BPK74238HM
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................ 2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................. 7
4. CONTROL PANEL.......................................................................................... 8
5. BEFORE FIRST USE......................................................................................9
6. DAILY USE....................................................................................................10
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS.................................................................................... 13
8. USING THE ACCESSORIES........................................................................15
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS...........................................................................17
10. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................ 19
11. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................. 21
12. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................ 25
13. ENERGY EFFICIENCY...............................................................................27
14. MENU STRUCTURE...................................................................................28
15. IT'S EASY!...................................................................................................29
16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................30
1. 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.
1.1 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
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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: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Keep children and pets away from the
appliance when in use and when cooling down.
• 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.
1.2 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 supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• The means for disconnection must be incorporated in the
fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
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• 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 or the surface of the appliance cavity.
• Always use oven gloves to remove or insert accessories or
ovenware.
• Use only the food sensor (core temperature sensor)
recommended for this appliance.
• 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.
• Before pyrolytic cleaning, remove all accessories and
excessive deposits/spills from the appliance cavity.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 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 appliance door opens without restraint.
• The appliance is equipped with an electric
cooling system. It must be operated with
the electric power supply.
• The built-in unit must meet the stability
requirements of DIN 68930.
Cabinet minimum height
(Cabinet under the worktop
minimum height)
578 (600) mm
Cabinet width 560 mm
Cabinet depth 550 (550) mm
Height of the front of the
appliance
594 mm
Height of the back of the
appliance
576 mm
Width of the front of the ap‐
pliance
595 mm
Width of the back of the ap‐
pliance
559 mm
Depth of the appliance 567 mm
Built in depth of the appli‐
ance
546 mm
Depth with open door 1027 mm
Ventilation opening mini‐
mum size. Opening placed
on the bottom rear side
560x20 mm
Mounting screws 4x25 mm
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2.2 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.
• Fully close the appliance door before you
connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
• This appliance is supplied without a main
plug and a main cable.
2.3 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.
• Always cook with the appliance door
closed.
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• 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.
2.4 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.
2.5 Pyrolytic cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of Injury / Fires / Chemical
Emissions (Fumes) in Pyrolytic Mode.
• Before carrying out the pyrolytic cleaning
and initial preheating remove from the
oven cavity:
– any excess food residues, oil or
grease spills / deposits.
– any removable objects (including
shelves provided with the appliance)
particularly any non-stick pots, pans,
trays, utensils, etc.
• Read carefully all the instructions for
pyrolytic cleaning.
• Keep children away from the appliance
while the pyrolytic cleaning operates. The
appliance becomes very hot and hot air is
released from the front cooling vents.
• Pyrolytic cleaning is a high temperature
operation that can release fumes from
cooking residues and construction
materials, as such consumers are advised
to:
– provide good ventilation during and
after the pyrolytic cleaning.
– provide good ventilation during and
after the initial preheating.
• Do not spill or apply water on the oven
door during and after the pyrolytic cleaning
to avoid damaging the glass panels.
• Fumes released from all pyrolytic ovens /
cooking residues as described are not
harmful to humans, including children, or
persons with medical conditions.
• Keep pets away from the appliance during
and after the pyrolytic cleaning and initial
preheating. Small pets (especially birds
and reptiles) can be highly sensitive to
temperature changes and emitted fumes.
• Non-stick surfaces on pots, pans, trays,
utensils etc., can be damaged by the high
temperature pyrolytic cleaning operation of
all pyrolytic ovens and can be also a
source for low level harmful fumes.
2.6 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.
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2.7 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.8 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.
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 General overview
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Control panel
Display
Socket for the food sensor
Heating element
Lamp
Fan
Shelf support, removable
Shelf positions
3.2 Accessories
Wire shelf
For cookware, cake tins, roasts.
Grill- / Roasting pan
To bake and roast or as a pan to collect fat.
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Trivet
For roasting and grilling.
Use the trivet only with the Grill- / Roasting pan.
Food sensor
To measure the temperature inside food.
Telescopic runners
For inserting and removing trays and wireshelf
more easily.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel overview
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1
ON / OFF Press and hold to turn the appliance on and off.
2
Menu Lists the appliance functions.
3
Favourites Lists the favourite settings.
4
Display Shows the current settings of the appliance.
5
Lamp switch To turn the lamp on and off.
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Fast Heat Up To turn on and off the function: Fast Heat Up.
Press Move
3s
Press and hold
Touch the surface with fingertip. Slide fingertip over the surface. Touch the surface for 3 seconds.
