similar purposes and •...
Service The section "What to do if...“ lists some faults that you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? Then contact your nearest customer service centre. (Addresses and tele- phone numbers can be found under "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.