Whirlpool ACM 372, ACM 373, ACM 396, ACM 396 N INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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INTRODUCTION

BEFORE STARTING

1. Remove the cardboard and accessories from inside the oven.

2. Clean the hob.

3. The first time you use the oven heat it at the maximum setting for about two hours to eliminate

odours and fumes due to the protective grease.

ROUTINE USE

Hob

1. Turn the knob to the required setting (see “Using the hotplates”).

2. To switch off, turn the knob to “0”.

Oven

1. Arrange the food in the oven.

2. Select the required cooking function (see “Using the oven”).

3. Select the temperature.

To get the most out of your new appliance, be sure to read the instructions in this booklet.

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CONTENTSGB

THE APPLIANCE AND ITS COMPONENTS Page 105

CONTROL PANEL Page 105

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Page 106

USING THE HOTPLATES Page 107

USING THE OVEN Page 108

USING THE CONVENTIONAL OVEN – mod. ACM 372 – ACM 373 Page 109

USING THE CONVENTIONAL FAN-ASSISTED OVEN – mod. ACM 396 Page 112

USING THE MULTIFUNCTION OVEN – mod. ACM 396N Page 116

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Page 120

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Page 122

AFTER SALES SERVICE Page 122

INSTALLATION Page 123

TABLES Page 125

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THE APPLIANCE AND ITS COMPONENTS

ACM372–ACM373–ACM396–ACM396N

1. Control panel

2. High-speed hotplate – Ø 145 – 1500 W

3. High-speed hotplate – Ø 180 – 2000 W

4. Normal hotplate – Ø 145 – 1000 W

5. Normal hotplate – Ø 220 – 2000 W

6. Oven light 7 Grill elements (self-cleaning)

8. Oven door

9. Door handle

10. Child lock

11. Warming drawer (with safety device)

12. Plinth (not for Denmark)

13. Side racks (only in some models).

1. Front lh plate (5) control knob

2. Rear lh plate (4) control knob

3. Rear rh plate (3) control knob

4. Front rh plate (2) control knob

A, B, C, D:

Guides for baking trays, grids or drip tray (see cooking time tables).

Accessories:

2 enamel baking trays 1 enamel drip tray 1 grid for grilling, roasting or baking 2 adjustable feet

CONTROL PANEL

5. Oven function selector knob

6. Oven thermostat knob

7. Plate on indicator light

8. Oven thermostat indicator light

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Before starting

1. Packaging materials (plastic film, expanded

polystyrene, etc.) are potentially dangerous and must be kept out of the reach of children.

2. The packaging materials can be recycled, as

confirmed by the symbol

3. Make sure the appliance has not been damaged

during transport and that the oven door closes correctly.

4. Installation and electrical connection of the appliance

must be entrusted to skilled personnel in accordance with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer and in compliance with established safety standards.

5. Remove packaging residues from inside and outside

the appliance. Remove the accessories. Keep cardboard and plastic protective packages in a safe place for future use, or dispose of them properly.

6. Hotplates

Heat up empty for about 3-5 minutes.

Never cook the food directly on the electric hotplates, but always use pans or containers.

7. Oven

Empty the oven and close the door. Heat the oven at the maximum temperature setting for around two hours to eliminate the odour of grease and fumes from the manufacturing process. Make sure that the kitchen is well ventilated and do not remain in the room during this process.

Clean the oven and accessories with warm water and washing-up liquid.

During and after use of the oven, certain parts will become very hot (e.g. the oven door inspection window). Do not touch hot parts.

Keep children well away from the appliance while it is in use.

Fire risk! Do not store flammable material in the oven, above the hob or in the accessory drawer.

Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances near the cooker cannot come into contact with the hob or be trapped in the oven door.

Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place baking trays or the drip tray on the floor of the oven chamber.

Do not allow heavy or sharp objects to drop on the hob.

The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.

The various components of the appliance are recyclable. Dispose of them in accordance with the regulations in force in your country. If the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power cord.

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USING THE NORMAL AND HIGH-SPEED HOTPLATES

Tip:

The yellow pilot light remains on as long as a hotplate is switched on.

Turn the control knob to the performance level required:

1. Boiling and browning: setting “5” or “6”.

2. Frying: setting “4”.

3. Simmering: setting “2” or “3”.

4. Simmering and warming up: setting “1”.

5. To switch OFF: setting “0”.

When necessary select a higher or lower setting.

With sensitive foods turn down earlier.

HIGH-SPEED HOTPLATES (RED DOT)

These are used for particularly quick boiling and browning.

TIP FOR ENERGY SAVING

Use the residual heat. For nearly all boiling or frying the hotplates can be switched to “0” 5 – 10 minutes before finishing.

TIPS FOR PANS

Use special pans for electric cookers with flat and solid bottoms. Pans with turned bottoms are particularly suitable.

Uneven pans require longer cooking times and consume more energy.

The pan diameter should be the same as that of the hotplate or slightly larger.

To save energy, always use lids.

Do not leave any wet or damp lids on the hotplate.

Put the pan on the hotplate first, then switch on.

Never cook the food directly on the hotplates but use special pans or containers.

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USING THE OVEN

SIDE GUIDES

The embossed oven side walls form 4 guides for the insertion of the drip tray, baking trays and grids.

Recommended grid/baking tray levels are shown in the tables at the end of this handbook.

Side racks

CHILD LOCK

The oven has two removable side racks which allow for four different oven-loading positions. They provide support for the drip tray, baking tray and/or grid, which slide between the two guides on either side of the oven, at the same height. When you fit the tray or grid, take care to position it correctly so that it is horizontal. For the choice of the best oven position, refer to the baking and grilling tables.

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The cookers are equipped with a “Child lock” safety device.

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USING THE OVEN

Installing and removing the side racks

USE OF THE SAFETY DEVICE

x USE:

x DEACTIVATION:

x ACTIVATION:

The door closes normally and is blocked by the safety device. To open the door move lever C to the R.

With the door open move lever C to the R and block it in this position by screwing screw B in position 2.

Open the oven door and with a coin slacken screw B. Lever C moves to the L after screw B is tightened in position 1.

Hook up the side racks to the oven walls.

Slide the required grip or tray into the guides.

In order to open drawer please act as shown in the picture.

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USING THE CONVENTIONAL OVEN

ACM 372 – ACM 373

Upper and lower heating elements

Inside the oven the heating elements are located on the oven floor and ceiling. Heat is supplied by radiation.

Switching on and off

Summary table Cooking functions and temperatures

The following table shows cooking modes and temperatures for oven and grill cooking.

Control knob

Temperature Cooking

C function

Off

Lower and upper heating elements

Lower heating element

Upper heating element

Grill

Booster (grill & lower heating elements)

Energy saving tips

You can utilise residual heat by setting the control knob to “0” for approximately 5 or 10 minutes to finish nearly all types of cooking. You can also cook side dishes, such as potatoes, rice or vegetables, together with the meat course.

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To switch on the oven turn the cooking mode selector

and the temperature selectorPto the required

positions.

The cooking mode selector direction.

The temperature selector knob the right to switch on the oven and to the left, position

, to switch it off.

Preheating

Preheating is unnecessary when preparing roasts, casseroles, and slow-cooking dishes in general. Oven preheating is recommended, however, for delicate cooking and dishes that require shorter cooking times (pastries, etc.). Consult the cooking time tables at the back of the handbook.

The outdoor parts of the oven become hot during operation. Keep children well out of reach.

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Oven light

Turning the knob to any setting switches on the oven light. The oven remains alight while any of the functions is on.

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