4.2 Display
150°C
12:30
15min
START
85°C
F E CD
B
A
Display with key functions set.
A. Time of day
B. START/STOP
C. Temperature
D. Heating functions
E. Timer
F. Food sensor (selected models only)
Display indicators
Basic indicators - to navigate on the display.
To confirm the selection / setting.
To go one level
back in the menu.
To undo the last
action.
To turn the options on and off.
Sound alarm function indicators - when the set time of cooking ends, the signal sounds.
The function is on.
The function is on.
Cooking stops automatically.
Sound alarm is off.
Timer indicators
To set the function: Delayed start.
To cancel the setting.
5. BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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5.1 Initial Cleaning
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Remove all accessories except for
the shelf supports and the telescop‐
ic runners.
Clean the appliance and the acces‐
sories only with a microfibre cloth,
warm water and a mild detergent.
Place the accessories in the appli‐
ance.
5.2 First connection
The display shows welcome message after the first connection.
You have to set: Language, Display brightness, Key tones, Buzzer volume, Time of day.
5.3 Initial preheating
Preheat the empty oven before the first use.
Step 1 Remove all accessories and removable shelf supports from the oven.
Step 2
Set the maximum temperature for the function: .
Let the oven operate for 1 h.
Step 3
Set the maximum temperature for the function: .
Let the oven operate for 15 min.
The oven can emit an odour and smoke during preheating. Make sure that the room is ventilated.
6. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 How to set: Heating functions
Step 1 Turn on the oven. The display shows the default heating function.
Step 2
Press the symbol of the heating function to enter the submenu.
Step 3
Select the heating function and press: . The display shows: temperature.
Step 4
Set: temperature. Press: .
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Step 5
Press: .
Food Sensor - you can plug the sensor at any time before or during cooking.
- press to turn off the heating function.
Step 6 Turn off the oven.
6.2 How to set: Assisted Cooking
Every dish in this submenu has a recommended function and temperature. You can adjust the
time and the temperature.
For some of the dishes you can also cook with:
• Weight Automatic
• Food Sensor
The degree to which a dish is cooked:
• Rare or Less
• Medium
• Well done or More
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Step 2
Press: .
Step 3
Press: . Enter: Assisted Cooking.
Step 4 Choose a dish or a food type.
Step 5
Press: .
6.3 Heating functions
STANDARD
Heating function Application
Grill
To grill thin pieces of food and to toast bread.
Turbo Grilling
To roast large meat joints or poultry with bones on one shelf position. To make gratins
and to brown.
True Fan Cooking
To bake on up to three shelf positions at the same time and to dry food. Set the tem‐
perature 20 - 40 °C lower than for Conventional Cooking.
Frozen Foods
To make convenience food (e.g., french fries, potato wedges or spring rolls) crispy.
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Heating function Application
Conventional Cooking
To bake and roast food on one shelf position.
Pizza Function
To bake pizza. To make intensive browning and a crispy bottom.
Bottom Heat
To bake cakes with crispy bottom and to preserve food.
Bread Baking
Use this function to prepare bread and bread rolls with a very good professional-like
result in terms of crispiness, colour and crust gloss.
Dough Proving
To speed up the rising of the yeast dough. It prevents dough surface from drying and
keeps the dough elastic.
SPECIALS
Heating function Application
Preserving
To preserve vegetables (e.g., pickles).
Dehydrating
To dry sliced fruit, vegetables and mushrooms.
Plate Warming
To preheat plates for serving.
Defrost
To defrost food (vegetables and fruit). The defrosting time depends on the amount
and size of the frozen food.
Au Gratin
For dishes such as lasagna or potato gratin. To make gratins and to brown.
Slow Cooking
To prepare tender, succulent roasts.
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Heating function Application
Keep Warm
To keep food warm.
Moist Fan Baking
This function is designed to save energy during cooking. When you use this function,
the temperature in the cavity may differ from the set temperature. The residual heat is
used. The heating power may be reduced. For more information refer to "Daily Use"
chapter, Notes on: Moist Fan Baking.
6.4 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:
For EU: IEC/EN 60350-1
For UK: BS 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.
When you use this function the lamp
automatically turns off after 30 sec.
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.
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS
7.1 Clock functions description
Clock function Application
Cooking time To set the length of cooking. Maximum is 23 h 59 min.
End action To set what happens when the timer ends counting.
Delayed start To postpone the start and / or end of cooking.
Time extension To extend cooking time.
Reminder To set a countdown. Maximum is 23 h 59 min. This function has no effect on the
operation of the appliance.
