COMPETENCE E 6000 The Switchable Built-In Electric Oven Operating Instructions COMPETENCE MADE IN GERMANY
Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Above all, please take note of the “Safety” section on the first few pages. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance. It is imperative that these instructions are observed. 0 1.
Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The main features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grilling Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defrosting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions The new appliance may only be assembled and connected by an approved installer. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur. The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of the following safety information.
Operating Instructions Intended Use • This appliance must not be used for purposes other than that intended, it must only be used for the cooking, roasting and baking of food in the home. • Only use the appliance to prepare food. • Do not use the oven to heat the room. In this way you avoid damaging your appliance • Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a baking sheet or dish on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be damaged by the resulting build up of heat.
Operating Instructions Eco-Insulation In the factory the oven is fitted with eco-insulation. This insulation has been tested for pollutants by independent test institutes and categorised as harmless 2 Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials All materials used can be fully recycled. The plastics are marked as follows: • >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. as used for the outer wrapping and the bags inside. • >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. as used for the packing pieces, completely free of CFCs.
Operating Instructions The main features of your appliance • Safety cutoff, rings: The unit has a safety cutoff facility. The rings are automatically switched off after a certain time if the position of the switch is not changed within a longer period. • Electronically controlled automatic heating up: The Automatic function of the ring switch automatically switches from the high heating up setting to the selected low lower heat setting.
Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance Control panel Oven Function Selector and Function Display Retractable rotary knob, used for selecting the required oven function. The selected oven function is indicated in the oven function display on the left of the switch. Temperature Selector and Temperature Display Retractable rotary knob, used for selecting the required oven temperature. The selected oven temperature is indicated in the tem-perature display on the left of the switch.
Operating Instructions Oven Features Shelf Positions There are side rails on both sides of the oven, each of these has 6 shelf positions. Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. ✘ Anti-Tip Device All slide-in parts are fitted with an anti-tip device to prevent them being unintentionally pulled all the way out. When inserting slide-in parts, the anti-tip device must be at the rear.
Operating Instructions Oven Steam Outlet The steam from the oven is fed directly to the extraction hood via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface. Instruction for units with an aluminium front Fan Run-On The fan switches on automatically as soon as the oven is switched on. Once the oven has been switched off, the fan continues running to cool down the appliance, it then switches off automatically.
Operating Instructions Oven Functions The following functions are available for the oven: U Fan Cooking Fan cooking is particularly suited to baking on several levels at the same time. Oven temperatures are generally 20-40 °C lower than for conventional heat. A ring heater and part of the bottom element are used. In addition a fan in the rear wall of the oven ensures that the hot air in the oven is circulated continuously. The food is heated from all sides.
Operating Instructions A Defrosting The oven's defrosting function allows you to evenly start to defrost or to defrost. It is particularly suitable for delicate foods, for example, flans, butter ice cream, bread, fruit. With this function, the fan is in operation without heat. Before using for the first time Cleaning for the first time Before you use the oven for the first time, you should clean it thoroughly. You can switch on the oven lighting to make cleaning easier. 0 1.
Operating Instructions Using the Rings Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in cooking field, It contains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. 3 Note: The description below does not apply to induction cooking zones. If your appliance has induction cooking zones, please read the special operating instructions which you received for them. Heat Settings • Over the ranges 1-9, you can set 14 heat settings (including intermediate settings).
Operating Instructions Cooking without automatic heating up 0 1. To use, press the ring switch. The button protrudes 2. For heating up/browning, select a high power. 3. As soon as steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. 4. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position. Zero is still visible on the corresponding ring display for approx. 3 seconds and then disappears “0“. 5. Lower the ring switch by pressing it.
Operating Instructions 3 If you select a higher lower heat setting during the automatic function, e.g. switch from “3“ to “6“, the already expired time for the heating up is taken into account. If you select a lower lower heat setting, the Automatic function is ended immediately. 3 You can end the Automatic function early by first setting the ring switch to “0“ and then again setting the the required lower heat setting.
Operating Instructions Safety cutoff for the rings If one of the rings is not switched off after a certain time or if the cooking setting is not changed, all the rings are automatically switched off. Appears - in the ring display of all switched-on rings. The rings are switched off at: . . • Cooking setting 1 – 2 after 6 hours . . • Cooking setting 3 – 4 after 5 hours . . • Cooking setting 4 – 5 after 4 hours . . • Cooking setting 6 – 9 after 1.
