AEG Compact oven KM8403101M User Manual

							6.2 The menus in overview
Main menuSym-
bolMenu itemApplicationHeating FunctionsContains a list of heating functions.Assisted CookingContains a list of automatic programmes.Basic SettingsUsed to set other settings.Favourite ProgrammeContains a list of favourite cooking programmes
created by the user.
Submenu for: Basic Settings
Sym-
bolSubmenuDescriptionSet Time of DaySets the current time on the clock.Time IndicationWhen ON, the display shows the current time
when you deactivate the appliance.Set + GoTo set a function and activate it later with a press
of any symbol on the control panel.Heat + HoldKeeps the prepared food warm for 30 minutes af-
ter a cooking cycle finished.Extra TimeActivates and deactivates the time extension
function.Display ContrastAdjusts the display contrast by degrees.Display BrightnessAdjusts the display brightness by degrees.Set LanguageSets the language for the display.Buzzer VolumeAdjusts the volume of press-tones and signals by
degrees.Key TonesActivates and deactivates the tone of the touch
fields. It is not possible to deactivate the tone of
the ON / OFF touch field.Alarm/Error TonesActivates and deactivates the alarm tones.ServiceShows the software version and configuration.Factory SettingsResets all settings to factory settings.ENGLISH11                  
						

							6.3 Heating FunctionsHeating functionApplicationTrue Fan CookingTo bake on up to 2 shelf positions at the same
time and to dry food. Set the temperature 20 - 40
°C lower than for the function: Conventional
Cooking.Pizza SettingTo bake food on 1 shelf position for a more inten-
sive browning and a crispy bottom. Set the tem-
perature 20 - 40 °C lower than for the function:
Conventional Cooking.Slow CookingTo prepare tender, succulent roasts.Conventional CookingTo bake and roast food on 1 shelf position.Frozen FoodsTo make convenience food like e.g. french fries,
potatoe wedges or spring rolls crispy.Turbo GrillingTo roast larger meat joints or poultry with bones
on 1 shelf position. Also to make gratins and to
brown.Fast GrillingTo grill flat food in large quantities and to toast
bread.GrillingTo grill flat food and to toast bread.Keep WarmTo keep food warm.DefrostThis function can be used for defrosting frozen
foods, such as vegetables and fruits. The defrost-
ing time depends on the amount and size of the
frozen food.Bottom HeatTo bake cakes with crispy bottom and to preserve
food.Dough ProvingFor controlled rising of yeast dough before bak-
ing.Bread BakingTo bake bread.Au GratinFor dishes such as lasagna or potato gratin. Also
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							Heating functionApplicationPreservingTo make vegetable preserves such as pickles.DryingTo dry sliced fruit (e.g. apples, plums, peaches)
and vegetables (e.g. tomatoes, zucchini, mush-
rooms).Plate WarmingTo preheat plates for serving.ECO RoastingWhen you use this function during cooking, it al-
lows you to optimize the energy consumption. To
get more information about the recommended
settings, refer to the cooking tables with the
equivalent function (Turbo Grilling).6.4  Activating a heating
function
1. Activate the appliance.
2. Select the menu: Heating Functions.
3. Press 
 to confirm.
4. Select a heating function.
5. Press 
 to confirm.
6. Set the temperature.
7. Press 
 to confirm.
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.
When temperature is reached the buzzer sounds 3 times and the bar flashes and
then disappears.
6.6  Fast Heat Up Indicator
This function decreases the heat-up time.
Do not put food in the oven
when the Fast heat up
function operates.
To activate the function, hold  for 3
seconds. The heat-up indicator
alternates.
6.7  Residual heat
When you deactivate the appliance, the display shows the residual heat. You can
use the heat to keep the food warm.6.8  Energy saving
The appliance contains features which
help you save energy during everyday
cooking.
General hints
Make sure that the oven door is closed
properly when the appliance operates
and keep it closed as much as possible
during the cooking.
Use metal dishes to improve the energy saving, but only when you use a non-
microwave function.
