This document is a user manual for an AEG oven, model EPS635220B, providing comprehensive instructions for installation, daily use, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The AEG oven is designed for cooking purposes in a domestic indoor environment. It offers various heating functions and assisted cooking programs to cater to a wide range of dishes. Key functions include:
- Heating Functions: A selection of heating modes for different cooking needs.
- Assisted Cooking: Recommended oven settings for various dishes, with adjustable temperature and time.
- Favourite Programme: Allows users to save and access their preferred cooking settings.
- Minute Minder: A countdown timer that does not affect oven operation.
- Duration: Sets the cooking time, after which the oven automatically turns off.
- End Time: Sets the switch-off time for a heating function.
- Heat + Hold: Keeps prepared food warm at 80 °C for 30 minutes after cooking.
- Extra Time: Extends a heating function after the set duration.
- Automatic Programmes (Recipes): Pre-set recipes with fixed settings for convenient cooking.
- Food Sensor: Measures the internal temperature of food, automatically turning off the oven when the desired core temperature is reached.
- Cooling Fan: Automatically turns on during operation to keep appliance surfaces cool.
Specific heating functions include:
- True Fan Cooking: For baking on multiple shelf positions and drying food.
- Pizza Function: For intensive browning and crispy bottoms on one shelf position.
- Conventional Cooking: For baking and roasting on one shelf position.
- Moist Fan Baking: An energy-saving function that uses residual heat.
- Frozen Foods: For making convenience food crispy.
- Grill: For grilling thin pieces of food and toasting bread.
- Turbo Grilling: For roasting large meat joints, poultry, and gratins.
- Slow Cooking: For preparing tender, succulent roasts.
- Bread Baking: For professional-like bread and bread rolls.
- Defrost: For defrosting vegetables and fruit.
- Au Gratin: For dishes like lasagna or potato gratin.
Special functions include:
- Keep Warm: To keep food warm after cooking.
- Plate Warming: To preheat plates.
- Preserving: For preserving vegetables and fruits.
- Drying: For drying sliced fruit, vegetables, and mushrooms.
- Dough Proving: To speed up the rising of yeast dough.
Usage Features
The oven is operated via a control panel with sensor fields and knobs for the hob (if integrated).
- Navigation: Users select menu options, heating functions, and settings using the Up and Down keys, confirming with OK.
- Temperature Setting: Temperature can be set or viewed, with a "Fast Heat Up" option to reduce preheating time.
- Display: Shows current settings, time of day, heat-up indicator, temperature, and duration/end time of functions.
- Accessories: Includes a wireshelf, baking tray, grill-/roasting pan, and food sensor. Shelf supports are removable for cleaning.
- Child Lock: Prevents unintended operation by children.
- Function Lock: Prevents accidental changes to the heating function during operation.
- Set + Go: Allows setting a heating function or program to start later with a single touch.
- Automatic Switch-off: For safety, the oven automatically turns off after a certain period if no settings are changed.
- Display Brightness: Adjustable for day and night modes.
Maintenance Features
Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential for the appliance's longevity and performance.
- Initial Preheating and Cleaning: Before first use, the empty oven should be preheated to burn off manufacturing residues and then cleaned with a microfibre cloth, warm water, and mild detergent.
- Everyday Cleaning: The interior should be cleaned after each use to prevent fat accumulation. The front of the appliance, metal surfaces, and stains should be cleaned with appropriate detergents.
- Accessory Cleaning: All accessories should be cleaned after each use with warm water and a mild detergent. Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects should not be used on non-stick accessories.
- Removing Shelf Supports: Shelf supports can be easily removed for thorough cleaning of the oven cavity and reinstalled in the opposite sequence.
- Pyrolytic Cleaning: A high-temperature self-cleaning function that burns off food residues. Before starting, all accessories and excessive deposits must be removed. Good ventilation is recommended during and after pyrolysis.
- Door Removal and Glass Panel Cleaning: The oven door and its internal glass panels can be removed for cleaning. Care must be taken as the door is heavy and glass panels are fragile.
- Lamp Replacement: Instructions are provided for replacing both top and side lamps, emphasizing safety precautions like disconnecting power and ensuring the appliance is cold.
- Troubleshooting: A table of common problems, possible causes, and remedies is provided to help users resolve minor issues. For more complex problems, contact an Authorised Service Centre.
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