AEG Electrolux B2100-5 User manual

B2100-5
User manual Built-In Electric Oven

Contents2
Contents
Operating Instructions 3
Safety instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
General Overview 4
Control Panel 5
Oven Features 5
Oven accessories 6
Before Using for the first time 6
Setting and changing the time 6
Initial Cleaning 7
Using the Oven 8
Switching the Oven On and Off 8
Oven Functions 9
Inserting the Oven Shelf, Baking Tray
and Roasting Pan 9
Clock Functions 10
Uses, Tables and Tips 16
Baking 16
Roasting 20
Wide grilling 22
Defrosting 23
Drying 23
Cleaning and Care 24
Outside of the appliance 24
Oven interior 24
Accessories 24
Shelf Support Rails 25
Oven Lighting 26
Oven Ceiling 26
Oven door 27
Oven door glass 29
What to do if … 32
Disposal 33
Installation Instructions 34
Safety information for the installer 34
Guarantee/Customer Service 37
Service 39
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To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruc-
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Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance.
3General information and tips
2Environmental information

3Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
1Safety instructions
Electrical safety
•This appliance must be only connected by a registered electrician.
•In the event of a fault or damage to the appliance: Take the fuses out or switch off.
•Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by qualified service engineers.
Considerable danger may result from improper repairs. If repairs become necessary,
please contact our Customer Services or your dealer.
Child Safety
•Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance is in use.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns young children should be
kept away.
Safety whilst using
•People (including children) who, because of their physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties or their inexperience or ignorance are not able to use the device safely, should not
use this device without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.
•This appliance is intended to be used for cooking, roasting and baking food in the
home.
•Take care when connecting electric appliances to sockets nearby. Do not allow con-
necting leads to come into contact with or to catch beneath the hot oven door.
•Warning: Risk of burns! The interior of the oven becomes hot during use.
•Using ingredients containing alcohol in the oven may create an alcohol-air mixture
that is easily ignited. In this case, open the door carefully. Do not have embers, sparks
or naked flames in the vicinity when opening the door.
3Information on acrylamides
According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in
products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acrylamides. Therefore we
recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browning foods too
much.
How to avoid damage to the appliance
•Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc. on
the oven floor, as the heat that builds up will damage the oven enamel.
•Fruit juices dripping from the baking tray will leave stains, which you will not be able
to remove. For very moist cakes, use a deep tray.
•Do not put any strain on the oven door when open.
•Never pour water directly into the oven when it is hot. This could cause damage to or
discolouration of the enamel.

Description of the Appliance4
•Rough handling, especially around the edges of the front panel, can cause the glass to
break.
•Do not store any flammable materials inside the oven. These could ignite when the
oven is switched on.
•Do not store any moist foods inside the oven. This could damage the oven enamel.
•After switching off the cooling fan, do not keep uncovered dishes in the oven. Mois-
ture may condense in the oven interior or on the glass doors and may get into the
units.
3Note on enamel coating
Changes in the colour of the oven’s enamel coating as a result of use do not affect the
appliance’s suitability for normal and correct use. They therefore do not constitute a de-
fect in the sense of the warranty law.
Description of the Appliance
General Overview
Full glass door
Control panel
Door
handle

5Description of the Appliance
Control Panel
Oven Features
Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light
Time display
Clock function buttons
Temperature selector
Oven Functions
Top heat and heating elements
Oven lighting
Fan heating element
Fan
Shelf positions
Oven shelf runners,
removable

Before Using for the first time6
Oven accessories
Oven shelf
For cookware, cake tins, roasts and grilled foods.
Baking tray
For cakes and biscuits.
Roasting Pan
For baking and roasting or as a pan for collect-
ing fat.
Before Using for the first time
Setting and changing the time
3The oven only operates when the time has been set.
When the appliance has been connected to the
electrical supply or when there has been a pow-
er cut, the function indicator Time of day
flashes automatically.
1. To change a time that has already been set,
press the Selection button repeatedly until
the function indicator Time of day flashes.

