AEG Electric cooker 41102VMN User Manual
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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 7 4. BEFORE FIRST USE......................................................................................................... 8 5. HOB - DAILY USE............................................................................................................ 9 6. HOB - HINTS AND TIPS................................................................................................. 9 7. HOB - CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................... 10 8. OVEN - DAILY USE .......................................................................................................11 9. OVEN - CLOCK FUNCTIONS...................................................................................... 13 10. OVEN - HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 14 11. OVEN - CARE AND CLEANING................................................................................ 20 12. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................23 13. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 24 14. ENERGY EFFICIENCY.................................................................................................26 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it. Visit our website for: Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service information: www.aeg.com/webselfserviceRegister your product for better service: www.registeraeg.comBuy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance: www.aeg.com/shopCUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the rating plate. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice. www.aeg.com2
1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance,carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safetyWARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability. • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. • Do not let children play with the appliance. • Keep all packaging away from children. • Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are hot. • Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. 1.2 General Safety • Only a qualified person must install this appliance and replace the cable. • Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. • Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. • Never try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket. • Do not store items on the cooking surfaces. ENGLISH3
•Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. • Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot. • If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock. • Internally the appliance becomes hot when in operation. Do not touch the heating elements that are in the appliance. Always use oven gloves to remove or put in accessories or ovenware. • Before maintenance cut the power supply. • Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre orsimilarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • To remove the shelf supports first pull the front of the shelf support and then the rear end away from the side walls. Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence. • The means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2.1 InstallationWARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance. • Remove all the packaging. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. • Always be careful when you move theappliance because it is heavy. Alwayswear safety gloves. • Do not pull the appliance by the handle. • The kitchen cabinet and the recess must have suitable dimensions. • Keep the minimum distance from the other appliances and units. • Make sure that the appliance is installed below and adjacent safestructures.www.aeg.com4
• Parts of the appliance carry current.Close the appliance with furniture toprevent touching the dangerous parts. • The sides of the appliance must stay adjacent to appliances or to units withthe same height. • Do not install the appliance on a platform. • Do not install the appliance adjacent to a door or under a window. This prevents hot cookware to fall from the appliance when the door or the window is opened. • Make sure to install a stabilizing means in order to prevent tipping of the appliance. Refer to Installation chapter.2.2 Electrical ConnectionWARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock. • All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician. • The appliance must be earthed. • Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician. • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. • Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. • Do not let mains cables touch or come near the appliance door, especially when the door is hot. • The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools. • Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation. • If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug. • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pullthe mains plug. • Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors. • The electrical installation must have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the appliance from the mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm. • Fully close the appliance door, before you connect the mains plug to themains socket.2.3 UseWARNING! Risk of injury and burns. Risk of electrical shock. • Use this appliance in a household only. • Do not change the specification of this appliance. • Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked. • Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation. • Deactivate the appliance after each use. • Be careful when you open the appliance door while the appliance is in operation. Hot air can release. • Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact withwater. • Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a storage surface. WARNING! Risk of fire and explosion • Fats and oil when heated can release flammable vapours. Keep flames orheated objects away from fats and oils when you cook with them. • The vapours that very hot oil releases can cause spontaneous combustion. • Used oil, that can contain food remnants, can cause fire at a lowertemperature than oil used for the firsttime. • Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammableproducts in, near or on the appliance. • Do not let sparks or open flames to come in contact with the appliance when you open the door. ENGLISH5
