AEG B2100-5 Manual

							11 Operating the Oven
Operating the Oven
Switching the Oven On and Off
 
1.Turn the oven functions control knob to the desired function.
2.Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
The power indicator is lit while the oven is on.
The temperature power indicator is lit while the oven is heating up.
3.To turn the oven off, turn the oven functions and temperature control knob 
back to the Off position.
3Cooling fan
The fan switches on automatically in order to keep the appliance’s surfaces cool. 
When the oven is switched off, the fan continues to run to cool the appliance 
down, then switches itself off automatically.
Temperature Pilot Light
Oven Functions Temperature selectorOven Power Indicator 
						

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Oven Functions
The oven has the following functions:
Oven functionUse
Light With this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for 
cleaning.
Convection with 
ring heating 
element For baking on up to three oven shelves at the same time.
Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using 
Conventional.
DefrostFor defrosting e. g. gateaux and flans, butter, bread, fruit or 
other frozen foods.
Dual grill For grilling flat food items in large quantities and for toast-
ing.
RotithermFor roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on one oven shelf.
The function is also suitable for browning and gratinbaking. 
						

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Inserting the Oven Shelf and the Roasting Pan 
3Shelf runner safety and anti-tip device
As a shelf runner safety device all insertable components have a small curved in-
dentation at the bottom on the right and left-hand edge.
Always insert insertable components so that this indentation is at the back of 
the oven interior. This indentation is also important for preventing the insertable 
components from tipping.
Inserting the roasting pan: 
Push the roasting pan between the guide 
bars of the selected oven level.
Inserting the oven shelf: 
Insert the oven shelf so that the feet point 
downwards.
Push the oven shelf between the guide bars 
of the selected oven level.
3The high rim around the oven shelf is an 
additional device to prevent cookware from 
slipping.
Inserting the oven shelf and the roast-
ing pan together: 
Lay the oven shelf on the roasting pan.
Push the roasting pan between the guide 
bars of the selected oven level. 
						

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Grill set
The grill set consists of grill and roasting pan. The grill can used on both sides.
1Warning: There is a risk of burning when removing the rosting pan from the 
hot oven!
Inserting the grill tray underneath: 
The grill tray rests in the roasting pan.
Push the roasting pan between the guide 
bars of the selected oven level.
3For roasting larger joints of meat or poultry 
on one oven shelf.
Inserting the grill tray on top: 
The grill tray rests on the roasting pan.
Push the roasting pan between the guide 
bars of the selected oven level.
3For grilling flat food items in large quanti-
ties and for toasting. 
						

							15 Operating the Oven
Clock Functions
 
Countdown
To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed.
This function does not affect the operation of the oven.
Cook time
To set how long the oven is to be in use.
End time
To set when the oven is to switch off again.
Time
To set, change or check the time
(See also section “Before Using for the First Time”).
Selector Button
ButtonButton
Time display Function Indicators Function Indicators 
						

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3How to use the clock functions
When a function has been selected, the corresponding function indicator 
flashes for approx. 5 seconds. During this time the desired times can be set us-
ing the  or  button.
When the desired time has been set, the function indicator flashes for approx. 
another 5 seconds. After that the function indicator is then lit. The set time 
begins to run.
Press any of the buttons to stop the acoustic signal.
The desired oven function and temperature can be selected before or after the 
clock functions Cook time  and End time  are set. 
When the cooking time has ended, turn the oven function and temperature 
dial back to the OFF position.
2Switching Off the Time Display
By switching off the time display you can save energy.
Switching off the time display
Hold down any two buttons until the display becomes dark.
Switching on the time display
Hold down any button until the time reappears in the display.
3The display can only be switched off if none of the clock functions Cook time 
End time  or Countdown  are in use. 
						

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Countdown
1.Press  Selection  button repeatedly, until 
the function indicator Countdown  
flashes.
2.Using the   or  button, set the required 
Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes).
After approx. 5 seconds, the display shows 
the remaining time.
The function indicator Countdown  will 
light up.
When the time has elapsed, the function 
indicator flashes and an acoustic signal 
sounds for 2 minutes.
Press any button to switch off the signal. 
						

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Cook time
1.Press  Selection  button repeatedly, until 
the function indicator Cook time  flash-
es.
2.Using the   or  button, set the required 
cooking time. 
After approx. 5 seconds, the display returns 
to the current time. The function indicator 
Cook time  will light up.
When the time has elapsed, the function 
indicator will flash, an acoustic signal will 
sound for 2 minutes and the oven will 
switch itself off.
3.Press any button to switch off the signal 
and the programme. 
						

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End time
1.Press  Selection  button repeatedly, until 
the function indicator End time  flashes.
2.Using the   or  button, set the required 
switch-off time.
After approx. 5 seconds, the display returns 
to the current time. 
The function indicator End time  will 
light up.
When the time has lapsed, the function in-
dicator will flash, an acoustic signal will 
sound for 2 minutes and the oven will 
switch itself off. 
3.Press any button to switch off the signal 
and the programme. 
						

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Cook time  and End time  combined
3Cook time  and End time  can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be 
automatically switched on and off at a later time.
1.Using the function Cook time  set the 
period of time that the dish requires to 
cook.
In this example, 1 hour.
2.Using the function End time , set the 
time at which the dish is to be ready.
In this example, 14:05.
The function indicators Cook time  and 
End time  light up and the time is shown 
in the display. 
In this example, 12:05.
The oven will automatically switch itself on 
at the appropriate time as calculated.
In this example, at 13:05.
And will switch itself off when the cooking 
time set has elapsed.
In this example, at 14:05.