Whirlpool AKZ 193/IX, AKZ 515/WH, AKZ 515/IX INSTALLATION

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
IMPORTANT NOTES
BEFORE USING THE OVEN
INSTALLATION
OVEN ACCESSORIES
BOTTOM OVEN FUNCTIONS
TOP OVEN FUNCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE

To make the most of your new oven, read the user's instructions carefully and keep them on hand
for consultation in the future.

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of packaging materials

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The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is
marked with the recycle symbol .

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Packing materials should therefore not be
thrown away with household rubbish but
disposed of as directed by local authorities.

Disposal of old appliances

This appliance is marked according to the European
directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please contact
your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Energy saving

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Only pre-heat the ovens if specified in the
cooking table of the Product Description Sheet
or in your recipe.

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Use dark, black enamelled baking moulds as they
absorb heat very well.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Warning:

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Accessible parts will become hot when in
use. To avoid burns and scalds children
should be kept away.

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Not intended for use by unsupervised young
children and infirm persons .

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Make sure young children are not allowed
to play with the appliance.

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Never use abrasive materials or substances
to clean the GLASS, to prevent damaging it.

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The unit gets very hot during use. Do not
touch the heating elements in the oven.

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This oven is designed solely for use as a household
appliance for cooking food. Any other use is
prohibited. The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage caused by improper or incorrect use.

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Any repairs or servicing must be carried out
exclusively by a qualified technician.

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Never expose the oven to atmospheric agents.

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Do not put heavy objects on the doors because
they could damage the oven cavities and hinges.
Do not cling to the doors.

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Never hang anything heavy on the oven door
handles.

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Do not cover the bottom of the ovens with
aluminium foil or other objects.

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The oven doors must close properly. The door
seals must be kept clean.

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Do not pour water directly into the inside of a
hot oven. This could damage the enamel coating .

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Fruit juice drippings from the baking tray may
leave permanent stains. We recommend the
ovens be cleaned before being used again.

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Never drag pots and pans across the bottom of
the ovens as this could scratch the coating.

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Residual condensation from cooking could
damage the ovens and surrounding kitchen units
over time. We recommend that you:

- set the lowest temperature;

- cover food;

- do not store food in the oven;

- dry any wet parts when the oven is cool.

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The front panel and the handle of the oven doors
heat up when the appliance is switched on for a
long time at high temperatures.

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Never touch the oven with any wet part of the
body and do not operate it with bare feet.

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Do not pull the appliance or the power supply cable
to disconnect them from the electrical supply.

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Keep children away from the following
elements as they are sources of danger:

- The oven and its controls, especially when in
operation and immediately afterwards to avoid injury.

- Packaging (bags, polystyrene, metal parts, etc.).

- An oven to be scrapped.

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Make sure that the electrical cables of other
appliances used near the oven do not touch hot
parts and are not trapped in the oven doors.

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Some oven models are equipped with an air
cooling system to prevent the front of the oven
and cabinet cavity from reaching excessively high
temperatures.

Attention:

two openings located between the control panel
and the top oven door and between the two doors.
Do not obstruct the vent openings.

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Do not place inflammable material in the ovens
or nearby: a fire may break out if the appliance is
inadvertently switched on.

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Use oven gloves to remove pans and accessories,
when the ovens are hot.

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During cooking steam will form in the oven
cavity. Please take special care when
opening the door.

Steam and smoke are vented through

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If alcoholic beverages are added when roasting or
cooking cakes and sweets (for example, rum,
cognac, wine, etc.) bear in mind that alcohol
evaporates at high temperatures. Vapours
released by the alcohol can catch fire upon
coming into contact with the electric heating
element.

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Do not heat sealed containers in the ovens
(except for packages specifically designed for this
purpose; see the manufacturer's instructions).
The pressure that develops inside the packaging
might cause it to explode, damaging the
appliance.

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Do not use containers made of synthetic material
for cooking (except for packages specifically
designed for this purpose; see the manufacturer's
instructions). They could melt at high
temperatures.

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Keep an eye on the oven if you are using a lot of
fat or oil. Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire!

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Never pull out fully loaded shelves. Use extreme
caution.

BEFORE USING THE OVEN

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Remove the accessories from the ovens and heat
them 200°C for about an hour to eliminate the
smell of the protective grease and insulating
materials. Keep the kitchen window open during
this operation.

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Before using the oven, remove:

- Stickers on the front and oven doors, except

for the rating plate;

- protective cardboard and protective plastic

film from the front panel controls and other
parts of the appliance;

- any sticky labels from the accessories

(for example, under the drip tray).

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