Whirlpool AKZ 176 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

AKZ 176

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET

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		1.	Control panel
		2.	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
	Highest		a few minutes.
		3.	Top heating element (can be lowered)
	level
		4.	Rear oven lamp
		5.	Circular heating element (not visible)
	First	6.	Fan
	level	7.	Bottom heating element (not visible)
		8.	Oven cool door

ACCESSORIES

Wire Shelf:

Drip tray:

CONTROL PANEL

1.	ON/OFF - Function Selector Knob.	Retractable knobs
2.	Confirm and programme selection button	• To use this type of knob, press it in the middle.
3.	Pre-set values changing knob (temperature, time,	•	The knob comes out.
	levels)	•	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.

Oven functions table

	Function	Preset	Adjustable	Description of function
		temperature	temperature
-	Oven OFF	-	-	-
	LAMP	-	-	To switch on the oven light.
	MLTF			• To keep the temperature steady inside the oven.
		35°C - 60°C	-	• 35°C: to raise dough for bread and pizza.
	(Heat Maintenance)			• 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
	STATIC	200°C	50°C - 250°C	the food inside as soon as all the indicators of the thermometer
				are alight.
				• It is advisable to use the second or third level.
				• To cook on max. two levels.
	PASTRY/FAN	175°C	50°C - 250°C	• 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
	FAN/THERMO-	160°C	50°C - 250°C	temperature on one or more levels
	VENTILATED			(e.g.: fish, vegetables, sweets), without transferring odours from
				one foodstuff to the other.
	TURBOFAN	160°C	50°C - 250°C	• To cook on one level (e.g.: fruit, cakes, timbales, vegetables,
				pizza, poultry).
				• 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.).
	GRILL	3	-	• 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.).
	TURBOGRILL	3	-	• 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.
			P1260°C	• To bake pizza, bread, focaccia.
	PIZZA/BREAD	-		• You will find a recipe for each programme in the recipe book
			P2220°C
				provided.
	ECO	-	-	• Energy saving function, ideal for heating foods and finishing off
				cooking.

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COOKING TABLES

						Level	Browning	Temperature	Cooking time
	FOOD	Function			Preheating	(from the
							level	(°C)	(minutes)
						bottom)
					X	2	2	200	95 - 110
	MEAT				X	3	2	200	100	- 110
	Lamb, Kid, Mutton
					X	2	-	200	100	- 110
					X	2	2	200	95 - 110
	Roast
	(Veal, Pork, Beef)				X	3	3	200	100	- 110
	(kg. 1)				X	2	-	200	90 - 100
					X	2	3	200	80	- 90
	Chicken, Rabbit,
					X	2	3	190	80	- 90
	Duck
					X	2	-	200	85	- 95
					X	1	3	200	160	- 180
	Turkey
	(kg. 4-6) + level 3				X	1	3	200	160	- 180
	browning				X	1	-	210	180	- 190
					X	2	3	210	100	- 130
	Goose (2 Kg)				X	1	3	200	100	- 130
					X	2	-	200	100	- 130
	FISH (WHOLE)				X	2	1	200	45	- 55
	(1-2 kg)				X	3	1	190	45	- 55
	Gilt-head, Bass, Tuna,
	Salmon, Cod				X	2	-	200	50	- 60
	FISH (CUTLETS)				X	2	2	200	40	- 50
					X	3	2	190	40	- 50
	(1 kg.)
	Sword Fish, Tuna				X	3	-	200	40	- 50
					X	2	-	220	50	- 60
	VEGETABLES				X	2	-	200	50	- 60
	Stuffed peppers and tomatoes
					X	2	-	200	50	- 60
					X	2	3	220	50	- 60
	Baked potatoes
					X	2	3	200	50	- 60
					X	2	-	190	40	- 50
	SWEETS, PASTRIES, ETC.
					X	1	-	180	40	- 50
	Raising cakes
					X	2	-	180	40	- 50
					X	2	-	190	80	- 90
	Filled pies				X	2	-	180	70	- 80
	(with cheese)
					X	2	-	180	80	- 90
					X	2	-	190	40	- 50
	Tarts				X	2	-	180	40	- 50
					X	2	-	180	40	- 50
					X	2	-	200	50	- 55
	Applestrudel				X	1 - 3	-	200	50	- 55
					X	2	-	200	50	- 55
					X	2	-	170	20	- 30
	Biscuits				X	1 - 3	-	200	20	- 30
					X	2	-	200	20	- 30
					X	2	-	180	35	- 45
	Choux buns
					X	1 - 3	-	180	35	- 45
					X	2	-	180	40	- 50

						Level	Browning	Temperature	Cooking time
	FOOD	Function			Preheating	(from the
							level	(°C)	(minutes)
						bottom)
					X	2	-	200	40	- 50
	Savoury pies				X	2	-	190	40	- 50
					X	2	-	190	40	- 50
					X	2	1	200	45	- 60
	Lasagna				X	2	1	200	45	- 60
					X	2	-	200	45	- 60
					X	2	-	190	50	- 60
	Filled fruit pies
					X	2	-	190	40	- 50
	e.g. Pineapple, Peach
					X	2	-	190	40	- 50
					X	2	-	120	120	- 150
	Meringues
					-	1 - 3	-	120	120	- 150
					-	2	-	120	120	- 150
					X	2	-	200	35	- 45
	Vol-au-vents				X	1 - 3	-	190	35	- 45
					X	2	-	190	35	- 45
					X	2	-	200	40	- 50
	Soufflés				X	2	-	190	45	- 55
					X	2	-	190	45	- 55

COOKING TABLE FOR GRILL FUNCTION

	FOOD	Function			Preheating	Level	Power	Cooking time
						(from the bottom)	level	(minutes)
	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
	Chicken halves				X	3	5	45 - 55
	Whole chicken				X	3	5	60 - 70
	Roast				X	2	5	60 - 70
	(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

N.B.: When cooking meat in Fan and Static functions, it is advisable to use the Browning function (level 1 to 3). Cooking times and temperatures are approximate only.