Whirlpool AKM 280 WH, AKM 280 IX, AKM 280 AV User Manual

CONTENTSGB

BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB Page 13

SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Page 13

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS Page 13

ENERGY SAVING TIPS Page 14

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Page 14

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Page 15

AFTER-SALES SERVICE Page 15

INSTALLATION Page 16

NATIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS Page 20

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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
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. 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

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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
Doublecrown(12cm) 24to26cm
Fish kettle

(23 cm x 4,5 cm) 16x35 cm

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 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 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.