AEG Electrolux B3101-5 User manual

B3101-5
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
Grill set 6
Before using for the first time 7
Setting and changing the current time 7
Initial Cleaning 7
Operating the Oven 8
Switching the Oven On and Off 8
Oven Functions 9
Inserting the Oven Shelf and the Roasting Pan
9
Grill set 11
Non-stick accessories 11
Clock Functions 12
Usage, Tables and Tips 17
Baking 17
Roasting 21
Grill sizes 24
Defrosting 25
Drying 26
Cleaning and care 26
Outside of the appliance 26
Oven Interior 27
Accessories 27
Non-stick accessories 27
Shelf Support Rails 27
Oven Lighting 28
Oven door 29
Oven door glass 31
What to do if … 34
Electrical Connection 35
Disposal 36
Installation Instructions 37
Safety information for the installer 37
Guarantee/Customer Service 40
Service and Spare Parts 43
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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 connected by a qualified electrician only.
•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 your local Service Force Centre.
Child Safety
•Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance is in use.
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.
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 the
enamel and discolouration.
•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.

Description of the Appliance4
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
All of the interior walls of the oven are coated in a special enamel (catalytic coating).
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

Description of the Appliance6
Inside of door
On the inside of the oven door you will find the
numbers of the different oven shelves.
You will also find some brief information about
the oven's functions, recommended shelves and
temperatures for cooking the most popular
dishes.
Oven Accessories
Oven shelf for non-stick
For cookware, cake tins, roasts and grilled
foods.
Grill set
Grill
Insert for the roasting pan for roasting and
grilling.
Roasting Pan
For baking and roasting or as a pan for collect-
ing fat.

7Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time
Setting and changing the current 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 flashes
automatically.
1. To change the time that has already been set,
press the Selection button repeatedly, until
the function indicator Time flashes.
2. Set the current time using the or button.
After approx. 5 seconds, the flashing stops and
the clock displays the time of day set.
The appliance is now ready to use.
3The time can only be changed if neither of the
automatic functions (Cook time or End
time ) have been set.
Initial Cleaning
You should clean the oven before using it for the first time.
1Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged.
3To clean the external parts of the oven, only use a cloth well wrung out with warm wa-
ter to which a little washing up liquid has been added or a commercially available clean-
er specifically designed for this purpose.

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To prevent damaging the door or door glass, avoid the use of the following:
•Household detergent and bleaches
•Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans
•Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads
•Chemical oven pads or aerosols
•Rust removers
•Bath/Sink stain removers
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. Wash the floor of the oven in the same way using warm soapy water, and allow to dry.
4. Wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Operating the Oven
3The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Temperature
selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then pops out.
Switching the Oven On and Off
1. Turn the oven functions control knob to the desired function.
Temperature Pilot Light
Oven Functions Temperature selector
Oven Power Indicator

9Operating the Oven
2. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
The power indicator is lit while the oven is on.
The temperature power indicator is lit while the oven is heating up.
3. To turn the oven off, turn the oven functions and temperature control knob back 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.
Oven Functions
The oven has the following functions:
Inserting the Oven Shelf and the 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.
Oven function Use
Light With this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for
cleaning.
Convection with
ring heating
element
For baking on up to three oven shelves at the same time.
Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using
Conventional.
Defrost For defrosting e. g. gateaux and flans, butter, bread, fruit or
other frozen foods.
Grill For grilling flat food items arranged in the middle of the grill
and for toasting.
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 oven shelf.
The function is also suitable for browning and gratinbaking.

Operating the Oven10
Inserting the roasting pan:
Push the roasting pan between the guide bars
of the selected oven level.
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 the roasting
pan together:
Lay the oven shelf on the roasting pan.
Push the roasting pan between the guide bars
of the selected oven level.

11Operating the Oven
Grill set
The grill set consists of grill and roasting pan. The grill can used on both sides.
1Warning: There is a risk of burning when removing the roasting pan from the hot oven!
Inserting the grill tray underneath:
The grill tray rests in the roasting pan.
Push the roasting pan between the guide bars
of the selected oven level.
3For roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on
one oven shelf.
Inserting the grill tray on top:
The grill tray rests on the roasting pan.
Push the roasting pan between the guide bars
of the selected oven level.
3For grilling flat food items in large quantities
and for toasting.
Non-stick accessories
To ensure that this accessory remains stable and permanently easy to clean, you should
follow these instructions:
•Do not put accessories into the oven without any food.
•Do not place accessories on hot cooking surfaces, as the non-stick properties can be
damaged by overheating.

