Whirlpool AKM 261/WH, AKM 253/IX, AKM 375/IX, AKM 260/NB, AKM 250/WH User Manual

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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 and when its has just been switched
off.

• 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.

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) 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

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time.

24 to 26 cm
16 to 22 cm
8 to 14 cm
24 to 26 cm
16 to 35 cm

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