Whirlpool AKR 983 IX PROGRAM CHART

GB

INSTALLATION DATA SHEET

For installation: The minimum distance between the support surface of the recipients on the cooking device

and the lowest part of the hood must not be less than 50 cm in the case of electric cookers and 65 cm for gas or
combination cookers. If the installation instructions for the gas cooker specify a greater distance, this must be
taken into account. It is advisable to contact a qualified technician for installation.

To install, follow steps (1Ö2Ö3Ö.....). Do not connect the hood to the electrical power supply until installation

is completed.

WARNING: Check whether the exhaust pipe and clamps are provided. If not, they must be purchased

separately.

WARNING: Parts marked with the symbol “(*)” are optional accessories supplied only with some models

or parts not supplied, to be purchased separately.

WARNING: Very heavy product; hood handling and installation must be carried out by at least two persons.

Note on installation and use: Read this manual before installing or using the hood. The Manufacturer declines

all liability for any faults, damage or fires caused by the appliance as a result of failure to observe the instructions
and recommendations given in this manual.

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

Packing materials are 100% recyclable and are marked with the
recycling symbol .Comply with the local regulations for
disposal. The packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.)
are a potential source of danger and must be kept out of the
reach of children.

2. Product

This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive
2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this appliance is correctly scrapped, the user can
help prevent potentially harmful consequences for the
environment and the health of people.

The symbol on the product or the accompanying
documentation indicates that this product should not be treated
as domestic waste but must be taken to a suitable collection
centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in compliance with local regulations
on waste disposal.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling
of this product, contact the competent local office, the
household waste collection service or the shop where you
purchased the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SAFETY

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidents, electric shock,

injury or damage, when using the hood comply with the basic
precautions, including the following.

1. Always disconnect the hood from the power supply before
carrying out any installation or maintenance operation on the
appliance.

2. Installation must be carried out by a specialised technician, in
compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local
safety regulations.

3. Earthing of the appliance is compulsory. (Not possible for
Class II hoods).

4. Never use multisockets and extension leads.

5. The electrical components must no longer be accessible to
the user after installation.

6. Do not touch the hood with wet parts of the body or use it
when barefoot.

7. Do not pull the appliance power cable to unplug it.

8. After-sales service – do not repair or replace any part of the
hood unless specifically indicated in the manual. All other
maintenance services must be carried out by a specialised
technician.

9. When drilling the wall, make sure not to damage the
electrical connections and/or pipes.

10. The ventilation ducts must always discharge to the outside.

11. The Manufacturer declines any liability for improper use or
incorrect setting of the controls.

12. The appliance is not intended for use by children or persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or without
experience and knowledge of it, unless they are under the
supervision of or instructed in its use by a person responsible
for their safety.

13. Keep children away.

14. To reduce the risk of fire, only use a metal inlet duct.

15. Children must be supervised so that they do not play with
the appliance.

16. The product must be disposed of in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal.

17. For further information on the treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, contact the competent local office,
the household waste collection service or the shop where
you purchased the appliance.

18. Regular cleaning and maintenance is essential for correct
hood operation and good performance. Frequently clean all
encrustations from dirty surfaces to prevent the
accumulation of grease. Regularly clean or replace filters.

19. Do not “flambé” food under the hood. Naked flames could
cause a fire.

20. The room must have adequate ventilation when the hood is
used at the same time as appliances operating on gas or
other fuels.

21. The discharge air must not be eliminated in a duct used to
remove fumes produced by appliances operating on gas or
other fuels, but must have a separate outlet. All the national
regulations on air discharge envisaged by art. 7.12.1 of CEI
EN 60335-2-31 must be observed.

22. If the hood is used together with other appliances operating
on gas or other fuels, the negative pressure in the room

must not exceed 4 Pa (4 x 10
the room is adequately ventilated.