• Open the appliance door carefully.The use of ingredients with alcohol can cause a mixture of alcohol and air.WARNING! Risk of damage to the appliance. • To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:– do not put ovenware or other objects in the appliance directly on the bottom. – do not put water directly into the hot appliance. – do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance after you finish the cooking. – be careful when you remove or install the accessories. • Discoloration of the enamel has no effect on the performance of the appliance. It is not a defect in the sense of the warranty law. • Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit juices cause stains that can be permanent. • Do not keep hot cookware on the control panel. • Do not let cookware boil dry. • Be careful not to let objects or cookware fall on the appliance. The surface can be damaged. • Do not activate the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware. • Do not put aluminium foil on the appliance or directly on the bottom of the appliance. • Cookware made of cast iron, aluminium or with a damaged bottomcan cause scratches. Always lift these objects up when you have to move them on the cooking surface. • This appliance is for cooking purposes only. It must not be used for other purposes, for example room heating. 2.4 Care and CleaningWARNING! Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance. • Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug from themains socket. • Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the risk that the glass panels can break. • Replace immediately the door glass panels when they are damaged. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. • Be careful when you remove the door from the appliance. The door is heavy! • Fat and food remaining in the appliance can cause fire and electric arcing when the microwave function operates. • Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material. • Make sure the cavity and the door are wiped dry after each use. Steamproduced during the operation of the appliance condensates on cavity walls and can cause corrosion. To decrease the condensation operate the appliance for 10 minutes before cooking. • Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. • If you use an oven spray, obey the safety instructions on the packaging. • Do not clean the catalytic enamel (if applicable) with any kind of detergent.2.5 Internal light • The type of light bulb or halogen lamp used for this appliance is only for household appliances. Do not use it for house lighting. WARNING! Risk of electrical shock. • Before replacing the lamp, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. • Only use lamps with the same specifications. www.aeg.com6
2.6 DisposalWARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. • Cut off the mains cable and discard it. • Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance. 2.7 Service • To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre. • Use original spare parts only.3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION3.1 General overview1Control panel and hob2 Air vents for the cooling fan 3 Heating element 4 Lamp 5 Shelf support, removable 6 Fan 7 Shelf positions 3.2 Cooking surface layout1Cooking zone 1200 W2 Steam outlet - number and position depend on the model 3 Cooking zone 1800 W 4 Cooking zone 1200 W 5 Residual heat indicator 6 Cooking zone 1000 / 2200 W ENGLISH7 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 73 2 1 4 180 mm 145 mm 210 mm 140 mm145 mm 13 456 2
3.3 Cooker control panel1Knobs for the hob2 Knob for the top oven functions 3 Electronic programmer 4 Knob for the main oven functions 5 Knob for the main oven temperature 6 Temperature lamp / symbol / indicator for the main oven 7 Temperature lamp / symbol / indicator for the top oven 3.4 Accessories • Wire shelf For cookware, cake tins, roasts. • Grill- / Roasting pan To bake and roast or as pan to collect fat.• Trivet For roasting and grilling.Use the trivet only with the Grill- / roasting pan.4. BEFORE FIRST USEWARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.4.1 Initial Cleaning Remove all accessories and removable shelf supports from the appliance. Refer to "Care and cleaning" chapter. Clean the appliance before first use. Put the accessories and the removable shelf supports back to their initial position. 4.2 Setting the time You must set the time before you operate the oven. When you connect the appliance to the electrical supply or after a power cut, the indicator for the Time of Day function flashes. Press the or to set the correct time. After approximately five seconds, the flashing stops and the display shows the time of day. To change the time, press again and again until the indicator for the Time of Day function flashes.4.3 Preheating Preheat the empty appliance to burn off the remaining grease. Preheat the two ovens. Heat up one oven at a time. Set the functions listed below, if applicable. 1. Set the function and the maximum temperature. 2. Let the appliance operate for 1 hour. 3. Set the function and set the maximum temperature. 4. Let the appliance operate for 15 minutes. 5. Set the function and set the maximum temperature. 6. Let the appliance operate for 15 minutes. Accessories can become hotter than usual. The appliance can emit an odour and smoke. This is normal. Make sure that the airflow in the room is sufficient. www.aeg.com867 125431
5. HOB - DAILY USEWARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.5.1 Heat settingSymbolsFunctionOff positionDouble zone1 - 9Heat settingsUse the residual heat to decrease energy consumption. Deactivate the cooking zone approximately 5 - 10 minutes before the cooking process is completed. Turn the knob to a necessary heat setting. To complete the cooking process, turn the knob to the off position. 5.2 Activating and deactivating the outer rings You can adjust the surface you cook to the dimension of the cookware. To activate the outer ring: turn the knob clockwise through a light resistance to . Then turn the knob counterclockwise to the correct heat setting. To deactivate the outer ring: turn the knob to the off position. The indicator goes out. 5.3 Residual heat indicatorWARNING! There is a risk of burns from residual heat. The indicator comes on when a cooking zone is hot. 6. HOB - HINTS AND TIPSWARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.6.1 CookwareThe bottom of the cookware must be as thick and flat as possible.Cookware made of enamelled steel and with aluminium or copper bottoms can cause the colour change on the glass- ceramic surface.6.2 Examples of cooking applicationsThe data in the table is for guidance only.Heat settingUse to:Time (min)Hints1Keep cooked food warm.as nec- essaryPut a lid on the cookware.ENGLISH9
Heat settingUse to:Time (min)Hints1 - 2Hollandaise sauce, melt: but- ter, chocolate, gelatine.5 - 25Mix from time to time.1 - 2Solidify: fluffy omelettes, baked eggs.10 - 40Cook with a lid on.2 - 3Simmer rice and milkbased dishes, heating up ready- cooked meals.25 - 50Add the minimum twice as much liquid as rice, mix milk dishes part procedure through.3 - 4Steam vegetables, fish, meat.20 - 45Add some tablespoons of liq- uid.4 - 5Steam potatoes.20 - 60Use max. ¼ l water for 750 g of potatoes.4 - 5Cook larger quantities of food, stews and soups.60 - 150Up to 3 l liquid plus ingredi- ents.6 - 7Gentle fry: escalope, veal cor- don bleu, cutlets, rissoles, sausages, liver, roux, eggs, pancakes, doughnuts.as nec- essaryTurn halfway through.7 - 8Heavy fry, hash browns, loin steaks, steaks.5 - 15Turn halfway through.9Boil water, cook pasta, sear meat (goulash, pot roast), deep-fry chips.7. HOB - CARE AND CLEANINGWARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.7.1 General information • Clean the hob after each use. • Always use cookware with clean bottom. • Scratches or dark stains on the surface have no effect on how the hob operates. • Use a special cleaner applicable for the surface of the hob. • Use a special scraper for the glass. 7.2 Cleaning the hob •Remove immediately: melted plastic, plastic foil, and food with sugar. If not, the dirt can cause damage to the hob. Put the special scraper on the glass surface at an acute angle and move the blade on the surface. • Remove when the hob is sufficiently cool: limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, shiny metallic discoloration. Clean the hob with a moist cloth and non-abrasive detergent. After cleaning, wipe the hob dry with a soft cloth.www.aeg.com10