Operating Instructions Operating the Oven Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Always use the fat filter when roasting without any covering in open roasting dishes. 0 Inserting the Fat Filter Take hold of the fat filter by the tab and insert the two retainers in the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top downwards. 0 Removing the Fat Filter Take hold of the tab on the fat filter and remove upwards.
Operating Instructions Switching the Oven On and Off 0 1. To use press the “Oven Function“ and “Temperature “ selectors. The control knobs protrude. 2. Set the required function by turning the “Oven Function“ selector. The function display indicates the symbol for the function selected. 3. Set the required temperature by turning the “Temperature Selector“. The temperature display indicates the temperature selected. The temperature pilot light is illuminated while the oven is warming up.
Operating Instructions Fast Warm Up R Using the “Fast Warm Up“ function, the oven can be preheated quickly. Important: Please only place food for cooking in the oven when fast warm up is complete and the oven is operating in the required cooking function. 0 1. Set the “Oven Function" selector to the symbol for fast warm up R. 2. Set the “Temperature“ selector to the required temperature. The temperature pilot light illuminates. Fast warm up commences. 3.
Operating Instructions Usage, Tables and Tips Boil The information given in the following tables is for guidance. The switch setting necessary for cooking is dependent on the quality of the pans, and the type and quantity of the food. Guideline values for cooking without Automatic Switch setting Cooking process/ Lower heat setting Suitable for 9 Heating Up Heating up large quantities of water, cooking pasta Heavy browning Frying chips, browning meat, e.g. goulash, frying, e.g.
Operating Instructions Application examples for cooking with Automatic Switch setting Cooking Process Suitable for Duration Information Tips A7 to A8 Strong frying Steaks 3–10 minutes Turn occasionally A6 to A7 Roasting Schnitzel, Rissoles, Fried eggs, Sausages 10–20 minutes Turn occasionally A6 to A7 Baking Pancakes Fry continuously Turn occasionally A3 to A5 Boil Soups 40–150 minutes Up to 2 l of liquid, plus ingredients A3 to A5 Steaming Potatoes, vegetables 20–60 minutes Us
Operating Instructions Baking Use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional heat O oven function for baking. 1 Important! Do not use a fat filter when baking! Cake Tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional heat O. • Light tins are also suitable for pizza & baking S and fan cooking U. Shelf Positions • When using pizza & baking S or conventional heat O is it only possible to bake on one level.
Operating Instructions General information • Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! • Slide the baking sheet to the rear wall. • Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using pizza & baking S or conventional heat O. In this case place the tins side by side on the shelf. The cooking time is then increased only slightly.
Operating Instructions Baking Tables Baking on one level Type of Cake or Pastry Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Time for both functions Hr.: Min. Cakes in Cake Tins Ring Cakes 5. 150-160 5. 160-180 0:50-1:10 Madeira Cake/ Koenigskuchen 5. 140-160 5. 150-170 1:10-1:30 Sponge Cake 4. 150-160 5. 160-180 0:25-0:40 Shortcrust Pastry Flan Base 3. 170-180 5. 190-2101 0:10-0:25 Sponge Flan Base 3.
Operating Instructions Type of Cake or Pastry Pizza & Baking S Conventional O Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Time for both functions Hr.: Min. Fruit Flans on Shortcrust Pastry Base1 3. 160-170 3. 170-190 0:40-1:20 Flat Cakes with Delicate Toppings (e.g. curd cheese, cream) 3. 140-160 3. 160-180 0:40-1:20 Pizza & baking (with deep topping) 5. 180-200 5. 190-2101 0:30-1:00 Pizza & baking (thin) 5. 200-220 5.
Operating Instructions Baking at several shelf positions Fan Cooking U Type of Cake or Pastry Shelf Position from the Top Time Hr.: Min. 2 Levels 3 Levels Temperature ºC Cream Puffs/Eclairs 2. and 5. - 170-180 0:35-0:60 Dry Streusel Cake 2. and 5. - 140-160 0:30-0:60 Pizza & baking 2. and 5. - 170-190 0:40-0:70 Shortcrust Biscuits 2. and 5. 1. 3. and 5. 150-160 0:15-0:35 Small Piped Biscuits 2. and 5. 1. 3. and 5. 140-150 0:20-0:60 Sponge Fingers 2. and 5. 1. 3. and 5.