When possible, do not preheat the oven before you put the food inside.
When the cooking duration is longer
than 30 minutes, reduce the oven
temperature 3 - 10 minutes before the
end of the cooking time, depending on
the duration of the cooking. The residual
heat inside the oven will continue to
cook.
Use the residual heat to warm up other
foods.
Cooking with fan
When possible, use the cooking
functions with fan to save energy.
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							Residual heat
In some heating functions if a
programme with time selection Duration
or End Time is activated and the cooking
time is longer than 30 minutes, the
heating elements deactivate
automatically 10% earlier. The fan and
lamp continue to operate.Cooking with the lamp off
Deactivate the lamp during the cooking and activate only when you need it.
Keep food warm
If you want to use the residual heat to
keep the meal warm, choose the lowest
possible temperature setting. The
display shows the residual heat
temperature.Eco functions
Refer to "Heating Functions".
During ECO functions the lamp is
switched off by default. You may activate
the lamp again but this action will reduce the expected energy savings.
7.  MICROWAVE MODE7.1  MicrowaveGeneral:CAUTION!
Do not let the appliance operate when there is no
food in it.
• After you deactivate the appliance, let the food stand for some minutes.Refer to the microwave cooking
tables: standing time.
• Remove the aluminium foil packaging, metal containers, etc. before you
prepare the food.
• It is not recommended to use more than one level when using the
microwave mode.
• Put the food on a plate on the bottom of the cavity if not specified
differently.
• If possible, always stir the food before serving.
Cooking:
• If possible, cook food covered withmaterial suitable for use in the
microwave. Only cook food without a
cover if you want to keep a crust.
• Do not overcook the dishes by setting the power and time too high. The
food can dry out, burn or catch fire in
some places.
• Do not use the appliance to cook eggs in their shells and snails,
because they can burst. With fried
eggs, pierce the yolks first.
• Pierce skin or peel of potatoes, tomatoes, sausages and similar types
of food with a fork several times
before cooking so that the food does
not burst.
• For chilled or frozen food, set a longer cooking time.
• Dishes which contain sauce must be stirred from time to time.
• Turn larger pieces of food after half the cooking time.
• If possible, cut vegetables into similar- sized pieces.
• Use flat, wide dishes.
• Do not use cookware made of porcelain, ceramic or earthenware
with unglazed bottoms or small holes, e.g. on handles . Moisture going into
the holes can cause the cookware to crack when it is heated.
Defrosting meat, poultry, fish:
• Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a small upturned plate with a container
below it, or on a defrosting rack or plastic sieve so that the defrosting
liquid can run off.
• Turn the food after half the defrosting time. If possible, divide and then
remove the pieces that have started
to defrost.
Defrosting butter, portions of gateau, quark:
• Do not fully defrost in the appliance, but let them defrost completely at a
room temperature. This gives a more
even result. Remove all metal or aluminium packaging or parts before
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							Defrosting fruit, vegetables:
• If fruit and vegetables should remain raw, do not defrost them fully in the
appliance but let them defrost
completely at a room temperature.
• To cook fruit and vegetables without defrosting them first, you can use ahigher microwave power.
Ready meals:
• Ready meals in metal packaging or plastic trays with metal covers canonly be defrosted or heated in the
microwave if they are expressively
designated as suitable for use in the microwave.
• You must follow the manufacturer's instructions printed on the packaging
(e.g. remove the metal cover and
pierce the plastic film).7.2  Suitable cookware and materialsCookware / MaterialMicrowaveGrillingDefrost-
ingHeatingCookingOvenproof glass and porcelain with
no metal components, e.g. Pyrex,
heat-proof glassNon-ovenproof glass and porcelain1)XXXGrill shelf, glass and glass ceramic
made of ovenproof / frost-proof ma-
terial e.g. ArcoflamCeramic2), earthenware2)XHeat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C3)XCardboard, paperXXXClingfilmXXXRoasting film with microwave safe clo-
sure3)XRoasting dishes made of metal, e.g.
enamel, cast ironXXXBaking tins, black lacquer or silicon-
coated3)XXXBaking trayXXXWire shelfXXXBrowning cookware, e.g. crisp pan or
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							Cookware / MaterialMicrowaveGrillingDefrost-
ingHeatingCookingReady meals in packaging3)1)  With no silver, gold, platinum or metal plating / decorations.
