Whirlpool AKZ 551/IX INSTALLATION

AKZ 551 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET

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To p O v e n

1. Control panel

2. Top oven cooling fan* (not visible)

To p
shelf

Bottom
shelf

To p
shelf

3. Top oven light

4. Top oven grill heating element

5. Top oven bottom heating element (not visible)

6. Top oven door hinges

7. Top oven door

Lower Oven:

8. Lower oven cooling fan

9. Lower oven top heating element (can be lowered)

Bottom
shelf

10. Lower oven light

11. Lower oven round heating element (not visible)

12.Cavity fan (not visible)

13.Lower oven bottom heating element (not visible)

14.Lower oven door hinges

15. Lower oven cool door

*N.B.:

The lower oven cooling fan switches on only when the oven has
reached a certain temperature with the exception of the Grill Functions
where it starts immediately. The top oven cooling fan start immediately. After
the oven switches off, the cooling fans may, however, continue to run for a
certain time to ensure proper cooling.

ACCESSORIES

•

Australian grid•Drip tray

•

Catalytic panels•Grill pan set

Lower Oven:

1. ON/OFF - Function Selector Knob.

2. Confirm and programme selection button

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

To p O v e n :

4. Grill knob ON/OFF and grilling power

5. Thermostat knob

6. Function Selector Knob.

7. Thermostat light. Turns off when oven reaches the set temperature.

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.

LOWER OVEN FUNCTIONS TABLE

Function

0Oven OFF

LAMP

MLTF -HEAT
MAINTENANCE

STATIC

PASTRY/FAN

GRILL

TURBOGRILL
FAN/THERMO-

VENTILATED

TURBOFAN

PIZZA/BREAD

BOOSTER

Preset

temperature

- - -

- - To switch on the oven light.

35°C - 60°C 35°C - 60°C

200°C 50°C - 250°C

175°C 50°C - 250°C • To cook on max. two shelves without preheating.

3 1-5

3 1-5

160°C 50°C - 250°C

160°C 50°C - 250°C • To cook on one shelf (e.g.: fruit, cakes, timbales, vegetables, pizza, poultry).

P1

200°C 50°C - 250°C • To preheat the oven rapidly.

Adjustable

temperature

P1 300°C - 250°C
P2 220°C - 200°C

• MLTF -35°C Rising is with the lamp off, to maintain a uniform temperature in the
oven.

• Heat maintenence-60°C

• To maintain a uniform temperature of 60°C

• To cook meat, fish and poultry in the oven.

• It is advisable to use the second or third shelf.

• To cook sirloin steaks, kebabs, sausages, vegetables au gratin and to make toast.

• It is advisable to turn the food during cooking.

• This function is ideal for cooking large pieces of meat (roast beef, roast joints).

• It is advisable to turn the food during cooking.

• To cook (without preheating) foods that require the same cooking temperature
on one or more shelves.

• To bake pizza, bread, focaccia.

TOP OVEN FUNCTIONS TABLE

Function Description of function

0Oven OFF

LAMP

STATIC
BOTTOM HEATING

ELEMENT

SINGLE GRILL

DUAL GRILL

STARTING THE LOWER OVEN:

failure, the display shows “ ”.
To start the oven:

• turn knob 1 to “0”.

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

USING THE LOWER OVEN:

Please refer to the separate instructions for use of the electronic programmer

USING THE TOP OVEN:
Grill Function:

Single variable Grill :
Dual variable Grill
Oven Light
Static

1.

2.

: turn the function selector knob (6) to the required position.

and
Turn the function selector knob (6) to the required position.
Turn the thermostat knob (5) to the required temperature.

Bottom heating

turn the grill knob (4) to the required grilling power

: turn the grill knob (4) clockwise to the required grilling power

­To switch on the oven light.

• To cook meat, fish and poultry in the oven.

• To finish cooking fruit or cheese cakes or to thicken sauce.

• To cook meat (smoked bacon, steaks, sausages, etc.) and to make toast.

• Turn the food during grilling.