Operating the Oven12
Clock Functions
Countdown
To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed.
This function does not affect the operation 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.
Time
To set, change or check the time
(See also section “Before Using for the First Time”).
3How to use the clock functions
•When a function has been selected, the corresponding function indicator flashes for
approx. 5 seconds. During this time the desired times can be set using the or
button.
•When the desired time has been set, the function indicator flashes for approx.
another 5 seconds. After that the function indicator is then lit. The set time begins to
run.
•Press any of the buttons to stop the acoustic signal.
•The desired oven function and temperature can be selected before or after the clock
functions Cook time and End time are set.
•When the cooking time has ended, turn the oven function and temperature dial back
to the OFF position.
Selector Button Button
Button
Time display Function IndicatorsFunction Indicators

13Operating the Oven
Countdown
1. Press Selection button repeatedly, until the
function indicator Countdown flashes.
2. Using the or button, set the required
Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes).
After approx. 5 seconds, the display shows the
remaining time.
The function indicator Countdown will light
up.
When the time has elapsed, the function indi-
cator flashes and an acoustic signal sounds for
2 minutes.
Press any button to switch off the signal.

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Cook time
1. Press Selection button repeatedly, until the
function indicator Cook time flashes.
2. Using the or button, set the required
cooking time.
After approx. 5 seconds, the display returns to
the current time. The function indicator Cook
time will light up.
When the time has elapsed, the function indi-
cator will flash, an acoustic signal will sound
for 2 minutes and the oven will switch itself
off.
3. Press any button to switch off the signal and
the programme.

15Operating the Oven
End time
1. Press Selection button repeatedly, until the
function indicator End time flashes.
2. Using the or button, set the required
switch-off time.
After approx. 5 seconds, the display returns to
the current time.
The function indicator End time will light up.
When the time has lapsed, the function indica-
tor will flash, an acoustic signal will sound for
2 minutes and the oven will switch itself off.
3. Press any button to switch off the signal and
the programme.

Operating the Oven16
Cook time and End time combined
3Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be automat-
ically switched on and off at a later time.
1. Using the function Cook time set the period
of time that the dish requires to cook.
In this example, 1 hour.
2. Using the function End time , set the time at
which the dish is to be ready.
In this example, 14:05.
The function indicators Cook time and End
time light up and the time is shown in the
display.
In this example, 12:05.
The oven will automatically switch itself on at
the appropriate time as calculated.
In this example, at 13:05.
And will switch itself off when the cooking time
set has elapsed.
In this example, at 14:05.

17Usage, Tables and Tips
Usage, Tables and Tips
Baking
Oven function: Convection with ring heating element
Baking tins
•For Convection with ring heating element bright metal tins are suitable.
Oven levels
•With Convection with ring heating element 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

Usage, Tables and Tips18
General instructions
With Convection with ring heating element 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.
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
occurs, 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
Convection with ring
heating element 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

19Usage, Tables and Tips
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
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
Cakes,
Biscuits, Bread, Pies
Convection with ring
heating element Time
Shelf-
position
Temperature
ºC Hr. : Min.

Usage, Tables and Tips20
Baking on more than one oven level
Tips on Baking
Type of baking
Convection
with ring
heating
element
Convection
with ring
heating
element
Time
Hours:
Mins.
Shelf positions from bottom Tempe-
rature in °C
2 levels 3 levels
Cakes/pastries/biscuits 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
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 mix-
ture 1/3 --- 160-170 0:25-0:40
Pastries 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 0:30-0:45
Small cakes (20per tray) 1/4 --- 1401) 0:25-0:40
Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The cake is not browned
enough at the bottom
Wrong shelf level Place cake on a lower shelf
The cake sinks (becomes
soggy, lumpy, streaky)
Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower temperature
setting
Baking time too short Increase baking time
Baking times cannot be re-
duced by setting higher tem-
peratures
Too much liquid in the dough/mix-
ture
Use less liquid
Pay attention to mixing times,
especially if using mixing ma-
chines