Whirlpool AKF 110/IX, AKF 111/IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

GB AKF 110 / 111 BUILT-IN GAS HOB

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

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

This is the safety alert symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to potential hazards to themselves and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the terms:

DANGER

WARNING

All Safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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

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

WARNING

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.

What to do if you smell gas:

- Do not try to light any appliance.

- Do not touch any electrical switch.

- Do not use any phone in your building.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

- Use appliance in well ventilated rooms only.

The electrical and gas connections must comply with local regulations.

- When the hob is installed, provide a multi-pole circuit breaker with a contact separation of at least 3 mm, that provides full disconnection.

- Regulations require that the appliance is grounded.

- The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the power supply

- Use only flexible or rigid metal hose for gas connection.

- If necessary, the electrical power cable must be replaced exclusively with a power cable having identical characteristics to the original supplied by manufacturer (type H05V2V2-F 90°C or H05RR-F). This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician.

- The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any injury to persons or animals or damage to property arising from failure to comply with these requirements.

- Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension cords.

- Do not pull the power supply cord in order to unplug the appliance.

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

- Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it when barefoot.

- This hob (class 3) is designed solely for private household use for cooking food. Do not use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the hob. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.

- The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or with lack of experience and knowledge of the appliance, unless supervised or previously instructed in its use by those responsible for their safety.

- Young children should be kept away from the appliance and supervised to ensure that they do not play with it.

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

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

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage or injury.

- The use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. Make sure the room is well-ventilated, or install an extractor hood with exhaust duct.

- In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be necessary (by opening a window or increasing the hood extraction speed).

- After use, make sure the knobs are in off position and close the main gas supply cock or the gas cylinder valve.

- Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Always remain vigilant when cooking foods rich in fat, oil or alcohol (e.g. rum, cognac, wine).

- Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of children.

- Before cleaning or maintenance wait for hob to cool down.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

After unpacking the hob, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport. In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-sales Service.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER

• This product can be embedded in a worktop 30 to 60 mm thick.

• If there is no oven beneath the hob, insert a separator panel that has a surface at least equal to the opening in the work surface. This panel must be positioned at a maximum distance of 150 mm below the upper surface of the work surface but, in no case less than 20 mm from the bottom of the hob. In the case that you intend to install an oven beneath the hob, make sure that it is manufactured by Whirlpool and equipped with a cooling system. The manufacturer declines all liability if another brand oven is installed beneath the hob.

• Before installation, make sure that:

- the local gas delivery conditions (nature and pressure) are compatible with the settings of the hob (see the

rating plate and injector table);

- the outer surfaces of the furniture or appliances adjacent to the hob are heat resistant according to local regulations;

- this appliance is not connected to a fume exhaust device. It shall be installed in accordance with current installation

regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation;

- combustion products are discharged outdoors through specific hoods or wall and/or window mounted electrical fans.

GAS CONNECTION

WARNING

• The gas supply system must comply with local regulations.

• You can find specific local regulations for some countries in the paragraph “Reference to Local Regulations”. If no information concerning your Country is given, please ask details to your Installer.

• The connection of the hob to the gas pipe network or gas cylinder must be made by means of a rigid copper or steel pipe with fittings complying with local regulations, or by means of a continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with local regulations. The maximum length of the hose is 2 linear metres.

• Connect elbow (A)* or (B)* supplied with to the hob inlet main pipe and interpose the washer (C) supplied, in compliance with EN 549.

*Use elbow (A) for France and elbow (B) for all other destinations. IMPORTANT: if a stainless steel hose is used, it must be installed so as not to touch any mobile part of the furniture. It must pass through an area where there are no obstructions and where it is possible to inspect it on all its length.

• After connection to the gas supply, check for leaks with soapy water. Light up the

burners and turn the knobs from max position to minimum position to check flame stability.

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING

IMPORTANT: the data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate.

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

• The electrical connections must comply with local regulations.

• The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.

