Whirlpool AKZ 288/IX/01, AKZ 288/NA/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

AKZ 288/01

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET

DE GB

Top shelf

Bottom shelf

Wire Shelf:

1 2

1.Control knob for front left hotplate 0 1 ...10 *.

2.Control knob for rear left hotplate 0 1 ...10 *

3.Function selector knob

1.Control panel

2.Cooling fan (not visible)

3.Upper heating element

4.Grill heating element

5.Rear oven lamp

6.Fan

7.Lower heating element (hidden)

8.Oven cool door

ACCESSORIES

Drip tray:

CONTROL PANEL

3

4

5

6

7

8

4.Thermostat knob

5.Red thermostat L.E.D.

6.Control knob for rear right hotplate 0 1 ...10 *.

7.Control knob for front right hotplate 0 1 ...10 *.

8.Cooktop ON indicator light

* The multizone function can only be switched on for those hotplates of the cooktop equipped with double or triple zone function.

(See hotplate functions table)

		Oven function chart
	Function	Description of function
0	OVEN OFF	-
	LAMP	• To switch on the oven light.
		• To cook any food.
	STATIC	• Preheat the oven to the required cooking temperature and place the food
		inside as soon as the red thermostat L.E.D. switches off.
		• Ideally, the second or third shelf level should be used.
		• To cook on up to two different shelf levels.
	PASTRY/FAN	• If necessary, switch the positions of the dishes to cook food more evenly.
		• It is not necessary to preheat the oven (except for pizzas and focaccias).
		• To grill steak, kebabs and sausages, to cook vegetables au gratin and to toast
		bread.
	GRILL	• Preheat the oven for 5 min.
		• When cooking meat, to avoid spatters of fat and smoke, pour a little water
		into the drip tray.
		• Turn the meat during grilling.
		• To grill large joints of meat (roast beef and other roast meats).
		• The oven door must be kept closed during the cooking cycle.
	TURBO GRILL	• When cooking meat, pour a little water into the drip tray (on the first level)
		to reduce smoke and fat spatters.
		• Turn the meat during grilling.
		• Ideal for thawing frozen food at room temperature.
	DEFROSTING	• The food should be placed in the oven in its wrapping to prevent it from
		drying out.

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

•Turn the selector knob to the required function. The oven light switches on.

•Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the required temperature. The red thermostat led lights up, switching off again when the oven reaches the selected temperature.

At the end of cooking time:

• Turn the knob to “0”.

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COOKING TABLE

					Level	Temperature	Cooking
FOOD	Function			Pre heating	(from the		time
					bottom)	(°C)	min
MEAT				X	2	200	90 - 110
Lamb, Kid, Mutton				X	2	200	100	- 110
Veal, Beef, Pork				X	2	200	90 - 110
				X	2	200	90 - 110
Chicken,				X	2	200	70	- 80
Rabbit,
Duck				X	2	200	70	- 80
Turkey				X	2	210	160	- 180
(kg.3-5)				X	2	200	170	- 180
Goose				X	2	210	100	- 130
(2 Kg)				X	2	200	100	- 130
FISH(1 kg)				X	2	200	60	- 80
Gilt-head, Bass,
Tuna, Salmon, Cod				X	2	190	60	- 80
FISH				X	2	190	50	- 60
(<1 kg - steaks)
Swordfish, Tuna				X	2	190	50	- 60
VEGETABLES				X	2	190	50	- 60
Peppers, Tomatoes,
Roast potatoes				X	2	190	50	- 60
SWEETS,				X	2	180	40	- 50
PASTRIES, ETC.
Leavened cakes				X	2	180	40	- 50
Filled pies				X	2	190	60	- 90
(with cheese)				X	2	180	60	- 90
Tarts				X	2	190	40	- 50
				X	2	180	40	- 50
Apple strudel,				X	2	200	50	- 60
Crèpes				X	2	190	50	- 60
Biscuits,				X	2	180	20	- 30
Sponge rings,
Shortbread				X	2	180	30	- 40
Choux buns,				X	2	180	35	- 45
Sweet sponge rolls				X	2	180	35	- 45
Savoury pies, Filled				X	2	200	50	- 60
fruit pies, e.g.
Pineapple, Peach				X	2	190	45	- 55
Lasagna, potatoes				X	2	200	40	- 50
au gratin,
cannelloni, pasta				X	2	190	40	- 50
timbales
Bread				X	2	210	30	- 40
				X	2	210	30	- 40
Pizza				X	2	225	15	- 20
				X	2	210	20	- 30
Vol-au-vents				X	2	210	20	- 30
				X	2	200	30	- 40
Soufflés				X	2	200	40	- 50
				X	2	190	50	- 60

