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]
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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
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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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Removing the fat filter.
Hold the fat filter by the handle, unhook and pull upwards. For information on cleaning the
fat filter, please see the maintenance and cleaning section.
Before use
Ensure all packaging inside the oven has been removed.
Wipe down the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use caustic or abrasive
cleaners, as these will damage the surface of the produce (See maintenance and cleaning).
Before using the oven for the first time the oven should be pre-cleaned as described later in
this section, however before this cleaning operation can be carried out the time of day must
be set on the electronic timer.
Electronic timer — Setting the time of day
As soon as the appliance is switched on at the mains supply (and also after a power cut), the
clock display will flash. Before the oven can be operated you will need to set the time of day.
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1. Press buttons 2[h/] and 3 simultaneously.
2. Press buttons 5 [6] and [@] until the correct time of day shows in the display.
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Pre-cleaning the oven and hob before use
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Before using the oven or hob for the first time all accessories (shelf supports, wire shelves
etc) should be washed with warm soapy water (warm water with mild detergent). The oven
should be heated empty for 1 hour to burn off any residue from the surfaces.
During this operation an unpleasant odour may be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open
a window for ventilation.
Main Oven
1 Turn function selector A to Convention oven [=].
2. Turn temperature selector D to 250 °C
Secondary Oven
1. Turn temperature selector G to 250 °C.
When the oven has cooled, wipe down with warm soapy water. Clean all the accessories
and shelf supports in the same way.
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Operating the Electronic Clock
To set the Minute minder
1. Press button 1[Q] and
2. Press buttons 5[6] or [@] until the display shows the time required.
When the selected time has elapsed you will hear an audible signal (which will switch off au-
tomatically after approximately 2 minutes). To switch off the signal press button 1 [Q). The
display will show the time of day.
Programming the main oven to switch off automatically
1. Select the required cooking function using function selector A.
2. Select the required temperature using temperature selector D.
3. Press button 2[h]] and enter the cooking time required with buttons 5 [@] and {@].
The “AUTO” symbol will light up (Automatic operation) and the oven will switch off auto-
matically when the cooking time has elapsed.
At the end of the cooking period, the oven will switch off, the audible signal will sound and
the “AUTO” symbol will flash. To switch off the audible signal press button 4 [4].
To return the oven to manual operation and switch off the flashing AUTO symbol press but-
ton 4[8].
Turn the cooking function and temperature selectors knobs to the off position.
To cancel a programme
1. Press button 2[bI, and return the length of cooking time to zero using buttons 5|©] and
(e].
2. Press button 4[i] to return the cooker to manual function.
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Programming the main oven to switch on and off
automatically
1. Select the cooking function using function selector A.
2. Set the required temperature using temperature selector D.
3. Press button 2 |b!) to select the length of cooking time required using buttons 5
and |@).
4. Press button 344 and enter the required finish time using buttons 5 [©] and [@].
The |) symbol and the time of day will appear again in the display.
The oven is now programmed to switch on and off automatically. When the oven switches
on the pilot light will illuminate. The thermostat control light will illuminate while the oven is
heating, when the set temperature is reached it will cycle on and off to show that the tem-
perature is being maintained.
At the end of the cooking period, the oven will switch off, the audible signal will sound and
4] symbol will flash. To switch off the audible signal press button 4 [i].
To switch off the flashing AUTO symbol and return the oven to manual operation press but-
ton 4[]. Turn the temperature selector dial to the OFF position.
To cancel a programme
1. Press button 2b], and return the length of cooking time to zero using buttons 5 [©] and
[6].
2. Press button 4 [i] to return the cooker to manual function.
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General -— the correct pans
Good pans for better results
1 For best results use good quality pans with smooth flat bases.
Li The pan base should be thick and flat. Pans with uneven, distorted or rough bases (e.g.,
cast iron) should not be used as they extend the cooking times and may cause damage
to the cooking plates.
LI Cooking plates and pan base should be of the same or similar diameter. The pan should
be placed centrally on the cooking plate.
C1 Cooking plates and pan base must be clean to prevent damage to the hob and waste of
energy.
LI Shiny and copper based pans are unsuitable for use on halogen cooking plates. These
pans may also damage the decor on normal ceramic hobs so do avoid using such pans
onaceramic hob. Copper base saucepans are also unsuitable, they will damage the hob
surface.
