Whirlpool AKL 760/NB, AKL 763/IX/01, AKL 760/IX, AKM 300/IX/01, AKL 760/AV User manual

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB

SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB

• To get full satisfaction of your cooking hob,
please read these instructions carefully and
keep them for future consultation.

• Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene

parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are
potentially dangerous.

• Check whether the cooking hob has been damaged
during transport.

• Ensure that the installation and electrical
connections are performed by a qualified
technician, following the manufacturer’s
instructions and in compliance with current local
safety regulations.

SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION

Packing

The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is
marked with therecycling symbol , which
identifies it as a type of material that must be sent to
local waste-disposal centres.

Domestic appliances

This appliance is marked according to the European
Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this appliance is scrapped suitably,
you can help prevent potentially damaging
consequences for the environment and health.

The symbol on the appliance, or on the
accompanying documentation, indicates that this
product must not be treated as household waste, but
must be delivered to the nearest collection centre for
the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For further information on the treatment, recovery
and recycling of this appliance, contact your competent
local authority, the collection service for household
waste or the shop where you purchased the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE

• Before any cleaning or maintenance operation,
disconnect the cooking hob from mains power
supply.

• In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation
may be needed (opening a window or increasing
the extraction force of the hood).

• Keep children away from the cooking hob when
it is in use.

• The appliance must not be used be people
(including children) with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities, or without
experience or expertise, unless they have
received instructions for using it from those
responsible for their safety.

• After use, ensure that the knobs are in position
zero.

Declaration of conformity

• This cooktop is suitable for contact with foodstuffs and

complies with EEC (CE) Regulation n. 1935/2004.

• This cooking hob (Class Y) has been designed to be
used only for cooking. Any other use (such as heating
a room) is improper and dangerous.

• This cooking hob has been designed, constructed and
marketed in compliance with:

- the safety requirements of “Low Voltage”

Directive 2006/95/EC (replacing 73/23 EEC as
amended);

- protection requirements of EC Directive

“EMC” 2004/108;

- requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.

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