Whirlpool AKP 745 WH Built-in Electric Oven User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Whirlpool
Table of Contents
Quick guide
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**** Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Control panel
2. Circular heating element (non-visible)
3. Fan
4. Shelf guides (the level is indicated on the front of the oven)| 5. Door
6. Upper heating element/grill
7. Lamp
8. Identification plate (do not remove)
9. Bottom heating element (non-visible)
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CONTROL PANEL
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SELECTION KNOB
For switching the oven on by selecting a function. Turn to the position to switch the oven off. -
– / + BUTTONS
To decrease or increase the value shown on the display. -
TIME BUTTON
For selecting the various settings: duration, cooking end time, timer. -
DISPLAY
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THERMOSTAT KNOB
Turn to select a desired temperature, activating the selected function. -
LED THERMOSTAT / PREHEATING
Switches on during the heating process. Switches off once the desired temperature is reached.
Please note: The knobs are retractable. Press the knobs in the middle and they pop up.
ACCESSORIES
The number and type of accessories may vary depending on which model is purchased. Other accessories that are not supplied can be purchased separately from the After-sales Service.
WIRE SHELF. Use to cook food or as a support for pans, cake tins and other
ovenproof items of cookware. DRIP TRAY. Use as an oven tray for cooking meat,
fish, vegetables, focaccia, etc. or position underneath the wire shelf to
collect cooking juices. BAKING TRAY. Use for cooking all bread and pastry
products, but also for roasts, fish en papillotte, etc.
Insert the wire shelf horizontally by sliding it across the shelf guides,
making sure that the side with the raised edge is facing upwards. Other
accessories, such as the drip tray and the baking tray, are inserted
horizontally in the same way as the wire shelf.
SLIDING RUNNERS.*
To facilitate inserting or removing accessories.
Remove the protective plastic off them. Place the drip tray on the telescopic
runners fixing it between the rear and front fastener.
The sliding runners can be fitted on any level. To fit the sliding runners,
fasten the upper clip of the runner to the shelf guide and slide it along as
far as it will go (1). Lower other clip into position. To secure the guide,
press the lower portion of the clip firmly against the shelf guide (2). Make
sure that the runners can move freely. Repeat these steps on the other shelf
guide on the same level. 
REMOVING AND REFITTING THE SHELF GUIDES
To remove the shelf guides, lift the guides up and then gently pull the lower
part out of its seating: the shelf guides can now be removed. To refit the
shelf guides, first fit them back into their upper seating. Keeping them held
up, slide them into the cooking compartment, then lower them into position in
the lower seating.
FIRST TIME USE
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SETTING THE TIME AND THE TONE
You will need to set the time of the day when you switch on the appliance for the first time: “AUTO” and “0.00” flash on the display.
To set the time of day, press buttons and at the same time: Set the time of day using the and buttons.
Press the time button to confirm.
Having selected the desired time value, it is possible to change the alarm tone: the display shows “ton 1”.
To select the desired tone, press button , then press the time button to confirm.
Please note: To change the time of the day afterwards for example following lengthy power outages, proceed as described above. -
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 250 °C for about one hour. The oven must be empty during this time. Follow the instructions for setting the function correctly.
Please note: It is advisable to air the room after using the appliance for the first time.
FUNCTIONS & DAILY USE
. SELECT A FUNCTION
To select a function, turn the selection knob to the symbol for the function
you require.
OFF
For switching off the oven.
LAMP
To switch the oven light on.
CONVENTIONAL
For cooking any kind of dish on one shelf only.
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Leavened cakes| | 160 – 180| 35 – 55|
Biscuits/tartlets| | 170 – 180| 15 – 40|
Frozen Pizza| | 250| 15-Oct|
Lasagne / baked pasta / canneloni /flans| | 190 – 200| 40 – 65|
Lamb / veal / beef /pork 1 kg| | 190 – 200| 90 – 110|
Chicken / rabbit / duck 1 kg| | 190 – 200| 65 – 85|
Baked fish / en papillote 0,5 kg (fillets, whole)| | 180 – 200| 40 – 60|
SMART CLEAN (Only in some models)
The action of the steam released during this special lowtemperature cleaning
cycle allows dirt and food residues to be removed with ease. This function
should be activated only when the oven is cold and after having poured 200 ml
of drinking water into the bottom of the oven. Set the timer for 30 minutes
and the temperature at 90°C. Once the cycle is finished, wait about 15
minutes before opening the door.
