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  • Page 1 B8831-5 User manual Built-In Electric Oven...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best per- formance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excel- lence.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Operating Instructions Safety instructions Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel Oven Features Oven accessories Before Using for the first time Setting the Time Initial cleaning Using the Oven The Electronic Oven Control Heat indicator Speedcook Oven Functions Inserting the Oven Shelf, Baking Tray and Roasting Pan Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Meat probe...
  • Page 4 Contents Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Baking table Table for Bakes and Gratins Frozen Ready Meals Table Roasting Roasting table Low temperature cooking Table Low temperature cooking Meat probe Table Grill Sizes Grilling table Defrosting Defrosting table Drying Making Preserves Cleaning and Care Outside of the appliance Oven interior...

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Safety instructions Electrical safety • This appliance must be only connected by a registered electrician. • In the event of a fault or damage to the appliance: Take the fuses out or switch off. • Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by qualified service engi- neers.

  • Page 6: How To Avoid Damage To The Appliance

    Safety instructions Information on acrylamides According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, espe- cially in products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acryla- mides. Therefore we recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browning foods too much. How to avoid damage to the appliance •...

  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Description of the Appliance Control Panel Oven display Function buttons Oven Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Meat probe socket Fat Filter Oven lighting Fan heating element Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable...

  • Page 9: Oven Accessories

    Description of the Appliance Inside of door On the inside of the oven door you will find the numbers of the different oven shelves. Oven accessories Oven shelf For cookware, cake tins, roasts and grilled foods. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits. Roasting Pan For baking and roasting or as a pan for col- lecting fat.

  • Page 10: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the first time Before Using for the first time Setting the Time The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance is connected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, Time flashes automatically.

  • Page 11: Initial Cleaning

    Before Using for the first time Initial cleaning Clean the oven before using it for the first time. Important: Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents! These can damage the oven surfaces. For the metal surfaces, use commercially available cleaning agents. 1.

  • Page 12: Using The Oven

    Using the Oven Using the Oven The Electronic Oven Control Temperature/Clock Oven Functions Clock functions/Operating time Heat indicator On/Off Clock Functions Meat Probe Oven function selection Selection buttons General instructions • Always switch the appliance on first by pressing the On/Off button. •...

  • Page 13: Selecting An Oven Function

    Using the Oven Selecting an oven function 1. Switch on the appliance using the On/Off button. 2. Press the button repeatedly until the desired oven function appears. • A suggested temperature appears in the temperature display. • If the suggested temperature is not changed within approx.

  • Page 14: Switching Off The Oven Function

    Using the Oven Switching off the oven function To switch off the oven, press the button repeatedly until no oven function is displayed. Switching the oven off Switch off the appliance using the On/ button. Cooling 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.

  • Page 15: Heat Indicator

    Using the Oven Heat indicator Indicates warming up When the oven function has been switched on the bars that slowly light up one after the other indicate how far the oven has heated up. Speedcook indicator When the Speedcook function has been switched on, the bars that flash one after the other indicate that fast heating is working.

  • Page 16: Speedcook

    Using the Oven Speedcook After an oven function is selected, with the use of the additional function Speedcook the empty oven can be pre-heated in a relatively short time. Important: Do not put the food to be cooked into the oven, until Speedcook is completed and the oven is operating using the desired function.

  • Page 17: Oven Functions

    Using the Oven Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven function Application Convection with For baking on up to three oven levels at the same time. ring heating Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C lower than when using element Conventional.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Oven Shelf, Baking Tray And Roasting Pan

    Using the Oven Inserting the Oven Shelf, Baking Tray and Roasting Pan Shelf runner safety and anti-tip device As a shelf runner safety device, all insertable components have a small curved indentation 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.

  • Page 19: Inserting/Removing The Fat Filter

    Using the Oven Inserting the oven shelf and roasting pan together Lay the oven shelf on the roasting pan. Push the roasting pan between the guide bars of the selected oven level. Inserting/Removing the Fat Filter Only use the fat filter when roasting to protect the rear heating elements from fat splashes.

  • Page 20: Meat Probe

    Using the Oven Meat probe For switching off the oven when the temperature at the centre of a roast reach- es a set temperature. There are two temperatures to consider: – The oven temperature: see Roasting Table – The core temperature: see Meat probe Table Important!: Only the meat probe supplied may be used.
  • Page 21 Using the Oven 5. Select oven function and oven temperature. As soon as the core temperature set is reached, a signal sounds and the oven switches itself off automatically. 6. Press any key to switch off the signal. Within a few minutes a provisional end time is calculated, at which the core temperature set will be reached.

  • Page 22: Additional Functions

    Using the Oven Checking or changing the core temperature – Press the Selection button repeatedly until the function Meat probe flashes and the core temperature set appears in the display. – If necessary, change the temperature using Checking or changing the oven temperature –...

