WHIRLPOOL AKR 3551/IX User Manual

EN BUILT-IN GAS HOB INSTRUCTIONS NL

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

-- Installationandmaintenancemustbecarriedoutbyaqualifiedtechnician,incompliancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructionsandlocalsafetyregulations.Donotrepair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.

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

-Installation and service must be performed by a quali ed 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.

•Thepowercablemustbelongenoughforconnectingtheappliance,oncefittedinitshousing,tothepowersupply

•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,orwithlackofexperienceandknowledgeoftheappliance,unlesssupervisedorpreviouslyinstructed 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.

•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.

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• 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. These instructions are only valid for the countries whose symbols is given on the data plate (under the hob).

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, that has to close completely the cutout in order to avoid any contact with the bottom part of the hob, must be positioned at a maximum distance of 150 mm below theuppersurfaceoftheworksurfacebut,innocaselessthan20mmfromthebottomofthehob.Inthecasethatyouintendtoinstallanovenbeneath 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;

-- 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.

-- combustion products are discharged outdoors through specific hoods or wall and/or window mounted electrical fans.

GAS CONNECTION

		This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.
	WARNING

The gas supply system must comply with local regulations.

•Youcanfindspecificlocalregulationsforsomecountriesintheparagraph“ReferencetoLocalRegulations”.Ifnoinformation 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.

•FORBELGIUMONLY: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.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

		This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.
	WARNING
		• The electrical connections must comply with local regulations.
	WARNING
		•	The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.
		•	Do not use an extension cord.

IMPORTANT: the data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate.

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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 30-60 mm

Top 20 mm

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