Whirlpool AKR 320/IX, AKR 311 User Manual
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BUILT-IN GAS HOB INSTRUCTIONS
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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;
- 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. Interpose gasket (B) in the elbow
connection.The maximum length of the hose is 2 m.
• FOR BELGIUM ONLY: It is necessary to replace the elbow connection (A) on
the appliance, with the one supplied (if present).
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.
(Apply the label from warranty here)
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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.
L
Earth
(yellow/green)
N
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
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.
20
Top 30 mm Top 60 mm
30
40
60
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.
• 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
Provision for ventilation
The room in which the appliance is installed must have an air supply to current B.S. 5440 - Part 2 standards.
All rooms require a permanent vent in addition to the openable window.
If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room B.S. 5440 - Part 2 should be consulted to determine the air vent
requirements.
If the appliance is installed in a cellar or basement, it is advisable to provide an air vent of 65 cm, irrespective of the room
volume.
Gas Safety Regulations
The law requires that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current gas safety
regulations. Failure to install appliances correctly may lead to prosecution.
It is in your own interest, and that of safety, to ensure that the law is complied with. The hob should be installed in accordance
with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued by the Department of the
Environment and the Building Standard (Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations, issued by the Scottish Development
Department.
In the G.B., CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of practice.
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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