Uptimer Monitors how long the function operates. Uptimer - you can turn it on and off.
7.2 How to set: Clock functions
How to set the clock
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Step 2 Press: Time of day.
Step 3
Set the time. Press: .
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How to set cooking time
Step 1 Choose the heating function and set the temperature.
Step 2
Press: .
Step 3
Set the time. Press: .
How to choose end option
Step 1 Choose the heating function and set the temperature.
Step 2
Press: .
Step 3 Set the cooking time.
Step 4
Press: .
Step 5 Press: End action.
Step 6 Choose the preferred: End action.
Step 7
Press: . Repeat the action until the display shows the main screen.
How to delay start of cooking
Step 1 Set the heating function and the temperature.
Step 2
Press: .
Step 3 Set the cooking time.
Step 4
Press: .
Step 5 Press: Delayed start.
Step 6 Choose the value.
Step 7
Press: . Repeat the action until the display shows the main screen.
How to extend cooking time
When 10% of cooking time is left and the food seems not to be ready, you can extend cooking time. You can also
change the heating function.
Press +1min to extend the cooking time.
How to change timer settings
Step 1
Press: .
Step 2 Set the timer value.
Step 3
Press: .
You can change the set time during cooking at any time.
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8. USING THE ACCESSORIES
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 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.
Deep pan:
Push the tray between the guide bars of the shelf
support.
8.2 Using Trivet and Grill- / Roasting
pan
WARNING!
Be careful when you remove the
accessories from a hot oven. There is a
risk of burns.
You can use the trivet to roast larger pieces of meat or poultry on one shelf position.
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Step 1 Put the trivet into the deep pan so that the
supports of the wire shelf point up.
Step 2 Put the deep pan into the oven on the necessary shelf position.
You can use the trivet to grill flat dishes in large quantities and to toast.
Step 1 Put the trivet into the deep pan so that the
supports of the wire shelf point down.
Step 2 Put the deep pan into the oven on the necessary shelf position.
8.3 Food Sensor
Food Sensor - measures the temperature inside the food. You can use it with every heating
function.
There are two temperatures to be set:
The oven temperature: minimum 120 °C.
The core temperature.
For the best cooking results:
Ingredients should be at room tem‐
perature.
Do not use it for liquid dishes. During cooking it must remain in the dish.
The oven calculates an approximate end of cooking time. It depends on the quantity of food,
the set oven function and the temperature.
8.4 How to use: Food Sensor
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Step 2 Set a heating function and, if necessary, the oven temperature.
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Step 3 Insert: Food Sensor.
Meat, poultry and fish Casserole
Insert the tip of Food Sensor into the centre of meat,
fish, in the thickest part if possible. Make sure that at
least 3/4 of Food Sensor is inside of the dish.
Insert the tip of Food Sensor exactly in the centre of the
casserole. Food Sensor should be stabilized in one place
during baking. Use a solid ingredient to achieve that. Use
the rim of the baking dish to support the silicone handle of
Food Sensor. The tip of Food Sensor should not touch the
bottom of a baking dish.
Step 4 Plug Food Sensor into the socket at the front of the oven.
The display shows the current temperature of: Food Sensor.
Step 5
- press to set the core temperature of the sensor.
Step 6
- press to set the preferred option:
• Sound alarm - when food reaches the core temperature, the signal sounds.
• Sound alarm and stop cooking - when food reaches the core temperature, the signal sounds
and the oven stops.
Step 7
Select the option and repeatedly press: to go to main screen.
Step 8
Press: .
When food reaches the set temperature, the signal sounds. You can choose to stop or to continue
cooking to make sure the food is well done.
Step 9 Remove Food Sensor plug from the socket and remove the dish from the oven.
WARNING!
There is a risk of burns as Food Sensor becomes hot. Be careful when you
unplug it and remove it from the food.
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
9.1 How to save: Favourites
You can save your favourite settings, such as the heating function, the cooking time, the
temperature or the cleaning function. You can save 3 favourite settings.
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Step 1 Turn on the appliance.
Step 2 Select the preferred setting.
Step 3
Press: . Select: Favourites.
Step 4 Select: Save current settings.
Step 5
Press + to add the setting to the list of: Favourites. Press .
- press to reset the setting.
- press to cancel the setting.
9.2 Function lock
This function prevents an accidental change of the heating function.
Step 1 Turn on the appliance.
Step 2 Set a heating function.
Step 3
, - press at the same time to turn on the function.
