Whirlpool AKG 659/03 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
BEFORE USING THE OVEN
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
OVEN ACCESSORIES
COOKING TABLE
CARE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE

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INSTALLATION

Technical information for the installer

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After unpacking the oven to connect it, rest it on the polystyrene base to avoid damaging it.

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Do not lift the oven by the handle, but hold it by the sides.

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Make sure that the appliance was not damaged during transport.

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The oven and unit dimensions are shown in the figure at the side.

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The units in contact with the oven must be heat-resistant (min. 85°C).

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If the plastic laminates or the sealing material are not sufficiently heat resistant, this may result in the formation
of bubbles, deformation of the surface or det achment of the coating.

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Insert the oven in the unit cavity, lifting it by the sides and being careful not to trap the power cable.

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Fasten the oven using the screws.

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The oven can also be built into a column.

• To allow for proper ventilation, leave an opening of at least 860x90 mm in the lower rear section of the
unit. If the product is installed in a column unit, in addition to the 860x90 mm opening at the base, leave
a 500x90 mm opening in the upper rear section of the unit.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Important:

connection is complete.

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Make sure that the oven is installed by a skilled
electrician in accordance with the instructions
supplied by the manufacturer and in compliance with
the local regulations.

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The installer is responsible for the correct electrical
connection and the observance of the safety
standards.

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do not switch the oven on before the

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Fit an all-pole On/Off switch between the appliance
and the power supply with minimum contact
separation of 3 mm.

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Earthing of the appliance is obligatory by law.

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Do not use multiple sockets or extensions.

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After installation the electrical parts must be
inaccessible.

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Make sure that the mains voltage coincides with the
voltage shown on the appliance rating plate. The
rating plate is visible on the front edge of the oven
when you open the oven door.

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BEFORE USING THE OVEN

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For best use of this oven read the instructions for use
carefully and keep them in a safe place.

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Remove the cardboard and polystyrene protection
from inside the oven.

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Clean the inside of the oven with non abrasive soap
and warm water.

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Remove the accessories from the oven and heat it at
the maximum temperature for about 30 minutes to
remove the odour and fumes from the insulating
material and the protective greases.

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The window should be kept open during this
operation.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

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The packaging material is 100% recyclable, as
confirmed by the recycling symbol .

2. Oven

This appliance is marked according to the European
directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents
accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance
may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for wast e disposa l.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery
and recycling of this product, please contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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Before performing any maintenance, switch the oven
off.

• Keep children well away from the oven while it is
in use.

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This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision. Young
children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

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Any repair or work on the oven mu st only be
performed by a trained electrician.

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Make sure that electrical cables connecting other
kitchen appliances near the cooker cannot come into
contact with the hot parts or be trapped in the oven
door.

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Wear oven gloves to remove pans and accessories
when the oven is hot.

• Never line the bottom of the oven with aluminium
foil.

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Do not keep any inflammable items in the oven. If the
appliance is switched on by mistake, they could catch
fire.

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Do not rest heavy weights on the door because they
could damage the oven cavity and the hinges.
Maximum weight: 7 kg.

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Do not lean or sit on the open oven door.
Do not hang any weight on the handle of the open
oven door.

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This appliance must only be used for the purpose for
which it was expressly designed, i.e. the cooking of
food. Any other use (e.g. room heating), should be
considered incorrect and thus dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to
persons or damage to property caused by incorrect or
improper use of the appliance.
The use of any electrical appliance implies the
observance of some fundamental rules. In particular
during use:

- do not take the plug out of the socket by pulling
the power cable;

- do not touch th e appli anc e with wet or dam p feet;

- do not use the appliance with bare feet.

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