Whirlpool AKM 260/NA, AKM 174 WH, AKM 373/IX, AKM 251/IX, AKM 370/WH/01 User manual

CONTENTSGB

BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB Page 53

SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Page 53

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE Page 53

ENERGY SAVING TIPS Page 54

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Page 54

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Page 55

AFTER-SALES SERVICE Page 55

INSTALLATION Page 56

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BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB

x To get full satisfaction of your

cooking hob, please read these
instructions carefully and keep them
for future consultation.

SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

1. Packaging

The packaging material is entirely recyclable,
andismarkedwiththerecyclingsymbol
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.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE

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x Keep the packaging material (plastic bags,

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

x Check whether the cooking hob has been

damaged during transport.

x Ensure 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.

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x Before any cleaning or maintenance

operation, disconnect the cooking hob
from mains power supply.

x The use of a gas appliance produces

heat and humidity in the room. Ensure
that the room is well ventilated, or
install an extractor hood with exhaust
duct.

x In case of prolonged use, additional

ventilation may be needed (opening a
window or increasing the extraction
force of the hood).

x Keep children away from the cooking

hob when it is in use.

x After use, ensure that the knobs are in

position x (off), and close the main gas
delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.

x Caution: the lid (where present) might

break if overheated. Before closing it,
make sure that all the burners are off.

x Warning: 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.

Declaration of conformity

x This cooking hob is suitable for contact with

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foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive
89/109.

x This cooking hob (class 3) has been

designed to be used only for cooking. Any
other use (such as heating a room) is
improper and dangerous.

x This cooking hob has been designed,

constructed and marketed in compliance
with:

- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Gas”
90/396;

- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low
voltage” 73/23;

- protection requirements of EEC Directive
“EMC” 89/336;

- requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

x

The 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.

x

Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.

x

The pots and pans must not overlap the control
panel.

Burner Diameter of container

Large (9,1 cm) 24 to 26 cm
Medium(6,4cm) 16to22cm
Small(4,5cm) 8to14cm
Triplecrown(12cm) 24to26cm

x

If possible, keep the container covered when
cooking.

x

Cook 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

x

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

x

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

x

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

x

Do 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.

x

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

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.

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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.