AEG BEK431011M Built In Oven User Manual

: October 30, 2023
: AEG

AEG BEK431011M Built In Oven

Product Information

The BEK431011M is an oven manufactured by AEG. It is available in multiple languages including English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. The oven comes with a user manual that contains instructions for installation, usage, care and cleaning, and disposal. The oven has a cooling system and must be operated with an electric power supply. It is recommended to use original spare parts and to have the model, PNC, and serial number available when contacting the authorized service center.

Safety Information
The installation of the oven should only be done by a qualified person. The electrical connection must be done with caution as there is a risk of fire and electric shock. The oven should not be installed behind a closed furniture panel as it may cause damage to the appliance, housing unit, or floor. Care should be taken while cleaning the oven to avoid the risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance. The internal lighting of the oven may pose a risk of electric shock.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the oven, ensure that it has been installed by a qualified person and that the electrical connection has been done according to the instructions mentioned in the user manual. The oven should not be installed behind a closed furniture panel until it has completely cooled down after use.

Electrical Connection
The cable types applicable for installation or replacement in Europe are H07 RN-F, H05 RN-F, H05 RRF, H05 VV-F, H05 V2V2-F (T90), and H05 BB-F. The earth cord (green/yellow cable) must be 2 cm longer than the phase and neutral cables (blue and brown cables). Refer to the total power on the rating plate to determine the
section of the cable.

Care and Cleaning
Clean the oven regularly to avoid the risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior of the oven and remove any spills or food debris from the interior of the oven. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp objects to clean the oven as they may damage the surface.

Internal Lighting
The internal lighting of the oven may pose a risk of electric shock. Therefore, it is advised to switch off the oven before replacing the bulb. Replace the bulb with a similar one that has the same wattage and voltage as the original bulb.

Service
Contact the authorized service center if there is any issue with the oven. Have the model, PNC, and serial number available when contacting them for better service.

Disposal
Dispose of the oven according to the local regulations and guidelines to avoid the risk of injury or suffocation.

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
WARNING: Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts become hot during use.
If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

General Safety

This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
This appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.
This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
Only a qualified person must install this appliance and replace the cable.
Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance.
If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
Always use oven gloves to remove or insert accessories or ovenware.
To remove the shelf supports first pull the front of the shelf support and then the rear end away from the side walls. Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

Remove all the packaging.
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
Do not pull the appliance by the handle.
Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.
Keep the minimum distance from other appliances and units.
Before mounting the appliance, check if the oven door opens without restraint.
The appliance is equipped with an electric cooling system. It must be operated with the electric power supply.

Electrical connection

WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.

All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
The appliance must be earthed.
Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
Do not let mains cables touch or come near the appliance door or the niche below the appliance, especially when it operates or the door is hot.
The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug.
Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
The electrical installation must have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the appliance from the mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.
This appliance is supplied only with a main cable.

Cable types applicable for installation or replacement for Europe:
H07 RN-F, H05 RN-F, H05 RRF, H05 VV-F, H05 V2V2-F (T90), H05 BB-F
For the section of the cable refer to the total power on the rating plate. You can also refer to the table:

The earth cord (green / yellow cable) must be 2 cm longer than phase and neutral cables (blue and brown cables).

Use

WARNING! Risk of injury, burns and electric shock or explosion.

Do not change the specification of this appliance.
Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
Deactivate the appliance after each use.
Be careful when you open the appliance door while the appliance is in operation. Hot air can release.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
Do not apply pressure on the open door.
Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a storage surface.
Open the appliance door carefully. The use of ingredients with alcohol can cause a mixture of alcohol and air.
Do not let sparks or open flames to come in contact with the appliance when you open the door.
Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

WARNING! Risk of damage to the appliance.

To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:
- do not put ovenware or other objects in the appliance directly on the bottom.
- do not put aluminium foil directly on the bottom of cavity of the appliance.
- do not put water directly into the hot appliance.
- do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance after you finish the cooking.
- be careful when you remove or install the accessories.
Discoloration of the enamel or stainless steel has no effect on the performance of the appliance.
Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit juices cause stains that can be permanent.
Always cook with the appliance door closed.
If the appliance is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door) make sure the door is never closed when the appliance operates. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the appliance, the housing unit or the floor. Do not close the furniture panel until the appliance has cooled down completely after use.

Care and cleaning

WARNING! Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.

Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the risk that the glass panels can break.
Replace immediately the door glass panels when they are damaged. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
Be careful when you remove the door from the appliance. The door is heavy!
Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
If you use an oven spray, follow the safety instructions on its packaging.

Internal lighting

WARNING! Risk of electric shock.

Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.
This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
Use only lamps with the same specifications.
To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
Use original spare parts only.

Service

To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
Use original spare parts only.

Disposal

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

Contact your municipal authority for information on how to dispose of the appliance.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it. Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the appliance.