  • Page 23: How To Use The Clock Functions

    Using the Oven Heat+Hold The Heat+Hold function keeps your prepared dish warm for 30 minutes, after the baking or roasting process is completed. How to use the clock functions • After a clock function has been selected, the corresponding function flashes for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 24 Using the Oven 2. Using the button, set the desired countdown. After about 5 seconds, the display shows the time remaining. Countdown lights up When 90% of the time set has elapsed, a signal sounds. When the time has elapsed, a signal sounds for 1 minute.
  • Page 25 Using the Oven Cook time 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Press the Selection button repeatedly until Cook time flashes. 3. Using the button, set the desired cooking time. Cook time lights up When the time has elapsed, “00.00” and Cook time flash.
  • Page 26 Using the Oven End time 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Press the Selection button repeatedly until End time flashes. 3. Using the button, set the desired switch-off time. End time lights up and the switch-off time is displayed. When the time has elapsed, “00.00”...
  • Page 27 Using the Oven Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Using the Cook time function, set the time required for cooking the dish, e.
  • Page 28 Using the Oven Changing Time The time can only be modified, if the child safety device is deactivated, neither of the clock functions Cook time or End time nor any oven functions are set. 1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until Time flashes..

  • Page 29: Heat+Hold

    Using the Oven Heat+Hold The Heat+Hold function keeps your prepared dish warm for 30 minutes, after the baking or roasting process is completed. This is helpful, for example, if your guests are late. Pre-condition for Heat+Hold: • Set temperature is above 80°C Switching on Heat+Hold 1.

  • Page 30: Other Functions

    Using the Oven Other functions Switching off the display You can save energy by switching off the clock display. Switching off the clock display 1. If required, switch off the appliance using the On/Off button. 2. Press the Selection button and the button at the same time until the display goes out.

  • Page 31: Child Safety Device

    Using the Oven Child safety device As soon as the child safety device is set, the appliance can no longer be switched Activating the child safety device 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the On/Off button. No oven function must be selected. 2.

  • Page 32: Oven Automatic Cut-Out

    Using the Oven Oven automatic cut-out If not switched off after a certain time, or if the temperature is not modified, the oven switches off automatically. The last temperature set flashes in the temperature display. The oven switches off when the oven temperature is: 30 - 120°C after 12.5 hours...

  • Page 33: Uses, Tables And Tips

    Uses, Tables and Tips Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Oven function: Convection with ring heating element Conventional Baking tins • For Conventional dark metal and non-stick tins are suitable. • For Convection with ring heating element bright metal tins are also suita- ble.

  • Page 34: General Instructions

    Uses, Tables and Tips General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional or Convection with ring heating element you can also bake with two tins next to one another on the oven shelf at the same time.

  • Page 35: Baking Table

    Uses, Tables and Tips Baking table Baking on one oven level Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Baking in tins Ring cake or brioche Convection with 150-160 0:50-1:10 ring heating element Madeira cake/fruit cakes Convection with 140-160 1:10-1:30...
  • Page 36 Uses, Tables and Tips Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Cake with crumble topping Convection with 150-160 0:20-0:40 (dry) ring heating element Buttered almond cake/sugar Conventional 190-210 0:15-0:30 cakes Fruit flans Convection with 0:35-0:50 (made with yeast dough/ ring heating sponge mixture)
  • Page 37 Uses, Tables and Tips Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Pastries made with egg Convection with 80-100 2:00-2:30 white, meringues ring heating element Macaroons Convection with 100-120 0:30-0:60 ring heating element Biscuits made with yeast Convection with 150-160 0:20-0:40...
  • Page 38 Uses, Tables and Tips Baking on more than one oven level Convection Convection with with ring ring heating heating Time element Temperature element Type of baking Hours: in °C Mins. Shelf positions from bottom 2 levels 3 levels Cakes/pastries/breads on baking trays Cream puffs/Eclairs 1 / 4 160-180...

  • Page 39: Tips On Baking

    Uses, Tables and Tips Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not browned Wrong oven level Place cake lower enough underneath The cake sinks (becomes Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting soggy, lumpy, streaky) Baking time too short Set a longer baking time Baking times cannot be re-...

  • Page 40: Table For Bakes And Gratins

    Uses, Tables and Tips Table Pizza setting Temperature Time Type of baking Shelf position °C Hr: Mins. Pizza (thin crust) 180 - 200 20 - 30 Pizza (with a lot of topping) 180 - 200 20 - 30 Tarts 180 - 200 45 - 60 Spinach flan 160 -180...

  • Page 41: Frozen Ready Meals Table

    Uses, Tables and Tips Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be Shelf Temperature Oven function Time cooked position °C as per manufac- as per manufac- Frozen pizza Conventional turer’s instruc- turer’s instruc- tions tions as per manufac- Chips Rotitherm 200-220 turer’s instruc- (300-600 g) tions...

  • Page 42: Roasting

    Uses, Tables and Tips Roasting Oven function: Conventional or Rotitherm Insert the grease filter when roasting! Roasting dishes • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven shelf with the roasting tray placed below it.

  • Page 43: Roasting Table

    Uses, Tables and Tips Roasting table Tempera- Shelf Time Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction ture position Hours mins. °C Beef Convention- Pot roast 1-1.5 kg 200-250 2:00-2:30 per cm. of Roast beef or fillet thickness per cm. - rare Rotitherm 190-200 0:05-0:06 of thickness...

