Whirlpool AKZ 161 IX, AKZ 161 WH, AKZ 161 AV, AKZ 161 GR INSTRUCTION FOR USE

AKZ 161

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET

GB IE

First-Last... shelf positions

			1.	Control panel
			2.	Top oven cooling fan* (not visible)
Last			3.	Top oven light
			4.	Top oven grill heating element
First
			5.	Top oven bottom heating element (not visible)
			6.	Top oven door hinges
Last			7.	Top oven door
			8.	Cooling fan (not visible)
			9.	Lower oven light
First			10.	Lower oven round heating element
			11.	Lower oven fan
			12.	Lower oven door hinges
			13.	Lower oven cool door
			*N.B.: The cooling fan switches on only when the oven has reached a
			certain temperature. After the oven switches off, the cooling fan may,
			however, continue to run for a certain time to ensure proper cooling.
ACCESSORIES	•	Grid	•	Pan set kit
	•	Roof shield

1.Lower oven selector knob: to choose the oven functions.

2.Lower oven button to select and confirm the different operations (operate by single presses only).

3.Lower oven knob to set: time of day, cooking time, the time at which cooking should terminate, the temperatures and the power levels (Function P).

4.Top oven grill knob

5.Top oven thermostat knob

6.Top oven functions selector knob

7.Top oven red thermostat knob

LOWER OVEN FUNCTIONS TABLE

Function			Function	Preset	Function description
symbol				temperature/level	(see details in the user's manual)
0			OVEN OFF	-	-
			OVEN LIGHT	-	To switch on the oven light.
			MLTF	35C	To keep a constant temperature,
			(Heat Maintenance)		either 35°C or 60°C.
			FAN	160C	To cook on more than one shelf level,
					at the same temperature.
TOP OVEN FUNCTIONS TABLE
Function			Function		Function description
symbol				(see details in the user's manual)
0			OVEN OFF	-
			OVEN LIGHT	To switch on the oven light.
			BOTTOM HEATING	To use the last 10-15 minutes of cooking time.
			STATIC	To cook food at one shelf level. Preheating.
			GRILL	To grill small pieces of meat, toast, etc.

STARTING THE TOP OVEN

•Turn the functions selector knob to the required symbol ( or ). The oven light switches on.

•Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the required temperature.

The red thermostat indicator light switches on.

When the required temperature is reached, the red thermostat indicator light switches off.

How to use the grill funtion

•During cooking, leave the oven door open.

•Turn the functions selector knob to the grill symbol .

•The oven light switches on.

•Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the maximum temperature.

•Turn the grill control knob to one of the following positions LO-1-2-3-R-HI, dependent on the power levels(LO= lower, HI= high).

STARTING THE LOWER OVEN

When the oven is connected to the power supply for the first time, or re-connected after a power failure, the display shows “ ”.

To start the oven:

•Turn knob 1 to “0”.

•Press button 2. The display shows “--:--”.

FOR A DESCRIPTION ON HOW TO USE THE OVEN, PLEASE REFER TO THE PROGRAMMER DESCRIPTION SHEET.

5019 310 53111

LOWER OVEN FOOD COOKING TABLES

	FOOD	Function			Preheating	Level	Temperature	Cooking time
					(10 minutes)	(from the bottom)	(°C)	(minutes)
	MEAT				X	2	190	70	- 90
	Lamb, Kid, Mutton
	Roast
	(Veal, Pork, Beef)				-	2	190	60	- 80
	(kg. 1)
	Chicken, Rabbit, Duck				-	2	190	60	- 70
	Turkey (kg. 6) + level 3				X	1	190	150	- 180
	browning
	Goose (2 Kg)				X	2	190	100	- 120
	FISH (WHOLE)
	(1-2 kg)				-	2 - 3	190	65	- 75
	Gilt-head, Bass, Tuna,
	Salmon, Trout
	FISH (CUTLETS) (1 kg.)
	Sword Fish, Tuna,				-	3	190	50	- 55
	Salmon, Cod
	VEGETABLES				-	2	180	55	- 60
	Stuffed peppers
	Stuffed tomatoes				-	2	180	50	- 60
	Baked potatoes				-	2	190	45	- 50
	Raw vegetables au gratin
	(e.g. Fennel, Cabbage,				-	3	180	40	- 50
	Asparagus, Celery)

NOTE: When cooking meat using fan-assisted and static functions, it is also advisable to use the Browning function (level 1 to 3).

FOOD	Function			Preheating	Level	Temperature	Cooking time
				(10 minutes)	(from the bottom)	(°C)	(minutes)
SWEETS, PASTRIES, ETC.				-	3	150	35	- 45
Raising cakes (sponges)
Filled pies				-	2	160	70	- 80
(with cheese)
Tarts				-	3	180	45	- 50
Apple strudel				X	3	200	45	- 50
Biscuits				-	1 - 3	160	30	- 40
Cream puffs				X	1 - 3	180	40	- 50
Savoury Pies				X	3	180	55	- 60
Lasagne				-	2	190	45	- 55
Filled fruit pies				-	2	180	45	- 50
e.g. Pineapple, Peach
Meringues				-	1 - 3	80	150	- 180
Vol-au-vents				X	1 - 3	190	25	- 30
Soufflés				-	2	180	55	- 65

TOP OVEN FOOD COOKING TABLES

	FOOD	Preheating	Shelf	Temperature	Cooking Time
		(10 minutes)	(from the bottom)	(°C)	(minutes approx.)
	Chicken halves	X	1	200	55-65
	Pork roast (1 kg)	X	1	170	100-110
	Fish (1 kg)	X	1	170	40-55
	Pizza	X	1 (fat pan only)	250	15-20

	FOOD	Preheating	Shelf	Power level	Cooking Time
		(10 minutes)	(from the bottom)	°C	(minutes approx.)
	12 Toasts	X	2 Pan set kit	4	1-3
	Pork chops	X	1 Pan set kit	4	30-35
	Spits	X	1 Pan set kit	4	35-40
	Bacon rasher	X	2 Pan set kit	4	5-10
	Sausages	X	2 Pan set kit	4	15-20