2)  Without quartz or metal components, or glazes which contain metals
3)  You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the maximum temperatures.7.3  Tips for the microwaveResultRemedyYou cannot find details for the amount
of food prepared.Find details for similar type of food. Increase or
shorten the length of the cooking time according
to the following rule: double the amount - almost
double the time, half the amount - half the time.The food after cooking is too dry.Set shorter cooking time or select lower micro-
wave power and cover with material suitable for
use in the microwave.The food is still not defrosted, hot or
cooked after the end of cooking time .Set longer cooking time or select higher micro-
wave power. Note that taller dishes generally
need longer cooking time. Stir or turn food dur-
ing cooking.After the end of cooking time the food
is overheated at the edges but is still
not ready in the middle.Next time select a lower power and a longer
time. Stir liquids, such as soup, halfway through.Other things to think about…
• Food items have different shapes and qualities. They are prepared in
different quantities. Because of this, the necessary time and power for
defrosting, heating or cooking can
vary. As a rough guide:  double the
quantity - almost double the time.
• The microwave creates the heat directly in the food. Because of this,all places cannot be heated at thesame time. You must stir or turn the
heated dishes, especially when
preparing larger quantities of food.• The  standing time  is given in the
tables. Let the food stand, in the
appliance or outside it, so that the
heat is distributed more evenly.
• Adjust the power level according to food quantity. Using high power levelwith small amount of food can burnthe food or generate arcing when you use the accessories.
• You get better results for rice if you use flat, wide dishes.www.aeg.com16      
						

							7.4 Microwave functionsFunctionsDescriptionMicrowaveCreates the heat directly in the food. Use it to heat pre-prepared
meals and drinks, to defrost meat or fruit, and to cook vegetables
and fish.CombiUse it to operate the heating function and the microwave mode to-
gether. Use it to cook food in a shorter time and brown it simultane-
ously.
The maximum power for this function is 600 WQuick StartUse it to activate the Microwave function with one touch of the sym-
bol 
 with the maximum microwave power. Operating time: 30 sec-
onds.
7.5  Setting the Microwave
function
1. Activate the appliance.
2. Touch 
 to activate the Microwave
function.
3. Touch 
. The function: Duration is
set to 30 seconds and the
microwaves starts to operate.
Each touch of  adds 30
seconds to the time of the
function: Duration.If you do not touch , the
appliance deactivates after
20 seconds.
4. Touch  to set the function:
Duration. Refer to "Setting the clock
functions".
When the time of the
function: Duration is longer
than 7 minutes the
Microwave power is
decreased to 600 W.The maximum setting of the
time for the function:
Duration is 90 minutes.You can change the
microwave power (touch 
and then  or ) and the
function: Duration 
 any
time when the Microwave
function operates.
5. When the set time ends, an acoustic
signal sounds for 2 minutes. The
Microwave function deactivates
automatically. Touch any symbol to
stop the acoustic signal.
To deactivate the Microwave
function, touch 
.If you touch  or open the
door, the function stops. To
start it again, touch 
.
7.6  Setting the Combi function
1.Activate a heating function. Refer to
"Activating a heating function".
2. Touch 
 and do the same steps as
when you set the Microwave
function.
For some functions the
microwave will start as soon
as the set temperature is
reached.
Functions not available for the Combi function: Favourite Programme, End
Time, Set + Go, Heat + Hold.
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							7.7 Setting the Quick Start
function
1. If necessary, touch 
 to deactivate
the appliance.
2. Touch 
 to activate the Quick Start
function.
Each touch of 
 adds 30 seconds to the
Duration time.