23. Do not leave pans unattended when frying, since the cooking
oil could catch fire.

24. Make sure the lamps are cold before touching them.

25. The hood is not a shelf, therefore do not overload or place
objects on it.

26. Do not use or leave the hood without its lamps correctly
installed - risk of electric shock.

27. Wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance
operations.

28. The product is not suitable for outdoor use.

29. The air sucked by the hood must not be eliminated through
the same flue of the heating system or other appliances using
gas or other fuels.

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Electrical connection

The mains voltage must match that given on the rating plate
located inside the hood. If provided with a plug, connect the
hood to a socket complying with the current regulations and
located in an accessible area. If it does not have a plug (direct
connection to the power supply) or if the plug is not in an
accessible place, fit a suitable double-pole switch that ensures
complete disconnection from the power supply in category III
overvoltage conditions, complying with the installation rules.

WARNING: Power cable replacement must be carried out

by an authorised Service Centre or a qualified person.

WARNING: Before reconnecting the hood circuit to the

power supply and checking correct operation, always make sure
the power cable is correctly fitted and that it was NOT crushed
in its housing during installation. Make sure to have this operation
carried out by a specialised technician.

Cleaning the hood

WARNING! Failure to remove oil/grease (at least once a

month) could result in fire.
Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent. Never use abrasive
substances or alcohol.

Before using the hood

Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future
reference, in order to ensure best use of your hood.
The packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) are a
potential source of danger and must be kept out of the reach of
children.
Make sure the hood has not been damaged during transport.

Declaration of conformity

This product has been designed, manufactured and put on the
market in conformity with:

- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive 2006/95/EC
(which replaces 73/23/EEC as amended)

- protection requirements of “EMC” Directive 89/336/EEC
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Troubleshooting guide

If the hood does not work:

• Is the plug properly inserted in the power socket?

• Is there a power failure?

If the hood is not extracting enough:

• Is the right speed selected?

• Do the filters need cleaning or replacing?

• Are the air outlets blocked?

If the lamp does not work:

• Does the lamp need replacing?

• Is the lamp correctly fitted?

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before calling the After-Sales Service

1. Check to see if you can fix the problem yourself (see
“Troubleshooting Guide”).

2. Switch the appliance off and then on again to check if the
problem has been eliminated.

3. If the problem persists, contact the After-Sales Service.

Specify:

• the type of fault,

• the product model given on the dataplate inside the hood,
visible on removing the grease filters,

• your full address,

• your telephone number and area code,

• the Service code (the number under the word SERVICE on
the dataplate inside the hood, behind the grease filter).

If any repairs are necessary, contact an authorised Service Centre
(to ensure the use of original spare parts and correct repair).
Failure to comply with these instructions can compromise the
safety and quality of the product.

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INSTALLATION - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Expansion plugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of ceilings. However, a qualified technician is needed to make sure that
the plugs are suitable for your ceiling. The wall/ceiling must be strong enough to take the weight of the hood.
Disconnect the power supply at the home main switch during electrical connections.

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1. Adjust the extension of the hood support structure, as the final height of the hood depends on this.

Note: In some cases the top section of the truss is fixed to the bottom section with 1 or more screws. Check for and temporarily

remove any screws to enable adjustment of the support structure.

2. Fix the two sections of the structure using 16 screws (4 each corner).

For extension beyond the minimum height, fit 1 or 2 brackets (depending on how many are supplied) to the top section to reinforce it.
Note: for transport purposes, 1 bracket may be temporarily fixed to the truss already with 2 screws; if so, move it to the desired
position and complete the fixing with a further 6 screws.
To fit the brackets, proceed as follows:

a. Open the brackets slightly in order to fix them to the outside of the structure.
b. Position the reinforcement bracket directly above the point where the two sections of the hood are joined and secure with 8 screws

(2 each corner).
If supplied, fix the second reinforcement bracket so that it is equidistant from the first reinforcement bracket and the top edge of the
truss, secure with 8 screws (2 each corner).
Note: when positioning the reinforcement bracket/s, make sure they do not hinder fixture of the exhaust pipe (extractor version) or
the deflector (filter version).

