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COMPETENCE B8920 Built In Fan/Steam Oven Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
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1. These numbers are used to list the various steps for operating the appli- ance. 2..3..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”). For additional information, also see the section “Service”.
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Electrical Safety • This appliance must be connected by a specially licensed technician only. • In the event of a fault or damage to the appliance, take out the fuses, or switch off. • For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high- pressure cleaning equipment.
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Operating Instructions Avoiding damage to the appliance: • Do not lay aluminium foil, or place baking trays , pots, etc. on the oven floor, as the heat built up will damage the oven surface enamel. • Fruit juices dripping from the baking tray will leave stains, which be- come indelible.
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.
Operating Instructions Oven Accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, roasting and grilling trays. Baking Tray For cakes and biscuits (not suitable for steam cooking) All-Purpose Tray For roasting, or collecting meat juices or fat (not suitable for steam cooking) Inner tray For fatty meat (for positioning in the All-Purpose tray, not suitable...
Operating Instructions Before Using for the First Time Setting the Clock The oven only operates when the clock has been set. «12:00» flashes on the clock display when the appliance is first con- nected, or after a power cut. 1. Press the CLOCK W button. «:» flashes. 2.
Operating Instructions Initial Cleaning You should clean the oven thoroughly before using for the first time. Important: do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning materials! These could damage the oven surface. For ovens with metal fronts, use commercially available cleaning agents.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven The Electronic Oven Control Display Field Control Field...
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Operating Instructions General Tips • The sensors behind the glass panel react to a deliberate (not too short) touch with the fingertip on one of the touch-control buttons (dipped finger guide). The following are ineffective: – touching with the fingernail only, –...
Operating Instructions Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: ¾ Vigorous Steam Cooking Fixed temperature setting: 96°C. For vegetables, potatoes, rice, pasta or special side-dishes. Steam generator and fan are on. ½ Steam Interval Suggested temperature: 180°C. For baking, cooking and warming up frozen or chilled foods. Hot air and steam generator operate alternately.
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Operating Instructions À Single Grill Suggested temperature: 230°C. For grilling flat foods placed in the centre of the shelf, for example, steaks, escalopes, fish; or for toasting. The grill heating element is on. Á Dual Grill Suggested temperature: 230°C. For grilling flat foods in large quantities, for example, steaks, esca- lopes, fish;...
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Operating Instructions Switching on the Oven Function 1. Switch on the oven with the ON H button. 2. Press the OVEN FUNCTION Ë button till the desired function is lit. The symbol for the selected function appears in the display field. A suggested temperature appears on the temperature display.
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Operating Instructions Changing the oven function Press the OVEN FUNCTION Ë button as often as necessary, till the de- sired function is lit. Switching off the oven Switch off the oven with the OFF I button. Cooling fan When the oven is switched on, the fan comes on automatically to keep the oven surfaces cool.
Operating Instructions Inserting the Oven Shelf, Tray, and All-Purpose Tray Anti-tip device All trays and shelves have a little curve on the left and right edges. This curve serves as an anti-tip device and must always be turned to- wards the back of the oven. Inserting the shelf: Insert the shelf at the desired level.
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Operating Instructions Meat Probe For switching off the oven when the temperature at the centre of a roast reaches a set temperature. The meat probe is used with the Conventional (Top/Bottom heating) Â, Fan Cooking » and Rotitherm ¿ functions. There are two temperatures to be set: •...
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Operating Instructions 5. You can change the core temperature to the desired setting using the i or j buttons. After about 5 seconds, on the right of the time display appears the cur- rent core temperature of the roast. The core temperature is displayed starting from 30°C. Checking or changing the core temperature •...
Operating Instructions Clock Functions 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 < To set how long the oven is to be in use. End time >...
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Operating Instructions COUNTDOWN 1. Press the COUNTDOWN V button. Ä flashes. 2. The desired Countdown time can be set with the i or j button, up to 9 hours 59 minutes). When the set time has elapsed, Ä flashes, and an audible signal is sounded for 2 minutes.
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Operating Instructions COOK TIME 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Select the desired oven function and temperature. 3. Press the COOK TIME Ì button. Ì flashes. 4. Set the desired cooking time with the i or j button. When the time has elapsed, Ì flashes, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes, and the oven switches itself off.
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Operating Instructions 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Select the desired oven function and temperature. 3. Press the END Í button. Í and «:» are flashing. 4. Set the desired switch-off time with the i or j button. When the time has elapsed, the oven function flashes, an audible signal is sounded for 2 minutes, and the oven switches itself off.
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Operating Instructions Combining the COOK TIME and END functions The COOK TIME Ì and END Í functions can be combined, to switch the oven on or off automatically at a later time. 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Select the desired oven function and temperature. 3.
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Operating Instructions Oven functions COOK TIME Ì and END Í are lit on the display, and the current time appears, in this case 12:05. The oven switches off automatically when the set time is reached, for example, 13:05. When the set cooking time has elapsed, an audible signal is sounded for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off, for example, 13:05.