Operating Instructions Pies and Gratins Table Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Position from the top Temperature °C Shelf Position from the top Temperature °C Hr.: Min. Pasta Bake 4. 200-220 3. 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 3. 180-200 3. 160-170 0:25-0:40 Gratinated Vegetables 3. 22-230 3. 160-170 0:15-0:30 Browned Baguettes 3. 230-240 3. 160-170 0:15-0:30 Sweet Puddings 4. 200-220 – – 0:40-0:60 Fish Pies 3. 210-220 3. 160-170 0:30-1:00 Stuffed Vegetables 3.
Operating Instructions Roasting For roasting, use the rothitherm I or conventional O oven function. 1 Important: Use the fat filter when roasting! Roasting Dishes • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting. • In the case of dishes with plastic handles, ensure that the handles are heat-resistant. • Large roasts can be roasted directly on the universal sheet or on the shelf with the universal sheet underneath (e.g. turkey, goose, 3-4 chickens, 3-4 knuckles).
Operating Instructions Roasting Table Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture Hr.:Min. from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Beef Pot Roast 1-1.5 kg 4. 200-250 – – 2:00-2:30 per cm height Sirloin or Fillet - red inside per cm height 4. 250-270 1 4. 190-200 0:05-0:06 - pink inside per cm height 4. 250-2701 4. 180-190 0:06-0:08 - cooked through per cm height 4. 210-2501 4.
Operating Instructions Type of Meat Quantity Weight Conventional O Rothitherm I Time Shelf Shelf TemperaTemperaPosition Position ture ture Hr.:Min. from the from the ºC ºC Top Top Game Saddle of Hare, Leg of Hare up to 1 kg 3. 220-2501 3. 160-170 0:25-0:40 Saddle of Venison 1,5-2 kg 4. 210-220 4. 160-170 1:00-1:30 Leg of Venison 1,5-2 kg 4. 200-210 4. 150-160 1:15-1:50 Poultry Pieces 4-6 pieces per 200-250g 3. 220-250 3.
Operating Instructions Grilling For grilling, use the oven function Grill F with the temperature 300 °C. 1 Attention: Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill function! It is not necessary to use the fat filter. Ovenware for Grilling • Use the shelf and fat tray together for grilling. Shelf Positions • For grilling flat foods, always use the 2nd shelf position from the top.
Operating Instructions Defrosting To defrost food, use the oven's defrosting function A at 30°C. Defrosting dishes • Put the food on a plate and put the plate on the tray. • Use only parchment paper or film to cover the food. Do not use plates or dishes as they significantly increase the defrosting time. Shelf levels • For defrosting, insert the tray in the 4th level from the top. Notes on the defrosting table The table below gives you a few reference points on the defrosting times.
Operating Instructions Preserving Use the fan cooking U oven function for preserving. Preserving Jars • Only use commercially available preserving jars (preserving jars with a rubber ring and glass lid) for preserving. • Jars with screw or bayonet tops are unsuitable, as are metal tins. Insertion levels • For preserving, use the 4th shelf position from the top. Notes on Preserving • Use the fat tray for preserving. Up to 6 preserving jars of 1 litre content will fit on the tray.
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care The Exterior of the Appliance Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm water with washing up liquid. • Do not use scourers, caustic cleaners or abrasive items. • In the case of stainless steel fronts, you may use commercially available stainless steel cleaners. These also provide a protective film against finger marks. • In the case of aluminium fronts, use warm washing up detergent solution, or glass cleaner.
Operating Instructions Side Rails The side rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing and Fitting the Side Rails. 0 1. Undo the bolt (if necessary use a coin). 2. Pull the base of the side rail forwards and unhook at the top. 3. To refit, insert the side rail at the top and place against the side of the oven. 4. Re-fit the bolt.
Operating Instructions Grill Element To make the cleaning of the oven roof easier, the grill element can be folded down. 1 0 1 Warning: Only fold down the grill when the oven is switched off and is cold. Folding Down the Grill Element Turn the two retaining hooks 90° (a quarter of a turn) towards the middle. The heater element swings downwards. Important: Do not use excessive force to lower the heater element. The heater element can break off if excessive force is used.