3. Hook the hood to the truss, check for perfect hooking - to hook the hood to the truss tighten the 16 screws (4 each corner).

4. Place the ceiling hole diagram directly above the cooktop (the centre of the diagram must match the centre of the cooktop and the

edges must be parallel to the sides of the cooktop - the side of the diagram with the wording FRONT corresponds to the control
panel side). Prepare the electrical connection.

5. Drill as shown (6 holes for 6 wall plugs - 4 plugs for hooking), screw the 4 outer screws leaving a space of about 1 cm between the

screw head and the ceiling.

6. Hook the truss on the ceiling to the 4 screws (see step 4).

7. Tighten the 4 screws.

8. Insert and tighten another 2 screws in the remaining free holes for secure fixing.

9. Fit the 2 nuts with fixing hooks to the truss at the rectangular slots.

10. Fit an exhaust duct inside the truss and connect it to the collar of the motor compartment (exhaust pipe and clamps are not

provided). The exhaust duct must be long enough to vent externally (Extractor version) or reach the deflector F (Filter version).

11. For Filter Version only: fit the deflector F sul on the truss and fix it to the bracket with 4 screws, then connect the exhuast duct to

the collar on the deflector.

12. Carry out the electrical connection to the mains power supply, only turn on the power supply with assembly completed.

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13. Fit the nuts with fixing hooks suppliedinside the top and bottom sections of the flues at the rectangular slots. A total of 14 nuts must

be fitted.

14. Join the two top sections of the flue to cover the truss so that one of the slots on the sections is on the same side as the control

panel and the other is on the opposite side.
Screw the two sections with 8 screws (4 each side - see the plan diagram for joining the two sections).

15. Fix the top flue assembly to the truss, near the ceiling, with two screws (one each side).

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16. Join the two bottom sections of the flue covering the truss using 6 screws (3 each side - also see the plan diagram for joining the

two sections).

17. Insert the bottom section of the flue in its seat so that it completely covers the motor compartment and electrical connection box,

then secure it from inside the hood using two screws.

18. Apply the 2 tabs (supplied) to cover the fixing points of the bottom flue sections

(IMPORTANT! THE TABS FOR THE BOTTOM FLUE ARE THE NARROWER AND LESS DEEP ONES).
The wider and deeper tabs are those used for the top flue, and must be cut to size.

19. Turn the mains power on again at the central electrical panel and check for correct hood operation.

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1. Control panel
a. Light switch
b. Extraction and minimum extraction speed ON/OFF

switch.

c. Medium extraction speed switch.
d. Maximum extraction speed switch.

2. Grease filter

3. Grease filter release handle

4. Halogen bulb

5. Steam deflector

6. Telescopic flue

7. Air outlet (for filter version only)

Grease filters:

Metal grease filters have an unlimited life
and should be washed once a month
either by hand or in a dishwasher at a
low temperature and with a short cycle.
Washing in a dishwasher can cause
grease filters to turn white, but this in no
way affects efficiency.

a. press the handle to remove the filter
b. remove it.

Wash the filter and leave it to dry, proceeding in reverse
order to refit it.

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Halogen lamps:

1. Disconnect the hood from the mains power supply.

WARNING: Wear glov es.

2. Use a small screwdriver to gently prise the lamp cover off
(at the points indicated in Fig. 3).

3. Remove the burnt-out lamp and fit a new one.

WARNING: Replace using 20W max G4 halogen bulbs

only.

Close the lighting unit (snap-on).

Active carbon filter
(filter hoods only):

The carbon filter must be cleaned once a month in a
dishwasher at the highest temperature, using a normal
dishwasher detergent. Wash the filters on their own.

After washing, reactivate the carbon filter by drying it in the
oven at 100°C for 10 minutes.

Change the carbon filter every 3 years.

Fitting the carbon filter:

1. Remove the grease filter.

2. Remove the filter holder by turning the knobs 90°.

3. Fit the carbon filter “i” in the filter holder “h”.

Reverse the above procedure to re-fit the filter holder and
grease filter.

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