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Operating Instructions Adjusting the clock TIME 1. Press the CLOCK X button. 2. Set the current time with the i or j button. After about 4 seconds, the clock stops flashing and shows the set clock time. The appliance is now ready to use. The clock can only be adjusted if the oven is off and the Child Safety device has not been set.
Operating Instructions Child Safety Device The oven is fitted with a child safety device. When the child safety de- vice is engaged, the oven cannot be switched on. To engage the child safety device, none of the oven functions must be currently selected.
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 oven switches off at temperatures of: < 120°C after 16 hours 120°C up to < 230°C after 8 hours 230°C or >...
Operating Instructions Steam Cooking Functions Important: The Steam functions must always be used in conjunction with the Clock functions COOK TIME Ì or END Í (see Chapter "Clock functions: COOK TIME/END“). Important: Always use water only! A dial tone is sounded when the water has been used up. When more water is added, the dial tone goes off again.
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Operating Instructions 4. Press the COOK TIME Ì or END Í button and, using the i or j button, set the desired cooking time or switch-off time. After about 2 minutes, the first steam appears. A single audible signal indicates when the cooking temperature of around 96°C is reached.
Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Steam Cooking For steam cooking, use either the Vigorous Steam ¾ or Steam Interval ½ oven functions. Caution! During steam cooking, do not in any circumstances open the oven door ! Important: Always use water only! Steam Cooking Dishes •...
Operating Instructions How to use the Steam Cooking Tables The tables give the required temperature settings, cooking times, and oven levels for a selection of typical dishes. • Temperatures and steam cooking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the consistency and size of the food, quantity, and type of oven tin or dish.
Operating Instructions Vigorous Steam and Fan Cooking in succession Vigorous Steam ¾ and Fan Cooking » can combined, using one af- ter the other, then using them together to cook vegetables, meat, side- dishes in the oven, so that they will be ready to serve at the same time. •...
Operating Instructions Steam Interval Cooking Steam Interval ½ cooking is particularly suitable for roasting large joints of meat, and defrosting or re-heating food portions cooked pre- viously. Steam Interval Cooking Table Cooking on more than one oven level Steam Interval ½ Temperature Time Type of food...
Operating Instructions Baking For baking, use either the Fan Cooking », Pizza setting ¼ or Conventional  oven functions. Baking Tins • For Conventional  baking (Top/Bottom heat), use dark metal or coated tins. • For Fan Cooking » or the Pizza setting ¼, bright metal tins are also suitable.
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Operating Instructions General Tips • When baking, take out the grease filter, as otherwise baking time is prolonged and top surfaces are browned unevenly. • Be careful to count oven levels starting from the bottom. • Insert the baking tray with the bevel at the front! •...
Operating Instructions Baking Table Baking on one level » Â Time Fan Cooking Conventional Oven Tempera- Oven Tempera- for both level, ture level, ture Recipe type functions from ºC from ºC Hrs. mins. bottom bottom Cakes in tins Ring cake or brioche 150-160 160-180 0:50-1:10...
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Operating Instructions » Â Time Fan Cooking Conventional Oven Tempera- Oven Tempera- for both level, ture level, ture Recipe type functions from ºC from ºC Hrs. mins. bottom bottom Fruit cakes made with 160-170 170-190 0:40-1:20 short pastry Tray cakes with delicate toppings/fillings for example, cottage 0:40-1:20...
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Operating Instructions Baking on more than one oven level Fan Cooking » Time Recipe type oven level, from bottom Temperature Hrs.: mins. in °C 2 levels 3 levels Cakes/pastries on baking tray Vol-au-vent / Eclairs 0:35-0:60 160-180 Dry streusel cake 140-160 0:30-0:60 Biscuits...
Operating Instructions Tips on Baking Baking Results Possible Cause Remedy The cake is not Place cake further in or, Wrong oven level browned enough Place the shelf at a different at the bottom level The cake sinks (be- Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting comes soggy, lumpy, streaky)
Operating Instructions Pies and Gratin Table Conventional O Rotitherm I Time Shelf Shelf Temp. Temp. Hrs: Mins. position position °C °C from from bottom bottom Pasta bake 180-200 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 180-200 160-170 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au 200-220 160-170 0:15-0:30 gratin Pizza ba- 200-220 160-170...
Operating Instructions Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be Shelf Temperature Time cooked position Oven function from bottom in accordance in accordance Conventional with the Frozen pizza with the maker's maker's instruc- instructions tions Chips Rotitherm I 200-220 °C 15-25 Mins. (300-600 g) in accordance in accordance...
Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use either the Rotitherm ¿ or Conventional  oven functions. Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • for roasting dishes with plastic handles, make sure that these are heat-resistant (please read the manufacturer's instructions).
