Whirlpool AKZ 176 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

AKZ 176

Highest level

First level

Wire Shelf:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET

Control panel

Cooling fan (not visible) Fan operation switches on only when the oven has reached a certain temperature, and may continue even after the appliance has been turned off, for a few minutes.

Top heating element (can be lowered)

Rear oven lamp

Circular heating element (not visible)

Fan

Bottom heating element (not visible)

Oven cool door

ACCESSORIES

CONTROL PANEL

Drip tray:

Function

Oven OFF

LAMP

MLTF (Heat Maintenance)

STATIC

PASTRY/FAN

FAN/THERMOVENTILATED

TURBOFAN

Oven functions table

Preset

temperature

- - -

- - To switch on the oven light.

35°C - 60°C -

200°C 50°C - 250°C

175°C 50°C - 250°C

160°C 50°C - 250°C

160°C

Adjustable

temperature

50°C - 250°C

 To keep the temperature steady inside the oven.  35°C: to raise dough for bread and pizza.  60°C: to keep food warm once it is cooked.  It is advisable to use the first level.

 To cook meat, fish and poultry in the oven.  Preheat the oven to the required cooking temperature and place

the food inside as soon as all the indicators of the thermometer

 It is advisable to use the second or third level.

 To cook on max. two levels.  If necessary, switch the position of the dishes in the oven for

optimum cooking performance.

 To cook (without preheating) foods that require the same cooking

temperature on one or more levels (e.g.: fish, vegetables, sweets), without transferring odours from one foodstuff to the other.

 To cook on one level (e.g.: fruit, cakes, timbales, vegetables,

pizza, poultry).

Description of function

are alight.

1. ON/OFF - Function Selector Knob.

2. Confirm and programme selection button

3. Pre-set values changing knob (temperature, time, levels)

5019 310 56238

Retractable knobs

 To use this type of knob, press it in the middle.  The knob comes out.  Turn it to the required position.

Once cooking is over, turn the knob to 0 and press it again to restore it to its original position.

GRILL

TURBOGRILL

PIZZA/BREAD

ECO

3 -

- -

P1- 260°C P2- 220°C

 Use the grill function to cook sirloin steaks, kebabs, sausages,

vegetables au gratin and for making toast.  The function allows various settings (1 min. - 5 max.).  Preheat the oven for 3/5 min.  During cooking the door must remain closed.  When cooking meat, to avoid spatters of fat and smoke, pour a

little water into the drip tray.  It is advisable to turn the food during cooking.

 This function is ideal for cooking large pieces of meat (roast beef,

roast joints).  The function allows various settings (1 min. - 5 max.).  Preheat the oven for 3/5 min.  During cooking the door must remain closed.  When cooking meat, to avoid spatters of fat and smoke, pour a

little water into the drip tray.  It is advisable to turn the food while it is cooked.

 To bake pizza, bread, focaccia.  You will find a recipe for each programme in the recipe book

provided.

 Energy saving function, ideal for heating foods and finishing off

cooking.

COOKING TABLES

FOOD Function Preheating

MEAT

Lamb, Kid, Mutton

Roast

(Veal, Pork, Beef)

(kg. 1)

Chicken, Rabbit,

Duck

Turke y

(kg. 4-6) + level 3

browning

Goose (2 Kg)

FISH

(WHOLE)

(1-2 kg)

Gilt-head, Bass, Tuna,

Salmon, Cod

FISH

(CUTLETS)

(1 kg.)

Sword Fish, Tuna

VEGETABLES

Stuffed peppers and tomatoes

Baked potatoes

SWEETS, PASTRIES, ETC.

Raising cakes

Filled pies

(with cheese)

Tarts

Applestrudel

Biscuits

Choux buns

Level

(from the

bottom)

X 2 2 200 95 - 110

X 3 2 200 100 - 110

X 2 - 200 100 - 110

X 2 2 200 95 - 110

X 3 3 200 100 - 110

X 2 - 200 90 - 100

X 2 3 200 80 - 90

X 2 3 190 80 - 90

X 2 - 200 85 - 95

X 1 3 200 160 - 180

X 1 - 210 180 - 190

X 2 3 210 100 - 130

X 1 3 200 100 - 130

X 2 - 200 100 - 130

X 2 1 200 45 - 55

X 3 1 190 45 - 55

X 2 - 200 50 - 60

X 2 2 200 40 - 50

X 3 2 190 40 - 50

X 3 - 200 40 - 50

X 2 - 220 50 - 60

X 2 - 200 50 - 60

X 2 3 220 50 - 60

X 2 3 200 50 - 60

X 2 - 190 40 - 50

X 1 - 180 40 - 50

X 2 - 180 40 - 50

X 2 - 190 80 - 90

X 2 - 180 70 - 80

X 2 - 180 80 - 90

X 2 - 190 40 - 50

X 2 - 180 40 - 50

X 2 - 200 50 - 55

X 1 - 3 - 200 50 - 55

X 2 - 200 50 - 55

X 2 - 170 20 - 30

X 1 - 3 - 200 20 - 30

X 2 - 200 20 - 30

X 2 - 180 35 - 45

X 1 - 3 - 180 35 - 45

X 2 - 180 40 - 50

Browning

level

Tem perat ur e

(°C)

Cooking time

(minutes)

FOOD Function Preheating

Savoury pies

Lasagna

Filled fruit pies

e.g. Pineapple, Peach

Meringues

Vol-au-vents

Soufflés

Level

(from the

bottom)

X 2 - 200 40 - 50

X 2 - 190 40 - 50

X 2 1 200 45 - 60

X 2 - 200 45 - 60

X 2 - 190 50 - 60

X 2 - 190 40 - 50

X 2 - 120 120 - 150

- 1 - 3 - 120 120 - 150

- 2 - 120 120 - 150

X 2 - 200 35 - 45

X 1 - 3 - 190 35 - 45

X 2 - 190 35 - 45

X 2 - 200 40 - 50

X 2 - 190 45 - 55

Browning

level

Temperat ur e

(°C)

COOKING TABLE FOR GRILL FUNCTION

FOOD Function Preheating

Sirloin steak X 4 5 35 - 45

Cutlets X 4 5 30 - 40

Sausages X 3 - 4 5 30 - 40

Pork chops X 4 5 35 - 45

Fish (cutlets) X 3 - 4 5 35 - 45

Chicken legs X 3 - 4 5 40 - 50

Kebabs X 3 - 4 5 40 - 50

Spare ribs X 3 - 4 5 35 - 45

Chicken halves X 3 5 45 - 55

Whole chicken X 3 5 60 - 70

Roast

(pork, beef)

Duck X 2 5 70 - 80

Leg of lamb X 3 5 70 - 80

Roast beef X 3 5 50 - 60

Baked potatoes X 3 5 50 - 60

Fish (Gilt-head, Trout) X 3 5 50 - 60

When cooking meat in Fan and Static functions, it is advisable to use the Browning function (level 1 to 3).

N.B.:

X 2 5 60 - 70

Level

(from the bottom)

Cooking times and temperatures are approximate only.

Power

level

Cooking time

(minutes)