COMPETENCE E8100-1The Versatile Built-In Oven Operating Instructions
10Oven steam vent The steam from the oven is fed di-rectly upwards via the duct in the rear of the cooking surface.Oven accessoriesCombination shelf
11Before Using for the First TimeSetting the Time3 The oven will only operate when the time has been set. After connection to the mains or following a
12Initial CleaningBefore using the oven for the first time you should clean it thoroughly.1 Important: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The
13Using the Rings3 General information• The description below does not apply to induction cooking zones. • Also refer to the operating instructions fo
143 The cooker has pop-up ring switches.Press the ring switch to use it. The switch will then pop up.Setting the Heat Setting1. Switch on the applianc
15Cooking with Automatic Warm Up FunctionWhen cooking with the automatic warm up function, the cooking zone operates at full power for a certain time
16Heating Up Times for Cooking with Automatic Warm Up FunctionAfter the heating up time expires, the automatic warm up function au-tomatically switche
17Safety Cut-Out for the RingsIf, after a certain period of time, one of the rings is not switched off or the heat setting not changed, the ring will
18Using the Oven The Electronic Oven Control3 General information• Always switch the appliance on first using the mains button N. • When the selected
19Oven FunctionsThe oven has the following functions:3 The BAKING, CONVENTIONAL and ROTITHERM functions include an au-tomatic fast warm up. This ensur
2 Dear customer,Please read these operating instructions carefully.Pay particular attention to the section “Safety information” on the first few pages
20DUAL GRILLSuggested temperature: 300 °CFor grilling larger quantities of flat foods such as steaks, escalopes or fish, or for toasting.Top heat and
21Switching On Oven Functions1. Switch the appliance on with the mains button N.2. Press selection button X or Y un-til the required function is illum
22Switching the Oven OffTo switch the oven off press selec-tion button X or Y repeatedly un-til none of the oven functions is illuminated. 3 Cooling f
23Inserting the Shelf and Universal Baking Tray3 Anti-tip deviceAll slide-in units have a small bulge on the left and right. This bulge is an anti-tip
24Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter The fat filter protects the rear wall heating element against splashes of fat when roasting.Inserting the fat filt
25Additional FunctionsPIZZATo bake ready meals such as pizza, lasagne, foods au gratin and chips from the freezer. There is no need to pre-heat the ov
26CAKESFor baking prepared cakes and cake mixtures. There is no need to pre-heat the oven as recommended on the packaging when this special ad-ditiona
27POULTRYTo roast whole poultry on an automatic program where all you need to do is set the weight.1. Prepare the poultry for roasting then place it b
28Meat Probe To switch the oven off when the precise meat core temperature has been reached. 1 Important: Only the meat probe delivered with the oven
29After approx. 5 seconds the current meat core temperature will be shown in the time display on the right. 3 The meat core temperature is dis-played
3ContentsSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Disposal . . . . . .
30Clock FunctionsCOUNTDOWNTo set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed.This function does not affect the functioning of the oven.COO
31COUNTDOWN 1. Press clock function selection but-ton Y repeatedly until COUNT-DOWN is flashing. 2. Using buttons + or - set the re-quired countdown.
32COOK TIME 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Press clock function selection but-ton Y repeatedly until COOK TIME flashes. 3. Using buttons
33END TIME1. Select oven function and temperature.2. Press clock function selection but-ton Y repeatedly until END TIME is flashing. 3. Using the + bu
34COOK TIME and END TIME Combined3 COOK TIME and END TIME can be used together if the oven is to switch on and off automatically at a later time. 1. S
35Changing TIME1. Press clock function selection button Y repeatedly until TIME flashes. 2. Using buttons + or - set the cur-rent time. 3. After appro
36Other Functions2 Switching Off the Time DisplayBy switching off the time display you can save energy.Switching off the time display1. If necessary
37Oven Child Safety FeatureThe oven is equipped with a child safety feature. As soon as the child safety feature is activated, the oven cannot be used
38Button Locking Feature To prevent a set oven function being adjusted unintentionally. Activating the button locking feature1. If necessary, switch o
39Oven safety cut-out3 If not switched off after a certain time, or if the temperature does not change, the oven switches off automatically.The indic
4Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Roasting Table . . . . . .
