Symbols Overview
Understanding Your Oven Symbols:
- Symbols provide quick visual reference for oven functions
- Each symbol corresponds to specific cooking or cleaning mode
- Symbols may vary by model but follow consistent patterns
- LED indicators show which function is currently active
- Touch symbols to select different cooking modes
Control Panel Layout
- Display Area: Shows temperature, time, and active symbols
- Cooking Function Symbols: Icons for different cooking methods
- Temperature Control: Symbols for temperature adjustment
- Timer Symbols: Icons for setting cooking duration
- Cleaning Symbols: Special symbols for cleaning functions
- Safety Lock Symbols: Icons indicating safety features
- Power Symbols: On/off and standby indicators
Cooking Symbols
| Conventional Oven | Square with heating elements top and bottom | Standard baking and roasting with top and bottom heat |
| Fan Oven | Square with fan symbol inside | Circulated hot air for even cooking, lower temperatures |
| Grill | Zigzag lines at top of square | Top heating element for browning and grilling |
| Fan Grill | Square with fan and zigzag lines | Combination of grill and fan for even browning |
| Bottom Heat | Square with single line at bottom | Heat from bottom only for baking pizzas or crisping |
| Defrost | Snowflake symbol | Gentle fan setting for defrosting frozen foods |
| Pastry | Square with fan and bottom heat line | Special setting for baking pastries and cakes |
| Pizza | Square with pizza slice icon | Optimized heat distribution for pizza baking |
| Bread | Square with loaf of bread | Special program for baking bread |
| Slow Cook | Casserole dish symbol | Low temperature cooking for stews and casseroles |
Temperature Symbols
- °C / °F: Temperature scale indicator
- Up/Down Arrows: Temperature adjustment
- Thermometer Icon: Temperature setting mode
- Quick Heat: Lightning bolt symbol
- Keep Warm: Plate with steam lines
Cleaning Symbols
Pyrolytic Cleaning
Lock symbol with high temperature icon. Self-cleaning function that heats oven to 500°C to burn off residue. Door locks automatically during cycle.
Catalytic Cleaning
Droplet symbol with brush. Side panels coated with special enamel that absorbs and breaks down grease at normal cooking temperatures.
Steam Clean
Steam cloud symbol. Uses steam to loosen baked-on food particles for easier manual cleaning. Lower temperature cleaning option.
Eco Clean
Leaf symbol with cleaning waves. Energy-efficient cleaning cycle using lower temperatures over longer period.
Quick Clean
Clock symbol with cleaning icon. Shorter cleaning cycle for light soiling and regular maintenance.
Cleaning Lock
Padlock symbol. Indicates oven is locked during cleaning cycle. Symbol flashes during cleaning process.
Cleaning Status Indicators
Pre-Cleaning
Hourglass symbol - Oven preparing for cleaning cycle
Cleaning in Progress
Moving waves symbol - Cleaning cycle active
Cooling Down
Thermometer decreasing - Oven cooling after cleaning
Clean Complete
Check mark symbol - Cleaning cycle finished
Clean Reminder
Brush symbol flashing - Time for routine cleaning
Error in Cleaning
Exclamation mark - Issue detected in cleaning cycle
Safety Symbols
| Symbol | Description | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Child Lock | Padlock with child silhouette | Control panel locked to prevent accidental operation |
| Hot Surface | Hand with heat waves | Surface may be hot during and after cooking |
| Door Locked | Padlock on oven door | Door is locked during cleaning or special functions |
| Heat Warning | Exclamation in triangle | High temperature warning - do not touch |
| Steam Warning | Steam cloud with exclamation | Steam may escape when opening door |
| Electrical Hazard | Lightning bolt in triangle | Electrical components - qualified service only |
Warning and Caution Symbols
- Triangle with Exclamation: General warning - read instructions
- Flame Symbol: Fire hazard warning
- No Children Symbol: Keep children away from appliance
- Disconnect Symbol: Unplug before servicing
- CE Mark: European conformity symbol
- WEEE Symbol: Waste electrical disposal information
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Symbol Display | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Oven not heating | Thermometer with X | Check power supply, ensure function symbol is selected |
| Door won't open | Lock symbol flashing | Wait for oven to cool, cleaning cycle may be active |
| Error code displayed | E followed by numbers | Refer to error code chart in manual, reset oven |
| Symbols not responding | All symbols dim | Check child lock, power cycle the oven |
| Uneven cooking | Fan symbol not lit | Select fan assisted function, check oven level |
| Cleaning interrupted | Cleaning symbol flashing | Door opened during cycle, restart cleaning process |
Common Error Symbols
- F1 / E1: Temperature sensor failure
- F2 / E2: Oven overheating
- F3 / E3: Door switch malfunction
- F4 / E4: Cooling fan failure
- F5 / E5: Clock display error
- F0 / E0: Control panel communication error
Manual Downloads
Current Model Manuals
WHE135WH
Electric Oven with Pyrolytic Clean
WHE235XB
Double Oven with Fan Cooking
WHE335XS
Steam Assist Electric Oven
WHE435BK
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Popular Previous Models
AKP 745/IX
Built-In Electric Oven
AKP 855/WH
White Electric Built-In Oven
AKP 965/IX
Pyrolytic Cleaning Oven
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