Whirlpool AKM 271/IX, AKM281/IX, AKM 270/IX/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
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BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
These instructions are only valid for those
Countries where the destination abbreviations are
mentioned on the rear cover of the user
instructions and on the appliance.
• To get full satisfaction of your cooktop,
please read these instructions carefully
and keep them for future consultation.
Keep the packaging material (plastic bags,
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polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of
children, as they are potentially dangerous.
Check whether the cooktop has been damaged
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during transport.
• 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.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION
1. Packaging
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is
marked with the recycling symbol , which
identifies it as a type of material that must be sent
to local waste-disposal centres.
2. Product
The cooktop is made out of recyclable material.
When scrapping it, comply with local wastedisposal regulations. Before disposing of it, cut its
power cable off in order to render it inoperative.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
• Before any cleaning or maintenance
operation, disconnect the cooktop from
mains power supply.
• 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.
• 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 cooktop when
it is in use.
• After use, ensure that the knobs are in
position (off), and close the main gas
delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.
• Caution: the lid (where present) might
break if overheated. Before closing it, make
sure that all the burners are off.
• 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.
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Declaration of conformity
• This cooktop 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.
• This cooktop is suitable for contact with
foodstuffs, and complies with
EEC Directive 89/109.
• This cooktop (Class 3 or CL2/SC2 if fitted
with an oven) has been designed to be used
only for cooking. Any other use (such as
heating a room) is improper and dangerous.
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
The cooktop is equipped with burners and/or a hotplate with
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different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter
is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger.
Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
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The pots and pans must not overlap the control panel.
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Burner Diameter of container
Large (9,1 cm)
Medium (6,4 cm)
Small (4,5 cm)
Triple crown (12 cm)
Fish kettle (23 cm x 4,5 cm)
If possible, keep the container covered when cooking.
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Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with a small amount of water
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in order to cut down cooking time.
A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time.
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24 to 26 cm
16 to 22 cm
8 to 14 cm
24 to 26 cm
16 x 35 cm
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the cooktop surface, panstand grids and
control panel
• Before cleaning the cooktop, disconnect it from mains
power supply and wait until it has cooled down.
Wipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or
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diluted liquid detergent.
Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products
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or steel wool.
Do not use vapour cleaning appliances.
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Do not use flammable products.
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Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt
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or lemon juice, etc., on the cooktop.
Stainless steel surface
Clean with a specific commercial product.
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Note: if the cooktop 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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