CONVECTION BAKE
For cooking meat or baking cakes with liquid centre on a single shelf. This
function delivers an even, golden, crisp top and base.
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Filled cake| | 150 – 190| 30 – 85|
Salty cakes| | 175 – 200| 40 – 50|
Stuffed vegetables| | 175 – 200| 50 – 60|
GRILL
For grilling steaks, kebabs and sausages, cooking vegetables au gratin or
toasting bread. When grilling meat, we recommend using a drip tray to collect
the cooking juices: position the tray on any of the levels below the wire
shelf and add 500 ml of drinking water.
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Toasted bread| | 200| 5-Feb|
Fish fillets / slices| | 200| 30 – 40 |
Sausages / kebabs / spare ribs /hamburgers| | 200| 30 – 50 |
- Turn food halfway through cooking
TURBO GRILL
For roasting large joints of meat (legs, roast beef, chicken). We recommend using a drip tray to collect the cooking juices: position the pan on any of the levels below the wire shelf and add 500 ml of drinking water.
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Roast chicken 1-1,3 kg| —| 200| 55 – 70 *|
Roast beef rare 1 kg| —| 200| 35 – 50 |
Roast potatoes| —| 200| 45 – 55 |
Vegetable gratin| —| 200| 20 – 30|
- Turn food halfway through cooking
** Turn food two thirds of the way through cooking (if necessary).
DEFROST
For defrosting food more quickly. Place food on the middle shelf. Leave food
in its packaging in order to prevent it from drying out on the outside.
TURBO FAN
For food with a crisp base and soft top. Ideal for cooking cakes with liquid
filling and no precooked base (e.g. tarts, plum cakes, ricotta cakes as well
as pizzas with abundant topping) on a single shelf. Place food on the 2nd
shelf. Preheat the oven before cooking. This function is also ideal for frozen
convenience foods (e.g. pizzas, chips, strudel, lasagna). Follow the
instructions on the product packaging.
FORCED AIR
For cooking a variety of food requiring the same temperature on two shelves at
the same time (e.g. fish, vegetables, cakes). This function can be used to
cook different foods without odours being transferred from one food to
another.
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Leavened cakes| | 150 – 170| 30 – 90|
Filled cake| | 150 – 190| 35 – 90|
Biscuits / tartlets| | 150 – 175| 20 – 45|
Bread / Pizza / Focaccia| | 190 – 250| 20 – 50|
Frozen Pizza| | 250| 20-Oct|
Salty cakes| | 175 – 190| 50 – 65|
Lasagne & meat| | 200| 50 – 100 |
Meat & potatoes| | 200| 45 – 100 |
Fish & vegetables| | 175| 30 – 50 *|
- Estimated length of time: dishes can be removed from the oven at different times depending on personal preference.
BOTTOM HEATING
Use this function after cooking to brown the bottom of the dish.
The function can also be used for slow cooking, such as vegetables and meat
stews.
HOW TO READ THE COOKING TABLES
The table lists recipes , if preheating is needed , temperature , cooking time
, accessories and level suggested for cooking.
Cooking times start from the moment food is placed in the oven, excluding
preheating (where required). Cooking temperatures and times are approximate
and depend on the amount of food and the type of accessory used. Use the
lowest recommended settings to begin with and, if the food is not cooked
enough, then switch to higher settings. Use the accessories supplied and
preferably dark-coloured metal cake tins and baking trays. You can also use
Pyrex or stoneware pans and accessories, but bear in mind that cooking times
will be slightly longer.
Accessories showed:
| Wire Shelf
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Cake tin on wire shelf
Drip tray / baking tray
Cake tin on wire shelf or drip tray / baking tray
Tray with water
. ACTIVATE A FUNCTION
To start the function you have selected, turn the thermostat knob to set the
temperature you require.
To interrupt the function at any time, switch off the oven, turn the selection
knob and the thermostat knob to and .
Once the function has been activated, the LED thermostat lights up, switching
off again when the oven reaches the selected temperature:
At this point, place the food inside and proceed with cooking.
