AKZ 521 EN User and maintenance manual Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Make sure the power voltage specified on the appliance dataplate is the same as the mains voltage. The dataplate is on the front edge of the oven (visible when the door is open). • Power cable replacement (type H05 RR-F 3 x 1.5 mm2) must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Contact an authorized service centre. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Before use: - Remove cardboard protection pieces, protective film and adhesive labels from accessories.
The door will not open: • • Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the fault persists. Important: during self-cleaning, the oven door will not open. Wait until it unlocks automatically (see paragraph “Cleaning cycle of ovens with pyrolysis function”). 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 “ ”.
Accessories: • • Soak the accessories in water with washing up detergent immediately after use, handling them with oven gloves if still hot. Food residues can be easily removed using a brush or sponge. 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.
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, 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 language, 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. Turn the “Browse” knob to display the correct minutes.
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. Once the temperature is confirmed, the symbol flashes. 2. Turn the adjustment knob to display the desired cooking time. 3. To confirm the cooking time, press button 3 . The oven automatically confirms your selection 10 seconds after the last operation.
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”.
SETTINGS Turn the “Functions” knob indicator to the symbol which can be changed. to access a submenu containing five display settings Language 1. 2. 3. Turn the “Browse” knob to display “LANGUAGE”. Press 3 to access the setting. Turn the “Browse” knob to select the desired language and confirm by pressing button 3 . Clock Turn the “Browse” knob to display CLOCK. To change the time, see the previous section (SETTING THE CURRENT TIME).
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) Temp.
Recipe Function Pre- Shelf (from heating bottom) Temp. (°C) - 2 Medium (2) - 2 High (3) Roast Beef rare 1 Kg - 2 Medium (2) Leg of lamb / Shanks - 2 Medium (2) Roast potatoes - 2 Medium (2) Vegetable gratin - 2 High (3) Lasagna & Meat Yes 1-3 200 Meat & Potatoes Yes 1-3 200 Fish & Vegetables Yes 1-4 180 Roast chicken 1-1.
TESTED RECIPES (in compliance with IEC 60350-1:2011-12 and DIN 3360-12:07:07) Recipe Function Pre- Shelf (from Temp. heating bottom) (°C) Time Accessories and notes (min) IEC 60350-1:2011-12 § 7.5.2 Yes 2 170 15-25 Drip tray / baking tray Yes 1-3 160 Shelf 3: baking tray (switch 20-30 levels halfway through cooking) Shelf 1: drip tray/baking tray Yes 2 170 20-30 Drip tray / baking tray Shortbread IEC 60350-1:2011-12 § 7.5.
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.
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