COOKING TABLE FOR GRILL FUNCTION

					Level	Temperature	Cooking
FOOD	Function			Pre heating	(from the		time
					bottom)	(°C)	min
Toasted ham and				X	3-4	200-225	10 - 15
cheese sandwich
Steak				X	3-4	200-225	30 - 40
Cutlets				X	3-4	200-225	30 - 40
Sausages				X	3	200-225	30 - 40
Chops				X	3	200-225	30 - 40
Fish (steaks)				X	3	200-225	30 - 40
Chicken legs				X	3	200-225	40 - 50
Kebabs				X	3	200-225	40 - 50
Spare ribs				X	3	200-225	40 - 50
1/2 chicken				X	3	200-225	40 - 50
1/2 chicken				-	3	200-225	40 - 50
Whole chicken				-	2-3	200-225	60 - 70
Roast				-	2-3	200-225	60 - 80
(pork, beef)
Duck				-	1-2	200-225	60 - 80
Leg of lamb				-	1-2	200-225	80 - 100
Roast beef				-	2	200-225	60 - 70
Roast potatoes				-	2-3	200-225	40 - 50
Fish, e.g. gilt-				-	3	190-200	40 - 50
head, trout

Note: Cooking times and temperatures are for guidance only.

Cooktop Functions Table (depending on model)

	Function			Description of function
	HEAT	To maintain a constant temperature of 60° until the end of cooking. To select this function, turn the knob
	MAINTENANCE	to	.
		This is available on the front right and rear left hotplates. This extends the heating area of the cooktop in
		order to allow the use of large, oval or rectangular pots or cooking receptacles. To switch on the dual zone,
	MULTI ZONE	turn the knob to		and wait until the residual heat indicator for the hotplate begins to flash. To switch on
		the triple zone function (if available), wait until the L.E.D. begins flashing quickly. Select the power setting
		required by turning the knob anti-clockwise. The residual heat indicator remains on to indicate that the
		cooktop is in use. To deselect, turn the knob to “0”.
		This function is used to bring water to the boil rapidly and remains on for a preset time. At the end of the
		preset time, the cooktop automatically returns to the maximum power setting. This function can be
	FAST BOIL	selected even during cooking. Attention: Before selecting this function, make sure the pot is positioned
		on the selected hotplate in order to avoid any damage to the cooktop surface. The stated performance
		values for this function are those guaranteed for all glass ceramic cooktops. For this function, place the
		pot on the selected hotplate and turn the knob to			. To deselect, change the position of the knob.
		To allow dough to rise, to soften butter taken from the fridge, to keep baby bottles or food warm, also
		for making yoghurt, melting chocolate, etc.
	GENTLE HEAT	This function is only available when the residual heat indicator is on. For this function, make sure the
		residual heat indicator of the desired hotplate is on. Turn the knob to				. To deselect the function,
		change the position of the knob.

HOW TO OPERATE THE COOKTOP

The oven control panel features 4 adjustable knobs for cooktop operation. The cooktop control knobs are marked with a numerical scale corresponding to different power settings, and a series of function symbols.

Turn the control knob of the relevant hotplate clockwise to the desired power setting (see the instructions supplied with the cooktop).