Please note: placing the food in the oven before preheating has finished may
have an adverse effect on the final cooking result.
. USING THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER
By pressing the time button it is possible to select various mode to keep or
program the cooking time.
Please note: After few seconds without any interaction, a buzzer sounds and
all settings will be confirmed.
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER
This option does not interrupt or activate cooking but allows you to use the
display as a timer, both while a function is active and when the oven is off.
To activate the timer, long press the time button: the symbol flashes on the
display (1).
Use the and buttons to set the desired duration: the countdown begins after a
few seconds. The display shows the time of the day and the remains lit,
confirmating the timer has been set (2).
At the end, long press the time button to deactivate the alarm.
¹Please note: To view the countdown and change it if necessary, press the
time button 2 seconds again.
SETTING THE DURATION
After selecting and activating the function, in order to stop it
automatically, you can set a cooking time.
Long press the time button: the symbol flashes (3).
Press the time button again: DUR and AUTO will flash on the display (4). Set
the duration using the and buttons.
After a few seconds, the display will show the time of the day while
AUTO remains lit, confirming the setting (5).
Please note: To see how much time is left and change the remaining cooking
time repeat the steps above.
When the set cooking time is over, an alarm will sound and the cooking will be
stopped (6).
Long press the time button to deactivate the alarm. Return the selection knob and thermostat knob to and to switch off the oven.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Make sure that the oven has cooled down before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Do not use wire wool, abrasive scourers or abrasive/corrosive cleaning agents,
as these could damage the surfaces of the appliance.
Wear protective gloves.
The oven must be disconnected from the mains before carrying out any kind of
maintenance work.
EXTERIOR SURFACES
Clean surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth. If they are very dirty, add a few
drops of pH-neutral detergent. Finish off with a dry cloth.
Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents. If any of these products
inadvertently comes into contact with the surfaces of the appliance, clean
immediately with a damp microfibre cloth.
INTERIOR SURFACES
After every use, leave the oven to cool and then clean it, preferably while it
is still warm, to remove any deposits or stains caused by food residues. To
dry any condensation that has formed as a result of cooking foods with a high
water content, leave the oven to cool completely and then wipe it with a cloth
or sponge. Clean the glass in the door with a suitable liquid detergent. The
oven door can be removed to facilitate cleaning.
ACCESSORIES
Soak the accessories in a washing-up liquid solution after use, handling them
with oven gloves if they are still hot. Food residues can be removed using a
washing-up brush or a sponge.
REPLACING THE LAMP
Disconnect the oven from the power supply, unscrew the cover from the light,
replace the bulb and screw the cover back on the light.
Reconnect the oven to the power supply.
Please note: Only use 20-40 W/230 V type G9, T300 °C halogen bulbs.
The bulb used in the product is specifically designed for domestic appliances
and is not suitable for general room lighting within the home (EC Regulation
244/2009). Light bulbs are available from our After-sales Service. Do not
handle bulbs with your bare hands as your fingerprints could damage them. Do
not use the oven until the light cover has been refitted.
REMOVING AND REFITTING THE DOOR
To remove the door, open it fully and lift the catches, pushing them forwards
until they are in the unlock position (1). Close the door as much as you can.
Take a firm hold of the door with both hands – do not hold it by the handle.
Simply remove the door by continuing to close it while pulling it upwards at
the same time until it is released from its
seating (2). Put the door to one side, resting it on a soft surface.
Refit the door by moving it towards the oven, aligning the hooks of the hinges with their seating and securing the upper part onto its seating. Lower the door and then open it fully. Lower the catches into their original position (3): Make sure that you lower them down completely. Apply gentle pressure to check that the catches are in the correct position.
Try closing the door and check to make sure that it lines up with the control panel. If it does not, repeat the steps above: The door could become damaged if it does not work properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| What to do if… | Possible reasons | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| The oven is not working. | Power cut. | |
| Disconnection from the mains. | Check for the presence of mains electrical |
power and whether the oven is connected to the electricity supply.
Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the fault persists.
The display shows unclear text and appears to be broken.| Another language
set.| Contact you nearest Client After-sales Service Centre.
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- Using QR Code
- Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product’s identification plate.
