Whirlpool W11I MW161 UK Installation and operation manual

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1. Control panel
2. Circular heating element
(non-visible)
3. Identification plate
(do not remove)
4. Door
5. Upper heating element/grill
6. Light
7. Turntable
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. ON / OFF
For switching the oven on and off.
2. HOME
For gaining quick access to the
main menu.
3. FAVORITE
For retrieving up the list of your
favorite functions.
4. DISPLAY
5. TOOLS
To choose from several options
and also change the oven settings
and preferences
6. REMOTE CONTROL
To enable use of the 6th Sense Live
Whirlpool app.
7. CANCEL
To stop any oven function except
the Clock, Kitchen Timer and
Control Lock.
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DAILY REFERENCE
GUIDE
Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A
WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT
To receive more comprehensive help and
support, please register your product at
www.whirlpool.eu/register
WWW
You can download the Safety Instructions
and the Use and Care Guide by visiting our
website docs.whirlpool.eu and following
the instructions on the back of this booklet.

pasta, rice or cereals, place
these directly on the bottom of the steamer (the basket
is not required) and add an appropriate amount of
drinking water for the amount you are cooking.
For best results, cover the steamer with the lid (1)
provided.
Always place the steamer on the glass turntable and
only use itwith the appropriate cooking functions, or
with microwave function. The steamer bottom has
been designed also to be used in combination with the
special steam clean function.
Other accessories that are not supplied can be purchased
separately from the After-sales Service.
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ACCESSORIES
TURNTABLE
Placed on its support, the glass
turntable can be used with all
cooking methods.
The turntable must always be used
as a base for other containers or
accessories, with the exception of the Baking tray.
TURNTABLE SUPPORT
Only use the support for the glass
turntable.
Do not rest other accessories on the
support.
CRISP PLATE
Only for use with the designated
functions.
The Crisp plate must always be
placed in the centre of the glass
turntable and can be pre-heated
when empty, using the special function for this purpose
only. Place the food directly on the Crisp plate.
HANDLE FOR CRISP PLATE
Useful for removing the hot Crisp
plate from the oven.
WIRE RACK
This allows you to place food closer
to the grill, for perfectly browning
your dish and allows an optimal air
circulation.
It must be used as base for the crisp
plate in some “6th Sense Crisp Fry” functions.
Place the wire rack on the turntable, making sure that it
does not come into contact with other surfaces.
RECTANGULAR BAKING TRAY
Only use the baking tray with
functions that allow for convection
cooking; it must never be used in
combination with microwaves.
Insert the plate horizontally, resting
it on the rack in the cooking compartment.
Please note: You do not need to remove the turntable and its
support when using the baking tray.
STEAMER
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1To steam foods such as fish or
vegetables, place these in the
basket (2) and pour drinking
water (100 ml) into the bottom
of the steamer (3) to achieve the
right amount of steam.
To boil foods such as potatoes,
The number and the type of accessories may vary depending
on which model is purchased.
There are a number of accessories available on the
market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for
microwave use and resistant to oven temperatures.
Metallic containers for food or drink should never be
used during microwave cooking.
Always ensure that foods and accessories do not
come into contact with the inside walls of the oven.
Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely
before starting the oven. Take care not to unseat the
turntable whilst inserting or removing other
accessories.
COVER Useful for covering food while it
is cooking or heating in the
microwave.
The cover reduces splashes,
keeps foods moist and can also
be used to create two cooking
levels.
It is not suitable for use in forced air cooking or with
any ofthe grill functions (including “Crisp”).

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COOKING FUNCTIONS
MANUAL FUNCTIONS
•MICROWAVE
For quickly cooking and reheating food or drinks.
Power (W) Recommended for
900 Quickly reheating drinks or other foods with a high
water content.
750 Cooking vegetables.
650 Cooking meat and sh.
500 Cooking meaty sauces, or sauces containing cheese or
egg. Finishing o meat pies or pasta bakes.
350 Slow, gently cooking. Perfect for melting butter or
chocolate.
