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AEG COMPETENCE CB8340-1A Operating Instructions Manual

AEG COMPETENCE CB8340-1A Operating Instructions Manual

The versatile built-in oven

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COMPETENCE B8340-1
The Versatile Built-In Oven
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE B8340-1 The Versatile Built-In Oven Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 For further assistence contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, see the Chapter “Service and Spare Parts”. Your local AEG SERVICE FORCE centre is available at all times to deal with technical problems (addresses and telephone numbers are listed under “Customer Service Centres”).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions ........Safety .
  • Page 4 Contents Making Yoghurt ..........54 Proving Dough .
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions 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. •...
  • Page 7: Disposal

    Operating Instructions Disposal Disposing of the packaging material All materials used can be fully recycled. Plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< for polyethylene, as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside. • >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g., as used for the padding materials. They are completely free of CFCs.
  • Page 8: Description Of The Appliance

    Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel...
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions Mains button For switching the entire appliance on and off. Mains button on appliances with a metal front In the following text and in the illustrations the symbol N is always used to indicate the mains but- ton.
  • Page 10: Oven Features

    Operating Instructions Oven Features Oven steam vent Steam from the oven is fed out below the door handle. Relates only to appliances with a metal front: Steam from the oven is fed out between the upper door edge and the control panel.
  • Page 11: Oven Accessories

    Operating Instructions Oven Accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Universal baking tray For moist cakes, juicy roasts or as a baking sheet or collecting vessel for fat. Grill pan with handle Support for the grill tray as a col- lecting vessel for fat.
  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    Operating Instructions Before Using for the First Time Setting the Time The oven will only operate when the time has been set. After connection to the mains or following a power failure “12.00” is illuminated and “TIME” flashes. 1. Using buttons + or - set the cur- rent time.
  • Page 13: Initial Cleaning

    Operating Instructions Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Important: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. Tip: Use commercially available cleaners for metal fronts. Switch on the appliance using the mains button.
  • Page 14: Operating The Oven

    Operating Instructions Operating the Oven The Electronic Oven Control General information • Always switch the appliance on first using the mains button N. • When the selected function is illuminated the oven starts to heat up and the set time begins to count down. •...
  • Page 15: Oven Functions

    Operating Instructions Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: The BAKING, CONVENTIONAL and ROTITHERM functions include an au- tomatic fast warm up. This ensures that the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible. BAKING Suggested temperature: 150 °C For baking cakes on one level and for pastries that need more brown- ing and a crispy base.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions DUAL GRILL Suggested temperature: 300 °C For grilling larger quantities of flat foods such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting. Top heat and the grill heating element are in use. SINGLE GRILL Suggested temperature: 300 °C For grilling flat foods placed on the middle of the shelf such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting.
  • Page 17 Operating Instructions Switching On Oven Functions 1. Switch the appliance on with the mains button N. 2. Press selection button X or Y un- til the required function is illumi- nated. A suggested temperature will ap- pear in the temperature display. The temperature pilot light comes on while the oven is heating up.
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Switching the Oven Off To switch the oven off press selec- tion button X or Y repeatedly un- til none of the oven functions is illuminated. Cooling fan The fan comes on automatically when the oven is in use in order to keep the surfaces of the appliance cool.
  • Page 19: Inserting The Shelf And Tray

    Operating Instructions Inserting the Shelf and Tray The shelf has two guide rails on the right and left sides. These must al- ways be facing downwards. Inserting the shelf Insert the shelf so that the two guide rails face downwards. Insert the shelf on the oven shelf runner rails so that the two holes engage in the retaining bolts of the oven shelf...
  • Page 20: Attaching/Removing The Grill Pan Handle

    Operating Instructions Attaching/Removing the Grill Pan Handle The handle is particularly useful for removing the grill pan and tray more easily from the hot oven. Attaching the handle Insert the handle at an angle from above into the recess in the side of the grill pan (1) lift it gently and then lower it (2) until you hear it click into place.
  • Page 21: Additional Functions