You can change the
microwave power (refer to
"Setting the Microwave
function").3. Touch  to set the time for the
function: Duration. Refer to "Setting
the clock functions".7.8  Examples of cooking
applications for power settings
The data in the table is for guidance
only.
Power settingUse• 1000 Watt
• 900 Watt
• 800 Watt
• 700 WattHeating liquids
Searing at the start of the cooking process
Cooking vegetables
Melting gelatine and butter• 600 Watt
• 500 WattDefrosting and heating frozen meals
Heating one-plate meals
Simmering stews
Cooking egg dishes• 400 Watt
• 300 Watt
• 200 WattContinuing to cook meals
Cooking delicate food
Heating baby food
Simmering rice
Heating delicate food
Melting cheese• 100 WattDefrosting meat, fish, bread
Defrosting cheese, cream, butter
Defrosting fruit and cakes (gateaux)
Raising yeast dough
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							8. CLOCK FUNCTIONS8.1  Clock functions tableClock functionApplicationMinute MinderTo set a countdown (max. 2 h 30 min). This
function has no effect on the operation of the
appliance. You can also activate it when the
appliance is deactivated.
Use 
 to activate the function. Press  or
 to set the minutes and  to start.
DurationTo set the length of an operation (max. 23 h
59 min).End TimeTo set the switch-off time for a heating func-
tion (max. 23 h 59 min).If you set the time for a clock function,
the time starts to count down after 5
seconds.If you use the clock
functions: Duration, End
Time, the appliance
deactivates the heating
elements after 90 % of the
set time. The appliance uses
the residual heat to continue
the cooking process until the
time ends (3 - 20 minutes).8.2  Setting the clock functionsBefore you use the
functions: Duration, End
Time, you must set a heating
function and temperature
first. The appliance
deactivates automatically.
You can use the functions:
Duration and End Time at
the same time if you want to
automatically activate and
deactivate the appliance on
a given time later.
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.
4. Press  to confirm.
When the time ends, an acoustic signal
sounds. The appliance deactivates. The
display shows a message.
5. Press any symbol to stop the signal.8.3  Heat + Hold
Conditions for the function:
• The set temperature is more than 80 °C.
• The function: Duration is set.
The function: Heat + Hold keeps
prepared food warm at 80 °C for 30
minutes. It activates after the baking or roasting procedure ends.
You can activate or deactivate the
function in the menu: Basic Settings.
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.
5. Press 
 to confirm.
When the function ends, an acoustic
signal sounds.
The function stays on if you change the
heating functions.
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							8.4 Extra Time
The function: Extra Time makes the
heating function continue after the end
of Duration.Applicable to all heating
functions with Duration or
Weight Automatic.1. When the cooking time ends, an
acoustic signal sounds. Press any
symbol.
The display shows the message.
2. Press 
 to activate or  to
cancel.
3. Set the length of the function.
4. Press 
.
9.  AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMESWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.9.1  Recipes onlineYou 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.9.2  Assisted Cooking with
Recipe Automatic
This appliance has a set of recipes you
can use. The recipes are fixed and you
cannot change them.
1. Activate the appliance.
2. Select the menu: Assisted Cooking.
Press 
 to confirm.
3. Select the category and dish. Press 
to confirm.
4. Select a recipe. Press 
 to confirm.
When you use the function:
Manual, the appliance uses
the automatic settings. You
can change them as with
other functions.9.3  Assisted Cooking with
Weight Automatic
This function automatically calculates the
roasting time. To use it, it is necessary to
input the food weight.
1. Activate the appliance.
2. Select the menu: Assisted Cooking.
Press 
 to confirm.
3. Select the category and dish. Press 
to confirm.
4. Touch 
 or  to set the food
weight. Press 
 to confirm.
The automatic programme starts.
5. You can change the weight at any
time. Press 
 or  to change the
weight.
6. When the time ends, an acoustic
signal sounds. Press any symbol to
deactivate the signal.
With some programmes turn
over the food after 30
minutes. The display shows a
reminder.10.  USING THE ACCESSORIESWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.10.1  Inserting the accessories
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