160 Defrosting frozen foods or softening butter and
cheese.
90 Softening ice cream.
Action Food Power (W) Duration (min.)
Reheat 2 cups 900 1 - 2
Reheat Mashed potatoes 1 kg 900 10 - 12
Defrost Minced Meat 500 g 160 15 - 16
Cook Sponge cake 750 7 - 8
Cook Egg custard 500 16 - 17
Cook Meat loaf 750 20 - 22
•CRISP
For perfectly browning a dish, both on the top and
bottom of the food. This function must only be used
with the special Crisp plate.
Food Duration (min.)
Leavened cake 7 - 10
Hamburger 8 - 10 *
* Turn food halfway through cooking.
Required accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the Crisp plate
•FORCED AIR
For cooking dishes in a way that achieves similar
results to using a conventional oven. The baking plate
or other cookware that is suitable for oven use can be
used to cook certain foods.
Food Temp. (°C) Duration (min.)
Soufflé 175 30 - 35
Cheese Cupcake 170 * 25 - 30
Cookies 175 * 12 - 18
* Preheat needed
Recommended accessories: Rectangular baking plate / Wire
rack
• FORCED AIR + MW
To prepare oven dishes in a short time. It is suggested
to use the rack in order to optimize the air circulation.
Food Power (W) Temp. (°C) Duration (min.)
Roasts 350 170 35 - 40
Meat Pie 160 180 25 - 35
Recommended accessories: Wire rack
•GRILL
For browning, grilling and gratins. We recommend
turning the food during cooking.
Food Grill Level Duration (min.)
Toast High 5 - 6
Prawns Medium 18 - 22
Recommended accessories: Wire rack
•GRILL + MW
For quickly cooking and gratinating dishes, combining
the microwave and grill functions.
Food Power (W) Grill Level Duration (min.)
Potatoes gratin 650 Medium 20 - 22
Jacket Potatoes 650 High 10 - 12
Recommended accessories: Wire rack
•TURBO GRILL
For perfect results, combining the grill and oven air
convection. We recommend turning the food during
cooking.
Food Grill Level Duration (min.)
Chicken Kebab High 25 - 35
Recommended accessories: Wire rack
• TURBO GRILL + MW
For quickly cooking and browning your food,
combining the microwave, grill and the oven air
convection.
Food Power (W) Grill Level Duration (min.)
Cannelloni Frozen 650 High 20 -25
Pork Chops 350 High 30-40
Recommended accessories: Wire rack
• FAST PREHEATING
For quickly preheating the oven before a cooking
cycle.
• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
»KEEP WARM
For keeping just-cooked food hot and crisp,
including meat, fried foods or cakes.
»RISING
For optimal proving of sweet or savoury dough. To
maintain the quality of proving, do not activate the
function if the oven is still hot following a cooking
cycle.

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6th SENSE FUNCTIONS
These enable all types of food to be cooked fully
automatically. To use at best this function, follow the
indications on the relative cooking table.
• 6th SENSE DEFROST
For quickly defrosting various different types of food
simply by specifying their weight. Always place the food
directly on the glass turntable for best results.
CRISP BREAD DEFROST
This exclusive Whirlpool function allows you to defrost frozen
bread. Combining both Defrost and Crisp technologies, your
bread will taste and feel as if it were freshly baked. Use this
function to quickly defrost and heat frozen rolls, baguettes &
croissants. The Crisp Plate must be used in combination with
this function.
Food Weight
CRISP BREAD DEFROST 50 - 800 g
MEAT 100 - 2000 g
POULTRY 100 - 3000 g
FISH 100 - 2000 g
VEGETABLE 100 - 2000 g
BREAD 100 - 2000 g
• 6th SENSE REHEAT
For reheating ready-made food that is either frozen
or at room temperature. The oven automatically
calculates the settings required to achieve the best
results in the shortest amount of time. Place food on
a microwave-safe and heatproof dinner plate or dish.