LI Follow the recommendations of the saucepan manufacturer.
Make use of the residual heat — switch the plates off 5-10 minutes before the end of the
cooking time.
You are wasting energy and prolonging the cooking times if:
Pan too Pan lid not Pan base Pan too big
small in place uneven (ceramic)
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After you have switched on one of the ceramic plates you will hear a faint hum caused by the
radiant heating elements.
Do not place aluminium foil or plastic containers on the hot ceramic hob.
Do not allow sugar or foodstuffs containing sugar to come in contact with the hot
ceramic hob - it will damage the hob.
Protect the cooking areas from damp to prevent them from deteriorating; dry pan base be-
fore use; dry cooking areas well after cleaning.
Keep the cooking plates clean — soiled plates work less efficiently and damage may occur to
the hob.
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Using the cooking plate
Guidelines for cooking plate
To use the cooking plate on a manual basis proceed as follows:
Switch settings Suggested uses
9 Fast frying, deep fat frying, to bring large quantities of liquid to the
boil
7-8 Deep fat frying, sealing of meat, fast frying of meat, pancakes
6-7 Slow frying of eggs, liver, preparing roux, frying of meat, fish,
Suasages and pancakes, hamburgers
4—5 Cooking larger quantities of food, stews and soups, potatoes
3-4 Steaming vegetables or fish in own juice, pot roasting
2-3 Re-heating food, cooking rice, small amounts of potatoes,
vegetables, simmering
1-2 Holding warm, to prepare egg or cream sauces, to melt butter,
chocolate
O Off. use of residual heat
The system relieves you of having to turn the control to 9 first to heat pan and contents and
then reduce the heat by turning to a lower setting as described above.
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Main Oven Functions
Oven Lighting
The oven light will be on when the oven is in use, however you may select this function to
illuminate the oven for cleaning purposes.
= Conventional Cooking
This method of cooking uses the top and bottom element. To ensure a uniform distribution
of heat, you should cook on one level only.
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Ventitherm fan cooking
The main oven is a fan oven only. A fan in the rear of the oven ensures that hot air is continu-
ously circulated around the oven, allowing you to cook, bake and roast simultaneously us-
ing any shelf. This cooking method uses lower temperatures than conventional cooking and
is therefore highly energy efficient.
A Rotitherm roasting
This cooking method combines the fan with the grill element. It replaces the rotisserie in your
oven and is an excellent method of roasting meat and poultry on one level. It is also perfect
for “au gratin” dishes.
Pizza Oven
This cooking function is suitable of dishes which require base browning and crispness, such
as pizzas, quiches, pies etc. The elements provides direct heat, while the fan circulates hot
air,
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's Speedcook
Several elements are in operation at the same time, the oven therefore reaches high tem-
peratures very quickly. It is particularly suitable for convenience foods such as chips, pizzas
and ready made frozen meals, as this function will save the pre-heating time.
aad Grilling
The heat source comes from the grill element mounted in the oven ceiling. This method of
cooking is particularly suitable for grilling flat pieces of meat e.g. steaks, Sausages, fish or
toast.
To Operate the Main Oven
1. Select the required cooking function using function selector A.
2. Select the required temperature with temperature selector D.
The pilot light B will illuminate when the oven is switched on. The main oven thermostat
control light C will illuminate while the oven is heating up, when the required temperature has
been reached it will cycle on and off to show that temperature is being maintained.
Pre-heating
In general pre-heating is not necessary when using Ventitherm. However, if pre-heating is
required turn the cooking selector dial to Speedcook [§] and then set the required tem-
perature. When the oven has reached the pre-selected temperature the thermostat control
light C will cycle on and off, and the required cooking function e.g. Ventitherm cooking
can be selected.
Secondary Oven Functions
= Conventional Oven
This method of cooking uses the top and bottom element. To ensure a uniform distribution
of heat, you should cook on one level only.
[ver] Grilling
The heat source comes from the grill element mounted in the oven ceiling. This method of
cooking is particular suitable for grilling flat pieces of meat e.g. steaks, fish, or toast.
To operate the Secondary Oven
1. Ifusing the conventional select the required temperature with temperature selector G.
2. If using the grill turn the control to the grill symbol [r*].
Pre-heating
If pre-heating is required select the required temperature for the oven. When the oven has
reached the pre-selected temperature the thermostat control light E will cycle on and off.
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