When the oven is connected to the power supply for the first time, or re- connected after a power

function:

Description of function

1234

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4

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5019 310 56570

LOWER OVEN FOOD COOKING TABLES

FOOD Function Preheating

MEAT

Lamb,

Kid,

Mutton

(kg. 1)

Roast

(Veal, Pork,

Beef)

(kg. 1)

Chicken,

Rabbit,

Duck

Tu r k e y

(kg. 6) +

level. 3

browning

Goose (2 Kg)

FISH

(WHOLE)

(1-2 kg)

Gilt-head,

Bass, Tuna,

Salmon,

Tr o u t

VEGETABL

ES

Stuffed

tomatos/

peppers

Baked

potatoes

Raw

vegetables au

gratin

(e.g. Fennel,

Cabbage,

Asparagus,

Celery)

Shelf (from

the bottom)

X 2 190 75 - 95

- 2 190 75 - 95

- 2 190 75 - 95

X 2 200 70 - 90

- 2 190 70 - 90

- 2 190 70 - 90

X 2 200 60 - 80

- 2 190 60 - 80

- 2 190 60 - 80

X 1 200 170 - 180

- 1 190 170 - 180

- 1 190 170 - 180

X 2 200 90 - 110

- 2 190 90 - 110

- 2 190 90 - 110

X 2 200 40 - 60

- 2 190 40 - 60

- 2 190 40 - 60

X 2 200 50 - 60

- 2 200 50 - 60

- 2 200 50 - 60

X 2 200 40 - 50

- 2 190 45 - 50

- 2 190 45 - 50

X 2 200 50 - 60

- 2 200 50 - 60

- 2 200 50 - 60

Te m p e r a t u r e

(°C)

Cooking time

(min. approx.)

FOOD Function Preheating

SWEETS,

PASTRIES,

ETC.

Raising cakes

(sponges)

Ta rt s

Rich fruit

cake

Biscuits

Cream puffs

Savoury Pies

Lasagne

Meringues

Vol -au -ven ts

NOTE:

When cooking meat using fan-assisted and static

Shelf (from

the bottom)

X 2 170 35 - 45

- 3 160 35 - 45

- 3 170 35 - 45

X 2 180 35 - 45

- 2 180 35 - 45

- 2 180 35 - 45

X 2 170 100 - 110

- 2 160 100 - 110

- 2 170 100 - 110

X 2 180 20 - 30

- 1 - 3 160 25 - 35

- 2 - 4 180 25 - 35

X 2 - 4 180 40 - 50

- 1 - 3 180 40 - 50

- 2 - 4 180 40 - 50

X 2 200 45 - 55

- 3 190 45 - 55

- 2 200 45 - 55

X 2 200 45 - 55

- 2 200 45 - 55

- 2 200 45 - 55

X 2 80 150 - 180

- 1 - 3 80 150 - 180

- 2 - 4 80 150 - 180

X 2 225 15 - 25

X 1 - 3 200 20 - 25

X 2 - 4 200 20 - 25

Te m p e r a t u r e

functions, it is also advisable to use the Browning
function (level 1 to 3).

(°C)

Cooking time

(min. approx.)

COOKING TABLE FOR GRILL FUNCTION (LOWER OVEN)

FOOD Function

Sirloin steaks X 3 5 30 - 40

Cutlets X 3 5 30 - 40

Sausages X 3 5 30 - 40

Pork chops X 3 5 25 - 35

Fish X 3 5 30 - 40

Chicken legs X 3 5 35 - 40

Kebabs X 3 5 30 - 35

Spare ribs X 3 5 20 - 35

Chicken halves - 2 5 45 - 55

Whole chicken - 2 5 60 - 70

Duck - 1 5 80 - 90

Leg of lamb - 2 5 80 - 95

Roast beef - 2 5 45 - 60

Baked potatoes - 3 5 40 - 50

Preheating

(5 minutes)

Shelf (from the bottom) on Pan set Browning level

TOP OVEN FOOD COOKING TABLES

FOOD Function Preheating Shelf (from the bottom)

Scones X 1 200 20-25

Victoria Sandwich cake X 1 170 20-30

Small cakes X 1 160 20-30

Rich fruit cake X 1 150 100-110

FOOD Function

To a s t s X 2 Pan set 4 1-3

Pork chops X 1/2 Pan set 4 30-35

Spits X 1/2 Pan set 4 35-40

Bacon rasher X 1/2 Pan set 4 5-10

Sausages X 1/2 Pan set 4 15-20

Preheating
(5 minutes)

Shelf (from the bottom) Power level

Te m p e r a t u r e

(°C)

Cooking time

(min. approx.)

Cooking Time
(min. approx.)

Cooking Time
(min. approx.)

Cooking times and temperatures are given

N.B.:

merely as a guide.