7Before Using for the first time
2. Using the or button, set the current time.
After approx. 5 seconds, the flashing stops and
the clock displays the time set.
The appliance is now ready to use.
3The time can only be changed if no automatic
function (Duration or End ) has been set.
Initial Cleaning
Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly.
1Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged.
1. Turn the oven function switch to oven lighting .
2. Remove all accessories and the shelf 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 the front of the appliance with a damp cloth.

Using the Oven8
Using the Oven
Switching the Oven On and Off
1. Turn the oven functions dial to the desired function.
2. Turn the temperature selector to the desired temperature.
The power indicator is lit as long as the oven is in operation.
The temperature pilot light is lit as long as the oven is heating up.
3. To turn the oven off, turn the oven functions dial and the temperature selector to the
Off position.
3Cooling fan
The fan switches on automatically in order to keep the appliance’s surfaces cool. When
the oven is switched off, the fan continues to run to cool the appliance down, then
switches itself off automatically.
Temperature Pilot Light
Oven Functions Temperature selector
Oven Power Indicator

9Using the Oven
Oven Functions
The oven has the following functions:
Inserting the Oven Shelf, Baking Tray and Roasting Pan
3Shelf runner safety and anti-tip device
As a shelf runner safety device, all insertable components have a small curved indenta-
tion 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. This indentation is also important for preventing the insertable components
from tipping.
Inserting the baking tray or roasting pan
Push the baking tray or roasting pan between
the guide bars of the selected oven level.
Oven function Application
Light Using this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for
cleaning.
True fan For baking on up to three oven levels at the same time.
Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using
Conventional.
Defrost For defrosting e. g. flans and gateaux, butter, bread, fruit or
other frozen foods.
Dual grill For grilling flat food items in large quantities and for toast-
ing.
Rotitherm For roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on one level.
The function is also suitable for gratinating and browning.

Using the Oven10
Inserting the oven shelf:
Insert the oven shelf so that the feet point
downwards.
Push the oven shelf between the guide bars of
the selected oven level.
3The high rim around the oven shelf is an addi-
tional device to prevent cookware from slip-
ping.
Inserting the oven shelf and roasting pan
together
Lay the oven shelf on the roasting pan.
Push the roasting pan between the guide bars
of the selected oven level.
Clock Functions
Selector Button ButtonButton
Time display Function IndicatorsFunction Indicators

11Using the Oven
Minute minder
To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed.
This function does not affect the functioning of the oven.
Duration
To set how long the oven is to be in use.
End
To set when the oven is to switch off again.
Time of day
To set, change or check the time
(See also section “Before Using for the First Time”).
3How to use the clock functions
•After a function has been selected, the corresponding function indicator flashes for
about 5 seconds. During this period, the desired times can be set using the or
button.
•When the desired time has been set, the function indicator continues to flash for
approx. 5 seconds. After that the function indicator is then lit. The set time begins to
run.
•Press any of the buttons to stop the audible signal.
•The desired oven function and temperature can be selected before or after the clock
functions Duration and End are set.
•When the cooking process is completed, turn the oven function dial and the tempera-
ture selector back to the OFF position.
2Switching Off the Time Display
By switching off the time display you can save energy.
Switching off the time display
Press and hold down any two buttons until the display becomes dark.
Switching on the time display
Hold down any button until the time reappears in the display.
3The display can only be switched off if none of the clock functions Duration , End
or Minute minder is in use.

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Minute minder
1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until
the function indicator Minute minder flash-
es.
2. Using the or button set the desired
Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes).
After approx. 5 seconds the display shows the
time remaining.
The function indicator Minute minder lights
up.
When the time has elapsed, the function indi-
cator flashes and an audible signal sounds for
2minutes.
The signal can be stopped by pressing any but-
ton.

13Using the Oven
Duration
1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until
the function indicator Duration flashes.
2. Using the or button set the desired cook-
ing time.
After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to
showing the current time. The function indica-
tor Duration lights up.
When the time has elapsed, the function indi-
cator flashes, an audible signal sounds for
2 minutes and the oven switches itself off.
3. The signal and the programme can be stopped
by pressing any button.

