AKP 451 EN User and maintenance manual IT Manuale d’uso e manutenzione
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions shall also be available on website: www.whirlpool.eu YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be read and observed at all times. This is the danger symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to potential risks to themselves and others.
- If the surface of the induction plate is cracked, do not use it and switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock (only for models with induction function). - Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it when barefoot. - This appliance is designed solely for use as a domestic appliance for cooking food. No other type of use is permitted (e.g.: heating rooms).
- Do not use containers made of synthetic materials. - Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Always remain vigilant when cooking foods rich in fat and oil. - Never leave the appliance unattended during food drying. - If alcoholic beverages are used when cooking foods (e.g. rum, cognac, wine), remember that alcohol evaporates at high temperatures. As a result, there is a risk that vapours released by the alcohol may catch fire upon coming into contact with the electrical heating element.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Before use: - Remove cardboard protection pieces, protective film and adhesive labels from accessories. Remove the accessories from the oven and heat it at 200° for about an hour to eliminate the smell and fumes from the insulating materials and protective grease. During use: - Do not place heavy objects on the door as they could damage it. Do not cling to the door or hang anything from the handle. Do not cover the inside of the oven with aluminium foil.
CLEANING - WARNING Never use steam cleaning equipment. Only clean the oven when it is cool to the touch. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Oven exterior IMPORTANT: do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents. If any of these products accidentally comes into contact with the appliance, clean immediately with a damp Microfibre cloth. • Clean the surfaces with a damp Microfibre cloth. If it is very dirty, add a few drops of washing up detergent to the water. Finish off with a dry cloth.
MOVING THE TOP HEATING ELEMENT (SOME MODELS ONLY) 1. 2. 3. Fig. 3 Remove the side accessory holder grilles (Fig. 3). Pull the heating element out a little (Fig. 4) and lower it (Fig. 5). To reposition the heating element, lift it up, pulling it slightly towards you, making sure it comes to rest on the lateral supports. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 REPLACING THE OVEN LAMP To replace the rear lamp (if present): 1. Disconnect the oven from the power supply. 2. Unscrew the lamp cover (Fig.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVEN USE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, SEE THE PARAGRAPH ON INSTALLATION 1. Control panel 2. Upper heating element/grill 3. Cooling fan (not visible) 4. Dataplate (not to be removed) 5. Light 6. Fan 7. Turnspit (if present) 8. Lower heating element (hidden) 9. Door 10. Position of shelves (the number of shelves is indicated on the front of the oven) 11. Rear wall N.B.: During cooking, the cooling fan may switch on at intervals in order to minimise energy consumption.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 3 4 Function selector knob Cooking time selector knob Thermostat knob Thermostat led HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN • Turn the selector knob to the required function. The oven light switches on. • Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the required temperature. The thermostat led lights up, switching off again when the oven reaches the selected temperature. At the end of cooking, turn the knobs to “0”.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION TABLE FUNCTIONS KNOB OFF LAMP CONVENTIONAL To stop cooking and switch off the oven. To switch the oven light on/off. To cook any kind of dish on one shelf only. Use the 2nd shelf. Preheat the oven to the required temperature. The thermostat led turns off when the oven is ready and food can be placed in it. For baking cakes with liquid filling (sweet or savoury) on a single shelf. This function can also be used for cooking on two shelves.
COOKING TABLES Recipe Function Preheating Shelf Temperature (from bottom) (°C) Time (min) Accessories Cake tin on wire shelf Yes 2 150-175 35-90 Yes 1-3 150-170 30-90 Leavened cakes Shelf 3: cake tin on wire shelf Shelf 1: cake tin on wire shelf Filled pies (cheesecake, strudel, apple pie) Yes 2 150-190 30-85 Yes 1-3 150-190 35-90 Drip tray/ baking tray or cake tin on wire shelf Shelf 3: cake tin on wire shelf Shelf 1: cake tin on wire shelf Yes 2 160-175 20-45 Yes 1-3 150-17
Recipe Turkey / Goose 3 Kg Function Preheating Shelf Temperature (from bottom) (°C) Time (min) Accessories Yes 1/2 200 Yes 2 175-200 40-60 Drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf Yes 2 175-200 50-60 Oven tray on wire shelf Toast Yes 4 200 2-5 Fish fillets / steaks Yes 4 200 20-30 Sausages / Kebabs / Spare ribs / Hamburgers Yes 4 200 30-40 - 2 200 55-70 Baked fish / en papillote (fillet, whole) Stuffed vegetables (tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines) Roast chicken 1-1.
RECOMMENDED USE AND TIPS How to read the cooking table The table indicates the best function to use for any given food, to be cooked on one or more shelves at the same time. Cooking times start from the moment food is placed in the oven, excluding pre-heating (where required). Cooking temperatures and times are purely for guidance and will depend on the amount of food and type of accessory used.
5019 300 02846 GB IT Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, USA Printed in Italy 06/2011
