Whirlpool AKS 145/IX, AKS 235 JA, AKS 235 NA, AKS 144/IX, AKL 875/IX/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

INSTALLATION ................................14

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT ..... 17

IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 17

BEFORE USING THE OVEN......................... 18

OVEN ACCESSORIES................................... 19

CARE AND MAINTENANCE........................ 20

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................... 22

AFTER SALES SERVICE................................ 22

To make the most of your new oven, read the user's instructions carefully and keep them on hand
for consultation in the future.

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INSTALLATION

Recommendations

IMPORTANT: Disconnect the oven from the mains before carrying out any installation work
or servicing.

• Installation must be carried out by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and in compliance with local regulations.

• Unpack the oven and make sure that the oven has not been damaged during transport and that the
oven door closes properly. If you are not sure contact the dealer or the nearest service centre.

• After removing the oven from its packaging, leave it on the polystyrene base to prevent it from being
damaged.

• When installing the oven it is advisable to wear protective gloves.

• The oven is provided with two side handles (B) to facilitate installation (fig. 4).

Preparing the housing unit

• This oven does not have a cooling system therefore it cannot be installed under a hob,
microwave or any other appliance.

• The oven can only be fitted in a housing unit having the dimensions shown in fig.1.
Any installation other than that shown in fig. 1 is forbidden.

• Kitchen units in contact with the oven must be heat resistant (80°C min).

• Cut the kitchen unit and worktop to fit before installing the oven. Carefully remove any shavings or

sawdust that could prevent the oven from running properly.

• To allow for proper ventilation, an opening should be left at the bottom of the housing unit. Pay
attention to the dimensions. The bottom of the oven must not be accessible after installation.

• During installation make sure that the sides of the oven do not touch the adjacent units.

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• If the kitchen unit is not securely fixed to the wall, it must be anchored with standard brackets (A)

(fig. 3).

Electrical connection

Regulations require that the appliance be earthed.

• Connection to the mains must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with local regulations.

• The installer is responsible for connecting appliances correctly to the mains and for observing the safety
regulations.

• The oven power cable must be long enough to connect the built-in oven to the mains.

• Observance of safety directives requires that an accessible mains disconnection device or a multi-pole

switch with a minimum contact gap of 3mm be used for the installation.

• Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension leads.

• After the oven has been installed, the electrical components must be inaccessible.

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