Whirlpool AKP 459 IX: CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION TABLE

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

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1. Function selector knob

2. Minute minder knob

3. Thermostat knob

4. Red thermostat led.

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

The minute minder allows a time between 1 and 60 minutes to be set.

To set the minute minder, first turn it clockwise all the way round and

then set it to the desired time.

Once the set time has elapsed, a signal sound will be emitted.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION TABLE

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

OFF -

LAMP To switch on the oven light.

Function suitable for cooking any type of dish on one shelf. Preheat the oven to the required temperature and place the food in it

CONVENTIONAL

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.

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,

PASTRY

switch the positions of the dishes to cook food more evenly.

To grill steak, kebabs and sausages, to cook vegetables au gratin and to toast bread. Preheat the oven for 3 - 5 min. During cooking

GRILL

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.

To grill large joints of meat (roast beef and other roast meats). The oven door must be kept closed during the cooking cycle. When

TURBOGRILL

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.

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

DEFROSTING

wrapping to avoid it from drying out.

BOTTOM +

For cooking fruit, cakes, vegetables, pizza, poultry, etc. on a single level.

CONVECTION BAKE

To cook (without preheating) foods that require the same cooking temperature on one or more levels (e.g: fish, vegetables, sweets),

CONVECTION BAKE

without transferring odours from one foodstuff to the other.

BOTTOM This function can be used to finish cooking filled pies or to thicken soups. Use this function for the last 10/15 minutes of cooking.

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