AEG Compact oven KE8404021M User Manual

							Heating functionApplication
Slow CookTo prepare very lean and tender roasted
food.
Conventional CookingTo bake and roast on one shelf position.
Frozen FoodsTo make convenience food such as chips,
wedges or spring rolls crispy.
Turbo GrillingTo roast larger meat joints or poultry with
bones on one shelf position. Also to grati-
nate and to brown.
Fast GrillingTo grill flat food items in large quantities.
To toast bread.
GrillingTo grill flat food and to toast.
Moist Fan BakingTo save energy when you bake and cook
dry baked goods. Also to bake baked
goods in tins on one shelf position. 
Keep WarmTo keep cooked food warm.
DefrostTo thaw frozen food.
Bottom HeatTo bake cakes with crispy bottoms.
Dough ProvingTo raise the yeast dough before baking.
Bread BakingTo bake bread.
Au gratinTo prepare dishes such as lasagna or pota-
to gratin. Also to brown.
PreservingTo make vegetable preserves such as pick-
les.
DryingTo dry sliced fruit such as apples, plums or
peaches and vegetables such as tomatoes,
zucchini or mushrooms.
Plate WarmingTo preheat a plate for serving.
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							Heating functionApplication
Eco RoastingThe ECO functions let you optimize the
energy consumption during cooking. It is
necessary to set the cooking time first. To
get more information about the recom-
mended settings, refer to the cooking ta-
bles with the equivalent heating function. 
6.4 Activating a heating
function
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Select the Heating Functions menu.
Press OK to confirm.
3.Set a heating function. Press OK to
confirm.
4.Set the temperature. Press OK to
confirm.
Press  to go directly to the
Heating Functions menu. You
can use it when the appliance is
activated.
6.5 Heat-up indicator
When you activate a heating function,
the bar on the display comes on. The bar
shows that the temperature increases.
Fast Heat Up Indicator
This function decreases the heat-up
time. To activate the function, hold 
for 3 seconds. The heat-up indicator al-
ternates.
Residual heat
When you deactivate the appliance, the
display shows the residual heat. You can
use the heat to keep the food warm.
6.6 Energy saving
The appliance contains features
which help you save energy
during everyday cooking:
•Residual heat:
– When the heating function or pro-
gramme operates, the heating ele-
ments are deactivated 10% earlier
(the lamp and fan continue to oper-
ate). For this feature to operate, the
cooking time must be longer than
30 minutes or you must use the
clock functions ( Duration , End
Time ).
– When the appliance is off, you can
use the heat to keep food warm.
The display shows the remaining
temperature.
•Cooking with the lamp off - touch
and hold 
 for 3 seconds to deacti-
vate the lamp during cooking.
• When you use the Moist Fan Baking
function, the lamp deactivates after 30
seconds. The lamp activates again
when you touch 
 for 3 seconds or
when you open the appliance door.
•Eco functions - refer to section "Heat-
ing Functions" (for selected models
only).
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS
SymbolFunctionDescription
Minute Minder
To set a countdown (max. 2 h 30 min). This func-
tion has no effect on the operation of the appli-
ance. You can also activate it when the appliance
is deactivated. Use 
 to activate the function.
Press 
 or  to set the minutes and OK to start.
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							SymbolFunctionDescription
DurationTo set how long the appliance has to be in opera-
tion (max. 23 h 59 min).
End TimeTo set the switch-off time for a heating function
(max. 23 h 59 min).
If you set the time for a clock function,
the time starts to count down after 5 sec-
onds.
If you use the clock functions Du-
ration and End Time , the appli-
ance deactivates the heating ele-
ments after 90 % of the set time.
The appliance uses the residual
heat to continue the cooking
process until the time ends (3 -
20 minutes).
Setting the clock functions
1.Set a heating function.
2.Press  again and again until the
display shows the necessary clock
function and the related symbol.
3.Press  or  to set the necessary
time. Press OK to confirm. When the
time ends, an acoustic signal
sounds. The appliance deactivates.
The display shows a message.
4.Press a sensor field to stop the sig-
nal.
Useful information:
• With Duration and End Time you must
set the heating function and the tem-
perature first. Then you can set the
clock function. The appliance deacti-
vates automatically.
• You can use Duration and End Time at
the same time, if you want to automat-
ically activate and deactivate the ap-
pliance on a given time later.
• When you use the Core Temperature
Sensor (if applicable), the Duration
and End Time functions do not work.