    Operating Instructions Additional Functions PIZZA To bake ready meals such as pizza, lasagne, foods au gratin and chips fromthe freezer. There is no need to pre-heat the oven as recommended on the packag- ing when this special additional function is used. Refer to the maker's instructions for preparation.
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions CAKES For baking prepared cakes and cake mixtures. There is no need to pre- heat the oven as recommended on the packaging when this special ad- ditional function is used. Refer to the maker's instructions for preparation. Use the oven temperature for hot air. 1.
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions POULTRY To roast whole poultry on an automatic program where all you need to do is set the weight. 1. Prepare the poultry for roasting then place it breast down in the roast- ing dish and insert it on the shelf in the first oven position from the bottom.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions Meat Probe To switch the oven off when the precise meat core temperature has been reached. Important: Only the meat probe delivered with the oven should be used! If a replacement is required use only an original spare part! 1.
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions After approx. 5 seconds the current meat core temperature will be shown in the time display on the right. The meat core temperature is dis- played from 30 °C upwards. Checking or changing the meat core temperature – The set meat core temperature can be displayed by pressing buttons + or - once.
  • Page 26: Clock Functions

    Operating Instructions Clock Functions COUNTDOWN To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven. COOK TIME To set how long the oven is to be in use. END TIME To set when the oven is to switch off again.
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions COUNTDOWN 1. Press clock function selection button Y repeatedly until COUNT- DOWN is flashing. 2. Using buttons + or - set the re- quired countdown. (Max. 2 hours and 30 minutes.) After approx. 5 seconds the display will show the remaining time. COUNTDOWN is illuminated.
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions COOK TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Press clock function selection but- ton Y repeatedly until COOK TIME flashes. 3. Using buttons + or - set the re- quired cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display will switch to the time.
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions END TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature 2. Press clock function selection but- ton Y repeatedly until END TIME is flashing. 3. Using the + button set the time at which you want the oven to switch off.
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions 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. Select oven function and temperature 2. Using the COOK TIME function, set the time required for the dish to cook.
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions Changing TIME 1. Press clock function selection button Y repeatedly until TIME flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the cur- rent time. 3. After approx. 5 seconds the flashing will stop and the clock will display the set time.
  • Page 32: Other Functions

    Operating Instructions Other Functions Switching Off the Time Display By switching off the time display you can save energy. Switching off the time display 1. If necessary switch off the appliance with the mains button. 2. Press clock functions Y and + simultaneously until the display goes dark (approx.
  • Page 33: Oven Child Safety Feature

    Operating Instructions Oven Child Safety Feature The oven is equipped with a child safety feature. As soon as the child safety feature is activated, the oven cannot be used. To activate the child safety feature, there must be no oven function se- lected.
  • Page 34: Button Locking Feature

    Operating Instructions Button Locking Feature To prevent a set oven function being adjusted unintentionally. Activating the button locking feature 1. If necessary, switch on the appli- ance using the mains button. 2. Select oven function. 3. Hold down oven function selec- tor buttons X and Y simulta- neously for approx.
  • Page 35: Oven Safety Cut-Out

    Operating Instructions Oven safety cut-out If not switched off after a certain time, or if the temperature does not change, the oven switches off automatically. The indication "0.00" flashes, the temperature indicator light flashes, and a signal sounds. The oven switches off at temperatures of: 30 - 120°...
  • Page 36: Usage, Tables And Tips

    Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Use the BAKING, FAN COOKING or CONVENTIONAL oven function for baking. Cake tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for CON- VENTIONAL. • Light tins are also suitable for BAKING and FAN COOKING. Shelf positions •...
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from bottom to top. Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using BAKING or CONVEN- TIONAL.
  • Page 38: Baking Tables

    Operating Instructions Baking Tables Baking on one level Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, BAKING CONVENTIONAL Time Pies Shelf Shelf position Temp. position Hours: Temp. from ºC from Min. ºC bottom bottom Using cake tins Cakes in pound cake tins 150-160 160-170 1:00-1:10 Sandcakes/ 150-160 160-170...
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions Cakes, Biscuits, Bread, BAKING CONVENTIONAL Time Pies Shelf- Shelf position Temp. position Temp. Hours: from ºC from ºC Min. bottom bottom Pizza 180-200 200-220 0:30-0:50 Bread Wholemeal bread 220-240 0:40-0:45 White bread 210-230 0:40-0:45 1) Pre-heat oven. The figures printed in bold indicate the best oven function and temperature to use in each case.
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions Baking on several levels FAN COOKING Time Type of Cake or Pastry Shelf position from bottom Hr.: Min. Temp. ºC 2 Levels 3 Levels Using cake tins Victoria Sandwich 1 + 4 160-170 0:25-0:35 Pastry cases 1 + 4 170-190 0:10-0:25 Using baking sheets...
  • Page 41 Operating Instructions Tips on Baking Push a wooden skewer into the highest point of the This is how to tell if your cake cake. When no more cake mixture sticks to the wood, is cooked through you can switch off the oven and utilise the residual heat.
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions Table: Desserts Desserts BAKING CONVENTIONAL FAN COOKING Time Shelf Shelf Shelf position Temp. position position Temp. Temp. Hr.: Min. from °C from from °C °C bottom bottom bottom Apple pie 180-190 210-220 180-190 0:45-050 Rice 130-140 2:00-2:30 pudding Fruit 170-190 0:50-1:10...
  • Page 43: Roasting

    Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the FAN COOKING, ROTITHERM or CONVENTIONAL oven function. Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • If the dish has plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-re- sistant. • Large roasts can be roasted directly on the universal sheet or on the shelf with the universal sheet underneath (e.g.
  • Page 44 Operating Instructions • The cooking time required is dependent on the type and quality of the meat. • To stop juices that exude from the meat burning onto dishes, we rec- ommend adding a little liquid in the roasting dish. •...
  • Page 45 Operating Instructions Table: Meat, roasting, casseroles Meat FAN COOKING CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM Time Shelf Shelf Shelf posi- Temp. posi- Temp. posi- Temp. Hrs. : Min. tion ºC tion ºC tion ºC from from from bottom bottom bottom Pork Shoulder; 0:30-0:35 leg; rolled; per 450 g/1 lb boned 170-180...
  • Page 46 Operating Instructions Meat FAN COOKING CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM Time Shelf Shelf Shelf posi- Temp. posi- Temp. posi- Temp. Hrs. : Min. tion ºC tion ºC tion ºC from from from bottom bottom bottom 0:30-0:35 per 450 g/1 lb Lamb 170-180 190-210 150-160 plus 30-35 mins...
  • Page 47 Operating Instructions Poultry, CONVEN- Quantity Game, Fish, FAN COOKING Time ROTITHERM approx. TIONAL Vegetables Shelf Shelf Shelf posi- posi- posi- Temp. Temp. Temp. tion tion tion °C °C °C Hr.: Min. from from from bot- bot- bot- 1 kg/ Moussaka 170-180 210-215 0:40-0:50...
  • Page 48 Operating Instructions Poultry, CONVEN- Quantity Game, Fish, FAN COOKING Time ROTITHERM approx. TIONAL Vegetables Shelf Shelf Shelf posi- posi- posi- Temp. Temp. Temp. tion tion tion °C °C °C Hr.: Min. from from from bot- bot- bot- Fish (baked, steamed) 1-1.5 kg/ Whole fish 160-170...
  • Page 49: Grilling

    Operating Instructions Grilling Use the SINGLE GRILL or DUAL GRILL oven function with a temperature of 275 °C for grilling. Important: Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill function. Ovenware for grilling • For small amounts use the grill pan and the grill pan grid together for grilling.
  • Page 50: Grilling Table

    Operating Instructions Grilling Table Shelf Level Grilling Time Food from down minutes each side Bacon rashers Beef burgers 6-10 Chicken joints 10-15 Chops: Lamb 7-10 Pork 10-15 Fish: Whole trout 8-12 Hering Fillet plaice/cod Kebabs 10-15 Kidneys: Lamb/pig Liver: Lamb/pig 5-10 10-15 Sausages...
  • Page 51: Bio-Functions

    Operating Instructions Bio-Functions The low temperatures that can be set on this oven enable meat to be cooked so that it is particularly tender and juicy, yoghurt can also be made, dough proven and fruit dried in the oven. Important: The suggested temperature must be changed for all bio- functions! When roasting at low temperatures you will save up to 20 percent en- ergy than when roasting conventionally.
  • Page 52 Operating Instructions Notes on the roasting table The roasting times are only for guidance and are dependent on the type and quality of the meat or fish. • The thicker and heavier a piece of meat, the longer the browning time and subsequent final roasting time.
  • Page 53: Low Temperature Roasting Table

    Operating Instructions Low Temperature Roasting Table ROTITHERM 1st Stage 2nd Stage Browning Final Roasting Weight Temp. Time Temp. Time Food to be Roasted °C Min. °C Min. Meat Roast Beef 1-1.5 25-45 30-60 Beef, Veal Fillet 1-1.5 20-40 20-40 Saddle of Veal 30-50 20-60 Game...
  • Page 54: Making Yoghurt