Take out from packaging being careful to remove
any aluminium foil. At the end of reheating process,
leaving to stand for 1-2 minutes will always improve
the result, especially for frozen food.
Do not open the door during this function.
• 6th SENSE STEAM
For steam-cooking foods such as vegetables or fish,
using the steamer provided. The preparation phase
automatically generates steam, bringing the water
poured into the bottom of the steamer to the boil.
Timings for this phase may vary. The oven then
proceeds with steamcooking the food, according to the
time set.
Set 1- 4 minutes for soft vegetables such as broccoli and
leek or 4 - 8 minutes for harder vegetables such as
carrots and potatoes.
Do not open the door during this function.
Required accessories: Steamer
• 6th SENSE CRISP FRY
This healthy and exclusive function combines the
quality of crisp function with the properties of the
warm air circulation. It allows crunchy, tasty frying
results to be achieved, with a remarkable reduction
of oil needed compared to the traditional way of
cooking, even removing the need for oil in some
recipes. It is possible fry a variety of preset foods,
either fresh or frozen.
Follow the following table to use the accessories as
indicated and obtain the best cooking results for each
type of food (fresh or frozen ).
Food Weight /
portions
BREADED FILLET FRY
Coat lightly in oil before cooking. Distribute evenly on
the crisp plate. Set plate on rack
100 - 500 g
MEATBALLS
Coat lightly in oil before cooking. Distribute evenly on
the crisp plate. Set plate on rack
200 - 800 g
FISH AND CHIPS
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate 1 - 3 pt
BREADED SHRIMPS
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate 100 - 500 g
BREADED CALAMARI RINGS
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate 100 - 500 g
BREADED FISH STICK
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate. Turn when prompted 100 - 500 g
POTATOES FRIED
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate 200 - 500 g
POTATOES FRIED
Peel and cut in stick. Soak in cold salted water for 30 min.
Dry with a towel and weight them. Brush with olive oil
(5%). Distribute on crisp plate. Set plate on rack. Turn
when prompt
200 - 500 g
POTATOES CROQUETTES
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate 100 - 600 g
EGGPLANT
Chop, salt and let rest for 30 min. Wash, dry and weigh.
Brush with olive oil (5%). Distribute evenly on crisp plate.
Set plate on rack. Turn when prompted
200 - 600 g
PEPPER
Slice, weight and brush with olive oil (5%). Distribute
evenly on crisp plate. Set plate on rack
200 - 500 g
ZUCCHINI
Slice, weigh and brush with olive oil (5%). Distribute
evenly on crisp plate. Set plate on rack
200 - 500 g
HASH BROWNS
Peel and grind. Soak in cold salted water for 30 min. Dry
with a towel and weight them. Brush with olive oil (5%).
Distribute on crisp plate. Set plate on rack. Add and turn
when prompted
100 - 600 g
CHICKEN NUGGETS
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate. Set plate on rack 200 - 600 g
BREADED CHEESE
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate. Set plate on rack 100 - 400 g
FELAFEL
Lightly grease the crisp plate. Add and turn food when
prompted
100 - 400 g
MIXED FRIED FISH
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate 100 - 500 g
ONION RINGS
Distribute evenly on the crisp plate. Set plate on rack 100 - 500 g

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HOW TO USE THE TOUCH DISPLAY
To scroll through a menu or a list:
Simply swipe your finger across the display to
scroll through the items or values.
To select or confirm:
Tap the screen to select the value or menu item
you require.
To go back to the previous screen:
Tap .
To confirm a setting or go to the next screen:
Tap “SET” or “NEXT”.
FIRST TIME USE
You will need to configure the product when you
switch on the appliance for the first time.
The settings can be changed subsequently by pressing to
access the “Tools” menu.
1. SELECT THE LANGUAGE
You will need to set the language and the time when
you switch on the appliance for the first time.
• Swipe across the screen to scroll through the list of
available languages.
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Čeština, Český Jazyk
Czech
Dansk
Danish
Deutsch
German
Tap the language you require.
