Whirlpool AKZ 531 Technical specifications

AKZ 531 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET
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1. Control panel
2. Cooling fan (not visible)
Fan operation switches on only when the oven and/or
hob have reached a certain temperature, and may
continue even after the appliance has been turned off,
for a few minutes.
3. Top heating element (can be lowered)
4. Oven light
5. Fan
6. Circular heating element
7. ottom heating element (not visible)
8. Oven cool door
ACCESSORIES
CONTROL PANEL
1. ON/OFF - Function Selector Knob.
2. Confirm and programme selection button
3. Pre-set values changing knob (temperature, time, levels)
4. Knob to switch on the left front cooking zone of the hob* 0 1 ...10
5. Knob to switch on the left rear cooking zone of the hob* 0 1 ...10
6. Knob to switch on the right rear cooking zone of the hob* 0 1 ...10
7. Knob to switch on the right front cooking zone of the hob* 0 1 ...10
8. Cooktop warning lights
*) The hob knobs are not interchangeable. After any cleaning or Service operation, replace them in their original position.
R tractabl knobs
 To use this type of knob, press it in the middle.
 The knob comes out.
 Turn it to the required position.
Once cooking is over, turn the knob to 0 and press it again to restore it to its original position.
First
High st
l v l
l v l
Baking tray:
Wir Sh lf:
Drip tray:
124 5 6 7
38
Ov n functions tabl
Function Pr s t
t mp ratur Adjustabl t mp ratur D scription of function
-Ov n OFF - - -
LAMP - - To switch on the oven light.
MLTF (H at
Maint nanc ) 35°C - 60°C -
 To keep the temperature steady inside the oven.
 35°C: to raise dough for bread and pizza.
 60°C: to keep food warm once it is cooked.
 It is advisable to use the first level.
STATIC 200°C 50°C - 250°C
 To cook meat, fish and poultry in the oven.
 Preheat the oven to the required cooking temperature and place
the food inside as soon as all the indicators of the thermometer
are alight.
 It is advisable to use the second or third level.
PASTRY/FAN 175°C 50°C - 250°C
 To cook on max. two levels.
 If necessary, switch the position of the dishes in the oven for
optimum cooking performance.
FAN/THERMO-
VENTILATED 160°C 50°C - 250°C
 To cook (without preheating) foods that require the same
cooking temperature on one or more levels (e.g.: fish,
vegetables, sweets), without transferring odours from one
foodstuff to the other.
TURBOFAN 160°C 50°C - 250°C  To cook on one level (e.g.: fruit, cakes, timbales, vegetables,
pizza, poultry).
GRILL 3 -
 Use the grill function to cook sirloin steaks, kebabs, sausages,
vegetables au gratin and for making toast.
 The function allows various settings (1 min. - 5 max.).
 Preheat the oven for 3/5 min.
 During cooking the door must remain closed.
 When cooking meat, to avoid spatters of fat and smoke, pour a
little water into the drip tray.
 It is advisable to turn the food during cooking.
TURBOGRILL 3 -
 This function is ideal for cooking large pieces of meat (roast
beef, roast joints).
 The function allows various settings (1 min. - 5 max.).
 Preheat the oven for 3/5 min.
 During cooking the door must remain closed.
 When cooking meat, to avoid spatters of fat and smoke, pour a
little water into the drip tray.
 It is advisable to turn the food while it is cooked.
PIZZA/BREAD -P1- 300°C
P2- 220°C
 To bake pizza, bread, focaccia.
 You will find a recipe for each programme in the recipe book
provided.
BOOSTER 200°C 50°C - 250°C
 To preheat the oven rapidly.
 As the temperature increases the indicators
on the thermometer will light up in sequence.
 The booster function cuts out automatically when the
programmed temperature is reached. The acoustic signal will
sound and the appliance switches to the STATIC cooking
function.

COOKING TABLES
COOKING TABLE FOR GRILL FUNCTION
N.B.: When cooking meat in Fan and Static functions, it is
advisable to use the rowning function (level 1 to 3).
Cooking times and temperatures are approximate only.
FOOD Function Pr h ating L v l (from th
bottom)
Browning
l v l
T mp ra-
tur
(°C)
Cooking tim
(minut s)
MEAT
Lamb, Kid, Mutton
X 2 2 200 95 - 110
X 3 2 200 100 - 110
X 2 - 200 100 - 110
Roast
(Veal, Pork, eef)
(kg. 1)
X 2 2 200 95 - 110
X 3 3 200 100 - 110
X 2 - 200 90 - 100
Chicken, Rabbit,
Duck
X 2 3 200 80 - 90
X 2 3 190 80 - 90
X 2 - 200 85 - 95
Turkey
(kg. 4-6) + level 3
browning
X 1 3 200 160 - 180
X 1 3 200 160 - 180
X 1 - 210 180 - 190
Goose (2 Kg)
X 2 3 210 100 - 130
X 1 3 200 100 - 130
X 2 - 200 100 - 130
FISH (WHOLE)
(1-2 kg)
Gilt-head, ass,
Tuna,
Salmon, Cod
X 2 1 200 45 - 55
X 3 1 190 45 - 55
X 2 - 200 50 - 60
FISH (CUTLETS)
(1 kg.)
