Whirlpool AKM280/WH/01, AKM280/AV/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
CONTENTSGB
BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB Page 53
SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Page 53
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS Page 53
ENERGY SAVING TIPS Page 54
CLEANING 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 re-usable
material. When scrapping it, follow the local
environment protection disposal regulations.
Before disposing of it, cut its power cable off
in order to render it inoperative.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS
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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 Make sure that the installation and gas/
electrical connections are carried out by
a qualified technician, according to the
manufacturers 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. Make
sure 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 (open a
window or increase the extraction force
of the hood).
x Keep children away from the cooking
hob when it is in use.
x After use, make sure that the knobs are
in position x (off), and close the main
gas delivery valve or the gas cylinder
valve.
Declaration of conformity
x This cooking hob is suitable for contact with
foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive
89/109.
x This cooking hob (Class 3 or CL2/SC2 if
connected to an oven) has been designed to
be used only for cooking. Any other use
(suchasheatingaroom)isimproperand
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 having 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.
Burner Diameter of container
Large (9,1 cm) 24 to 26 cm
Medium(6,4cm) 16to22cm
Small(4,5cm) 8to14cm
x
If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking.
x
Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with little water
in order to cut down cooking time.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the cooking hob surface
and panstand grids
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
andsoapordilutedliquiddetergent.
x
Do not use abrasive or corrosive products,
chlorine products or steel wool.
x
Do not l eave acid or alkaline substances, such as
vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc., on the cooking hob.
x
A pressure cooker allows you to save even
more energy and time.
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 b urner 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 seat.
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Cleaning the electric hotplate
The electric hotplate must be cleaned when
lukewarm.
Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt,
and polish with a cloth moistened with oil.
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