Whirlpool AKT 310 User manual

AKT 310 HOTPLATE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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400010793807 To get full satisfaction from the hob, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation.
• To use the hob turn the knob(s) counter clockwise and
position at the required power setting.
• To switch off the hob return the knob(s) to position
“0”.
• The hob is provided with 2 indicator lights showing
when the cooking zones are hot.
Make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating
plate corresponds to the mains voltage. The technical
data stated on the rating plate underneath the hob are
also provided below:
DIMENSIONS OF COOKING HOB AND WORKTOP (mm)
1. Rapid Cast Iron Plate Ø 180
2. Rapid Cast Iron Plate Ø 145
3. Power indicator lights
4. Cooking zone control knob
5. Cooking zone control knob
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Supply voltage Conductors: number and
size
220-240 V ~ + H05 RR-F 3 x 1.5 mm2
Knob
(1 - 6) Table for use of the cooking zones
1-2 For melting (butter, chocolate)
2To keep food warm and to heat small
quantities of liquids
3To heat larger quantities, whip creams and
sauces
3-4 Slow boiling, e.g.: boiled vegetables,
spaghetti, soups, continuing steam cooking
of roasts, stews
4For all types of frieds foods, chops, steaks,
cooking without lid, e.g.: risotto
4-5 Browning meats, roast potatoes, fried fish
and to boil large quantities of water
6Quick frying, steaks in steak pan, etc.
Type PLATD 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 3.2 kW
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF
OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT
This manual and the appliance itself provide
important safety messages, to be read and
always observed.
WARNING:
All messages relevant to safety specify the
potential risk to which they refer and indicate
how to reduce the risk of injury, damage and
electric shocks due to incorrect use of the
appliance. Make sure to comply with the
following:
•Use protective gloves to perform all
unpacking and installation operations.
•The appliance must be disconnected
from the power supply before carrying
out any installation operation.
•Installation and maintenance must be
carried out by a specialised technician,
in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and the local safety
regulations in force. Do not repair or
replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically stated in the user manual.
•The appliance must be earthed.
•The power cable must be long enough for
connecting the appliance, fitted in the
cabinet, to the power supply.
•For installation to comply with the
current safety regulations, an omnipolar
switch with minimum contact gap of
3 mm is required.
• Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords.
•Do not pull the appliance’s power cable.
•The electrical parts must not be
accessible to the user after installation.
•The appliance is designed solely for
domestic use for cooking food. No other
use is permitted (e.g. heating rooms).
The Manufacturer declines any liability
for inappropriate use or incorrect setting
of the controls.
• The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating elements.
•The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating
elements. Very young (0-3 years) and
young children (3-8 years) shall be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
•Children from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge can use this appliance
only if they are supervised or have been
given instructions on safe appliance use
and if they understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
•Do not touch the appliance heating
elements during and after use. Do not
allow the appliance to come into contact
with cloths or other flammable materials
until all the components have cooled
sufficiently.
•Do not place flammable materials on or
near the appliance.
•Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily.
Pay attention when cooking food
products rich in fat and oil.
•If the surface is cracked, switch off the
appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock (only for appliances with
glass surface).
•The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system.
• Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or
oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water,
but switch off the appliance and then
cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
Danger of fire: do not store items on the
cooking surfaces.
•Do not use steam cleaners.

BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB
Before use, remove the following:
- adhesive labels on the top of the hob;
- protective card and plastic film;
- Check whether the hob has been damaged during
transport. If in doubt, contact the After Sales centre.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Clean the hob when it is cool, after each use. This will
prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier.
• Clean the electric plates with a cloth moistened with
water and salt, and polish with a cloth moistened with
oil.
• Never use water directly for cleaning the electric plates
to avoid the formation of rust.
• Do not allow food residue to dry on the plates.
• Do not use abrasive products, chloride based
corrosives, oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers for
cleaning the plates.
• The hob should be treated periodically with a
commercially available proprietary products according
to the specific instructions.
STAINLESS STEEL TOPS
• Prolonged use of the hob may alter the colour of the
hotplates due to the high temperatures reached.
• Stainless steel parts must be cleaned with a sponge
soaked in soapy water or other suitable non-abrasive
products.
• Dry with a soft cloth.
• Acid substances such as lemon juice, tomato, vinegar or
similar, make the surface opaque if not removed for a
long time.
ENAMELLED TOPS
• Enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge soaked
in soapy water or other suitable non-abrasive products.
• Dry with a soft cloth.