Sword Fish, Tuna
X 2 2 200 40 - 50
X 3 2 190 40 - 50
X 3 - 200 40 - 50
VEGETABLES
Stuffed peppers
and tomatoes
X 2 - 220 50 - 60
X 2 - 200 50 - 60
X 2 - 200 50 - 60
aked potatoes
X 2 3 220 50 - 60
X 2 3 200 50 - 60
SWEETS,
PASTRIES, ETC.
Raising cakes
X 2 - 190 40 - 50
X 1 - 180 40 - 50
X 2 - 180 40 - 50
Filled pies
(with cheese)
X 2 - 190 80 - 90
X 2 - 180 70 - 80
X 2 - 180 80 - 90
Tarts
X 2 - 190 40 - 50
X 2 - 180 40 - 50
X 2 - 180 40 - 50
Applestrudel
X 2 - 200 50 - 55
X1 - 3 -200 50 - 55
X 2 - 200 50 - 55
iscuits
X 2 - 170 20 - 30
X1 - 3 -200 20 - 30
X2 -200 20 - 30
Choux buns
X 2 - 180 35 - 45
X1 - 3 -180 35 - 45
X2 -180 40 - 50
FOOD Function Pr h ating L v l (from th
bottom)
Browning
l v l
T mp ra-
tur
(°C)
Cooking
tim
(minut s)
Savoury pies
X 2 - 200 40 - 50
X 2 - 190 40 - 50
X 2 - 190 40 - 50
Lasagna
X 2 1 200 45 - 60
X 2 1 200 45 - 60
X 2 - 200 45 - 60
Filled fruit pies
e.g. Pineapple,
Peach
X 2 - 190 50 - 60
X 2 - 190 40 - 50
X 2 - 190 40 - 50
Meringues
X 2 - 120 120 - 150
-1 - 3 -120 120 - 150
- 2 - 120 120 - 150
Vol-au-vents
X 2 - 200 35 - 45
X1 - 3 -190 35 - 45
X2 -190 35 - 45
Soufflés
X 2 - 200 40 - 50
X 2 - 190 45 - 55
X 2 - 190 45 - 55
FOOD Function Pr h ating L v l
(from th
bottom)
Pow r
l v l Cooking tim (minut s)
Sirloin steak X 4 5 35 - 45
Cutlets X 4 5 30 - 40
Sausages X3 - 4 530 - 40
Pork chops X 4 5 35 - 45
Fish (cutlets) X3 - 4 535 - 45
Chicken legs X3 - 4 540 - 50
Kebabs X3 - 4 540 - 50
Spare ribs X3 - 4 535 - 45
Chicken
halves X 3 5 45 - 55
Chicken
halves X 3 5 45 - 55
Whole
chicken X 3 5 60 - 70
Roast
(pork, beef) X 2 5 60 - 70
Duck X 2 5 70 - 80
Leg of lamb X 3 5 70 - 80
Roast beef X 3 5 50 - 60
aked
potatoes X 3 5 50 - 60
Fish (Gilt-
head, Trout) X 3 5 50 - 60
This symbol is not linked to any of the hob functions; the heating element is off.
HOW TO USE THE HOB
The oven control panel features 4 adjustable knobs that control hob operation. They are marked with a graduated scale
that corresponds to different power levels and different symbols related to each function.
 Turn the control knob of the required hot plate clockwise to the desired position (refer to the instructions supplied
with the hob).
Hob Functions Tabl (d p nding on mod l)
Function D scription of function
KEEP WARM This function keeps the temperature at 60°C until the end of the cooking cycle. To activate this function,
turn the knob to .
DOUBLE ZONE
This function can be used for the left front hot plate and left rear hot plate. It extends the heating zone in
order to suit large oval or rectangular pots. To activate the double zone: turn the knob to and wait for
the residual heat indicator corresponding to the hot plate to start blinking. Select the required power level
by turning the knob anti-clockwise. The residual heat indicator will remain alight to indicate that the hob is
on. To deactivate the double zone function, turn the knob to 0 .
ICP (Initial
cooking phas )
This is a boosting function which speeds up the initial heating up of the cooking element for a specified
amount of time. To activate this function, turn the knob to . Wait until the residual heat indicator
starts blinking, then turn the knob anti-clockwise to the required power level. E.g.: If the level is 1, the
cooking zone will operate at full power for 1 minut , then continue at power level 1 until the end of
the cooking cycle, unless the knob setting is adjusted in the meantime. If the level is 6, the cooking
zone will operate at full power for 6 minut s, then continue at power level 6 until the end of the
cooking cycle, unless the knob setting is adjusted in the meantime. This function can be used for all power
levels, xc pt for l v l 10.
FAST BOILING
This function gives you adequate power for those occasions where you may need to bring water to boiling
point in the shortest possible time. It remains activated for a specific period of time. Once the set time
has elapsed, the cooking zone will automatically return to the maximum power level. The Fast oiling
function can also be activated during cooking. Attention: efore activating this function, make sure that
you have placed the pot on the required cooking zone in order to avoid damaging the hob surface. The
performance values indicated for this function are guaranteed for all glass-ceramic cooktops. To activate
the function, place the pot on the required cooking zone and turn the knob to . Deactivate by
changing the knob setting.
GENTLE HEAT
Ideal for raising dough, softening butter taken out of the refrigerator, keeping baby's bottles and food
warm, making yoghurt, melting chocolate, etc.
This function can be used only when the residual heat indicator is alight. efore activating the function,
make sure that the residual heat indicator of the required cooking zone is alight. Turn the knob to .
Deactivate by changing the knob setting.