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Electrolux COMPETENCE E4000-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 COMPETENCE E4000-1 Built-In Electric Oven Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the section “Safety information” on the first few pages. Please retain these operating instructions for later refer- ence. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Information concerning your personal safety.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Cleaning and Care ..........34 Exterior of the Appliance .

  • Page 5: Safety

    1 Safety Electrical Safety • The appliance may only be connected by a registered specialist. • In the event of any faults or damage to the appliance: remove fuses or switch off. • It is not permissible to clean the appliance with a steam or high pressure cleaner for safety reasons! •...

  • Page 6: Disposal

    To Avoid Damaging Your Appliance • Do not line your oven with aluminium foil and do not place a baking tray or dish on the oven floor, otherwise the oven enamel will be damaged by the resulting build up of heat. •...

  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Temperature selector Oven Functions Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fat Filter Oven lighting Rear wall heating element Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable...

  • Page 9: Oven Accessories

    Oven steam vent The steam from the oven is fed di- rectly upwards via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface. Oven accessories Combination shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits. Fat tray For roasting or for collecting fat...

  • Page 10: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the First Time Initial Cleaning Before using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly. Caution: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. To clean metal fronts use commercially available cleaning agents. 1.

  • Page 11: Using The Rings

    Using the Rings Also refer to the operating instructions for your built-in hob. It con- tains important information on ovenware, operation, cleaning and care. Heat settings • You may select the heat settings within the range of settings 1-9. • Intermediate positions may be selected between settings 2 and 7. 1 = lowest heat setting 9 = highest heat setting Switch the cooking zone off approx.

  • Page 12: Cooking With The Rings

    Cooking with the Rings 1. For heating up/browning, select a high heat setting. 2. As soon as steam starts to form or the oil is hot, turn back to the heat setting necessary for further cooking. 3. To stop cooking, turn back to the zero position.

  • Page 13: Using The Oven

    Using the Oven The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Temperature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then sticks out. Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Power Indicator Temperatur-Kontrolllampe Function Display Temperature Display Oven Functions Temperature selector 1.

  • Page 14: Oven Functions

    Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: L Oven lighting With this function you can illuminate the oven interior, e.g., for clean- ing. The heating element is not in use. ¢ Pizza & baking For baking cakes on one level and for pastries that need more brown- ing and a crispy base.

  • Page 15: Dual Grill

    ¸ Grill For grilling flat foods placed on the middle of the shelf such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting. The grill heating element is in use. º Dual grill For grilling larger quantities of flat foods such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Shelf And Universal Baking Tray

    Inserting the Shelf and Universal Baking Tray Anti-tip device All slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge is an anti-tip device and must always point to the rear of the oven. Tray or universal baking tray: The anti-tip device must point to- wards the rear of the oven.

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing The Fat Filter

    Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter The fat filter protects the rear wall heating element against splashes of fat when roasting. Inserting the fat filter Holding the fat filter by the tab, insert the two retainers into the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening) from the top downwards.

  • Page 18: Mechanical Door Lock

    Mechanical Door Lock When the appliance is delivered, the door lock is deactivated. Activate the door lock Pull the safety catch forwards until it locks in place. Open the oven door: 1. Shut the door. 2. Press the safety catch and keep it depressed.

  • Page 19: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Boiling The information given in the following tables is for guidance. The switch setting required for cooking depends on the quality of the pans and the type and quantity of food. Settings for cooking on the rings Cooking / Switch Continuation...

  • Page 20: Baking

    Baking Use the baking ¢, fan cooking ¥ or conventional ¡ oven functions for baking. Baking tins • Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional ¡. • Baking tins made of light metal are also suitable for baking ¢ and fan cooking ¥.
  • Page 21 General information • Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly. • Always count the shelf positions from the bottom upwards. • Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front! •...

  • Page 22: Baking Table

    Baking Table Baking on one shelf position Baking ¢ Conventional ¡ Type of cake or pastry Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf Tempera- For both position ture position ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins. bottom bottom Cakes in cake tins Ring-shaped or 150-160 160-180...
  • Page 23 Baking ¢ Conventional ¡ Type of cake or pastry Time Shelf Tempera- Shelf Tempera- For both position ture position ture functions from ºC from ºC Hrs.: Mins. bottom bottom Pizza (with deep top- 180-200 190-210 0:30-1:00 ping) Pizza (thin) 200-220 230-300 0:10-0:25 Unleavened bread...
  • Page 24 Baking on several shelf positions Fan Cooking ¥ Time Type of cake or pastry Hours: Shelf position from bottom Tempera- Mins. ture ºC 2 Levels 3 Levels Cakes and pastries on baking sheets Cream puffs/eclairs 160-180 0:35-0:60 Dry streusel cake 140-160 0:30-0:60 Biscuits...

