AEG B3101-5-m Manual

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Usage, Tables and Tips
 
Table: Desserts
 
Roasting
Oven function: Convection with ring heating element  or Rotitherm
Roasting dishes
 Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable for roasting. (Please read the manufacturers 
instructions.)
 Large roasting joints can be cooked  directly in the tray or on the shelf with the 
tray placed below 
 For all lean meat, we recommend  roasting these in a roasting tray with a lid.  This 
makes the meat more succulent.
 All types of meat, that can be browned or have...

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3Tips on using the roasting chart
The figures in the following table are for guidance only.
We recommend cooking meat and fish over 1 kg in weight in the oven.
To prevent escaping meat juices or fat from burning on to the pan, we recommend 
placing some water in the roasting pan.
Turn the meat as required (after about 1/2 - 2/3 of cooking time).
Baste large roasting joints and poultry several times during the cooking time. This will 
give better roasting results.
Switch off the...

23 Usage, Tables and Tips
Table: Roasting, casseroles, au gratin
Lamb Rotitherm1150-1600:30-0:35
per 450 g/1 lb
plus 30-35 mins 
Veal Rotitherm1170-1800:30-0:35
per 450 g/1 lb
plus 30-35 mins 
1) Preheat oven
Poultry, Game, 
Fish, VegetablesQuantity ap-
prox.Oven functionShelf 
positionTempera-
ture 
°CTime
Hr. : Min.
Casseroles, miscellaneous 
Casseroles1 kg/2 lbsConvection 
with ring 
heating 
element11502:30-3:00
Lancashire Hot Pot1 kg/2 lbsConvection 
with ring 
heating 
element1150-1602:15-2:30...

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Grill sizes
Oven function: Grill  or Dual grill  with maximum temperature setting
1Important: Always grill with the oven door closed.
3The empty oven should always be pre-heated with the grill functions for 5 min-
utes.
For grilling, place the shelf in the recommended shelf position. 
Always insert the tray for collecting the fat into the first shelf position from the 
bottom.
The grilling times are for guidance only.
Grilling is particularly suitable for flat pieces of meat or...

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Grilling table
 
Defrosting
Oven function: Defrost  (no temperature setting)
Unpack 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 defrosting 
time.
For defrosting, place the shelf on the 1st oven level from the bottom.
Defrosting table 
Food to be grilledOven levelGrilling time
1st side2nd side
Burgers48-10 mins.6-8 mins.
Pork fillet410-12 mins.6-10 mins.
Sausages48-10 mins.6-8 mins.
Fillet steaks,...

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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.
After this finish drying the food to be dried.
 
Cleaning and care
1Warning: First switch off the appliance and let it cool down before carrying out any 
cleaning.
Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance...

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Oven Interior
Cleaning
The walls that have a catalytic coating are self-cleaning. They absorb splashes of fat 
while the oven is in use.
To support this self-cleaning process, we recommend heating the oven without any 
food at regular intervals.
1.To clean the oven, switch the oven light on.
2.Remove all slide-in items from the oven.
3.Wash the oven floor with warm water and washing up liquid, then dry it.
4.Set the oven temperature to 250 °C.
5.Switch the oven off after one hour....

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Removing the shelf support rails 
First pull the front of the rail away from the 
oven wall (1) and then unhook at the back (2).
 
Fitting the shelf support rails
3Important! The rounded ends of the guide rails 
must be pointing forwards!
To re-insert, first hook the rail into place at the 
back (1) and then insert the front and press into 
place (2).
Oven Lighting
1Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb:
–Switch off the oven!
–Disconnect...

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Replacing the oven light bulb/cleaning the 
glass cover 
1.Remove the glass cover by turning it anti-
clockwise and then clean it.
2.If necessary:
Replace bulb with a 40 watt, 230 V, 300 °C 
heat-resistant oven light bulb.
3.Refit the glass cover.
Oven door
For easier cleaning of the oven interior, the oven door 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.Undo the clamping levers (A) on both door 
hinges fully....

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4.Take hold of the oven door with a hand on each 
side and pull it away from the oven at an up-
wards angle (Take care: It is heavy). 
3Lay the oven door with the outer side facing 
downwards on something soft and level, for ex-
ample, a blanket in order to prevent scratches.
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...