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End
1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until
the function indicator End flashes.
2. Using the or button set the desired
switch-off time.
After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to
showing the current time.
The function indicator End lights up.
When the time has elapsed, the function indi-
cator flashes, an audible signal sounds for
2 minutes and the oven switches itself off.
3. The signal and the programme can be stopped
by pressing any button.

15Using the Oven
Duration and End combined
3Duration and End can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and
off automatically at a later time.
1. Using the Duration function, set the time re-
quired for cooking the dish.
In this example, 1 hour.
2. Using the End function, set the time at
which the dish should be ready.
In this case 14:05:00.
The function indicators Duration and End
light up and the current time is shown in the
display.
In this case 12:05.
The oven switches on automatically at the time
calculated.
In this case, at 13:05:00.
And switches itself off again when the cooking
time entered has elapsed.
In this case, at 14:05.

Uses, Tables and Tips16
Uses, Tables and Tips
Baking
Oven function: True fan
Baking tins
•For True fan bright metal tins are suitable.
Oven levels
•With True fan you can bake on up to 3 baking trays at the same time:
1 baking tray:
for example, oven level 3
1 baking tin:
for example, oven level 1
2 baking trays:
for example, oven level 1 and 3
3 baking trays:
oven level 1, 3 and 5
General instructions
With True fan you can also bake two cakes at the same time in tins placed next to
each other on the shelf. This does not significantly increase baking time.
3When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cooking. This is due to
the large difference in temperature between the freezing temperature and the tempera-
ture in the oven. Once the trays have cooled the distortion will disappear again.

17Uses, Tables and Tips
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.
•We recommend setting the lower temperature when baking for the first time, and if
required, e.g. if a darker browning is desired or if the baking time is too long, select a
higher temperature.
•If you cannot find the settings for a particular recipe, look for the one that is most similar.
•If baking cakes on baking trays or tins on more than one level, baking time can be ex-
tended by 10-15 minutes.
•Moist recipes (for example, pizzas, fruit flans, etc.) are baked on one level.
•Cakes and pastries at different heights may brown at an uneven rate at first. If this oc-
curs, please do not change the temperature setting. Different rates of browning
even out as baking progresses.
•Your new oven may bake or roast differently to your previous appliance. So adapt
your normal settings (temperature, cooking times) and oven shelf levels to the recom-
mendations in the following tables.
2With longer baking times, you can switch the oven off about 10 minutes before the end
of the baking time, in order to utilise the residual heat.
Unless otherwise stated, the values given in the tables assume that cooking is started
with the oven cold.
Baking Tables
Cakes,
Biscuits, Bread, Pies
True fan Time
Shelf-
position
Temperature
ºC Hr. : Min.
Using cake tins
Cakes in Pound Cake tins 1160-170 1:00-1:10
Sandcakes/Cakes in loaf tins 1150-160 1:15-1:30
Madeira cake 1150-160 1:00-1:10
Dundee cake 1130-140 2:30-3:00
Large Christmas cake (10“) 1130 4:30-5:00
Victoria Sandwich 1 / 4 160 0:25-0:35
Pastry cases 1 / 4 170-190 0:10-0:25
Bakewell tart 3160-170 0:45-0:55
Swiss roll 3150-1701) 0:10-0:20
Flans & quiches 3170-180 0:30-0:50
Using baking sheets
Short bread 1 / 4 140-150 0:40-0:50
Biscuits 1 / 4 150-170 0:15-0:25