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

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Securing the oven to the cabinet

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

General overview

Control panel
Knob for the heating functions
Power lamp / symbol
Display
Temperature indicator / symbol
Control knob (for the temperature)
Heating element
Lamp
Fan
Shelf support, removable
Shelf positions

Accessories

Wire shelf
For cookware, cake tins, roasts.
Baking tray
For cakes and biscuits.
Grill- / Roasting pan
To bake and roast or as pan to collect fat.

CONTROL PANEL

Retractable knobs
To use the appliance press the knob. The knob comes out.

Sensor fields / Buttons

Display

A. Clock functions
B. Timer

BEFORE FIRST USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
The oven can emit an odour and smoke during preheating. Make sure that the room is ventilated.

DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

How to set: Heating function

Step 1 Turn the knob for the heating functions to select a heating function.
Step 2 Turn the control knob to select the temperature.
Step 3 When the cooking ends, turn the knobs to the off position to turn off the oven.

Heating functions

Notes on: Moist Fan Baking
This function was used to comply with the energy efficiency class and ecodesign requirements according to EU 65/2014 and EU 66/2014. Tests according to EN 60350-1.
The oven door should be closed during cooking so that the function is not interrupted and the oven operates with the highest energy efficiency possible.
For the cooking instructions refer to “Hints and tips” chapter, Moist Fan Baking. For general energy saving recommendations refer to “Energy Efficiency” chapter, Energy Saving.

CLOCK FUNCTIONS

How to set: Clock functions

How to set: Time of Day

flashes when you connect the oven to the electrical supply, when there was a power cut or when the timer is not set.

press to set the time.
After approximately 5 sec., the flashing stops and the display shows the time.

How to change: Time of Day

Step 1: press repeatedly to change the time of day. starts to flash.
Step 2: press to set the time. After approximately 5 sec., the flashing stops and the display shows the time.

How to set: Duration

Step 1: Set an oven function and the temperature.
Step 2: press repeatedly. starts to flash.
Step 3: press to set the duration. The display shows:
flashes when the set time ends. The signal sounds and the oven turns off.
Step 4: Press any button to stop the signal.
Step 5: Turn the knobs to the off position.

How to set: Minute Minder

Step 1: press repeatedly. starts to flash.
Step 2: press to set the time. The function starts automatically after 5 sec. When the set time ends, the signal sounds.
Step 3: Press any button to stop the signal.
Step 4: Turn the knobs to the off position.

How to cancel: Clock functions

Step 1: press repeatedly until the clock function symbol starts to flash.
Step 2: Press and hold: . The clock function turns off after few seconds.

USING THE ACCESSORIES

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Inserting accessories

A small indentation at the top increases safety. The indentations are also anti-tip devices. The high rim around the shelf prevents cookware from slipping of the shelf.

Wire shelf:

Push the shelf between the guide bars of the shelf support and make sure that the feet point down.

Baking tray / Deep pan:
Push the tray between the guide bars of the shelf support.

Wire shelf, Baking tray / Deep pan:
Push the tray between the guide bars of the shelf support and the wire shelf on the guide bars above.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Cooling fan
When the oven operates, the cooling fan turns on automatically to keep the surfaces of the oven cool. If you turn off the oven, the cooling fan can continue to operate until the oven cools down.

Safety thermostat
Incorrect operation of the oven or defective components can cause dangerous overheating. To prevent this, the oven has a safety thermostat which interrupts the power supply. The oven turns on again automatically when the temperature drops.

HINTS AND TIPS

Refer to Safety chapters.

Cooking recommendations

The oven has five shelf positions.
Count the shelf positions from the bottom of the oven floor.
Your oven may bake or roast differently to the oven you had before.

Baking cakes
Do not open the oven door before 3/4 of the set cooking time is up.
If you use two baking trays at the same time, keep one empty level between them.

Cooking meat and fish
Use a deep pan for very fatty food to prevent the oven from stains that can be permanent. Leave the meat for approximately 15 minutes before carving so that the juice does not seep out.
To prevent too much smoke in the oven during roasting, add some water into the deep pan. To prevent the smoke condensation, add water each time after it dries up.

Cooking times
Cooking times depend on the type of food, its consistency, and volume. Initially, monitor the performance when you cook. Find the best settings (heat setting, cooking time, etc.) for your cookware, recipes and quantities when you use this appliance.

Moist Fan Baking recommended accessories
Use the dark and non-reflective tins and containers. They have better heat absorption than the light colour and reflective dishes.

Moist Fan Baking
For the best results follow suggestions listed in the table below.

Information for test institutes
Tests according to IEC 60350-1.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Notes on cleaning

Clea!ning Agents

Clean the front of the oven with a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent. Clean and check the door gasket around the frame of the cavity.
Use a cleaning solution to clean metal surfaces.
Clean stains with a mild detergent.