  • Page 44: Low Temperature Cooking

    Uses, Tables and Tips Tempera- Shelf Time Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction ture position Hours mins. °C 400-500g Half chicken Rotitherm 190-210 0:35-0:50 each Chicken, poulard 1-1.5 kg Rotitherm 190-210 0:45-1:15 Duck 1.5-2 kg Rotitherm 180-200 1:15-1:45 Goose 3.5-5 kg Rotitherm 160-180 2:30-3:30...

  • Page 45: Table Low Temperature Cooking

    Uses, Tables and Tips Table Low temperature cooking Weight Total time Setting Food to be cooked Shelf position mins. Roast beef 1000-1500 150°C 90-110 Fillet of beef 1000-1500 150°C 90-110 Roast veal 1000-1500 150°C 100-120 Steaks 200 - 300 120°C 20-30 Meat probe Table Food to be Cooked...

  • Page 46: Grill Sizes

    Uses, Tables and Tips Grill Sizes Oven function: Grill or Dual gril with maximum temperature set- ting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. The empty oven should always be pre-heated with the grill functions for 5 minutes. • For grilling, place the shelf in the recommended shelf position. •...

  • Page 47: Defrosting

    Uses, Tables and Tips Defrosting Oven function: Defrost (no temperature setting) • Unwrap the food and place it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the de- frosting time.

  • Page 48: Drying

    Uses, Tables and Tips Drying Oven function: Convection with ring heating element • Use oven shelves covered with greaseproof paper or baking parchment. • You get a better result if you switch the oven off halfway through the drying time, open the door and leave the oven to cool down overnight. •...

  • Page 49: Preserves Table

    Uses, Tables and Tips • As soon as the liquid starts to pearl in the first jars (after about 35-60 minutes with 1 litre jars), switch the oven off or reduce the temperature to 100°C (see table). Preserves table The times and temperatures for making preserves are for guidance only. Cooking time until Continue to cook Temperature...

  • Page 50: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care Cleaning and Care Warning: First switch off the appliance and let it cool down before carrying out any cleaning. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam blasters or high-pressure cleaners. Attention: Do not use any corrosive cleaning fluids, sharp objects or stain removers.

  • Page 51: Shelf Support Rails

    Cleaning and Care 2. Badly burned on soiling can be removed by boiling the filter in a little water to which 2-3 tablespoonsful of dishwasher cleaner has been added. Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be re- moved for cleaning the side walls.

  • Page 52: Oven Lighting

    Cleaning and Care Oven Lighting Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Remove the fuses in the fuse box or switch off the circuit breaker. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover. Replacing the oven light bulb/cleaning the glass cover 1.

  • Page 53: Oven Ceiling

    Cleaning and Care Oven Ceiling The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating element Warning: Only fold down the heating ele- ment when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1.

  • Page 54: Oven Door

    Cleaning and Care Oven door For easier cleaning of the oven interior the oven door of your appliance can be taken off its hinges. Removing the oven door from its hinges 1. Open the oven door as far as it will go. 2.
  • Page 55 Cleaning and Care Hanging the oven door back on its hinges 1. From the handle side take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and hold at an angle of approx. 45°. Position the recesses on the bottom of the oven door on the hinges on the oven.

  • Page 56: Oven Door Glass

    Cleaning and Care Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with four panels of glass mounted one behind the other. The inner panels can be removed for cleaning. Important Rough handling, especially around the edges of the front panel, can cause the glass to break.
  • Page 57 Cleaning and Care 5. Take hold of the door glass panels on their upper edge one after the other and take them out of the guide by pulling them up- wards. Cleaning the door glass panels Clean the door glass panels thoroughly with a solution of water and washing up liquid.
  • Page 58 Cleaning and Care On the open side of the door trim (B) there is a guide bar (C). This must be pushed be- tween the outer door panel and the guide corner (D). The clip seal (E) must be snapped in. 3.

  • Page 59: What To Do If

    What to do if … What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The oven does not heat up The oven has not been switched Switch the oven on The clock has not been set Set the current time on the clock The required settings have not Check the settings...

  • Page 60: Disposal

    Disposal Advice on cookers with metal fronts: Because of the cold surface at the front of the cooker, opening the oven door during (or just after) baking or roasting may cause the glass to steam up. Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g.

  • Page 61: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Attention: The new appliance may only be installed and connected by a regis- tered expert. Please comply with this. If you do not, any damage resulting is not covered by the warranty. Safety information for the installer •...
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  • Page 65: Guarantee/Customer Service

    Guarantee/Customer Service Guarantee/Customer Service European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these coun- tries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the fol- lowing qualifications: The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced...
  • Page 66 Guarantee/Customer Service H-1142 Budapest XIV, Magyarország +36 1 252 1773 Erzsébet királyné útja 87 Vennootsweg 1, 2404 CG - Nederland +31 17 24 68 300 Alphen aan den Rijn Norge +47 81 5 30 222 Risløkkvn. 2 , 0508 Oslo Österreich +43 18 66 400 Herziggasse 9, 1230 Wien...

  • Page 67: Service

    Service Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Cus- tomer Care Department or one of our service partners.
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