To turn off the function repeat step 3.
9.3 Automatic switch-off
For safety reasons the appliance turns off
after some time, if a heating function works
and you do not change any settings.
(°C) (h)
30 - 115 12.5
120 - 195 8.5
200 - 245 5.5
(°C) (h)
250 - maximum 3
The Automatic switch-off does not work with
the functions: Light, Food sensor, End time,
Slow Cooking.
9.4 Cooling fan
When the appliance operates, the cooling fan
turns on automatically to keep the surfaces of
the appliance cool. If you turn off the
appliance, the cooling fan can continue to
operate until the appliance cools down.
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10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 Cooking recommendations
The temperature and cooking times in the tables are guidelines only. They depend on the recipes and the quality
and quantity of the ingredients used.
Your appliance may bake or roast differently to the appliance you had before. The hints below show recommen‐
ded settings for temperature, cooking time and shelf position for specific types of the food.
If you cannot find the settings for a special recipe, look for the similar one.
For more cooking recommendations refer to cooking tables on our website. To find the Cooking Hints, check the
PNC number on the rating plate on the front frame of the appliance cavity.
10.2 Moist Fan Baking
For the best results follow suggestions listed
in the table below.
(°C) (min)
Sweet rolls, 16
pieces
baking tray or dripping pan 180 2 25 - 35
Swiss Roll baking tray or dripping pan 180 2 15 - 25
Whole fish, 0.2 kg baking tray or dripping pan 180 3 15 - 25
Cookies, 16 pieces baking tray or dripping pan 180 2 20 - 30
Macaroons, 24
pieces
baking tray or dripping pan 160 2 25 - 35
Muffins, 12 pieces baking tray or dripping pan 180 2 20 - 30
Savory pastry, 20
pieces
baking tray or dripping pan 180 2 20 - 30
Short crust biscuits,
20 pieces
baking tray or dripping pan 140 2 15 - 25
Tartlets, 8 pieces baking tray or dripping pan 180 2 15 - 25
10.3 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.
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Pizza pan
Baking dish
Ramekins
Flan base tin
Dark, non-reflective
28 cm diameter
Dark, non-reflective
26 cm diameter
Ceramic
8 cm diameter, 5
cm height
Dark, non-reflective
28 cm diameter
10.4 Cooking tables for test
institutes
Information for test institutes
Tests according to: EN 60350, IEC 60350.
Baking on one level - baking in tins
°C min
Fatless sponge cake True Fan Cooking 160 45 - 60 2
Fatless sponge cake Conventional Cooking 160 45 - 60 2
Apple pie, 2 tins Ø20 cm True Fan Cooking 160 55 - 65 2
Apple pie, 2 tins Ø20 cm Conventional Cooking 180 55 - 65 1
Short bread True Fan Cooking 140 25 - 35 2
Short bread Conventional Cooking 140 25 - 35 2
Baking on one level - biscuits
Use the third shelf position.
°C min
Small cakes, 20 per tray, preheat
the empty oven
True Fan Cooking 150 20 - 30
Small cakes, 20 per tray, preheat
the empty oven
Conventional Cooking 170 20 - 30
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Multilevel baking - biscuits
°C min
Short bread True Fan Cooking 140 25 - 45 2 / 4
Small cakes, 20 per tray, pre‐
heat the empty oven
True Fan Cooking 150 25 - 35 1 / 4
Fatless sponge cake True Fan Cooking 160 45 - 55 2 / 4
Apple pie, 1 tin per grid (Ø 20
cm)
True Fan Cooking 160 55 - 65 2 / 4
Grill
Preheat the empty oven for 5 minutes.
Grill with the maximum temperature setting.
min
Toast Grill 1 - 2 5
Beef steak, turn halfway through Grill 24 - 30 4
11. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 Notes on cleaning
Cleaning Agents
Clean the front of the appliance only with a microfibre cloth with warm water and a mild de‐
tergent.
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.
Do not store the food in the appliance for longer than 20 minutes. Dry the cavity only with a
microfibre cloth after each use.
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Accessories
Clean all accessories after each use and let them dry. Use only a microfibre 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.
11.2 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 Loosen the screw. 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.
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Step 4 Install the shelf supports in the oppo‐
site sequence.
The retaining pins on the telescopic
runners must point to the front.
11.3 How to use: Pyrolytic Cleaning
Clean the oven with Pyrolytic Cleaning.
WARNING!
There is a risk of burns.
CAUTION!
If there are other appliances installed in
the same cabinet, do not use them at the
same time as this function. It can cause
damage to the oven.