  • Page 25: Tips For Baking

    Tips for Baking Baking result Possible cause Solution The cake is under- Wrong shelf position Insert the cake at a lower cooked at the bottom shelf position The cake collapses Cooking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches) Cooking time too short...

  • Page 26: Pies And Gratin Table

    Pies and Gratin Table Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Time Shelf Shelf position position Temp. °C Temp. °C Hrs: Mins. from from bottom bottom Pasta bake 180-200 160-170 0:45-1:00 Lasagne 180-200 160-170 0:25-0:40 Vegetables au 200-220 160-170 0:15-0:30 gratin Pizza 200-220 160-170 0:15-0:30 baguettes...

  • Page 27: Roasting

    Roasting Use the rotitherm » or conventional ¡ oven functions for roasting. Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting (refer to the manufac- turer's instructions!). • If the dish has plastic handles, check that they are heat-resistant (re- fer to manufacturer's instructions!).

  • Page 28: Table For Roasting

    Table for Roasting Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Type of Meat Quantity Time Weight Shelf Tempera- Shelf Temper- Hours: Position ture Position ature Mins. ºC ºC Beef Pot roast 1-1.5 kg 200-250 2:00-2:30 Roast beef per cm of or fillet thickness per cm of - red inside 250-270*...
  • Page 29 Conventional ¡ Rotitherm » Type of Meat Quantity Time Weight Shelf Tempera- Shelf Temper- Hours: Position ture Position ature Mins. ºC ºC Game Whole piece of hare, up to 1 kg 220-250* 160-170 0:25-0:40 haunch or jointed hare Saddle of veni- 1.5-2 kg 210-220 160-180...

  • Page 30: Grilling

    Grilling To grill use the grill ¸ oven function or dual grill º with temperature setting È. Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. Always pre-heat the empty oven for 5 minutes using the grill func- tions! Ovenware for grilling •...

  • Page 31: Defrosting

    Defrosting To defrost, use the defrost A oven function without setting a tempera- ture. Dishes for defrosting • Remove packaging and place the food on a plate on the shelf. • Do not use a plate or dish to cover as these significantly increase the defrosting time.

  • Page 32: Preserving

    Preserving When preserving use the bottom heat oven function U. Preserving jars • When preserving use only commercially available jars that are the same size. Jars with twist-off tops or with a bayonet fastening and metal containers are not suitable. Shelf positions •...

  • Page 33: Preserving Table

    Preserving Table The states preserving times and temperatures are for guidance Cooking time Continued Tempera- Standing time until cooking Preserves ture in with oven bubbles form at 100 °C °C switched off Mins. Mins. Soft fruit Strawberries, blueberries, rasp- 160-170 35-45 berries, ripe gooseberries...

  • Page 34: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care Warning: For safety reasons cleaning the appliance with a steam jet cleaner or high-pressure water cleaner is not permissible! Exterior of the Appliance • Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water.

  • Page 35: Shelf Support Rails

    Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the side walls. Removing the shelf support rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall (1) and then un- hitch at the back (2).

  • Page 36: Oven Lighting

    Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cov- Replacing the oven light bulb/ cleaning the glass cover 1.

  • Page 37: Oven Ceiling

    Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating ele- ment Warning: Only fold down the heat- ing element when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1.

  • Page 38: Oven Door

    Oven Door The oven door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning. Removing the oven door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Completely fold back the brass- coloured clamping lever on both door hinges. 3. Grip the oven door with both hands on the sides and close it to about 3/4 going past the point of resist- ance.

  • Page 39: Oven Door Glass

    Oven Door Glass The oven door is fitted with three glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels may be removed for cleaning. Warning: Carry out the following steps only when the oven door is un- hinged! When left on its hinges, the door could rise rapidly due to the lighter weight when the glass is removed and could cause injury.
  • Page 40 Inserting the middle door glass 1. Insert the middle glass panel at an angle from above into the section of the door in which the handle is located. 2. Lower the middle glass panel and slide it under the lower bracket to- wards the lower door edge as far as it will go.

  • Page 41: What To Do If

    What to do if … Fault Possible Cause Remedy Hotplates not working. The hotplate concerned has Switch on the hotplate not been switched on. concerned. A domestic electrical pro- Check the fuse or protec- tection device has been tion device. tripped (or the fuse has blown).

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Technical Data Oven Interior Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 31 cm x 41 cm x 41 cm Capacity (usable capacity) 52 l Regulations, Standards, Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6 relating to the safety of electrical appliances for household use and similar purposes and •...

  • Page 46: Index

    Index Accessories ......9 Pizza & baking ......14 Preserving.

  • Page 47: Service

    Service In the “What to do if …” section a number of malfunctions are listed that you can rectify yourself Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical fault? If so, please contact your customer service centre. (You will find ad- dresses and telephone numbers in the section “Customer Service Cen- tres”.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
  • Page 48 From the Electrolux Group. The world´s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world´s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.

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