7.1 Heat + Hold
The Heat + Hold function keeps pre-
pared food warm at 80 °C for 30 mi-nutes. It activates after the baking or
roasting procedure ends.
• You can activate or deactivate the
function in the Basic Settings menu.
• Conditions for the function:
– The set temperature is more than 80
°C.
– The function Duration is set.
Activating the function
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Select the heating function.
3.Set the temperature above 80 °C.
4.Press  again and again until the
display shows Heat + Hold . Press
OK to confirm.
When the function ends, an acoustic sig-
nal sounds.
The Heat + Hold function stays on if you
change the heating functions.
7.2 Extra Time
The Extra Time makes the heating func-
tion continue after the Duration ends.
• Applicable for all heating functions
with Duration or Weight Automatic .
• Not applicable for heating functions
with the core temperature sensor.
Activating the function:
1.When the cooking time ends, an
acoustic signal sounds. Press a sen-
sor field.
2.The display shows the message for
Extra Time for five minutes.
3.Press  to activate (or  to cancel).
4.Set the Extra Time period. Press OK
to confirm.
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							8. AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES
WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
You can find the recipes for the
automatic programmes specified
for this appliance on our website.
To find the proper Recipe Book
check the PNC number on the
rating plate on the front frame of
the appliance cavity.
8.1 Automatic programmes
These 3 automatic programmes give op-
timum settings for each type of meat or
other recipes:
• Meat programmes with Weight Auto-
matic ( Assisted Cooking menu) —
This function automatically calculates
the roasting time. To use it you need
to input food weight.
• Meat programmes with CT Sensor Au-
tomatic ( Assisted Cooking menu) —
This function automatically calculates
the roasting time. To use it you need
to input core temperature. When the
programme ends an acoustic signal
sounds.
• Recipe Automatic ( Assisted Cooking
menu) — This function uses prede-
fined values for a dish. Prepare the
dish according to recipe from this
book.
Weight Automatic dishes
Roast Pork
Roast Veal
Braised Meat
Roast Game
Roast Lamb
Chicken, whole
Turkey, whole
Duck, whole
Goose, whole
CT Sensor Automatic dishes
Loin of Pork
Roast Beef
CT Sensor Automatic dishes
Scandinavian Beef
Loin of Game
Lamb Joint, medium
Boned Poultry
Whole Fish
8.2 Assisted Cooking with
Recipe Automatic
This appliance has a set of recipes you
can use. The recipes are fixed and you
cannot change them.
Activating the function:
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Select the Assisted Cooking menu.
Press OK to confirm.
3.Select the category and dish. Press
OK to confirm.
4.Select Recipe Automatic . Press OK
to confirm.
When you use the Manual func-
tion, the appliance uses the auto-
matic settings. You can change
them as with other functions.
8.3 Assisted Cooking with
Weight Automatic
This function automatically calculates the
roasting time. To use it, it is necessary to
input the food weight.
Activating the function:
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Select Assisted Cooking . Press OK
to confirm.
3.Select the category and dish. Press
OK to confirm.
4.Select the Weight Automatic . Press
OK to confirm.
5.Touch  or  to set the food
weight. Press OK to confirm.
The automatic programme starts. You
can change the weight at any time. Press
 or  to change the weight. When
the time ends, an acoustic signal sounds.
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							Press a sensor field to deactivate the sig-
nal.With some programmes turn
over the food after 30 minutes.
The display shows a reminder.
9. USING THE ACCESSORIES
WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
9.1 Core temperature sensor
The core temperature sensor measures
the core temperature of the meat. When
the meat is at the set temperature, the
appliance deactivates.
There are two temperatures to set:
• The oven temperature
• The core temperature
Only use the core temperature
sensor supplied or the correct re-
placement parts.
Using the core temperature sensor:
1.Put the tip of the core temperature
sensor into the centre of the meat.
2.Activate the appliance.
3.Put the plug of the core temperature
sensor into the socket at the front of
the appliance.
The display shows the core tempera-
ture sensor.
4.Press  or  in less than 5 sec-
onds to set the core temperature.
5.Set the oven function and, if neces-
sary, the oven temperature.
The appliance calculates an approxi-
mate end time. The end time is dif-
ferent for the different quantities of
the food, the set oven temperatures
(minimum 120 °C) and the operating
modes. The appliance calculates the
end time in approximately 30 mi-
nutes.
The core temperature sensor
must stay in the meat and in the
socket during the cooking.
6.When the meat is at the set core
temperature, an acoustic signal
sounds. The appliance deactivates
automatically. Touch a sensor field
to stop the signal.