Ελλνικά
Greek, Modern
English
English
Español
Spanish
Tapping will take you back to the previous screen.
2. SELECT SETTINGS MODE
Once you have selected the language, the display
will prompt you to choose between “STORE DEMO”
(useful for retailers, for display purposes only) or
continue by tapping “NEXT”.
Thank you for your purchase!
Press Next to continue the setup for home
use.
NEXTSTORE DEMO
3. SETTING UP WIFI
The 6th Sense Live feature allows you to operate the
oven remotely from a mobile device. To enable the
appliance to be controlled remotely, you will need to
complete the connection process successfully first.
This process is necessary to register your appliance
and connect it to your home network.
• Tap “SETUP NOW” to set up the connection.
Wi Setup
Setup WiFi now to automatically set the time,
date, and enable connectivity with your
smartphone.
If you skip, you can find the optional later in
your Tools menu.
SETUP NOWSKIP
Otherwise tap “SKIP” to connect your product later.
HOW TO SET UP THE CONNECTION
To use this feature you will need: A smartphone
or tablet and a wireless router connected to the
Internet.
Please use your smart device to check that your
home wireless network’s signal is strong close to the
appliance.
Minimum requirements.
Smart device: Android 4.3 (or higher) with a 1280x720 (or
higher) screen or iOS 8 (or higher).
Wireless router: 2.4Ghz WiFi b/g/n.
1. Download the 6th Sense Live app
The first step to connecting your appliance is to
download the app on your mobile device. The 6th
Sense Live app will guide you through all the steps
listed here. You can download the 6th Sense Live app
from the iTunes Store or the Google Play Store.
2. Create an account
If you haven’t done so already, you’ll need to create
an account. This will enable you to network your
appliances and also view and control them remotely.
3. Register your appliance
Follow the instructions in the app to register your
appliance. You will need the Smart Appliance
IDentifier (SAID) number to complete the registration
process. You can find its unique code the number on
the identification plate attached to the product.

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4. Connect to WiFi
Follow the scan-to-connect setup procedure. The app
will guide you through the process of connecting
your appliance to the wireless network in your home.
If your router supports WPS 2.0 (or higher), select
“MANUALLY”, then tap “WPS Setup”: Press the
WPS button on your wireless router to establish a
connection between the two products.
If necessary you can also connect the product
manually by using “Search for a network”.
The SAID code is used to synchronise a smart device with
your appliance.
MAC address is displayed for the WiFi module.
The connection procedure will only need to be
carried out again if you change your router settings
(e.g. network name or password or data provider).
. SETTING THE TIME AND DATE
Connecting the oven to your home network will set
the time and date automatically. Otherwise you will
need to set them manually.
• Tap the relevant numbers to set the time.
• Tap “SET” to confirm.
Once you have set the time, you will need to set the
date.
• Tap the relevant numbers to set the date.
• Tap “SET” to confirm.
4. HEAT THE OVEN
A new oven may release odours that have been left
behind during manufacturing: this is completely
normal.
Before starting to cook food, we therefore
recommend heating the oven with it empty in order
to remove any possible odours.
Remove any protective cardboard or transparent
film from the oven and remove any accessories from
inside it.
Heat the oven to 200 °C, ideally using the “Fast preheat”
function.
It is advisable to air the room after using the appliance for the
rst time.

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DAILY USE
1. SELECT A FUNCTION
• To switch on the oven, press or touch
anywhere on the screen.
The display allows you to choose between Manual
and 6th Sense Functions.
• Tap the main function you require to access the
corresponding menu.
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Manual Functions
6th Sense Functions
12:35
+30 sec+1 min+2 min
Scroll up or down to explore the list.
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Manual Functions
Microwave
Forced Air Forced Air + MW
Crisp
Select the function you require by tapping it.
2. SET MANUAL FUNCTIONS
After having selected the function you require, you
can change its settings. The display will show the
settings that can be changed.
POWER / TEMPERATURE / GRILL LEVEL
• Scroll through the suggested values and select the
one you require.