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Operating Instructions How to use the Roasting Table The table gives the required temperatures, cooking times, and oven lev- els for various types of meat. These are for guidance only. • We recommend cooking meat and fish from 1 kg in weight in the oven.
Operating Instructions Roasting Table Conventional  Rotitherm ¿ Quantity Time Oven Oven Tempe Tempe Level Level Type of Meat Weight rature rature Hrs. mins. from from ºC ºC Bottom Bottom Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg 200-230 2:00-2:30 Roast beef or each cm.
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Operating Instructions Conventional  Rotitherm ¿ Quantity Time Oven Oven Tempe Tempe Level Level Type of Meat Weight rature rature Hrs. mins. from from ºC ºC Bottom Bottom Game 220- Chine of hare, up to 1 kg 160-170 0:25-0:40 Leg of hare Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg 210-220...
Operating Instructions Meat Probe Table Food to be Cooked Meat Core Temperature Beef Pot roast 90 - 95 °C Rib steak or fillet steak rare 45 - 50 °C medium 60 - 65 °C well done 75 - 80 °C Pork Shoulder of pork, ham joint, neck 80 - 82 °C...
Operating Instructions Grill Sizes For grilling, use either the Single Grill À or Dual Grill Á oven func- tions with the 230°C temperature setting. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. The empty oven should always be pre-heated for 3 minutes! Ovenware for grilling •...
Operating Instructions Defrosting For defrosting, use the Defrost/Dry oven function à with the 40°C temperature setting. Defrosting dishes • Unpack the food and set it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the defrosting time.
Operating Instructions Drying For drying, use the Defrost/Dry à oven function. Defrosting ovenware • Use the shelf or baking tray, spread with grease-proof or baking pa- per. Oven levels • You can dry food on 2 oven levels at the same time. •...
Operating Instructions Low Temperature Cooking With the Low Temperature cooking » ¸function, meat becomes fine and tender, and stays especially juicy. 1. Switch the oven on with the ON H button. 2. With the OVEN FUNCTION button Ë select the Low Temperature Cook- ing oven »...
Operating Instructions Bio Functions The low temperatures that can be set with this oven can be used to make yoghurt, or to raise yeast dough. Important: the suggested temperatures have to be changed with all Bio functions! Low temperature cooking uses up to 20 % less energy than conven- tional cooking.
Operating Instructions Raising yeast dough For raising yeast dough, use the Conventional  oven setting. Ovenware • To contain the dough, use a bowl that is heat-resistant to 40°C. Oven level • Place the shelf on the 2nd. level from the bottom. 1.
Operating Instructions Making Preserves For preserving, use the Steam Interval ½ oven function. Preserving Jars • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars, of the same height. Jars with twist-off or bayonet type lids, and metal tins, are not suitable.
Operating Instructions Preserving Table Continue Leave to stand Leave until Temperature cooking with the Preserve drops form °C at 100°C oven off mins. mins. mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, Blueber- ries, Raspberries, 140-150 35-45 Ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries 140-150 35-45 Stone-fruit Pears, Quince, Plums, Damsons, 140-150...
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.
Operating Instructions Side Rails To clean the sides of the oven, the left and right side rails can be re- moved. Taking out the side rails 1. Loosen the screw. 2. Pull the rails sidewards (1). 3. Lift the rails off the side attachments (2).
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Operating Instructions Replace the side rails 1. Set the rails in the rear attachment and press into the grip on the side (1). 2. Insert the screw and tighten (2).
Operating Instructions Steam Generation System Important! Wipe the steam generator dry after each use. Soak up wa- ter with a sponge. Remove any lime residue with water and vinegar. To prevent the build-up of limescale, use only distilled or softened wa- ter, for example, from a water filtering appliance.
Operating Instructions Oven Light Danger of electric shock! Before replacing the oven light bulb: • Switch off the oven. • Disconnect the oven from the mains supply. To protect the oven light bulb and the glass cap, lay a cloth on the bot- tom of the oven.
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Operating Instructions Replacing the oven side light bulb/cleaning the glass cap 1. Take out the side rails. 2. Unscrew the metal frame using a cross-tip screwdriver. 3. Take off the metal frame and seal, and clean. 4. If necessary: replace bulb with a 25 Watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat-resistant oven light bulb.
Operating Instructions What to do if ... Fault Possible Cause Remedy The oven is not switched on. Switch the oven on. Set the clock The clock is not set. (see Chapter "Before using for the first time"). The required settings are not The oven does not heat Check the settings.
Operating Instructions Caution! Do not use the appliance if damaged. In the event of a fault or failure, switch off at the mains /fuse box or take out the fuses. In the event of a fault, visits by technicians from Customer Service or dealer may not be covered by guarantee, even during the warranty pe- riod.
Operating Instructions Technical Data Oven Internal Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31,5 cm x 40,8 cm x 40,6 cm Volume (useful capacity) 52,0 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 •...
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.
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.aeg.co.uk.
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