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Baking on more than one oven level
Macaroons 1 / 4 140-150 0:25-0:35
Apple strudel 3170-1801) 0:30-0:50
Choux pastry buns 1 / 4 160-1701) 0:20-0:35
Buns / cup cakes 1 / 4 150-1601) 0:25-0:35
Scones 1 / 4 190-2001) 0:10-0:15
Meringues 375 3:30-4:30
Sausage rolls 1 / 4 170-1801) 0:20-0:35
Pizza 1180-200 0:30-0:50
Bread
Wholemeal bread 1180-2001) 0:40-0:45
White bread 1180-2001) 0:40-0:45
1) Pre-heat oven
Type of baking
True fan True fan
Temperature
in °C
Time
Hours:
Mins.
Shelf positions from bottom
2 levels 3 levels
Cakes/pastries/breads on baking trays
Cream puffs/Eclairs 1/4 --- 160-1801))
1) Pre-heat the oven
0:35-0:60
Dry streusel cake 1/3 --- 140-160 0:30-0:60
Biscuits/small cakes/pastries/rolls
Short pastry biscuits 1/3 1/3/5 150-160 0:15-0:35
Viennese whirls 1/3 1/3/5 140 0:20-0:60
Biscuits made with sponge
mixture 1/3 --- 160-170 0:25-0:40
Biscuits made with egg
white, meringues 1/3 --- 80-100 2:10-2:50
Macaroons 1/3 --- 100-120 0:40-1:20
Biscuits made with yeast
dough 1/3 --- 160-170 0:30-0:60
Puff pastries 1/3 --- 170-1801) 0:30-0:50
Rolls 1/4 --- 160 0:30-0:55
Small cakes (20per tray) 1/4 --- 1401) 0:25-0:40
Cakes,
Biscuits, Bread, Pies
True fan Time
Shelf-
position
Temperature
ºC Hr. : Min.

19Uses, Tables and Tips
Tips on baking
Table: Desserts
Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The cake is not browned
enough at the bottom
Wrong oven level Place cake lower in the oven
The cake sinks (becomes
soggy, lumpy, streaky)
Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting
Baking time too short Set a longer baking time
Baking times cannot be re-
duced by setting higher tem-
peratures
Too much liquid in the mixture Use less liquid
Pay attention to mixing times,
especially if using mixing ma-
chines
Cake is too dry Oven temperature too low Set oven temperature higher
Baking time too long Set a shorter baking time
Cake browns unevenly Oven temperature too high and
baking time too short
Set a lower oven temperature
and a longer baking time
Mixture is unevenly distributed Spread the mixture evenly on
the baking tray
Cake is not done within
the baking time given
Temperature too low Use a slightly higher oven set-
ting
Desserts
True fan Time
Shelf position Temperature
°C Hr. : Min.
Apple pie 3180-190 0:45-050
Rice pudding 3130-140 2:00-2:30
Fruit crumble 3160 0:50-1:10
Pineapple upside down cake 3160 0:35-0:45
Pavlova 3130 1:00-1:10
Baked custard 3150-160 0:45-1:00
Baked apples 3160-170 0:40-1:00
Bread and butter pudding 3170-180 0:40-0:55
Apple charlotte 3180-190 0:40-0:55
Soufflé - sweet/savoury 3170-1901)
1) Pre-heat oven
0:30-0:45

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Roasting
Oven function: True fan or Rotitherm
Roasting dishes
•Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufac-
turer's instructions).
•Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven
shelf with the roasting tray placed below it.
•For all lean meats, we recommend roasting these in a roasting tin with a lid. This
will keep the meat more succulent.
•All types of meat, that can be browned or have crackling, can be roasted in the roast-
ing tin without the lid.
3Tips on using the roasting chart
The information given in the following table is for guidance only.
•We recommend cooking meat and fish weighing 1 kg and above in the oven.
•To prevent escaping meat juices or fat from burning on to the pan, we recommend
placing some liquid in the roasting pan.
•If required, turn the roast (after 1/2 - 2/3 of the cooking time).
•Baste large roasts and poultry with their juices several times during roasting. This will
give better roasting results.
•You can switch the oven off about 10 minutes before the end of the roasting time, in
order to utilise the residual heat.
Table: Meat, roasting, casseroles
Meat Oven function Shelf
position
Tempera-
ture
°C
Time
Hr. : Min.
Pork
Shoulder; leg; rolled;
boned spare rib;
loin of pork
Rotitherm 1170-180 0:30-0:35
per 450 g/1 lb plus
30-35 mins
Beef
Inexpensive cuts Rotitherm 1160-170 0:35-0:40
per 450 g/1 lb
plus 15-20 mins
Prime cuts
-rare Rotitherm 1150-1601) 0:15-0:20
per 450 g/1 lb
plus 15-20 mins
-medium Rotitherm 1150-160 0:20-0:25
per 450 g/1 lb
plus 25-25 mins