• Do not use an extension cord.

ASSEMBLY

After having cleaned the perimeter surface, apply the supplied gasket to the hob as shown in the figure.

Earth (yellow/green)

REPLACING THE INJECTORS (see the injector table in the Instruction)

1. Remove the grids A.

2. Remove the burner bodies B.

3. Using a suitable socket spanner, unscrew the injector to be replaced C.

4. Replace it with the injector required for the new type of gas.

5. Refit the injector in D.

6. For models with the triple-crown burner, proceed as shown in the figure:

• After undoing the two screws F and removing the cover G, replace both injectors H as previously described. Refit the cover G, ensuring perfect tightness of the seal before turning the hob on.

7. Before installing the hob, remember to apply the gas setting label (included with the injectors) over the previous setting data.

Position the hob in the opening made according to the measurements given in the section DIMENSIONS AND DISTANCES TO BE RESPECTED (mm).

NOTE: The power cable must be long enough to allow its removal from above.

Use the brackets provided to secure the hob. Position the brackets at the holes on the bottom of the hob and fix them with the appropriate screws in order to adapt them to the thickness of the top.

MIN. 50 mm

MIN. 20 mm

MIN. 15 mm

Fit a wooden shelf at least 20 mm thick under the hob, at a distance of at least 15 mm from the bottom of the hob.

MIN. 15 mm

ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS

WARNING

If the appliance is intended to operate with a different gas from the gas type stated on the rating plate and information label on the top of the hob, change the injectors. Remove the information label and keep it with the instructions booklet.

Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressure indicated in the Instruction.

• The gas nozzles must be changed by After Sales Service or a qualified technician.

• Nozzles not supplied with the appliance must be ordered from After Sales Service.

• Adjust the minimum setting of the taps.

NOTE: when liquid petroleum gas is used (G30/G31), the minimum gas setting screw must be tightened as far as it will go. IMPORTANT: should you experience difficulty in turning the burners knobs, please contact the After Sales Service for the replacement of the burner tap if found to be faulty.

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

ADJUSTING MINIMUM GAS SETTING OF TAPS

WARNING

To ensure that the minimum setting is correctly adjusted, remove the knob E and proceed as follows:

• tighten screw to reduce the flame height (-);

• loosen screw to increase the flame height (+).

The adjustment must be performed with the tap in minimum gas setting position (small flame) .

• The primary air of the burners does not need to be adjusted.

• At this stage, light up the burners and turn the knobs from max position to minimum position to check flame stability.

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

REFERENCE TO LOCAL REGULATIONS

Regulation for room ventilation NOTE: if the appliance is not equipped with safety devices on the burners (thermocouples), the air vents must be increased

by 100%, and must be at least 200 cm

Connection to gas supply Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the gas supply system complies with standards UNI-CIG 7129 and UNI-CIG 7131. Gas connection

The connection to the mains gas network or gas cylinder must be made using a rigid copper or steel pipe with fittings complying with standards UNI-CIG 7129, or using a continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with standards UNI-CIG 9891. The maximum length of the hose is 2 m. The pressure control valves to be used must comply with the UNI EN 12864 standard for gas cylinders and the UNI EN 88 standard for piped methane gas.

REFERENCE TO LOCAL REGULATIONS

Provision for ventilation

The room in which the appliance is installed must have an air supply to current B.S. 5440 - Part 2 standards. All rooms require a permanent vent in addition to the openable window. If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room B.S. 5440 - Part 2 should be consulted to determine the air vent requirements. If the appliance is installed in a cellar or basement, it is advisable to provide an air vent of 65 cm, irrespective of the room volume.

Gas Safety Regulations

The law requires that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current gas safety regulations. Failure to install appliances correctly may lead to prosecution. It is in your own interest, and that of safety, to ensure that the law is complied with. The hob should be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment and the Building Standard (Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations, issued by the Scottish Development Department. In the G.B., CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of practice.

), in compliance with M.D. 21 April 1993.

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