Cooking
Select a cook power level.
NEXT
In “Forced Air” function, you can tap to activate
preheating.
DURATION
In microwave and microwave-combinated functions,
you always have to set a cook time.
• Tap the relevant numbers to set the cooking time.
you require.
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Enter the microwave time.
Tap “NEXT” to confirm.
At the end of the cooking time, the cooking is
stopped automatically.
In not-microwave functions, you do not have to set
the cooking time if you want to manage cooking
manually.
• To start setting the duration, tap “Set Cook Time”.
Set Cook Time
Select a forced air temperature.
NEXT
To cancel a set duration during cooking and so manage
manually the end of cooking, tap the duration value and then
select “STOP”.
3. SET 6th SENSE FUNCTIONS
The 6th Sense functions enable you to prepare a wide
variety of dishes, choosing from those shown in the
list. Most cooking settings are automatically selected
by the appliance in order to achieve the best results.
• Choose a cooking type from the list.
• Select a function.
Functions are displayed by food categories in the 6th SENSE
FOOD menu (see relative tables) and by recipe features in the
LIFESTYLE menu.
• Once you have selected a function, simply indicate
the characteristic of the food (quantity, weight,
etc.) you want to cook to achieve the perfect
result.
4. SET START / END TIME DELAY
Before starting a no-microwave function, you can
delay the cooking: The function will start or end at
the time you select in advance.
• Tap “DELAY” to set the start time or end time you
require.
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COOKING
INSTRUCTION:
For cooking different foods that
require the same cooking
temperature on several shelves
(maximum three) at the same
time. This function can be
DELAY
Forced Air
START
Once you have set the required delay, tap “START
DELAY” to start the waiting time.
• Place the food in the oven and close the door: The
function will start automatically after the period of
time that has been calculated.
Programming a delayed cooking start time will disable the
oven preheating phase: The oven will reach the temperature
your require gradually, meaning that cooking times will be
slightly longer than those listed in the cooking table.
• To activate the function immediately, and cancel

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the programmed delay time, tap .
5. START THE FUNCTION
• Once you have configured the settings, tap “START”
to activate the function.
If the oven is hot and the function requires a specic
maximum temperature, a message will shown on the display.
In microwave functions is provided a start protection.
The door must be opened and closed before starting
the function.
• Open the door.
• Place food inside the oven and close the door.
• Tap “START”.
You can change the values that have been set at any time
during cooking by tapping the value you want to amend.
• Press to stop the active function at any time.
6. JET START
On Home Screen bottom there is a bar which shows
three different duration. Tap one of them to start
cooking with the microwave function set at full power
(900 W).
• Open the door.
• Place food inside the oven and close the door.
• Tap the cook time you want to cook.
Manual Functions
6th Sense Functions
12:35
+30 sec+1 min+2 min
7. P R E H E AT I N G
If previously activated, once the function has been
started the display indicates the status of preheating
phase.
Once this phase has been finished, an audible signal
will sound and the display will indicate that the oven
has reached the set temperature.
• Open the door.
• Place the food in the oven.
• Close the door and tap “DONE” to start cooking.
Placing the food in the oven before preheating has nished
may have an adverse eect on the nal cooking result.
Opening the door during the preheating phase will pause it.
The cooking time does not include a preheating phase.
8. PAUSING COOKING
Some of the 6th Sense functions will require to turn
the food during cooking. An audible signal will sound
and the displays shows the action must to be done.
• Open the door.
• Carry out the action prompted by the display.
• Close the door, then tap “DONE” to resume
cooking.
Before cooking ends, the oven could prompt you to
check the food in the same way.
An audible signal will sound and the displays shows
the action must to be done.
• Check the food.
• Close the door, then tap “DONE” to resume
cooking.
9. END OF COOKING
An audible signal will sound and the display will
indicate that cooking is complete.
With some functions, once cooking has finished you
can extend the cooking time or save the function as a
favorite.
•
00:01 since ready
Forced air
Cooking
DONE
TIMER
COMPLETE
Tap to save it as a favorite.