Before the Pyrolytic Cleaning:
Turn off the oven and wait until
it is cold.
Remove all accessories except for
shelf supports and telescopic run‐
ners.
Clean the oven floor and the inner door
glass with warm water, a soft cloth and
a mild detergent.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Turn on the oven.
Press: / Cleaning.
Select the cleaning mode.
Option Cleaning mode Duration
Pyrolytic cleaning, quick Light cleaning 1 h
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Pyrolytic cleaning, normal Normal cleaning 1 h 30 min
Pyrolytic cleaning, intense Thorough cleaning 3 h
When the cleaning starts, the oven door is locked and the lamp is off. The cooling fan works at a higher
speed.
- press to stop the cleaning before it is completed.
Do not use the oven until the door lock symbol disappears from the display.
When the cleaning ends:
Turn off the oven and wait until it
is cold.
Clean the cavity with a soft cloth. Remove the residue from the bottom of
the cavity.
11.4 Cleaning Reminder
When the reminder appears, cleaning is recommended.
Use the function: Pyrolytic Cleaning.
11.5 How to remove and install:
Door
You can remove the door and the internal
glass panels to clean it. The number of glass
panels is different for different models.
WARNING!
The door is heavy.
CAUTION!
Carefully handle the glass, especially
around the edges of the front panel. The
glass can break.
Step 1 Fully open the door.
A
A
Step 2 Lift and press the clamping levers
(A) on the two door hinges.
Step 3 Close the oven door to the first opening position (approximately 70° angle). Hold the door at both
sides and pull it away from the oven at an upwards angle. Put the door with the outer side down on
a soft cloth on a stable surface.
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Step 4 Hold the door trim (B) on the top
edge of the door at the two sides
and push inwards to release the clip
seal.
1
2
B
Step 5 Pull the door trim to the front to re‐
move it.
Step 6 Hold the door glass panels on their
top edge one by one and pull them
up out of the guide.
Step 7 Clean the glass panel with water
and soap. Dry the glass panel care‐
fully. Do not clean the glass panels
in the dishwasher.
Step 8 After cleaning, do the above steps
in the opposite sequence.
Step 9 Install the smaller panel first, then the larger and the door.
11.6 How to replace: Lamp
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
The lamp can be hot.
Before you replace the lamp:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Turn off the oven. Wait until the
oven is cold.
Disconnect the oven from the
mains.
Put a cloth on the bottom of the cav‐
ity.
Top 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.
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Side lamp
Step 1 Remove the left shelf support to get ac‐
cess to the lamp.
Step 2 Use a narrow, blunt object (e.g. a tea‐
spoon) to remove the glass cover.
Step 3 Clean the glass cover.
Step 4 Replace the lamp with a suitable 300 °C
heat-resistant lamp.
Step 5 Install the glass cover.
Step 6 Install the left shelf support.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 What to do if...
The appliance does not turn on or does not heat up
Possible cause
Remedy
The appliance is not connected to an electrical supply
or it is connected incorrectly.
Check if the appliance is correctly connected to the
electrical supply.
The clock is not set. Set the clock, for details refer to Clock functions chap‐
ter, How to set: Clock functions.
The door is not closed correctly. Fully close the door.
The fuse is blown. Make sure the fuse is the cause of the problem. If the
problem recurs, contact a qualified electrician.
The appliance Child Lock is on. Refer to "Menu" chapter, Submenu for: Options.
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Components
Description
Remedy
The lamp is burnt out. Replace the lamp, for details refer to "Care and Clean‐
ing" chapter, How to replace: Lamp.
Power cut always stops cleaning. Repeat
cleaning if it's interrupted by power failure.
12.2 How to manage: Error codes
When the software error occurs, the display shows error message.
In this section, you will find the list of the problems that you can handle on your own.
Code and description Remedy
C2 - the Food sensor is in the appliance cavity during
Pyrolytic Cleaning.
Take out the Food sensor.
C3 - the door is not fully closed during Pyrolytic Clean‐
ing.
Close the door.
F111 - Food sensor is not correctly inserted into the
socket.
Fully plug Food sensor into the socket.
F240, F439 - the touch fields on the display do not
work properly.
Clean the surface of the display. Make sure there is no
dirt on the touch fields.
F908 - the appliance system cannot connect with the
control panel.
Turn the appliance off and on.
12.3 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 appliance cavity. Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance cavity.
We recommend that you write the data here:
Model (MOD.) .........................................
Product number (PNC) .........................................