7.Remove the core temperature sen-
sor plug from the socket and remove
the meat from the oven.
To change the core temperature,
press 
 .
WARNING!
The core temperature sensor is
hot. There is a risk of burns. Be
careful when you remove the tip
and the plug of the core temper-
ature sensor.
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							9.2 Inserting the accessories
Deep pan:
Push the deep pan between the guide
bars of the shelf support.
Wire shelf:
Push the shelf between the guide bars of
the shelf support and make sure that the
indentions point down.
Wire shelf and deep pan together:
Put the wire shelf on the deep pan.
Push the deep pan between the guide
bars of the shelf support.
Useful information:
• All accessories have small indentations
at the bottom of the right and left
edges to increase safety. Always make
sure that these indentations are at therear of the appliance. The indentations
are also anti-tip devices.
• The high rim around the shelf is a de-
vice which prevents cookware from
slipping.
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							10. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
10.1 Favourite Programme
menu
You can save your favourite settings, like
duration, temperature or heating func-
tion. They are available in the Favourite
Programme menu. You can save 20 pro-
grammes.
Saving a programme
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Set a heating function or an Assisted
Cooking function.
3.Touch  again and again until the
display shows " SAVE ". Press OK to
confirm.
4.The display shows the first free
memory position.
Press OK to confirm.
5.Enter the name of the programme.
The first letter flashes.
Touch 
 or  to change the let-
ter. Press OK.
6.Touch  or  to move the cursor
to the right or to the left. Press OK.
The next letter flashes. Do steps 5
and 6 again as necessary.
7.Press and hold OK to save.
You can overwrite a memory po-
sition. When the display shows
the first free memory position,
touch 
 or  and press OK to
overwrite an existing pro-
gramme.
You can change the name of a
programme in the menu Edit
Programme Name .
Activating the programme
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Select the Favourite Programme
menu. Press OK to confirm.
3.Select your favourite programme
name. Press OK to confirm.
Press 
 to go to Favourite Programme
directly. You can also use it when the ap-
pliance is deactivated (for selected mod-
els only).
10.2 Function Lock
The Function Lock prevents an acciden-
tal change of the heating function. You
can activate the Function Lock only when
the appliance operates.
Activating the Function Lock :
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Set a heating function or setting.
3.Press  again and again until the
display shows Function Lock .
4.Press OK to confirm.
Deactivating the Function Lock :
1.Press  .
2.Press OK to confirm.
10.3 Child Lock
The Child Lock prevents an accidental
operation of the appliance.
Activating and deactivating the Child
Lock function:
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Touch  and  at the same time
until the display shows a message.
10.4 SET + GO
The SET + GO function lets you set a
heating function (or programme) and
use it later with one press of the sensor
field.
Activating the function:
1.Activate the appliance.
2.Set a heating function.
3.Press  again and again until the
display shows Duration .
4.Set the time.
5.Press  again and again until the
display shows SET + GO .
6.Press OK to confirm.
To start SET + GO , press a sensor field
(except for 
 ). The set heating function
starts.
When the heating function ends, an
acoustic signal sounds.
Useful information:
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							• When the heating function operates,
the function Function Lock is on.
• You can activate and deactivate the
SET + GO function in the Basic Set-
tings menu.
10.5 Automatic switch-off
For safety reasons the appliance deacti-
vates after some time:• If a heating function operates.
• If you do not change the oven temper-
ature.
TemperatureSwitch-off time
30 °C - 115 °C12.5 h
120 °C - 195 °C8.5 h
200 °C - 245 °C5.5 h
250 °C - maximum °C3.0 h
The automatic switch-off works
with all functions, except Light ,
Duration , End Time and Core
Temperature Sensor.
10.6 Cooling fan
When the appliance operates, the cool-
ing fan activates automatically to keepthe surfaces of the appliance cool. If you
deactivate the appliance, the cooling fan
can continue to operate until the appli-
ance cools down.
11. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
The temperature and baking
times in the tables are guidelines
only. They depend on the rec-
ipes and the quality and quantity
of the ingredients used.
11.1 Advice for special
heating functions of the oven
Keep Warm
Use this function if you want to keep
food warm.
The temperature regulates itself auto-
matically to 80 °C.
Plate Warming
For warming plates and dishes.
Distribute plates and dishes evenly on
the oven shelf. Move stacks around after
half of the warming time (swap top and
bottom).
The automatic temperature is 70 °C.
Recommended shelf position: 3.
