Whirlpool HOB G21 S, GH 100 S, HOB 200 AN, HOB G15 W, HOB G35 S User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP

SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE ENERGY SAVING TIPS

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

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BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP

These instructions are only valid for those Countries where the destination abbreviations are mentioned on the rear cover of the user instructions and on the appliance.

To get full satisfaction of your cooktop, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation.

Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.

Check whether the cooktop has been damaged during transport.

Ensure that the installation and gas/electrical connections are performed by a qualified technician, following the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with current local safety regulations.

SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

1. Packaging

The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is marked with the recycling symbol , which identifies it as a type of material that must be sent to local waste-disposal centres.

2. Product

The cooktop is made out of recyclable material. When scrapping it, comply with local wastedisposal regulations. Before disposing of it, cut its power cable off in order to render it inoperative.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the cooktop from mains power supply.

The use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. Ensure that the room is well ventilated, or install an extractor hood with exhaust duct.

In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be needed (opening a window or increasing the extraction force of the hood).

Keep children away from the cooktop when it is in use and when its has just been switched off.

After use, ensure that the knobs are in position (off), and close the main gas delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.

Caution: the lid (where present) might break if overheated. Before closing it, make sure that all the burners are off.

Warning: The protective rubber feet on the panstand grids represent a choking hazard for young children.

After cleaning the panstand grids, please ensure that all the rubber feet are correctly fitted.

Declaration of conformity

This cooktop has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:

-safety requirements of EEC Directive “Gas” 90/396;

-safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low voltage” 73/23;

-protection requirements of EEC Directive “EMC” 89/336;

-requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.

This cooktop is suitable for contact with foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive 89/109.

This cooktop (Class 3) has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other use (such as heating a room) is improper and dangerous.

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

The cooktop is equipped with burners and/or a hotplate with different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom

diameter is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or

NO!

slightly larger.

 

Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.

 

The pots and pans must not overlap the control panel.

 

Burner

Diameter of container

 

 

Large (9,1 cm)

24 to 26 cm

Medium (6,4 cm)

16 to 22 cm

Small (4,5 cm)

8 to 14 cm

Triple crown (12 cm)

24 to 26 cm

Fish kettle (23 cm x 4,5 cm)

16 to 35 cm

 

 

If possible, keep the container covered when cooking.

Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with a small amount of water in order to cut down cooking time.

A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time.

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