    Operating Instructions Making Yoghurt Use the CONVENTIONAL oven function for making yoghurt. Ovenware for making yoghurt • Use cups or glasses of approx. 150 ml capacity as containers for yo- ghurt, cover with foil or a lid. Shelf position • Place the shelf in the 3rd shelf position from the top. 1.
  • Page 55: Drying Fruit, Vegetables

    Operating Instructions Drying Fruit, Vegetables Use the FAN COOKING oven function for drying. Ovenware for making yoghurt • Cover the shelf or baking sheet with grease-proof paper. Shelf Position • You can dry fruit on up to 2 levels simultaneously. •...
  • Page 56: Defrosting

    Operating Instructions Defrosting To defrost food, use the oven's function DEFROST at 30 °C. Defrosting dishes • Put the food on a plate and put the plate on the tray. • Use only parchment paper or film to cover the food. Do not use plates or dishes as they significantly increase the defrosting time.
  • Page 57: Preserving

    Operating Instructions Preserving Use the BOTTOM HEAT oven function for preserving. Preserving jars • For preserving use only commercially available preserving jars that are all the same size. Screw-top jars, jars with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are unsuitable. Shelf positions •...
  • Page 58 Operating Instructions Preserving Table Tempera- Preserving Continued Standing time ture in time until cooking with oven Preserves bubbles at 100 °C switched off form °C Mins. Mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blueber- ries, raspberries, 160-170 35-45 ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries 160-170 35-45 10-15 Stone fruit...
  • Page 59: Cleaning And Care

    Operating Instructions 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.
  • Page 60: Cleaning With Pyroluxe

    Operating Instructions Cleaning with Pyroluxe Warning: The oven becomes very hot during this procedure. Children must be kept well away. Important: All parts and accessories must be removed from the oven before cleaning with pyroluxe. If you use the oven shelf runners obtainable as special accessories, they must be removed before cleaning with pyroluxe.
  • Page 61 Operating Instructions Carrying out quick pyroluxe cleaning Proceed as described for “Cleaning with pyroluxe”. 1. Hold down the - time selection button while COOK TIME is flashing. The temperature display shows: P2, the time display: 2.15 . Then the time appears in the time display.
  • Page 62: Shelf Support Rails

    Operating Instructions 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 and then un- hitch at the back.
  • Page 63: Oven Lighting

    Operating Instructions Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover.
  • Page 64: Oven Door

    Operating Instructions 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.
  • Page 65: Oven Door Glass

    Operating Instructions Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with four sheets of glass set next to one an- other. The inner sheets can be removed for cleaning. Caution: The following steps are to be performed only when the oven door has been removed.
  • Page 66 Operating Instructions Replacing the centre glass plates 1. From above, insert the centre plates obliquely into the retaining frame at the handle, one after another. 2. Lower the centre plates down and push them towards the lower edge of the door as far under the retain- ing frame as they will go.
  • Page 67: What To Do If

    Operating Instructions What to do if ... Symptom Possible cause Solution The oven does not heat The oven has not been Switch on the oven. switched on. The time has not been set. Set the time. The necessary settings have Check the settings.
  • Page 68 Operating Instructions Information for appliances with a metal front: Due to the cold front of your appliance the inner door glass may steam over briefly if you open the door during or shortly after baking or roasting.
  • Page 69: Technical Data

    Operating Instructions Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31 cm x 40 cm x 41 cm Capacity (usable capacity) 50 l 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 •...
  • Page 70: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Important: Any electrical installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician/competent person. The oven must be installed according to the instructions supplied. Safety Instructions for the Installer • Protection against access to live parts must be guranteed by the in- stallation.
  • Page 71 Installation Instructions This oven can be installed either in-column as shown or under a counter...
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  • Page 76: Warranty Conditions

    3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office (manufacturer´s service or authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair (i. e. the customer´s home, place of installation or AEG workshop).
  • Page 77: Customer Service Centres

    Customer Service Centres Customer Service Centres Great Britain For general enquiries or information regarding AEG appliances contact: Customer Services Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel.: 08705 350 350...
  • Page 78: Index

    Index INDEX Additional Functions ....21 Oven accessories ......11 door .
  • Page 79: Service And Spare Parts

    Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further in- formation on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.aeghome.co.uk.
  • Page 80 USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 947 673-A-040902-08 Subject to change without notice...
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