AEG Competence 5211 V User manual

COMPETENCE 5211V
Free Standing Slot-in Electric Cooker
Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing an AEG appliance, we are confident you will enjoy using the app-
liance and also find cooking easier. |
To enable you to use your appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book
carefully before installing or using the appliance, and retain for future reference.
If you require further assistance or advice, please contact our customer care Department
either by letter or telephone.
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances Limited
PO Box 47
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5XL
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Accessories
The following accessories are available as optional extras, please consult the AEG price list
or contact your retailer.
Catalytic Liners
Baking Sheet
Meat Tin
Wire Shelf, large
Grill Pan
Grill Pan Grid
Grill Pan Handle
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For the User
important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Environmental Information
Description of the appliance
Control panel
Accessories
Shelf levels
Fat filter
Before use
Setting the time of day
Pre-cleaning before use
Electronic Clock
Minute minder
Automatic switch off
Automatic switch on and off
The hob
Ceramic cooking zones
Using the cooking plate
Operating the ceramic hob
The Ovens
Main Oven Functions
Operating the Main Oven
Secondary Oven Functions
Operating the Secondary Oven
Cooking Methods
Baking
Hints and Tips for baking
Baking Tables
Roasting
Roasting Tables
Grilling
Defrosting
Maintenance and Cleaning
Cleaning the Hob
External Cleaning
Internal Cleaning
Care of Catalytic liners
Replace oven light bulb/cleaning glass cover
Removing the oven door
Something Not Working
Service
Guarantee Conditions
For the Installer
Technical Data
Safety Instructions
Electrical Connection
Adjusting the Plinth
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Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully under-
stand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount
importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the
Customer Care Department for assistance.
Installation
The cooker must be installed according to the instructions supplied. Any electrical installa-
tion work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician/competent person.
This cooker is heavy, care must be taken when moving it. Do not try to move the cooker by
pulling the door handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the cooker must be removed before the cooker
used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the cooker in any way. After installation
please dispose of the packaging with due regard for safety and the environment.
Child Safety
This cooker is designed to be operated by adults and children under supervision. Young
children must not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play near or with the cooker.
The cooker and accessible parts become hot when the cooker is in use. Keep children
away until it has cooled.
During Use
Do not use this cooker if it is in contact with water. Never operate it with wet hands.
Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they become too hot.
This cooker has been designed for cooking edible foodstuffs only, and must not be used for
any other purposes.
Never place plastic or any other material which may melt in or on the cooker.
Fruit juices dripping from an cookerdish may leave marks on the enamel, which cannot be
removed. Use a baking tray to protect the enamel.
Do not leave the grill pan handle in position when grilling and ensure cooker gloves are used
to remove and replace the handle, as it will become hot.
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Always use cooker gloves to remove and replace food in the cooker.
Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the cooker cavity.
Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil. Do not allow heat proof cooking mate-
rial, e.g. roasting bags to come into contact with cooker elements because they may catch
fire.
Always stand back from the cooker when opening the cooker door to allow any build up of
steam or heat to release.
Stand clear when opening the drop down cooker doors. Support the doors using the hand-
les until fully open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the cooker. They may explode if they are he-
ated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use.
Do not stand on open cooker doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the cooker or its handles.
Do not use the cooker if the ceramic glass is damaged.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The cooker is heavy and care must be taken when moving it.
This cooker should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could re-
sult in a fire, especially in the grill pan.
Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the cooker in case it is
inadvertently switched on.
Always allow the cooling fan to cool the cooker down before switching off at the wall prior to
Carrying out any cleaning/maintenance work.
Only clean this cooker in accordance with the instructions given in this book.
Service
Repairs should not be carried out by inexperienced persons as this may cause injury or ser-
ious malfunction. This cooker should only be serviced by an authorised AEG Service En-
gineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.

Environmental Information
Packaging
AEG is an environmentally conscious company, packaging materials are therefore kept to a
minimum.
All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be reused. Wood is
untreated. The cardboard boxes consist of between 80-100 % recycled paper. The sheet-
ing is made out of polyethylene (PE) and the strapping of polystyrol (PS) which are pure hy-
drocarbon compounds and can be recycled. By treating and re-using them, raw materials
can be saved and the volume of waste reduced.
Please dispose of the packaging with due care for the environment.
Old appliances
When disposing of your old appliance:
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable, and remove any door catches to en-
sure small children cannot become trapped inside.
Help to Keep your country tidy - use an authorised disposal site.
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Control Panel
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A Cooking method selector for main oven
B Pilot light (yellow) is on when the appliance is switched on
C Thermostat control light (red) is on when main oven is heating
D Temperature control for main oven
E Thermostat control light (red) is on when secondary oven is heating
F Green light is on when the grill is in use
G Temperature control and grill selector for secondary oven
H Electronic clock with minute minder and auto-timer for main oven
1 Control Knob for plate, front left
J Control knob for plate, rear left
K Control knob for plate, rear right
L Control knob for plate, front right
M_ Handles to open oven doors
The vapours from the two ovens are vented from the rear of the hob up to a cooker
hood above.

Operating the control knobs
The control knobs A, D, G, |, J, Kand L can be turned clockwise or anticlockwise to any po-
sition. Further information to this can be found in the “hob” and “oven” sections.
However, the oven temperature control Knobs D and G and also the control for the auto-
matic plate | must be turned clockwise to switch on and anti-clockwise to switch off.
Oven Accessories
Wire Shelf, large Meat Tin
Grill Pan Grill Pan Grid
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Grill Pan Handle
Shelf levels
The ovens feature shelf supports which are removable for cleaning. The main oven has 6
shelf levels, whilst the secondary oven has 5 shelf levels. Please note that the cooking tables
provided recommend the shelf positions in the main oven and are counted from the top
downwards.

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Anti-tip
The wire shelves and meat tray (optional extra) are fitted with an anti-tip device, so that they
cannot be pulled out completely by accident. Ensure that these are fitted correctly, with the
shelf stoppers at the rear.
Fat filter
The fat filter supplied with the appliance protects the fan in the main oven against soiling.
The filter must always be used when:
— Cooking meat in an uncovered container using Ventitherm (fan cook)
Note
Do not use the fat filter when baking.
Fitting the fat filter.
Hold the fat filter by the handle and fit both tabs downwards into the slots in the back panel
of the oven, thereby covering the fan opening. Please note that the fat filter must cover the
fan opening completely.
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