Whirlpool AKZM 756 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS PARAMOUNT

This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be read and observed at all times.

This is the danger symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to potential risks to themselves and
others.
All safety warnings are preceded by the danger symbol and the following terms:

DANGER

WARNING

All safety warnings give specific details of the potential risk present and indicate how to reduce risk of injury,
damage and electric shock resulting from improper use of the appliance. Carefully observe the following
instructions:

- The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any installation work.

- Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified technician, in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations. Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.

- Regulations require that the appliance is earthed.

- The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the
power supply socket.

- For installation to comply with current safety regulations, an all-pole disconnect switch with minimum
contact gap of 3 mm must be utilized.

- Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension leads.

- Do not pull the power supply cable in order to unplug the appliance.

- The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation.

- Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it when barefoot.

- This appliance is designed solely for use as a domestic appliance for cooking food. No other type of use is
permitted (e.g.: heating rooms). The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or
incorrect setting of the controls.

- The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with any physical, sensory or
mental impairment, or without experience and knowledge of the appliance, unless supervised or
previously instructed in its use by those responsible for their safety.

- The accessible parts of the appliance may become very hot during use. Young children should be kept
away from the appliance and supervised to ensure that they do not play with it.

- During and after use, do not touch the heating elements or interior surfaces of the appliance - risk of
burns. Do not allow the appliance to come into contact with cloths or other flammable materials until all
the components have cooled sufficiently.

- At the end of cooking, exercise caution when opening the appliance door, letting the hot air or steam
exit gradually before accessing the oven. When the appliance door is shut, hot air is vented from the
aperture above the control panel. Do not obstruct the vent apertures.

- Use oven gloves to remove pans and accessories, taking care not to touch the heating elements.

- Do not place flammable materials in or near the appliance: a fire may break out if the appliance is
inadvertently switched on.

- Do not heat or cook sealed jars or containers in the appliance. The pressure that builds up inside might
cause the jar to explode, damaging the appliance.

- Do not use containers made of synthetic materials.

- Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Always remain vigilant when cooking foods rich in fat and oil.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause serious
injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause serious
injury.

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- Never leave the appliance unattended during food drying.

- If alcoholic beverages are used when cooking foods (e.g. rum, cognac, wine), remember that alcohol
evaporates at high temperatures. As a result, there is a risk that vapours released by the alcohol may
catch fire upon coming into contact with the electrical heating element.

Scrapping of household appliances

- This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials. Dispose of it in accordance with
local waste disposal regulations. Before scrapping, cut off the power supply cable.

- For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of household electrical appliances,
contact your competent local authority, the collection service for household waste or the store where
you purchased the appliance.

INSTALLATION

After unpacking the oven, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport and that the oven door
closes properly. In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-sales Service. To prevent any
damage, only remove the oven from its polystyrene foam base at the time of installation.

PREPARING THE HOUSING UNIT

• Kitchen units in contact with the oven must be heat resistant (min 90°C).

• Carry out all cabinet cutting work before fitting the oven in the housing and carefully remove all wood
chips and sawdust.

• After installation, the bottom of the oven must no longer be accessible.

• For correct appliance operation, do not obstruct the minimum gap between the worktop and the upper
edge of the oven.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Make sure the power voltage specified on the appliance dataplate is the same as the mains voltage. The
dataplate is on the front edge of the oven (visible when the door is open).

• Power cable replacement (type H05 RR-F 3 x 1.5 mm
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) must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Before use:

- Remove cardboard protection pieces, protective film and adhesive labels from accessories.

- Remove the accessories from the oven and heat it at 200° for about an hour to eliminate the smell and
fumes from the insulating materials and protective grease.

During use:

- Do not place heavy objects on the door as they could damage it.

- Do not cling to the door or hang anything from the handle.

- Do not cover the inside of the oven with aluminium foil.

- Never pour water into the inside of a hot oven; this could damage the enamel coating.

- Never drag pots or pans across the bottom of the oven as this could damage the enamel coating.

- Make sure that the electrical cables of other appliances do not touch hot parts of the oven or become
trapped in the door.

- Do not expose the oven to atmospheric agents.

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of packing material

The packing material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol ( ). The various parts of the
packing must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.

Scrapping the product

- This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC, 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 accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be

treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection centre for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.

Energy saving

- Only pre-heat the oven if specified in the cooking table or your recipe.

- Use dark lacquered or enamelled baking moulds as they absorb heat far better.

- Switch the oven off 10/15 minutes before the set cooking time. Food requiring prolonged cooking will
continue to cook even once the oven is switched off.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

- This oven, which is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, complies with European Regulation
( ) n.1935/2004 and has been designed, manufactured and sold in conformity with the safety

requirements of the “Low Voltage” directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent
amendments), the protection requirements of “EMC” 2004/108/CE.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The oven does not work:

• Check for the presence of mains electrical power and if the oven is connected to the electrical supply.

• Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the fault persists.

The door will not open:

• Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the fault persists.

• Important: during self-cleaning, the oven door will not open. Wait until it unlocks automatically (see
paragraph “Cleaning cycle of ovens with pyrolysis function”).

The electronic programmer does not work:

• If the display shows the letter “ ” followed by a number, contact your nearest After-sales Service. Specify
in this case the number that follows the letter “ ”.

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AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before calling the After-Sales Service:

1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the suggestions given in the “Troubleshooting
guide“.

2. Switch the appliance off and back on again it to see if the fault persists.

If after the above checks the fault still occurs, get in touch with the nearest After-sales Service.

Always specify:

• a brief description of the fault;

• the type and exact model of the oven;

• the service number (number after the word Service on the rating plate), located on the right hand edge
of the oven cavity (visible when the oven door is open). The service number is also indicated on the
guarantee booklet;

• your full address;

• your telephone number.

If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised After-sales Service (to guarantee that original spare
parts will be used and repairs carried out correctly).

CLEANING

WARNING

- Never use steam cleaning equipment.

- Only clean the oven when it is cool to the touch.

- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Oven exterior

IMPORTANT: do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents. If any of these products accidentally comes
into contact with the appliance, clean immediately with a damp cloth.

• Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth. If it is very dirty, add a few drops of washing up detergent to the
water. Finish off with a dry cloth.

Oven interior

IMPORTANT: do not use abrasive sponges or metallic scrapers or scourers. Over time, these can ruin
enamelled surfaces and the oven door glass.

• After every use, allow the oven to cool then clean it preferably while it is still warm in order to remove
built-up dirt and stains caused by food residues (e.g. food with a high sugar content).

• Use proprietary oven detergents and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter.

• Clean the door glass with a suitable liquid detergent. The oven door can be removed to facilitate
cleaning (see MAINTENANCE).

• The top heating element of the grill (see MAINTENANCE) can be lowered (some models only) to clean
the roof of the oven.

N.B: during prolonged cooking of foods with a high water content (e.g. pizza, vegetables, etc.)
condensation may form on the inside of the door and around the seal. When the oven is cold, dry the
inside of the door with a cloth or sponge.

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Accessories:

• Soak the accessories in water with washing up detergent immediately after use, handling them with
oven gloves if still hot.

• Food residues can be easily removed using a brush or sponge.

Cleaning the rear wall and catalytic side panels of the oven (if present):

IMPORTANT: do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents, coarse brushes, pot scourers or oven sprays
which could damage the catalytic surface and ruin its self-cleaning properties.

• Operate the oven empty with the fan-assisted function at 200°C for about one hour

• Next, leave the appliance to cool down before removing any food residue with a sponge.

Cleaning cycle of ovens with pyrolysis function (if present):

WARNING

This function burns off spatters produced inside the oven during cooking at a temperature of approx. 500°C.
At this high temperature, the deposits turn into a light ash which can be easily wiped away with a damp cloth,
when the oven is cool. Do not select the pyrolysis function after every use, only when the oven is very dirty or
produces smoke or fumes while preheating or cooking.

• If the oven is installed below a hob, make sure that all burners or electric hotplates are switched off
during the self-cleaning (pyrolysis) function.

• Remove all accessories before running the pyrolysis function.
The appliance is equipped with 2 pyrolysis functions:

1. Energy-saving cycle (PYRO EXPRESS/ECO): which consumes approximately 25% less energy than the
standard cycle. Select it at regular intervals (after cooking meat on 2 or 3 consecutive occasions).

2. Standard cycle (PYRO): which is suitable for cleaning a very dirty oven.

• In any case, after a certain number of uses and depending on how dirty the oven is, a message on the
oven display advises you to run a self-cleaning cycle.

N.B: during the pyrolysis function, the oven door will not open; it will remain locked until the
temperature inside the oven has returned to an acceptably safe level.

- Do not touch the oven during the pyrolysis cycle.

- Keep children away from the oven during the pyrolysis cycle.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING

- Use safety gloves.

- Ensure the oven is cold before carrying out the following operations.

- Disconnect the oven from the power supply.

REMOVING THE DOOR

To remove the door:

1. Open the door fully.

2. Lift the catches and push them forwards as far as they will go (Fig. 1).

3. Close the door as far as it will go (A), lift it up (B) and turn it (C) until it is released (D) (Fig. 2).

To refit the door:

1. Insert the hinges in their seats.

2. Open the door fully.

3. Lower the two catches.

4. Close the door.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

MOVING THE TOP HEATING ELEMENT (SOME MODELS ONLY)

1. Remove the side accessory holder grilles (Fig. 3).

2. Pull the heating element out a little (Fig. 4) and lower it (Fig. 5).

3. To reposition the heating element, lift it up, pulling it slightly towards you, making sure it comes to rest
on the lateral supports.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5

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REPLACING THE OVEN LAMP

To replace the rear lamp (if present):

1. Disconnect the oven from the power supply.

2. Unscrew the lamp cover (Fig. 6), replace the lamp (see note for lamp type) and screw the lamp cover
back on.

3. Reconnect the oven to the power supply.

To replace the side lamp (if present):

1. Disconnect the oven from the power supply.

2. Remove the side accessory holder grilles, if present (Fig. 3).

3. Use a screwdriver to prise off the lamp cover (Fig. 7).

4. Replace the lamp (see note for lamp type) (Fig. 8).

5. Reposition the lamp cover, pushing it on firmly until it snaps into place (Fig. 9).

6. Refit the side accessory holder grilles.

7. Reconnect the oven to the power supply.

Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9

N.B:

- Only use 25-40W/230V type E-14, T300°C incandescent lamps, or 20-40W/230 V type G9, T300°C halogen
lamps.

- Lamps are available from our After-sales Service.

IMPORTANT:

- If using halogen lamps, do not handle with bare hands since fingerprints can damage them.

- Do not use the oven until the lamp cover has been repositioned.

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