Whirlpool AKM 407/WH INSTRUCTION FOR USE

GB AKM 407 BUILT-IN GAS HOB

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety messages, to be read and observed at all times.

This is the safety alert symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to potential hazards to themselves and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the terms:

DANGER

WARNING

All Safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

- The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any installation work.

- Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified technician, in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.

WARNING

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.

What to do if you smell gas:

- Do not try to light any appliance.

- Do not touch any electrical switch.

- Do not use any phone in your building.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

- Use appliance in well ventilated rooms only.

The electrical and gas connections must comply with local regulations.

- When the hob is installed, provide a multi-pole circuit breaker with a contact separation of at least 3 mm, that provides full disconnection.

- Regulations require that the appliance is grounded.

- The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the power supply

- Use only flexible or rigid metal hose for gas connection.

- If necessary, the electrical power cable must be replaced exclusively with a power cable having identical characteristics to the original supplied by manufacturer (type H05V2V2-F 90°C or H05RR-F). This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician.

- The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any injury to persons or animals or damage to property arising from failure to comply with these requirements.

- Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension cords.

- Do not pull the power supply cord in order to unplug the appliance.

- The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation.

- Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it when barefoot.

- This hob (class 3) is designed solely for private household use for cooking food. Do not use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the hob. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.

- The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or with lack of experience and knowledge of the appliance, unless supervised or previously instructed in its use by those responsible for their safety.

- Young children should be kept away from the appliance and supervised to ensure that they do not play with it.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause serious injury.

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage or injury.

- The use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. Make sure the room is well-ventilated, or install an extractor hood with exhaust duct.

- In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be necessary (by opening a window or increasing the hood extraction speed).

- After use, make sure the knobs are in off position and close the main gas supply cock or the gas cylinder valve.

- Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Always remain vigilant when cooking foods rich in fat, oil or alcohol (e.g. rum, cognac, wine).

- Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of children.

- Before cleaning or maintenance wait for hob to cool down.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

After unpacking the hob, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport. In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-sales Service.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER

• This product can be embedded in a worktop 20 to 60 mm thick.

• If there is no oven beneath the hob, insert a separator panel that has a surface at least equal to the opening in the work surface. This panel must be positioned at a maximum distance of 150 mm below the upper surface of the work surface but, in no case less than 20 mm from the bottom of the hob. In the case that you intend to install an oven beneath the hob, make sure that it is manufactured by Whirlpool and equipped with a cooling system. The manufacturer declines all liability if another brand oven is installed beneath the hob.

• Before installation, make sure that:

- the local gas delivery conditions (nature and pressure) are compatible with the settings of the hob (see the

rating plate and injector table);

- the outer surfaces of the furniture or appliances adjacent to the hob are heat resistant according to local regulations;

- this appliance is not connected to a fume exhaust device. It shall be installed in accordance with current installation

regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation;

- combustion products are discharged outdoors through specific hoods or wall and/or window mounted electrical fans.

GAS CONNECTION

WARNING

• The gas supply system must comply with local regulations.

• You can find specific local regulations for some countries in the paragraph “Reference to Local Regulations”. If no information concerning your Country is given, please ask details to your Installer.

• The connection of the hob to the gas pipe network or gas cylinder must be made by means of a rigid copper or steel pipe with fittings complying with local regulations, or by means of a continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with local regulations. The maximum length of the hose is 2 linear metres.

• Connect elbow (A)* or (B)* supplied with to the hob inlet main pipe and interpose the washer (C) supplied, in compliance with EN 549.

*Use elbow (A) for France and elbow (B) for all other destinations. IMPORTANT: if a stainless steel hose is used, it must be installed so as not to touch any mobile part of the furniture. It must pass through an area where there are no obstructions and where it is possible to inspect it on all its length.

• After connection to the gas supply, check for leaks with soapy water. Light up the

burners and turn the knobs from max position to minimum position to check flame stability.

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING

IMPORTANT: the data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate.

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

• The electrical connections must comply with local regulations.

• The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.

• Do not use an extension cord.

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ASSEMBLY

After having cleaned the perimeter surface, apply the supplied gasket to the hob as shown in the figure.

Position the hob in the worktop opening made respecting the dimensions indicated in the Instruction.

NOTE: the power supply cable must be long enough to permit its upward extraction.

To secure the hob, use the brackets (A) provided with it. Fit the brackets into the relevant bores shown by the arrow and fasten them by means of their screws in accordance with the thickness of the worktop (see the following figures).

Top 20 mm Top 40 mm

Top 30 mm Top 60 mm

ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS

WARNING

If the appliance is intended to operate with a different gas from the gas type stated on the rating plate and information label on the top of the hob, change the injectors. Remove the information label and keep it with the instructions booklet.

Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressure indicated in the Instruction.

• The gas nozzles must be changed by After Sales Service or a qualified technician.

• Nozzles not supplied with the appliance must be ordered from After Sales Service.

• Adjust the minimum setting of the taps.

NOTE: when liquid petroleum gas is used (G30/G31), the minimum gas setting screw must be tightened as far as it will go. IMPORTANT: should you experience difficulty in turning the burners knobs, please contact the After Sales Service for the replacement of the burner tap if found to be faulty.

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

REPLACING THE INJECTORS (see the injector table in the Instruction)

• Remove grids (A).

•Extract burners (B).

• Using a socket spanner of the appropriate size unscrew

the injector (C), unscrew the injector to be replaced.

• Replace it with the injector suitable for the new type of gas.

• Re-assemble the injector in (D).

• If you have a multiple crown burner use side spanner to replace the injector (E).

Before installing the hob, remember to affix the gas calibration plate supplied with the injectors in such a way that it covers the existing information relating to gas calibration.

ADJUSTING MINIMUM GAS SETTING OF TAPS

To ensure that the minimum setting is correctly adjusted, remove the knob and proceed as follows:

• tighten screw to reduce the flame height (-);

• loosen screw to increase the flame height (+).

The adjustment must be performed with the tap in minimum gas setting position (small

flame) .

• The primary air of the burners does not need to be adjusted.

• At this stage, light up the burners and turn the knobs from max position to

minimum position to check flame stability.

Upon completion of adjustment, reseal using sealing wax or an equivalent material.

REFERENCE TO LOCAL REGULATIONS

The installation and maintenance of the appliance must be carried out by a qualified skilled technician in accordance with the regulations in force, and in particular:

• Decree of 2 August 1977

Technical and Safety Rules applicable to fuel gas and liquefied hydrocarbon installations located within residential buildings and outbuildings.

• Standard DTU P 45 - 204

Gas installations (formerly DTU no. 61-1 - Gas installations April 1982 + supplement no. 1 of July 1984).

• Departmental Health Regulations

For appliances connected to the mains electricity supply.

• Standard NF C 15-100

Low-voltage electrical installations - Standards.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before calling the After-Sales Service, make sure you can give the following information:

- type of fault or problem;

- exact model (written on the label affixed to the instruction/warranty);

- service number that follows the word SERVICE on the rating plate under the hob and on the label affixed to instruction/warranty;

- your complete address and phone number.

If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised After-Sales Service, as indicated in the warranty.

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