AKZ 512 EN User and maintenance manual Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS PARAMOUNT 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. All safety warnings are preceded by the danger symbol and the following terms: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause serious injury.
- 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). The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.
- 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. - Never use steam cleaning equipment. - Do not touch the oven during the pyrolysis cycle. Keep children away from the oven during the pyrolysis cycle.
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.
The electronic programmer does not work: • If the display shows the letter “ ” followed by a number, contact your nearest After-sales Service. Specify in this case the number that follows the letter “ ”. AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before calling the After-Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the suggestions given in the “Troubleshooting guide“. 2. Switch the appliance off and back on again it to see if the fault persists.
Cleaning the rear wall and catalytic side panels of the oven (if present): IMPORTANT: do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents, coarse brushes, pot scourers or oven sprays which could damage the catalytic surface and ruin its self-cleaning properties. • Operate the oven empty with the fan-assisted function at 200°C for about one hour • Next, leave the appliance to cool down before removing any food residue with a sponge.
MOVING THE TOP HEATING ELEMENT (SOME MODELS ONLY) 1. 2. 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. 3 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. Lamp 6. Fan 7. Turnspit 8. Lower heating element (not visible) 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.
INSERTING WIRE SHELVES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES IN THE OVEN 1. 2. Insert the wire shelf horizontally, with the raised part “A” upwards (Fig. 1). The other accessories, like the drip tray and baking tray, are inserted with the raised part on the flat section “B” facing upwards (Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER DISPLAY 1 3 2 1. FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB: On/off and function selector knob 2. BROWSE KNOB: for browsing the menu and adjusting pre-set values 3.
STARTING THE OVEN - SETTING LANGUAGE At the first switch on of the oven, the display shows: ENGLISH. Turn the “Browse” knob until the desired language is displayed, then press the button 3 to confirm. SETTING THE TIME After setting the languages, the time must be set on the clock. The two hour digits flash on the display. 1. Turn the “Browse” knob to display the correct hour. 2. Press the button 3 to confirm; the two minute digits flash on the display. 3.
SETTING COOKING TIME This function can be used to cook food for a set length of time, from a minimum of 1 minute to the maximum time allowed by the selected function, after which the oven switches off automatically. 1. 2. 3. Once the temperature is confirmed, the symbol flashes. Turn the adjustment knob to display the desired cooking time. To confirm the cooking time, press button 3 .
BROWNING At the end of cooking, with certain functions, the display indicates the possibility of browning. This function can only be used when cooking time has been set. At the end of cooking time, the display shows: “PRESS TO BROWN”. Press button 3 , and the oven starts a 5 minute browning cycle. This function can be selected consecutively a maximum of twice. BREAD/PIZZA FUNCTION SELECTION Turn the “Functions” knob indicator to the symbol cooking functions for “bread” and “pizza”.
4. During a cooking function, if the Eco Mode is activated, the cavity lamp will be switched off after 1 minute of cooking and reactivated for each user interaction. Acoustic signal To activate or deactivate the acoustic signal, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the “Browse” knob to display “SOUND”. 2. Press 3 to access the setting (ON/OFF). 3. Turn the “Browse” knob to select the desired setting and confirm by pressing button 3 . Brightness To change the display brightness, proceed as follows: 1.
OVEN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION TABLE FUNCTIONS KNOB OFF LAMP To switch the oven interior light on/off. To speed up defrosting of food. Place food on the middle shelf. Leave food in its packaging in order to prevent it from drying out on the outside. SPECIALS DEFROST To stop cooking and switch off the oven. For keeping just-cooked food hot and crisp (e.g: meat, fried food or flans). Place food on the middle shelf. The function will not activate if the KEEP WARM temperature in the oven is above 65°.
FUNCTIONS KNOB To bake different types and sizes of pizza and bread. This function contains two programmes with predefined settings. Simply indicate the values BREAD/PIZZA required (temperature and time) and the oven will manage the cooking cycle automatically. Place the dough on the 2nd shelf after preheating the oven. To eliminate cooking spatters by means of a cycle at very high temperature (approx. 500°).
COOKING TABLE Recipe Function Pre- Shelf (from heating bottom) Yes 2 Temp.
Recipe Function Pre- Shelf (from heating bottom) Yes Savoury pies (vegetable pie, quiche) Vols-au-vent / Puff pastry crackers Temp.
Recipe Function Pre- Shelf (from heating bottom) Temp.
TESTED RECIPES (in compliance with IEC 60350:99+A1:05 +A2:08 and DIN 3360-12:07:07) Recipe Function Pre- Shelf (from Temp. heating bottom) (°C) IEC 60350:99+A1:05 +A2:08 § 8.4.
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 01491 GB FR Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, USA Printed in Italy 03/2012