40Uses, Tables and TipsCookingThe information given in the following tables is for guidance. The switch setting required for cooking depends on the qu
41Examples for Cooking with AutomaticAt the start, observe what happens when cooking with Automatic. The examples given above should be adjusted to su
423 We recommend cooking with Automatic for:– dishes that are cooked from cold, heated up at a high setting and do not need constant attention when co
43BakingUse the BAKING, FAN COOKING or CONVENTIONAL oven functions for baking.Baking tins• Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable f
443 General information• Remove the fat filter when baking, as otherwise the baking time is longer and the surface will brown unevenly.• Always count
45Baking TableBaking on one shelf position Type of cake or pastry BAKING CONVENTIONAL TimeShelf position from bottomTempera-tureºCShelf po-sition fr
46Fruit flan (with a yeast dough/sponge base)23 150-170 3 170-190 0:25-0:50Fruit flans on shortcrust pastry base13 160-170 3 170-190 0:40-1:20Tarts wi
47Baking on several shelf positions Type of cake or pastryFAN COOKINGTimeHours: Mins.Shelf position from bottomTempera-ture ºC2 Levels 3 LevelsCakes a
48Tips for BakingBaking result Possible cause SolutionThe cake is under-cooked at the bottomWrong shelf positionInsert the cake at a lower shelf posit
49Pies and Gratin TableCONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM TimeShelf posi-tion from bottomTempera-ture °CShelf posi-tion from bottomTempera-ture °CHours: Mins.Pas
51 SafetyElectrical Safety• The appliance may only be connected by a registered specialist.• In the event of any faults or damage to the appliance: re
50Frozen Ready Meals Table3 When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cook-ing. This is because of the large differences in tem
51RoastingUse the ROTITHERM or CONVENTIONAL oven functions for roasting.Ovenware for roasting• Any heat-resistant dish is suitable for roasting (refer
523 Notes on the roasting tableInformation is given in the table on suitable oven functions, tempera-ture settings, cooking times and shelf positions
53Roasting TableType of meat Quantity CONVENTIONAL ROTITHERM TimeWeight Shelf po-sition from bot-tomTempera-tureºCShelf position from bottomTempera-
54GameSaddle of hare,haunch of hareup to 1kg3220-25013 160-170 0:25-0:40Saddle of venison 1.5-2 kg 1 210-220 1 160-180 1:15-1:45Haunch of venison 1.5-
55Meat Probe TableFood to be Cooked Meat Core TemperatureBeefPot roast 90 - 95 °CRib steak or fillet steak raremediumwell done45 - 50 °C60 - 65 °C75 -
56GrillingTo grill use the DUAL GRILL or SINGLE GRILL oven function with a tem-perature setting of 300 °C.1 Important: Always grill with the oven door
57Bio-FunctionsThe low temperatures that can be set on this oven enable meat to be cooked so that it is particularly tender and juicy. Yoghurt can als
58Notes on low temperature roastingThe roasting times are only for guidance and are dependent on the type and quality of the meat or fish.• The thicke
59Low Temperature Roasting Table3 We recommend low temperature roasting for: tender, lean pieces of meat and fish.Low temperature roasting is not suit
6To 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 o
60Making YoghurtUse the CONVENTIONAL oven function to prepare yoghurt.Ovenware for making yoghurt• Use cups or glasses of approx. 150ml capacity as co
61DryingUse the FAN COOKING oven function for drying.Ovenware for drying• Line the shelf or baking tray with parchment or greaseproof paper.Shelf posi
62DefrostingTo defrost use the oven function DEFROST without setting a tempera-ture.Dishes for defrosting• Remove packaging and place the food on a pl
63PreservingUse the BOTTOM HEAT oven function for preserving.Preserving jars• For preserving use only commercially available preserving jars that are
64Preserving TableThe stated times and temperatures are for guidance only. PreservesTempera-ture in °CPreserving time untilbubbles formMins.Continued
65Cleaning and Care 1 Warning: For safety reasons cleaning the appliance with a steam jet cleaner or high-pressure water cleaner is not permissible!Ex
66“CLEANING” oven functionUsing the CLEANING oven function you can pre-heat the oven to the optimum temperature for oven sprays to take effect.1 Impor
67Shelf Support RailsThe shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be removed for cleaning the side walls.Removing the shel
68Oven Lighting 1 Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb:– Switch off the oven!– Remove the fuses in the
69Cleaning the Oven CeilingThe upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling.Folding down the heating ele-ment1
72 DisposalDisposing of the packaging materialAll materials used can be fully recycled.Plastics are marked as follows:• >PE< for polyethylene, a
70Oven DoorThe oven door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning.Removing the oven door1. Open the oven door completely.2. Completely fold back
71Oven Door GlassThe oven door is fitted with three glass panels mounted one behind the other. The inner panels may be removed for cleaning.1 Warning:
72Inserting 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.
73What to do if ...If you cannot rectify the fault with the help of the information given above, please contact your specialist dealer or customer ser
74Information for appliances with a metal front:3 Due to the cold front of your appliance the inner door glass may steam over briefly if you open the
75Technical DataOven Interior DimensionsRegulations, Standards, DirectivesThis appliance meets the following standards:• EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6
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78IndexAAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 23Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Automatic warm up fu
79ServiceThe section "What do I do if...“ lists some faults that you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical f
8Description of the ApplianceGeneral OverviewControl Panel
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9Mains buttonFor switching the entire appliance on and off. Mains button on appliances with a metal front3 In the following text and in the illustrati
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