• Acid substances such as lemon juice, tomato, vinegar or
similar, make the surface opaque if not removed for a
long time.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The hob does not work:
- Check for the presence of mains electrical power.
- Set the knob to “0” and switch on the hob again to
ensure that the fault has been remedied.
The hob does not turn off:
- disconnect the hob immediately by disconnecting the
power cable from the socket.
ACCESSORIES:
• The glass cover can be ordered via the After Sales
Service, with the code: AMC 966 NB (New Black) AMC
966 MR (Mirror)
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:
• See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help
of the suggestions given in chapter “BEFORE USING
THE COOKING HOB”.
If after the above checks the fault persists, contact the
nearest After-sales Service.
Please give:
• a brief description of the fault;
• the type and exact model of the hob;
• the service number (i.e., the number that follows the
word SERVICE on the rating plate, located under the
hob). The service number is also indicated on the
warranty booklet;
• your full address;
• your telephone number and area code.
If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised
After-sales Service (to guarantee that original spare parts
will be used and repairs carried out correctly).
Failure to comply with these instructions may
compromise the safety and quality of the product.
INSTALLATION
Recommendations
Important: Before any installation or maintenance
operation, disconnect the hob from the mains power
supply.
• Electrical connections must be made before
connecting the appliance to the electricity supply.
• Installation must be performed by a qualified
technician according to the manufacturer's
instructions and current local regulations.
• After unpacking the hob, check that there has been
no damage during transport. If in doubt, contact
the nearest dealer or Authorised After Sales
Service.
Preparation of fitted cabinet
• Perform all required cuts on the work top before
inserting the appliance. Carefully remove all chips or
residue which could impair efficient operation of the
appliance.
• The hob must be recessed in a work top with a
thickness of min. 30 and max. 50 mm.
• Insert a separator panel at a minimum distance of
20 mm from the bottom of the hob, so that it is not
accessible to the user.
• If the hob is to be fitted above an oven, the latter must
be produced by the same manufacturer and equipped
with a cooling system.
• Never place other materials between the hob and
oven (e.g. cross-members, insulation, etc.).
• If the hob is to be installed next to a column unit,
leave a distance of at least 100 mm from the edge hob.
(Fig. 2)
• Make an opening in the worktop, observing the
dimensions specified.
• Fit the seal supplied onto the hob (if not already
present), after carefully cleaning the application
surface.
ASSEMBLY:
After having cleaned the perimeter surface, apply the
supplied gasket to the hob as shown in the figure 1.
Important: before installing the hob, remove any plastic
protection film applied.
Ensure that the opening made in the worktop to house the
hob corresponds to the dimensional drawing specifications,
within the relative tolerances.
Never force the hob into the worktop.
•For installation, use the relative brackets and screws
supplied.
1. Position the hob in the work top opening made respecting
the dimension indicated on first page.
NOTE: The power supply cable must be long enough to
permit its upward extraction.
2. To secure the hob, use the brackets (A) provided with it.
3. Fit the brackets into the relevant bores shown by the
arrow and fasten them by means of their screws in
accordance with the tickness of the work top.
(Fig. 3).
Connecting the hob to the power supply
Note: the yellow/green earth wire must be connected to the
screw marked .
If the supply cable is not already connected:
• Strip away approximately 70 mm. of the outer sheath of
the cable.
• Then strip away approximately 10 mm. of the inner
sheath.
• Open the terminal board by pushing the side clips in with
the help of a tool.
• Insert the cable in the cable clamp and connect the wires
to the terminal board (Fig. 4).
• Close the cover of the terminal board.
• After the electrical connection, fit the hob from the top
and hook it to the fixing springs, as shown in fig. 3
Declaration of conformity
• This cooking hob has been designed, constructed and
marketed in compliance with:
- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive
2006/95/EC (which replaces 73/23/EEC and
subsequent amendments).
- protection requirements of EEC Directive “EMC”
2004/108.
- This cooktop is suitable for contact with foodstuffs and
complies with EEC (CE) Regulation n. 1935/2004.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Disposal of packaging materials
• The packing material can all be fully recycled, as confirmed
by the recycling symbol .
• The various parts of the packaging must not be sent for
waste, but recycled in conformity with the regulations
imposed by local authorities.
Disposal of used household appliances
• This appliance is marked according to the European
directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product.
The symbol on the product, or on the documents
accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance
may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery
and recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Energy saving
• Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to, or
slightly larger than, that of the cooking zones.
• Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
• If possible, keep pot lids on when cooking.
• Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with little water in order
to cut down cooking time.
• A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy
and time.
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