Whirlpool AKM 209/NB, AKM 352/IX/02, AKL 715/IX, AKM 446/NB, AKM 200 NB User manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE	Page 13

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE	Page 14

AFTER-SALES SERVICE	Page 14

INSTALLATION	Page 15

NATIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS	Page 18

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BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB

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

xKeep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.

xCheck whether the cooking hob has been damaged during transport.

xEnsure that the installation and gas/ 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

1.Packaging

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

2.Product

The cooking hob is made out of recyclable material. When scrapping it, comply with local waste-disposal regulations. Before disposing of it, cut its power cable off in order to render it inoperative.

x	Before any cleaning or maintenance	Declaration of conformity n
	operation, disconnect the cooking hob	x	This cooking hob is suitable for contact with
	from mains power supply.
			foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive
x	The use of a gas appliance produces
			89/109.
	heat and humidity in the room. Ensure
		x	This cooking hob (class 3) has been
	that the room is well ventilated, or
			designed to be used only for cooking. Any
	install an extractor hood with exhaust
			other use (such as heating a room) is
	duct.
			improper and dangerous.
x In case of prolonged use, additional
			This cooking hob has been designed,
	ventilation may be needed (opening a	x
	window or increasing the extraction		constructed and marketed in compliance
	force of the hood).		with:
x	Keep children away from the cooking		- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Gas”
			90/396;

	hob when it is in use.
	PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
	x After use, ensure that the knobs are in	- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low
		voltage” 73/23;
	position x (off), and close the main gas
		- protection requirements of EEC Directive
	delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.
		“EMC” 89/336;
	x Caution: the lid (where present) might
		- requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.
	break if overheated. Before closing it,
	make sure that all the burners are off.

xWarning: The protective rubber feet on the panstand grids represent a choking hazard for young children.

After cleaning the panstand grids, please ensure that all the rubber feet are correctly fitted.

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

xThe cooking hob is equipped with burners and/or a hotplate with different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger.

xOnly use flat-bottomed pots and pans.

xThe pots and pans must not overlap the control panel.

xA pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time.

Diameter of burner	Diameter of container
Large (9,1 cm)	24 to 26 cm
Medium (6,4 cm)	16 to 22 cm
Small (4,5 cm)	8 to 14 cm
Triple crown (12 cm)	24 to 26 cm
Fish kettle
(23 cm x 4,5 cm)	16x35 cm

xIf possible, keep the container covered when cooking.

xCook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with a small amount of water in order to cut down cooking time.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the cooking hob surface, panstand grids and control panel

xBefore cleaning the cooking hob, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down.

xWipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or diluted liquid detergent.

xDo not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products or steel wool.

xDo not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc., on the cooking hob.

Stainless steel surface

x Clean with a specific commercial product.

Note: if the cooking hob is used continuously, the high temperatures produced by the flames may alter the colour of the surface near the burners.

Cleaning the burners

1.Raise the cap and remove it.

2.Extract the burner from its housing by pulling it up.

3.Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquid detergent. (Do not wash into a dishwasher).

4.Rinse out and dry carefully.

5.Ensure that none of its openings is clogged.

6.Reposition the burner and cap.

Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it when the burners are not in their housing.

Cleaning the electric hotplate

The electric hotplate must be cleaned when it is lukewarm.

Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polish with a cloth moistened with oil.

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