Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Electrical safety •...
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• Warning: Risk of burns! The interior of the oven becomes hot dur- ing use. • Using ingredients containing alcohol in the oven may create an alco- hol-air mixture that is easily ignited. In this case, open the door care- fully.
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• Prick food with „skin“ or „peel“, such as potatoes, tomatoes, sau- sages, with a fork several times before cooking so that the food does not burst. Ensure that a minimum temperature of 70 °C is reached when cooking/ heating food. For this please refer to the power and time data in the tables.
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Do not use the appliance... • for cooking eggs in their shells (with fried eggs, pierce the yolks first) and snails, as otherwise these burst, • for heating large amounts of cooking oil (fondue, deep frying) and drinks with high alcohol con- tent.
Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
Oven Features Grill heating element Source of microwaves Shelf positions Oven lighting Rear wall heating element Bottom glass, removable Oven shelf runners, removable Oven Accessories Shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits (not suitable for microwave use).
Before using for the first time Setting and changing the current time The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance is connected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the symbol for Time flashes automatically.
Initial cleaning Clean the oven before using it for the first time. Important: Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents! These can damage the oven surfaces. For the metal surfaces, use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Open the oven door. The oven light is lit.
Operating the Oven The Electronic Oven Control Baking and Roasting Programmes Temperature/Time/Microwave Power Thermometer symbol Microwave function Weight display Oven Functions Time functions Memory: P / Test: d Operating period Stop button/ Start button Reset Oven Functions Clock Functions Microwave button Selector buttons Baking and Roasting Programmes Speedcook...
Selecting an oven function 1. Press the button repeat- edly until the desired oven function appears. • A suggested temperature appears on the temperature display. 2. Press the Start button to start the function set. Changing the oven temperature Press the button to raise or lower the temperature.
Speedcook After an oven function is selected, with the use of the additional function Speedcook the empty oven can be pre-heated in a relatively short time. Important: Do not put the food to be cooked into the oven, until Speedcook is completed and the oven is operating using the desired function.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Heating element/ Oven function Ventitherm ® Fan For roasting and baking on up to Rear heating ele- Operated Cooking two oven levels at the same time. ment, fan Rotitherm For roasting larger joints of meat Grill, fan or poultry on one level.
Microwave 1. If necessary, switch off the appliance using the Stop button. 2. By repeatedly pressing the Microwave button, set the de- sired power. • The settings options offered are in 100 Watt steps from 1000 Watt to 100 Watt. •...
4. When the Start button is pressed, the time set begins to count down. The symbol for Cook time illuminates. • While the time counts down, the power can be changed using the Microwave button. • While the time counts down, us- ing the buttons cook time can be increased or reduced.
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4. By repeatedly pressing the Microwave button, set the desired microwave power (max. 600 Watt). 5. Using the button, set the desired cook time. The symbol for Cook time flashes. • The cooking times can be set as follows: – From 0 to 2 mins. in 5 second steps, –...
Microwave Quick Start 1. If necessary, switch off the appliance using the Stop button. 2. Press the Start button repeated- ly until the desired period of opera- tion appears. The appliance switches itself on at maximum microwave power. • Each press of the button adds 30 seconds to the period dis- played.
Information on the power setting The overview shows at which power setting certain processes can be performed. The powers given are guidelines. Microwave power Suitable for - Heating liquids 1000 Watts - Searing at the beginning of a cooking process 900 Watts - Cooking vegetables 800 Watts...
Inserting the Oven Shelf and the Baking Tray Shelf runner safety and anti-tip device As a shelf runner safety device, all insertable components have a small curved indentation at the bottom on the right and left-hand edge. Always insert insertable components so that this indentation is at the back of the oven interior.
Additional functions Microwave Programmes For this function, use the pre-set programmes (see chapter “Usage, Ta- bles and Tips: Programmes”). Selecting the programme 1. If required, switch off appliance using the Stop button. 2. Press Baking and Roasting Programmes button, then button or repeatedly until the desired programme (P 1 to P12) ap-...
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4. When the Start button is pressed, the time set begins to count down. The symbols for Cook time and “min” illuminated. • When the time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes. The microwave switch- es itself off. The symbol for Cook time flashes.
Memory function The Memory function can be used to save one setting which is used very frequently. 1. Set oven function, temperature and if necessary the clock functions Cook time and/or End time set microwave power and Cook time 2. Press and hold the Baking and Roasting Programmes button for approx.
Clock Functions Clock indicators Clock functions Time Cook time/End time/Operating Clock functions Selector buttons Countdown To set a Countdown. When it has counted down, an audible signal sounds. This function has no effect on the operation of the microwave and the oven.
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General instructions • After a clock function has been selected, the corresponding symbol flashes for approx. 5 seconds. During this time, the desired times can be set or modified using the button. • When the desired time has been set, the symbol continues to flash for approx.