• Tap to prolong the cooking.
10. FAVORITES
The Favorites feature stores the oven settings for your
favorite recipes.
The oven automatically detects the functions you use most
often. After a certain number of uses, you will be prompted to
add the function to your favorites.
HOW TO SAVE A FUNCTION
Once a function has finished, you can tap to save
it as favorite. This will enable you to use it quickly in
the future, keeping the same settings. The display
allows you to save the function by indicating up to 4
favorite meals time including breakfast, lunch, snack
and dinner.
• Tap the icons to select at least one.
•
1. Forced Air
Cavity Temp: 180 °C
Cook Time: 05:00
Preheat: Disabled
SAVE AS FAVORITE
Tap “SAVE AS FAVORITE” to save the function.

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ONCE SAVED
Once you have saved functions as favorites, the main
screen will display the functions you have saved for
the current the time of day.
FOR YOU
DINNER SUGGESTION
Manual
Functions
6th Sense
Functions
Pizza
220,
00:11:00
To view the favorite menu, press : The functions
will be divided by different meal times and some
suggestions will be offered.
• Tap the meals icon to show the relevant lists.
Lunch Favorites
Pizza Hamburger
Looking for something else?
Check out the suggestion below.
Tapping 7also enables you to view your history of most
recently used functions.
• Scroll through the prompted list.
• Tap the recipe or function you require.
• Tap “START” to activate the cooking.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS
In the Favorites screen, you can add an image
or name to each favorite to customise it to your
preferences.
• Select the function you want to change.
• Tap “EDIT”.
• Select the attribute you want to change.
• Tap “NEXT”: the display will show the new
attributes.
• Tap “SAVE” to confirm the changes.
In the favorite screen you can also delete functions
you have saved:
• Tap the on the relevant function.
• Tap “REMOVE IT”.
You can also change the time when the various meals
are shown:
• Press .
• Select “Preferences”.
• Select “Times and Dates”.
• Tap “Your Meal Times”.
• Scroll through the list and tap the relevant time.
• Tap the relevant meal to change it.
Each time slot can be combined with one meal only.
11. TOOLS
Press to open the “Tools” menu at any time.
This menu enables you to choose from several
options and also change the settings or preferences
for your product or the display.
Tools
Remote
Enable Turn Table Kitchen Timer
REMOTE ENABLE
To enable use of the 6th Sense Live Whirlpool app.
TURN TABLE
This option stops the rotation of turntable in order
to allow you to use large and squared microwave
proof containers that may not rotate freely inside the
product.
KITCHEN TIMER
This function can be activated either when using a
cooking function or alone for keeping time.
Once started, the timer will continue to count down
independently without interfering with the function
itself.
Once the timer has been activated, you can also
select and activate a function.
The timer will continue counting down, shown at the top-
right corner of the screen.
To retrieve or changhe the kitchen timer:
• Press .
• Tap .
An audible signal will sound and the display will
indicate once the timer has finished counting down
the selected time.
• Tap “DISMISS” to cancel the timer or set a new
timer duration.
• Tap “SET NEW TIMER” to set the timer again.
LIGHT
To switch on or off the oven lamp.
SELF CLEAN
The action of the steam released during this special
cleaning cycle allows dirt and food residues to be
removed with ease. Pour a cup of drinking water into
the supplied steamer bottom (3) only or on a microwave
proof container and activate the function.
Required accessories: Steamer

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MUTE
Tap icon to mute or unmute all the sounds and
alarms.
CONTROL LOCK
The “Control Lock” enables you to lock the buttons on
the touch pad so they cannot be pressed accidently.
To activate the lock:
• Tap the icon.
To deactivate the lock:
• Tap the display.
• Swipe up on the message shown.
Control Lock
The product is locked.
Swipe up to unlock.
PREFERENCES
For changing several oven settings.
WI-FI
For changing settings or conguring a new home network.
INFO
For switching o “Store Demo Mode”, resetting the
product and obtaining further information about the
product.