Whirlpool ACM 812-BA Service Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions shall also be available on website: www.whirlpool.eu

YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT

This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety messages, to be read and always observed.

This is the danger symbol, regarding safety, warning of potential risks to users and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the danger symbol and the following words:

DANGER

WARNING

All messages relevant to safety specify the potential risk to which they refer and indicate how to reduce the risk of injury, damage and electric shocks due to incorrect use of the appliance. Make sure to comply with the following:

- Use protective gloves to perform all unpacking and installation operations.

- The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any installation operation.

- Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a specialised technician, in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the local safety regulations in force. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.

- The appliance must be earthed.

- The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, fitted in the cabinet, to the power supply.

- For installation to comply with the current safety regulations, an omnipolar switch with minimum contact gap of 3mm is required.

- Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords.

- Do not pull the appliance’s power cable.

- The electrical parts must not be accessible to the user after installation.

- The appliance is designed solely for domestic use for cooking food. No other use is permitted (e.g. heating rooms). The Manufacturer declines any liability for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.

- The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Very young (0-3 years) and young children (3-8 years) shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

- Children from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe appliance use and if they understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

- Do not touch the appliance heating elements during and after use. Do not allow the appliance to come into contact with cloths or other flammable materials until all the components have cooled down completely.

- Do not place flammable materials on or near the appliance.

- Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Pay attention when cooking food products rich in fat and oil.

- A separator panel (not supplied) must be installed in the compartment under the appliance.

- If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock (only for appliances with glass surface).

- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

- Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket. Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.

- Do not use steam cleaners.

- Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.

- After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector (only for induction appliances).

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause serious injury.

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

NOOK

28 cm

17 cm min. 28 cm max.

21 cm

15 cm min. 21 cm max.

18 cm

14.5 cm

12 cm min. 18 cm max.

10 cm min. 14.5 cm max

Disposal of packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and marked with the recycling symbol ( ). The various parts of the packing must not be dispersed in the environment, but disposed of in compliance with local regulations.

Disposal

This appliance is marked in conformity with European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring that this appliance is correctly disposed of, the user can help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of people.

The symbol on the appliance or the accompanying documentation indicates that this product should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection point for recycling WEEE.

Energy saving tips

For optimum results, it is advisable to:

• Use pots and pans with bottom width equal to that of the cooking zone.

• Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.

• When possible, keep pot lids on during cooking.

• Use a pressure cooker to to save even more energy and time.

• Place the pot in the middle of the cooking zone marked on the hob.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

- This appliance has been designed, manufactured and marketed in conformity with the safety requirements of “Low Voltage” Directive 2006/95/EC (replacing 73/ 23/EEC as amended) and protection requirements of “EMC” Directive 2004/108/EC.

- This appliance meets the eco design requirements of european regulation N. 66/2014, in conformity to the european standard EN 60350-2.

BEFORE USE

IMPORTANT: The cooking zones will not switch on if pots are not the right size. Only use pots bearing the symbol “INDUCTION SYSTEM” (Figure opposite). Place the pot on the required cooking zone before switching the hob on. Using suitable pots, the cooking zones cannot be used at temperatures below 10°C.

EXISTING POTS AND PANS

Use a magnet to check if the bottom of the pot is suitable for the induction hob: bottom of the pots and pans are unsuitable if not magnetically detectable.

- Make sure pots have a smooth bottom, otherwise they could scratch the hob. Check dishes.

- Never place hot pots or pans on the surface of the hob’s control panel. This could result in damage.

RECOMMENDED POT BOTTOM WIDTHS

RECOMMENDED POT POSITION

For best performance, when you use two pots simultaneously, put them according to the pictures below:

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POWER LEVEL TABLE

6-7 cm

min. 20 mm

min. 5 mm

Power l evel Type of cooking Level use

(indicating cooking experience and habits)

Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food to fast boiling in the case of water or rapidly heating cooking liquids

Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying f rozen products, fast boiling

Ideal for slow frying, maintaining a high boil, cooking an d grilling (short duration, 5-10 minutes)

Ideal for slow frying, maintaining a low boil, cooking and grilling (medium duration, 10-20 minutes), preheating

Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking and grilling (long duration).

Ideal for prolonged cooking (rice, sauces, roasts, fish) with liquids (e.g. water, wine, broth, milk), creaming pasta.

Ideal for prolonged cooking (volumes of less than a litre: rice, sauces, roasts, fish) with liquids (e.g. water, wine, broth, milk)

Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate, thawing small products and keeping just-cooked food hot (e.g. sauces, soups, minestrone)

Ideal for keeping just-cooked food hot, creaming risottos and keeping serv ing dishes warm (with induction-suitable accessory),

Hob in standby mode or off (possible end-of-cooking residual heat, indicated by “H”)

Max. power

High power

Medium power

Low power 2-1

OFF

Boost Fas t hea ting

Frying - boiling

9-7

7-5

4-3

Zero

power

Browning - slow frying -

boiling - grilling

Browning - cooking - stewing -

slow frying - grilling

Cooking - stewing -

slow frying - grilling

Cooking - simmering -

thickening - creaming pasta

Melting - defrosting -

keeping food hot -

creaming risottos

Support surface

NOTE:

When making quick- cook foods that require perfect heat distribution (e.g. pancakes) on the 28 cm double cooking zone (where present), use pans no greater than 24 cm in diameter. For delicate cooking (for example, melting chocolate or butter) use the smaller diameter single zones.

INSTALLATION

After unpacking the product, check for any damage during transport. In case of problems, contact the dealer or the After-Sales Service. For built-in dimensions and installation instruction, see the pictures in page 2.

PREPARING THE CABINET FOR FITTING

WARNING

- Install a separator panel under the hob.

- The lower part of the product must not be accessible after installation.

- Do not fit the separator panel if an undertop oven is installed.

• The distance between the underside of the appliance and the separator panel must respect the dimensions given in the figure.

• In order to ensure the correct operation of the product, do not obstruct the minimum required clearance between the hob and the top of the unit (min. 5 mm).

• If an undertop oven is installed, make sure the oven is equipped with a cooling system.

• Do not install the hob above a dishwasher or washing-machine, so that the electronic circuits do not come into contact with steam or moisture which could damage them.

• In the case of flush-mounted installation, call the After-Sales Service to request assembly of screws kit 4801 211 00112.

• To remove the hob, use a screwdriver (not provided) to prise off the perimeter clips on the underside of the appliance.

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