User manual WHIRLPOOL AKZ 232 WH PROGRAM CHART

[. . . ] 54332-gb. fm5 Page 51 Monday, September 17, 2001 3:11 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCES PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ENERGY SAVING TIPS OVEN ACCESSORIES COOKTOP ACCESSORIES COOKING CHARTS CLEANING THE OVEN AND ITS ACCESSORIES CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CONVENTIONAL ELECTRIC COOKTOPS CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF GLASS-CERAMIC COOKTOPS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE PAGE GB 52 54 55 55 PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 55 56 57 57 58 59 PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 61 PAGE 61 61 62 62 PAGE PAGE PAGE 51 54332-gb. fm5 Page 52 Monday, September 17, 2001 3:11 PM INSTALLATION Technical information for the installer OVEN • After removing the oven from its packaging, before making the connections place it on the polystyrene foam base to protect it from damage. • Do not attempt to lift the oven by the handle. Lift at the sides as shown in the figure (see arrow). • Check that the appliance has not been damaged in transit. [. . . ] N. B: The cooling fan runs continuously at two different speeds according to the temperature value of the components when the appliances are in use. Full speed: for high temperature of the components. Half speed pulsing: for low temperature of the components. The pulsing speed has to be considered a normal appliance condition at half speed. The fan may continue to run for the time necessary to ensure sufficient cooling of the components and adjacent kitchen units after the appliance has been switched off. Fum es exh au s t 55 54332-gb. fm5 Page 56 Monday, September 17, 2001 3:11 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Conventional electric/glass-ceramic cooktop • • Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking zones when there is no pan in position. The cooktop features different size hotplates/ cooking zones. Use pans whose base diameter is the same as or slightly larger than the diameter of the hotplate/cooking zone. To avoid permanently damaging the glass-ceramic top, do not use: - Pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat. Do not use the cooktop as a worksurface or a support surface. Do not leave the appliance unattended when frying food - risk of fire. Specific recommendations for glass-ceramic cooktops • With the fast boiling function, only use stainless steel pans with double layer bottoms. If the glass ceramic surface should break or crack due to violent impact (falling objects, etc. ) do not use it and call After Sales Service immediately. Do not place food wrapped in aluminium foil, plastic containers or cloths on the hot cooking zones. Do not drag pans across the glass-ceramic surface - risk of scratches. If your hob is provided with halogen lamps, we recommend that you do not stare at them during the operation. Avoid spilling sugar and similar substances on the cooktop. If necessary, clean the cooktop carefully following the care and maintenance instructions in this handbook. • • • • • • • • ENERGY SAVING TIPS • Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the cooking zone or slightly larger. If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking. with little water in order to cut down cooking time. A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time. • • • • NO! OK! 56 54332-gb. fm5 Page 57 Monday, September 17, 2001 3:11 PM OVEN ACCESSORIES • Accessories supplied depend on the model (refer to the Product Description Sheet supplied separately). 1 Drip tray 1 The drip tray is designed to collect fat and food particles when it is positioned under the grid; it can also be used as a griddle to cook meat, chicken and fish, with or without vegetables. When using the drip tray under the grid, pour in a little water to avoid fat spatters and smoke. Baking tray 2 For cooking biscuits, meringues and pizzas. Grid 3 The grid can be used to grill food or as a support for baking trays, cake tins and other cooking receptacles. [. . . ] • Remove baked-on dirt with the supplied scraper tool and specific cleaning products. • Food spills should be cleaned off before they bake onto the glass-ceramic surface. • Do not use abrasive products, bleach, ovencleaner spray or pan scourers. • The cooktop should be treated periodically with a proprietary brand of protective wax for glass-ceramic hobs. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Oven not working • Switch the oven off and then on again to see if the problem persists. [. . . ]