Whirlpool AKM 953/BA, AKM 955/BA, AKM 970/IX, AKM 975/BA, AKM 950/AL User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE GLASS-CERAMIC HOB
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
PROTECTING THE ENVIROMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
COOKTOP ACCESSORIES
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF

THE GLASS-CERAMIC COOKTOP
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE

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BEFORE USING THE GLASS-CERAMIC HOB

To make the most of your new appliance,

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please read the user instructions carefully and
keep them to hand for future consultation.

INSTALLATION

Cooktop

• The cooktop must be set into a worktop between 20 mm
and 50 mm deep.

• There must be nothing between the cooktop and the oven
(cross rails, brackets, etc.).

• The distance between the lower face of the glass ceramic
hob and the cupboard or separating panel must be at least
50 mm.

• If the cooktop is to be installed next to a column unit,
leave a distance of at least 100 mm from the edge of the
cooktop.

Make an opening in the worktop of the dimensions shown in

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the Product Description Sheet supplied separately.
Apply the supplied gasket to the cooktop (unless it has

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already been fitted), after having cleaned its surface.

Important

In order to prevent the electronic circuits from overheating, and
therefore from being damaged, we recommend the following:

• Do not install the cooktop near the dishwasher or washing
machine, so that the electronic circuits are not in contact
with steam or moisture, which could damage them.

• Make sure that the oven (produced by us) has a cooling

to protect electronic parts as much as possible

fan
cooktop is installed above it.

If the temperature of the electronic circuits exceeds the
maximum permitted temperature, the cooktop will switch off
automatically; in this case, wait for a few minutes until the
internal temperature of the electronic circuits reaches a
tolerable level, at which point it will be possible to switch the
cooktop on again.

• Do not forget to switch the cooktop off. Should you
inadvertently forget to switch it off, the cooktop is
provided with an automatic switch-off feature after 1 to
6 hours of operation, depending on the cooking level
selected.

if the

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INSTALLATION

Assembly

A) If the worktop is made of wood

clips and screws.
Position the 4 clips (A) as shown and at the specified

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distance.
Secure the clips using the 4 screws (B).

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Fit the cooktop in the prepared worktop (see figure).

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B) If the worktop is made of marble or other materials

(plastic compounds, ceramics, stone, etc.)

must be fitted by means of brackets code 4819 404 78697
(to be requested from the After-Sales Service).

Position the cooktop into the prepared worktop.

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Position the 3 brackets (C) as shown in the figure, in

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accordance with the thickness of the worktop.
Secure the three screws (E) in the holes (D).

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, use the supplied spring

, the cooktop

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