Operating Instructions Oven Light 1 Warning: There is a risk of electric shock! Before changing the light bulb in the oven: – Switch off the oven! – Isolate the oven from the power supply. Replacing the Light Bulb in the Oven/Cleaning the Glass 0 1. Place a cloth on the floor of the oven. 2. Remove the glass cover by turning it anti-clockwise and then clean it. 3. Oven lighting replace with 40 Watt, 230 V, 300 °C heat resistant light bulb. 4. Refit the glass cover. 5. Remove the cloth from the oven.
Operating Instructions Oven Door The oven door on your appliance can be removed for cleaning. Removing the Oven Door 0 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Lift up fully the coloured clamping lever on both door hinges (1). 3. Close the oven door around 3/4 of the way, overcoming the resistance (2). 4. Take hold of the side of the oven door with both hands. Lift the door upwards (Caution: heavy!) and remove from the oven (3). 5.
Operating Instructions Oven Door Glass The oven door is fitted with three panes of glass, these are fitted one behind the other. The two inner panes can be removed for cleaning. 1 Warning: Only perform the following steps on the oven door when it has been removed from the oven! When the door is fitted, the reduction in the weight of the door when the glass is removed could lead to the door closing and creating a hazard. Removing the Top Door Glass 0 1.
Operating Instructions Fitting the Middle Door Glass 0 1. Replace the two separators on the left and right sides of the middle pane of glass. 2. Guide the middle pane of glass at an angle from above into the section on the handle side (1) of the door. 3. Lower the middle pane of glass (2) and slide it under the lower bracket to the stop. Fitting the Top Door Glass 0 1. Guide the top pane of glass at an angle from above into the section on the handle side (1) of the door. 2. Lower the pane of glass (2).
Operating Instructions What to do if ... 0 0 0 ... - appears in the ring display? Turn all ring switches to the zero position and then switch them on again. ... the oven does not heat up? Check whether – the appliance is switched on, – all the necessary settings have been made, – the mains fuse (fuse box) has blown. If the fuse blows several times, please call an approved electrician. ... the oven light fails? Replace the light bulb in the oven (see “Cleaning and Care”).
Operating Instructions Special accessories You can purchase the following accessories for your appliance from your dealer: Roasting/Fat Tray E-Nr. 611 898 624 Universal Sheet E-Nr. 611 898 626 Baking Sheet E-Nr. 611 898 620 Combination Shelf (not suitable for the use with oven shelf runners) E-Nr. 944 189 010 Oven Shelf Runners BAZ2 with Combination Shelf E-Nr. 944 189 014 Oven Shelf Runners BAZ3 with Combination Shelf E-Nr.
Operating Instructions Pizza & Baking Stoneware: H1.2 x B34.5 x D34.5cm E-Nr. 944 189 008 Glass Ceramic Fat Tray: H6.5 x B32.0 x D27.0cm E-Nr. 611 899 660 Catalytic Set KTU, 4 piece E-Nr. 944 189 017 2 Side Strips, white for white kitchen units E-Nr. 611 898 700 44 Stainless Steel Cleaner for all stainless steel appliances E-Nr.
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Important: Any electrical installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician/competent person. The oven must be installed according to the instructions supplied. Technical Data Oven Exterior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 60 cm x 56 cm x 55 cm Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Volume (useable) 31.0 cm x 40.0 cm x 41.
Installation Instructions 1 Safety Instructions for the Installer • A device is to be fitted in the electrical installation that makes it possible to isolate the appliance from the mains with a contact separation of at least 3 mm on all poles. Suitable isolation devices are e.g. circuit breakers, fuses (screw-type fuses are to be removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors. • In respect of fire protection, the appliance corresponds to type Y (EN 335-2-6).
Installation Instructions Installation 47
Installation Instructions Unpacking the Appliance Important Information 48
Installation Instructions Combination only with 49
Installation Instructions Preparing the Kitchen Units 50
Installation Instructions Softline hob: Cut-out only as per template! 51
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Installation Instructions Fitting alternatively 54
Installation Instructions Special accessories E-No.
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Installation Instructions Electrical connection 58
Installation Instructions Fixing 59
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Service SERVICE In the “What to do, if …” section a number of malfunctions are listed that you can rectify yourself. In the event of a malfunction, look there first. Is it a technical malfunction? Then please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the "Customer Service Centres" list.) Always take the time to prepare yourself for the call.
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