Whirlpool AKM990/G/IX, AKM990/NB, AKM990/G/BA, AKM990/BA, AKM 990/IX User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
COOKING TIPS
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING

Keep the packaging material (plastic bags,

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polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of
children, as they are potentially dangerous.

The packaging material is entirely recyclable,

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and is marked with the recycling symbol .

Make sure that the hob is not damaged, broken,

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cracked or scratched.
Ensure that the installation and electrical

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connections are performed by a qualified
technician, following the manufacturer’s
instructions and in compliance with current
local safety regulations.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Attention:

Before any maintenance on the appliance disconnect it from
the electrical power supply.

Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons or

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lids on the surfaces of the hob as they can become hot.
The induction glass ceramic hob is mechanically resistant

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and can withstand minor accidents, or improper use;
however, if an object falls on it and damages the surface, do
not use the hob. Disconnect it from the electrical power
supply and call the nearest After Sales Service.

Do not use the hob as a work surface.

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When the hob is in use, the surfaces of the cooking zones

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may heat up due to transfer of heat from foods being cooked
to the pot and subsequently to the glass.

To obtain the best cooking results, it is advisable to use flat-

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bottomed metal pots and pans whose bottom diameter
corresponds to that of the induction cooking zones, so that
the magnetic sensor detects them. To test if pots and pans
are made of ferrous metal, please use a magnet. The diameter
of the pots and pans must correspond to the diameter of the
induction cooking zone.

When using pots and pans with a non-stick surface (such as

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Teflon) without any oil or grease, pre-heat by setting to
number 7 or 8.

Do not ever heat canned foods without first having
opened the can: they can explode! This warning also
applies to all other types of cooking surfaces.

Do not use aluminium foil for cooking and do not place food

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wrapped in aluminium foil on the induction glass ceramic
hob. Do not place metal utensils on the hob.

: the cooking zones will not go on if the pots and pans are

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not of the correct dimensions or cannot be magnetically
detected. If a pot or pan is removed from the cooking zone, it
will go off and a U will be displayed.

The cooking zone will remain off until another pot or pan is

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placed on it.

TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS:

Make sure to place the pot or pan in the centre of the cooking

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zone outlined on the induction glass ceramic hob.

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COOKING TIPS

Position Suitable for the following type of cooking

5-9 To boil water, cook pasta, rice and soups.
7-8 To fry potatoes and meats (e.g. goulash).
7-8 To fry croquettes, fillet, sirloin, veal cordon bleu.
6-8 For beef steaks, chops, omelettes, meatballs, fish croquettes and

sautéing onions.
6-8 For grilled liver, eggs and pancakes.
5-7 For boiling potatoes and making stews.
4-7 For cooking vegetables and boiled meats.
4-7 To prepare rice pudding.
3-7 For boiling small amounts of potatoes and v egetabl es, for reh eatin g

previously cooked foods.
2-4 For cream based omelettes, eggs, hollandaise sauce, keeping food

warm, melting butter, chocolate or jelly.

H The residual heat light goes on automatically when the cooking

zone is turned off (depending on the residual heat in the cooking

zone).

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