AEG B3101-5-m Manual

							11 Operating the Oven
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 roasting 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 quantities 
and for toasting.
Non-stick accessories
To ensure that this accessory remains stable and permanently easy to clean, you should 
follow these instructions:
Do not put accessories into the oven without any food.
Do not place accessories on hot cooking surfaces, as the non-stick properties can be 
damaged by  overheating.  
						

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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”).
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 using 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.
Selector Button
ButtonButton
Time display Function Indicators Function Indicators 
						

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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 indi-
cator 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  flashes.
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 indi-
cator 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 indica-
tor 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 automat-
ically 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. 
						

							17 Usage, Tables and Tips
Usage, Tables and Tips
Baking
Oven function: Convection with ring heating element
Baking tins
For Convection with ring heating element  bright metal tins are suitable.
Oven levels 
With Convection with ring heating element  you can bake on up to 3 baking trays 
at the same time:
1 baking tray:
for example, oven level 3
1 baking tin:
for example, oven level 1
2 baking trays: 
for example, oven level 1 and 3
3 baking trays: 
oven level 1, 3 and 5 
						

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General instructions
With Convection with ring heating element  you can also bake two cakes at the same 
time in tins placed next to each other on the shelf. This does not significantly increase 
baking time.
3When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cooking. This is due to 
the large difference in temperature between the freezing temperature and the tempera-
ture in the oven. Once the trays have cooled the distortion will disappear again.
How to use the Baking Tables
The tables give the required temperature settings, baking times and oven shelf levels for 
a selection of typical dishes.
Temperatures and baking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the 
consistency of pastry, mixture or dough, the number and the type of baking tin.
We recommend setting the lower temperature when baking for the first time, and if 
required, e.g. if a darker browning is desired or if the baking time is too long, select a 
higher temperature.
If you cannot find the settings for a particular recipe, look for the one that is most 
similar.
If baking cakes on baking trays or tins on more than one level, baking time can be ex-
tended by 10-15 minutes.
Moist recipes (for example, pizzas, fruit flans, etc.) are baked on one level.
Cakes and pastries at different heights may brown at an uneven rate at first. If this 
occurs, please do not change the temperature setting. Different rates of browning 
even out as baking progresses.
Your new oven may bake or roast differently to your previous appliance. So adapt 
your normal settings (temperature, cooking times) and oven shelf levels to the recom-
mendations in the following tables.
2With longer baking times, you can switch the oven off about 10 minutes before the end 
of the baking time, in order to utilise the residual heat.
Unless otherwise stated, the values given in the tables assume that cooking is started 
with the oven cold.
Baking Tables
Cakes, 
Biscuits, Bread, Pies
Convection with ring 
heating elementTime
Shelf-
positionTemperature
ºCHr. : Min.
Using cake tins 
Cakes in Pound Cake tins1160-1701:00-1:10
Sandcakes/Cakes in loaf tins1150-1601:15-1:30
Madeira cake1150-1601:00-1:10
Dundee cake1130-1402:30-3:00
Large Christmas cake (10“)11304:30-5:00 
						

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Victoria Sandwich1 / 41600:25-0:35
Pastry cases1 / 4170-1900:10-0:25
Bakewell tart3160-1700:45-0:55
Swiss roll3150-1701)0:10-0:20
Flans & quiches3170-1800:30-0:50
Using baking sheets 
Short bread1 / 4140-1500:40-0:50
Biscuits1 / 4150-1700:15-0:25
Macaroons1 / 4140-1500:25-0:35
Apple strudel3170-1801)0:30-0:50
Choux pastry buns1 / 4160-1701)0:20-0:35
Buns / cup cakes1 / 4150-1601)0:25-0:35
Scones1 / 4190-2001)0:10-0:15
Meringues3753:30-4:30
Sausage rolls1 / 4170-1801)0:20-0:35
Pizza1180-2000:30-0:50
Bread 
Wholemeal bread1180-2001)0:40-0:45
White bread1180-2001)0:40-0:45
1) Pre-heat oven
Cakes, 
Biscuits, Bread, Pies
Convection with ring 
heating elementTime
Shelf-
positionTemperature
ºCHr. : Min. 
						

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Baking on more than one oven level
Tips on Baking
Type of baking
Convection 
with ring 
heating 
elementConvection 
with ring 
heating 
element
Time
Hours: 
Mins.
Shelf positions from bottomTempe-
rature in °C
2 levels3 levels
Cakes/pastries/biscuits on baking trays
Cream puffs/Eclairs1/4---160-1801)
1) Pre-heat the oven!
0:35-0:60
Dry streusel cake1/3---140-1600:30-0:60
Biscuits
Short pastry biscuits1/31/3/5150-1600:15-0:35
Viennese whirls1/31/3/51400:20-0:60
Biscuits made with sponge mix-
ture1/3---160-1700:25-0:40
Pastries made with egg white, 
meringues1/3---80-1002:10-2:50
Macaroons1/3---100-1200:40-1:20
Biscuits made with yeast dough1/3---160-1700:30-0:60
Puff pastries1/3---170-1801)0:30-0:50
Rolls1/4---1600:30-0:45
Small cakes (20 per tray)1/4---1401)0:25-0:40
Baking resultsPossible causeRemedy
The cake is not browned 
enough at the bottomWrong shelf levelPlace cake on a lower shelf
The cake sinks (becomes 
soggy, lumpy, streaky)Oven temperature too highUse a slightly lower temperature 
setting
Baking time too shortIncrease baking time
Baking times cannot be re-
duced by setting higher tem-
peratures
Too much liquid in the dough/mix-
tureUse less liquid
Pay attention to mixing times, 
especially if using mixing ma-
chines