Whirlpool AKM 750 User Manual

GB AKM 750 BUILT-IN HOB

FR SA

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

WARNING

The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
Children less than 8 years old shall be kept away, unless
continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

WARNING

Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous
and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water,
but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid
or a fire blanket.

WARNING

If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.

- 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

- If necessary, the electrical power cable must be replaced exclusively with a power cable having
identical characteristics to the original supplied by manufacturer (H05RR-F3x2,5mm2). 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 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.

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

- Do not touch the appliance heating elements during and after use. Do not allow the
appliance to come into contact with cloths or other flammable materials until all the
components have cooled sufficiently.

- Do not place flammable materials on or near the appliance.

- Do not place metal objects, such as kitchen utensils (knives, forks, spoons, lids, etc.), on the
cooking zone, as they can become very hot.

- If the surface of the hob is damaged (glass cracked or broken), do not use the appliance.
Call the After-Sales Service.

- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.

- 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.

WARNING

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Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surface. This
appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.

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.

PREPARING THE CABINET FOR FITTING

WARNING

• The distance between the underside of the appliance and the separator panel must respect the dimensions given in
the figure.

• For correct operation of the product, do not obstruct the minimum opening between the worktop and the top of the
cabinet (min.5 mm).

• Do all cabinet cutting work before fitting the hob, and carefully remove any shavings or sawdust.

• In case of installation of an undertop oven, make sure the oven has a cooling system.

• Do not install the hob above a dishwasher or washing-machine, so that the electronic circuits do not come into
contact with steam or moisture which could damage them.

• This product can be embedded in a worktop 30 to 40 mm thick.

• Before installation, make sure that:

- 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.

- Install a separator panel
under the hob.

-The lower part of the
product must not be
accessible after
installation.

- In case of installation of
an undertop oven, do not
interpose the separator
panel.

min 20 mm

min 5 mm

min 5 mm

Top 30 mm Top 40 mm

DIMENSIONS AND DISTANCES TO BE MANTAINED (mm)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING

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.

POWER SUPPLY: 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

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 provided with it. Fit the brackets into the relevant bores and fasten them by means of
their screws in accordance with the thickness of the worktop (see the following figures).

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.