Serial number (S.N.) .........................................
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13. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
13.1 Product Information and Product Information Sheet
Supplier's name AEG
Model identification BPK74238HM 944188621
Energy Efficiency Index 61.2
Energy efficiency class A++
Energy consumption with a standard load, conventional mode 1.09 kWh/cycle
Energy consumption with a standard load, fan-forced mode 0.52 kWh/cycle
Number of cavities 1
Heat source Electricity
Volume 71 l
Type of oven Built-In Oven
Mass 36.0 kg
For EU: IEC/EN 60350-1 - Household electric cooking appliances - Part 1: Ranges, ovens, steam ovens and grills
- Methods for measuring performance.
For UK: BS EN 60350-1 - Household electric cooking appliances - Part 1: Ranges, ovens, steam ovens and grills
- Methods for measuring performance.
13.2 Energy saving
The appliance has features which help
you save energy during everyday
cooking.
Make sure that the appliance door is closed
when the appliance operates. Do not open
the appliance 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 appliance
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
If a programme with Duration is activated and
the cooking time is longer than 30 min, the
heating elements automatically turn off earlier
in some appliance functions.
The fan and lamp continue to operate. When
you turn off the appliance, the display shows
the residual heat. You can use that heat to
keep the food warm.
When the cooking duration is longer than 30
min, reduce the appliance temperature to
minimum 3 - 10 min before the end of
cooking. The residual heat inside the
appliance 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. The residual heat indicator or
temperature appears on the display.
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Cooking with the lamp off
Turn off the lamp during cooking. Turn it on
only when you need it.
Moist Fan Baking
Function designed to save energy during
cooking.
When you use this function the lamp
automatically turns off after 30 sec. You may
turn on the lamp again but this action will
reduce the expected energy savings.
14. MENU STRUCTURE
14.1 Menu
Menu item Application
Assisted Cooking Lists automatic programmes.
Cleaning Lists cleaning programmes.
Favourites Lists the favourite settings.
Options To set the appliance configuration.
Settings Setup To set the appliance configuration.
Service Shows the software version and configuration.
14.2 Submenu for: Cleaning
Submenu Application
Pyrolytic cleaning, quick Duration: 1 h.
Pyrolytic cleaning, normal Duration: 1 h 30 min.
Pyrolytic cleaning, intense Duration: 3 h.
14.3 Submenu for: Options
Submenu Application
Light Turns the lamp on and off.
Child Lock Prevents accidental activation of the appliance. When the option is on, the text
Child Lock appears in the display when you turn on the appliance. To enable the
appliance use, choose the code letters in the alphabetical order. When the option
is on, and the appliance is turned off the appliance door is locked. Access to the
timer, the remote operation and the lamp is available with the option on.
Fast Heat Up Shortens the heat up time. It is available only for some of the appliance functions.
Cleaning Reminder Turns the reminder on and off.
Time indication Turns the clock on and off.
Digital clock style Changes the format of the displayed time indication.
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14.4 Submenu for: Setup
Submenu Description
Language Sets the appliance language.
Display brightness Sets the display brightness.
Key tones Turns the tone of the touch fields on and off. It is not possible to mute the tone for:
.
Buzzer volume Sets the volume of key tones and signals.
Time of day Sets the current time and date.
14.5 Submenu for: Service
Submenu Description
Demo mode Activation / deactivation code: 2468
Software version Information about software version.
Reset all settings Restores factory settings.
15. IT'S EASY!
Before first use you have to set:
Language Display brightness Key tones Buzzer volume Time of day
Familiarize yourself with the basic icons on the control panel and the display:
ON / OFF Menu Favourites
Timer
Food sensor
/
Start using the appliance
Quick start Turn on the appli‐
ance and start cook‐
ing with the default
temperature and
time of the function.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Press and hold: . - select the
preferred function.
Press: .
Quick Off Turn off the appli‐
ance, any screen or
message at any
time.
- press and hold until the appliance turns off.
Start cooking
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
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Start cooking
- press to turn on the
appliance.
- select the heating
function.
- set the tempera‐
ture.
- press to confirm.
- press to start cook‐
ing.
Get to know how to cook quickly
Use the automatic programmes to prepare a dish quickly with the default settings:
Assisted Cook‐
ing
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Press: . Press: . Press: Assisted
Cooking.
Choose the dish.
Use quick functions to set the cooking time
10% Finish assist
Use 10% Finish assist to add extra time when 10% of
the cooking time is left.
To extend the cooking time press +1min.
16. 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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