WHIRLPOOL GOW 6423/WH User Manual

EN			BUILT-IN GAS HOB	GB FR IT


IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions shall also be available on website: docs.whirlpool.eu
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.

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

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. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.

WARNING	Iftheinformationinthismanualisnotfollowedexactly,afireorexplosionmayresultcausingpropertydamageorinjury.

•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.

•Ifnecessary,theelectricalpowercablemustbereplacedexclusivelywithapowercablehavingidenticalcharacteristicstotheoriginalsuppliedbymanufacturer (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.

Doingsomayresultincarbonmonoxidepoisoningandoverheatingofthehob.TheManufacturerdeclinesallresponsibilityforinappropriateuseorincorrect setting of the controls.

•Theapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orwithlackofexperienceand 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.

•The useofagas applianceproducesheat and humidityinthe room. Makesure the roomiswell-ventilated, or install anextractorhood withexhaustduct.

•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.

•These instructions are valid only for those countries whose symbol is shown on the rating plate (under cooktop).

•This product is not intended to be installed and operated outdoor.

CAUTION: In case of hotplate glass breakage:

•shut immediately off all burners and any electrical heating element and isolate the appliance from the power supply;

•do not touch the appliance surface;

•do not use the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 nearestAfter-sales Service.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER

•Use protective gloves for handling, preparing and installing the product.

•This product can be embedded in a worktop 20 ÷ 60 mm thick.

•Ifthereisnoovenbeneaththehob,insertaseparatorpanelthathasasurfaceatleastequaltotheopeningintheworksurface.Thispanelmust 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 ofthehob.Inthecasethatyouintendtoinstallanovenbeneaththehob,makesurethatitisequippedwithacoolingsystem.Themanufacturer 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

WARNING	This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

•The gas supply system must comply with local regulations.

•Youcanfindspecificlocalregulationsforsomecountriesintheparagraph“ReferencetoLocalRegulations”.

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 orsteelpipewithfittingscomplyingwithlocalregulations,orbymeansofacontinuous-surfacestainlesssteel hose complying with local regulations.The maximum length of the hose is 2 linear metres.

•Connect elbow (A)* or (B)* supplied with to the hob inlet main pipe and interpose the washer (C) supplied, in compliance with EN 549.

*Use elbow (A) for France and elbow (B) for all other destinations.

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

WARNING	This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

•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.

ASSEMBLY

Afterhavingcleanedtheperimetersurface,applythesuppliedgaskettothehobasshowninthefigure.

Position the hob in the worktop opening made respecting the dimensions indicated in the Instruction.

Earth (yellow/green)

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).

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