Dough Proving
You can use this automatic function with
any recipe for yeast dough you like. It
gives you a good atmosphere for rising.
Put the dough into a dish that is big
enough for rising and cover it with a wet
towel or plastic foil. Insert a wire shelf on
level one and put the dish in. Close the
door and set the function dough prov-
ing. Set the necessary time.
11.2 Baking
General instructions
• Your new oven can bake or roast dif-
ferently to the appliance you had be-
fore. Adapt your usual settings (tem-
perature, cooking times) and shelf po-
sitions to the values in the tables.
• With longer baking times, you can de-
activate the oven approximately 10 mi-
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							nutes before the end of the baking
time and then use the residual heat.
When you cook frozen food, the trays
in the oven can twist during baking.
When the trays become cold again,
the distortions are gone.
How to use the Baking Tables
• The manufacturer recommends that
you use the lower temperature the
first time.
• If you cannot find the settings for a
special recipe, look for the one that is
almost the same.• You can extend baking times by 10 –
15 minutes if you bake cakes on more
than one level.
• Cakes and pastries at different heights
do not always brown equally at first. If
this occurs, do not change the tem-
perature setting. The differences
equalize during the baking procedure.
11.3 Tips on baking
Baking resultsPossible causeRemedy
The bottom of the cake
is not browned suffi-
ciently.The shelf position is in-
correct.Put the cake on a lower
shelf.
The cake sinks and be-
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.The oven temperature is
too high.The next time you bake,
set a slightly lower oven
temperature.
The cake sinks and be-
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.The baking time is too
short.Set a longer baking time.
You cannot decrease
baking times by setting
higher temperatures.
The cake sinks and be-
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.There is too much liquid
in the mixture.Use less liquid. Be care-
ful with mixing times, es-
pecially if you use a mix-
ing machine.
The cake is too dry.The oven temperature is
too low.The next time you bake,
set a higher oven tem-
perature.
The cake is too dry.The baking time is too
long.The next time you bake,
set a shorter baking
time.
The cake browns un-
evenly.The oven temperature is
too high and the baking
time is too short.Set a lower oven temper-
ature and a longer bak-
ing time.
The cake browns un-
evenly.The mixture is unevenly
distributed.Spread the mixture
evenly on the baking
tray.
The cake is not ready in
the baking time given.The oven temperature is
too low.The next time you bake,
set a slightly higher oven
temperature.
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							11.4 Baking on one oven level
General instructions
• Your new oven may bake or roast dif-
ferently to the appliance you had be-
fore. Adapt your usual settings (tem-
perature, cooking times) and shelf lev-
els to the values in the tables.
With longer baking times, the oven can
be switched off about 10 minutes before
the end of baking time, to use the resid-
ual heat.
When you use frozen food, the trays in
the oven can twist during baking. When
the trays get cold again, the distortion
will be gone.How to use the Baking Tables
• We recommend to use the lower tem-
perature the first time.
If you cannot find the settings for a spe-
cial recipe, look for the one that is al-
most the same.
Baking time can be extended by 10 - 15
minutes, if you bake cakes on more than
one level.
Cakes and pastries at different heights
do not always brown equally at first. If
this occurs, do not change the tempera-
ture setting. The differences equalize
during the baking procedure.
Baking in tins
Type of bakingOven func-
tionShelf
positionTemperature
(°C)Time (min)
Ring cake or briocheTrue Fan
Cooking1150 - 16050 - 70
Madeira cake / Fruit
cakesTrue Fan
Cooking1140 - 16070 - 90
Sponge cake /
Sponge cakeTrue Fan
Cooking1140 - 15035 - 50
Sponge cake /
Sponge cakeConvectional
Cooking116035 - 50
Flan base - short pas-
try 1)True Fan
Cooking2170 - 18010 - 25
Flan base - sponge
mixtureTrue Fan
Cooking2150 - 17020 - 25
Apple pie / Apple
pie (2 tins Ø 20 cm,
diagonally off set)True Fan
Cooking216070 - 90
Apple pie / Apple
pie (2 tins Ø 20 cm,
diagonally off set)Convectional
Cooking118070 - 90
Cheesecake, tray 2)Convectional
Cooking2160 - 17070 - 90
1) 
Preheat the oven.
2) 
Use the deep pan.
Cakes / pastries / breads on baking trays
Type of bakingOven func-
tionShelf po-
sitionTemperature
(°C)Time (min)
Plaited bread / bread
crownConvectional
Cooking1170 - 19030 - 40
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