This document is a user manual for the AEG EES33101ZM oven. It provides comprehensive information on safety, installation, product description, daily use, clock functions, accessories, additional functions, hints and tips, care and cleaning, troubleshooting, energy efficiency, and environmental concerns.
Function Description
The AEG EES33101ZM is an electric built-under oven designed for cooking purposes in a single household domestic indoor environment. It features various heating functions to cater to different cooking needs, including:
- True Fan Cooking: Ideal for baking on up to three shelf positions simultaneously and for drying food. It recommends setting the temperature 20-40°C lower than for conventional cooking.
- Moist Fan Baking: A function designed to save energy during cooking. The temperature in the cavity may differ from the set temperature, and heating power might be reduced. It's recommended to keep the oven door closed during cooking for optimal energy efficiency.
- Defrost: For defrosting food like vegetables and fruit, with defrosting time depending on the amount and size of the frozen food.
- Grill: For grilling thin pieces of food and toasting bread.
- Fast Grilling: For grilling large quantities of food and toasting bread.
- Pizza Function: Specifically for baking pizza, aiming for intensive browning and a crispy bottom.
- Conventional Cooking: For baking and roasting food on one shelf position.
The oven also includes a hob connection socket at the top of the oven cabinet, allowing for integrated control of a compatible hob using the oven's knobs.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model Identification: EES33101ZM 949723469
- Energy Efficiency Index: 95.3
- Energy Efficiency Class: A
- Energy Consumption (Conventional Mode): 0.93 kWh/cycle
- Energy Consumption (Fan-Forced Mode): 0.81 kWh/cycle
- Number of Cavities: 1
- Heat Source: Electricity
- Volume: 72 L
- Type of Oven: Built-Under Oven
- Mass: 27.4 kg
- Cabinet Minimum Height (Under Worktop): 590 (600) mm
- Cabinet Width: 560 mm
- Cabinet Depth: 550 (550) mm
- Height of Front of Appliance: 594 mm
- Height of Back of Appliance: 576 mm
- Width of Front of Appliance: 595 mm
- Width of Back of Appliance: 559 mm
- Depth of Appliance: 569 mm
- Built-in Depth of Appliance: 548 mm
- Depth with Open Door: 1022 mm
- Ventilation Opening Minimum Size (Bottom Rear Side): 560x20 mm
- Mounting Screws: 4x25 mm
- Electrical Connection: The appliance must be earthed and all electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician. It requires a 400 V three-phase with a neutral wire connection. The electrical installation must have an isolation device with a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.
- Lamp: Uses a suitable 300 °C heat-resistant halogen lamp.
Usage Features
The oven is operated via a control panel with knobs for heating functions and temperature, along with sensor fields/buttons for clock functions.
- Control Panel: Includes knobs for the hob, a power lamp/symbol, a knob for heating functions, a display, a control knob for temperature, and a temperature indicator/symbol.
- Retractable Knobs: The knobs can be pressed in when not in use for a flush appearance.
- Display: Shows clock functions and a timer.
- Clock Functions:
- Time of Day: To set, change, or check the current time.
- Duration: To set how long the oven works, with a signal sounding and the oven turning off when the set time ends.
- Minute Minder: A countdown function that does not affect oven operation and can be set at any time, even when the oven is off.
- Accessories: Comes with a wire shelf for cookware, cake tins, and roasts, and a combi pan for baking, roasting, and collecting fat. The wire shelf has a small indentation and high rim for safety and to prevent slipping.
- Cooling Fan: Automatically turns on during operation to keep surfaces cool and may continue to operate after the appliance is turned off until it cools down.
- Safety Thermostat: Interrupts the power supply in case of dangerous overheating and turns the oven on again automatically when the temperature drops.
- Cooking Recommendations:
- Do not open the oven door before 3/4 of the set cooking time for cakes.
- When using two baking trays, keep one empty level between them.
- Use a deep pan for fatty food to prevent stains.
- Leave meat for approximately 15 minutes before carving.
- Add water to the deep pan during roasting to prevent smoke.
- Monitor performance initially to find optimal settings for cookware, recipes, and quantities.
- Energy Saving Tips:
- Keep the appliance door closed during operation and avoid opening it too often.
- Ensure the door gasket is clean and well-fixed.
- Use metal cookware.
- Avoid preheating when possible.
- Minimize breaks between baking multiple dishes.
- Use fan-assisted cooking functions to save energy.
- Utilize residual heat by reducing temperature 3-10 minutes before the end of cooking.
- Choose the lowest possible temperature for keeping food warm.
Maintenance Features
The manual provides detailed instructions for cleaning and replacing parts.
- Everyday Cleaning:
- Clean the cavity after each use to prevent fat accumulation.
- Dry the cavity with a microfibre cloth after each use to reduce condensation.
- Clean the front of the appliance with a microfibre cloth, warm water, and a mild detergent.
- Clean and check the door gasket.
- Clean metal surfaces with a cleaning solution.
- Clean stains with a mild detergent.
- Clean all accessories after each use with a microfibre cloth, warm water, and a mild detergent. Do not clean accessories in a dishwasher or use abrasive cleaners on non-stick accessories.
- Removing Shelf Supports: Instructions are provided to remove and install shelf supports for easier cleaning of the oven cavity.
- Removing and Installing the Door: Detailed steps are given for removing the oven door and its two glass panels for thorough cleaning. It is crucial not to use the oven without the glass panels.
- Replacing the Lamp: Instructions for safely replacing the back lamp, including turning off the oven, disconnecting from mains, and using a suitable heat-resistant lamp. Always hold the halogen lamp with a cloth to prevent grease residue.
- Troubleshooting: A table is provided for common issues like the oven not heating up (blown fuse), the display showing "12.00" (power cut), or the lamp not working (burnt out lamp), with advice to contact an Authorised Service Centre for other issues.