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Countdown 1. Press the Clock Functions button repeatedly until the symbol for Countdown flashes. 2. Set the desired Countdown time us- ing the button (max. 99.00 minutes). After about 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining. The symbol for Countdown illu- minates: When the time set has elapsed, an...
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Microwave cook time mins. 1. Select microwave function and by repeatedly pressing the Microwave button set the power. 2. Using the button, set the desired cooking time. The symbol for Cook time flashes. 3. When the Start button is pressed, the time set begins to count down.
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Cook time 1. Select oven function and using button select temperature. 2. Press the Clock Functions button repeatedly until the symbol for Cook time flashes. 3. Using the button, set the desired cooking time. 4. When the Start button is pressed, the time set begins to count down.
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End time 1. Select oven function and using button, select temperature. 2. Press the Clock Functions button repeatedly until the symbol for End time flashes. 3. Using the button, set the desired switch-off time. The symbols for End time Cook time illuminate.
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Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Select oven function and tempera- ture. 2. Using the Cook time function, set the time that the dish needs to cook,...
Other Functions Switching off the display You can save energy by switching off the display. Switching off the display 1. If required, switch off the appliance using the Stop button. No residual heat should be displayed. 2. Press the Clock Functions button and the button at the same time...
Deactivating the child safety device 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the Stop button. 2. Press and hold the Baking/Roasting Programme button and the button at the same time, until SAFE disappears from the display. The child safety device is now deactivated and the appliance is again ready for use.
Usage, Tables and Tips Baking Oven function: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Baking tins • For Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking bright metal tins are also suitable. Oven levels • Using Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking you can bake on up to 2 baking trays at the same time: 1 baking tray: e.g.
How to use the Baking Tables The tables give the required temperature settings, baking times and oven shelf levels for a selection of typical dishes. • Temperatures and baking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the consistency of pastry, mixture or dough, the number and the type of baking tin.
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Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Type of baking Temperature Time Oven level °C Hr: Mins. Apple pie (2tins Ø20cm, diagonally 180-190 1:05-1:20 off set) Savoury flan (e. g, quiche lorraine) 170-190 0:30-1:10 Cheesecake 160-180 1:00-1:30 Cakes/pastries/breads on baking trays Plaited bread/bread crown 160-180 0:30-0:40 Christmas stollen...
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Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Type of baking Temperature Time Oven level °C Hr: Mins. Puff pastries 180-200 0:20-0:30 Rolls 210-230 0:20-0:35 Small cakes (20per tray) 0:20-0:30 1) Pre-heat the oven Baking on more than one oven level Ventitherm ® Fan Operat- ed Cooking Time Tempe-...
Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not Wrong shelf level Place cake on a lower shelf browned enough at the bottom The cake sinks (be- Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower tempera- comes soggy, lumpy, ture setting streaky) Baking time too short...
Table for Bakes and Gratins Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Dish Time Shelf position Temperature °C Hr: Mins. Pasta bake 180-200 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 180-200 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au gratin 160-170 0:15-0:30 Baguettes topped with 160-170 0:15-0:30 melted cheese Sweet bakes 180-200 0:40-0:60 Fish bakes 180-200...
Roasting Oven function: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting. (Please read the manufacturer's instructions.) • For all lean meats, we recommend roasting these in a roasting tin or dish with a lid. The meat will be more succulent. •...
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Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Type of meat Temperature Time Shelf position °C Hours mins. Beef Pot roast (1000-1500 g) 180-200 2:00-2:30 0:06-0:09 Roast beef or fillet, 210-230* per cm. of per cm. of thickness thickness Veal Roast veal (1000 g) 170-190 1:30-2:00 Knuckle of veal (1500-2000 g)
Single Economy Grill Oven function: Single Economy Grill with maximum tempera- ture setting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. • When grilling, use the oven shelf and drip pan together. • The grilling times are for guidance only. •...
Defrosting Oven function: Defrost/Drying (30°C temperature setting) • Unwrap the food and place it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the defrosting time. • For defrosting, place the shelf in the 1st oven level from the bottom.
Drying Oven function: Defrost/Drying • Use with trays covered with greaseproof paper or baking parchment. • You will get a better result if you turn the oven off after half the dry- ing time, open the door and preferably leave the oven to cool down overnight.
Making preserves Oven function: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars of the same size. • Jars with twist-off or bayonet type lids and metal tins are not suitable. • When making preserves, use the first shelf position from the bot- tom.
Preserves table The times and temperatures for making preserves are for guidance only. Cooking time Continue to Temperature Preserve until simmering cook at 100°C in°C in mins. in mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blueberries, 160-170 35-45 raspberries, ripe gooseberries Unripe gooseberries 160-170 35-45 10-15...
Microwave Information about operation General • After switching off the appliance let the food stand for a few minutes (see Microwave Tables: Standing Time). • Remove aluminium foil packaging, metal containers, etc. before pre- paring the food. Cooking – If possible, cook food covered with microwave safe material. Only cook food uncovered, if a crust is to be retained.
