Whirlpool AKP560IX User Manual

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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

Function selector knob

Cooking time selector knob

Thermostat knob

Red thermostat led.

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, turn the knobs to “0”.

COOKING TIME SELECTOR

This selector can be used to set a cooking time of between 1 and 120 minutes. To set cooking time, after selecting the required cooking function,
turn the knob right round in a clockwise direction and then turn it back in the opposite direction to the desired cooking duration. At the end of the
set cooking time the oven switches off and the selector remains positioned at “0”. To use the oven in manual mode, i.e. without setting a cooking

time, be sure that the programme selector is turned to the symbol

IMPORTANT: when the selector is positioned at “0” the oven will not switch on. To switch the oven on, set the selector to the symbol

or set a cooking time.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION TABLE

FUNCTION

DESCRIPTION

OFF

LAMP

To switch on the oven light.

CONVENTIONAL

Function suitable for cooking any type of dish on one shelf. Preheat the oven to the required temperature and place the food in it
when the set temperature is reached. It is advisable to use the second or third shelf for cooking. This function is also suitable for
cooking frozen convenience foods; follow the instructions on the food packaging.

CONVECTION

BAKE

To bake cakes with liquid filling (sweet or savoury) on a single level. This function is ideal also for cooking on two levels. If
necessary, switch the positions of the dishes to cook food more evenly.

GRILL

To grill steak, kebabs and sausages, to cook vegetables au gratin and to toast bread. Preheat the oven for 3-5 min. During cooking
the oven door must remain closed. When cooking meat, pour a little water into the drip tray (on the first level) to reduce smoke
and fat spatters. Ideally the meat should be turned during cooking.

TURBOGRILL

To grill large joints of meat (roast beef and other roast meats). The oven door must be kept closed during the cooking cycle. When
cooking meat, it is advisable to pour water in the drip-tray placed on the first level. This will reduce smoke and spattering of fat.
Turn the meat during grilling.

DEFROSTING

This function can be used to speed up the thawing of food at room temperature. The food should be placed in the oven in its
wrapping to avoid it from drying out.