Everyday Use

Clean the cavity after each use. Fat accumulation or other residue may cause fire.
Moisture can condense in the oven or on the door glass panels. To decrease the condensa‐tion, let the oven work for 10 minutes before cooking. Do not store the food in the oven for longer than 20 minutes. Dry the cavity with a soft cloth after each use.

Accessories

Clean all accessories after each use and let them dry. Use a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent. Do not clean the accessories in a dishwasher.
Do not clean the non-stick accessories using abrasive cleaner or sharp-edged objects.

How to remove: Shelf supports
Remove the shelf supports to clean the oven.

Step 1 Turn off the oven and wait until it is cold.
Step 2 Pull the front of the shelf support away from the side wall.
Step 3 Pull the rear end of the shelf support away from the side wall and remove it.
Step 4 Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence.

How to remove and install: Door
The oven door has three glass panels. You can remove the oven door and the internal glass panels to clean them. Read the whole “Removing and installing door” instruction before you remove the glass panels.
CAUTION!
Do not use the oven without the glass panels.

Step 1 Open the door fully and hold both hinges.
Step 2 Lift and pull the latches until they click.
Step 3 Close the oven door halfway to the first opening position. Then lift and pull to remove the door from its seat.
Step 4 Put the door on a soft cloth on a stable surface.
Step 5 Hold the door trim (B) on the top edge of the door at the two sides and push inwards to release the clip seal.
Step 6 Pull the door trim to the front to remove it.
Step 7 Hold the door glass panels by their top edge and carefully pull them out one by one. Start from the top panel. Make sure the glass slides out of the supports completely.
Step 8 Clean the glass panels with water and soap. Dry the glass panels carefully. Do not clean the glass panels in the dishwasher.
Step 9 After cleaning, install the glass panels and the oven door. If the door is installed correctly, you will hear a click when closing the latches.

Make sure that you put the glass panels (A and B) back in the correct sequence. Check for the symbol / printing on the side of the glass panel, each of the glass panels looks different to make the disassembly and assembly easier.
When installed correctly the door trim clicks. Make sure that you install the middle panel of glass in the seats correctly.

How to replace: Lamp

WARNING! Risk of electric shock. The lamp can be hot.

Before you replace the lamp:

Step 1 Turn off the oven. Wait until the oven is cold.
Step 2 Disconnect the oven from the mains.
Step 3 Put a cloth on the bottom of the cavity.

Back lamp

Step 1 Turn the glass cover to remove it.
Step 2 Clean the glass cover.
Step 3 Replace the lamp with a suitable 300 °C heat-resistant lamp.
Step 4 Install the glass cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if…
In any cases not included in this table please contact with an Authorised Service Centre.

Service data
If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself, contact your dealer or an Authorised Service Centre.
The necessary data for the service centre is on the rating plate. The rating plate is on the front frame of the oven cavity. Do not remove the rating plate from the oven cavity.

We recommend that you write the data here:

Model (MOD.) …………………………………..
Product number (PNC) …………………………………..
Serial number (S.N.) …………………………………..

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Product Information and Product Information Sheet

Supplier’s name AEG
Model identification BEK431011M 949496149
Energy Efficiency Index 95.3
Energy efficiency class A
Energy consumption with a standard load, conventional mode 0.93 kWh/cycle
Energy consumption with a standard load, fan-forced mode 0.81 kWh/cycle
Number of cavities 1
Heat source Electricity
Volume 72 l
Type of oven Built-In Oven
Mass 31.4 kg

For European Union according to EU Regulations 65/2014 and 66/2014.
For Republic of Belarus according to STB 2478-2017, Appendix G; STB 2477-2017, Annexes A and B.
For Ukraine according to 568/32020.
Energy efficiency class is not applicable for Russia.
EN 60350-1 – Household electric cooking appliances – Part 1: Ranges, ovens, steam ovens and grills – Methods for measuring performance.

Energy saving
The oven has features which help you save energy during everyday cooking. Make sure that the oven door is closed when the oven operates. Do not open the oven door too often during cooking. Keep the door gasket clean and make sure it is well fixed in its position.
Use metal cookware to improve energy saving. When possible, do not preheat the oven before cooking. Keep breaks between baking as short as possible when you prepare a few dishes at one time.

Cooking with fan
When possible, use the cooking functions with fan to save energy.

Residual heat
When the cooking duration is longer than 30 min, reduce the oven temperature to minimum 3 – 10 min before the end of cooking. The residual heat inside the oven will continue to cook.
Use the residual heat to warm up other dishes.

Keep food warm
Choose the lowest possible temperature setting to use residual heat and keep a meal warm.

Moist Fan Baking
Function designed to save energy during cooking.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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