Suitable cookware and material Oven Sin- Microwave gle Econo- Cookware/Material my Grill Defrost Heating Cooking Ovenproof glass and porcelain (with no metal components, e. g. Pyrex, heatproof glass) Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain Glass and glass ceramic made of oven- proof/frostproof material (e. g. Arco- flam), Grill shelf Ceramic , stoneware...
To be taken into consideration... • Foods have different shapes and compositions. They are prepared in different amounts. Therefore the necessary times and powers for de- frosting, heating and cooking are all different. As a rough guide: Double the amount = almost double the time •...
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Microwave Dish Cook- Standing Power Size (g) ing time time Notes (Watts) (Mins.) (Mins.) Sausage 20-40 Turn halfway Sliced sausage through cooking time Dairy products Quark 10-15 25-30 Remove alumini- um parts, turn Butter 15-20 halfway through cooking time Cheese 30-60 7-12 20-30...
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Microwave Dish Cook- Standing Power Size (g) ing time time Notes (Watts) (Mins.) (Mins.) Heating Stir halfway through cooking Baby food in jars time, test temperature 1000 0:20- Put spoon in the Baby milk (180 ml 0:40 bottle, bottle) stir, test temperature! Ready meal 400-500...
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Cooking Microwave Dish Cook- Standing Power Size (g) ing time time Notes (Watts) (Mins.) (Mins.) Fish generally 8-10 Cook covered, turn container Fish fillet several times dur- ing cooking Vegetables, short 12-16 cooking time, fresh Vegetables, short 14-18 Add approx. 50 ml cooking time, frozen water, cook cov- ered,...
Combi Function Table Oven Functions: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Microwave or Rotitherm + Microwave Bakeware/ Temp. Microw. Time Oven Oven Dish Roasting Comments function level dishes °C Watt mins. Gratin dish Bake/Quark on oven 25-35 bake shelf Gratin dish Bake/Gratin on oven 30-40...
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Bakeware/ Temp. Microw. Time Oven Oven Dish Roasting Comments function level dishes °C Watt mins. Glass dish Sprinkle Potato on oven 20-25 with gratin shelf cheese Leg of lamb Glass dish 5 mins. with bone on oven 30-40 standing in 1,000 g shelf time Leg of lamb...
Tips for the microwave Result Remedy You cannot find details for the Look for a similar food. Increase or shorten amount of food prepared. the length of the cooking time according to the following rule: Double the amount = almost double the time Half the amount = half the time The food has got too dry.
Test dishes in accordance with IEC 60705 (Microwave power 1000 Watt) The quality and function of microwave appliances are tested by test institutes using special dishes. Oven Cook Standing Power Oven Dish func- time time Comment Watt level tion Mins. Mins.
Programmes The appliance has 12 programmed functions, which can be selected one after the other using the Baking and Roasting Programmes button. For settings, see chapter Options: Microwave Programmes. Weight Keep Pro- Time as warm Func- Pre- gramm Recipe per Pre- func- tion settin...
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Weight Keep Pro- Time as warm Func- Pre- gramm Recipe per Pre- func- tion settin min. max. setting tion “HH” Combi Potato 1,000 1,800 400 g 30 mins. Func- gratin tion 1,000 1,400 Chicken 500 g 30 mins. With the functions Defrost and Boil turn the food several times...
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POTATO GRATIN (for 4-5 people) Ingredients: – 750 g potatoes – 100 g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, grated – 1 egg – 250 ml milk or cream – 2 tablespoons butter – 1/2 tablespoons thyme – 1 garlic clove, peeled –...
CHICKEN 1200 G Ingredients: – 1 chicken (1,000 - 1,200 g) – 2 tablespoons oil – Salt, pepper, paprika, curry powder Method: Wash the chicken and dry it with kitchen paper. Mix the spices with the oil and use the mixture to coat the chicken evenly inside and out.
Cleaning and care Warning: For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment. Important: Do not use any abrasive cleaners, sharp scrapers or abrasive items.
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Taking out the side rails To remove rails, take hold of them and then raise and lift them out of the mounts. Replacing the side rails To insert rails, re-insert them into the mounts and lower them.
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.
What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The oven is not heating The oven has not been Switch oven on switched on The clock has not been set Set the current time on the clock The required settings have Check the settings not been set Oven safety cut-out has...
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Advice on cookers with metal fronts: Because of the cooler surface at the front of the cooker, opening the oven door during (or just after) baking or roasting may cause the glass to steam up.
Installation Instructions Attention: The new appliance may only be installed and connected by a registered expert. Please comply with this. If you do not, any damage resulting is not cov- ered by the warranty. Safety information for the installer • The electrical installation is to be set up so that the appliance can be isolated from the mains with a minimum 3mm all-pole contact sepa- ration.
Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we...
Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG-Electrolux appliance, or for further information on AEG- Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk.