Whirlpool AKM 293/IX User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT AND SYMBOLS
BURNER OPERATION
PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR USING THE BURNERS
GRID POSITIONING
DIMENSIONS AND DISTANCES TO BE
RESPECTED (mm)
INJECTOR TABLE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
INSTALLATION (FLUSH OR SEMI-FLUSH)
GAS CONNECTION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
FIXING TO THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE -
CONVENTIONAL FITTED MODEL (SEMI-FLUSH)
FIXING TO THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE -
FLUSH-MOUNTING MODEL
CONVERSION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS
REPLACING INJECTORS
COCK MINIMUM SETTING ADJUSTMENT
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND CLEANING OF HOB COMPONENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE

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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT AND SYMBOLS
1. Removable grids
2. 4-crown burner
3. Semi-rapid burner
4. Auxiliary burner
5. 4-crown burner control knob
6. Semi-rapid burner control knob
7. Auxiliary burner control knob
Symbols
Cock closed
Max. flame
Min. flame
BURNER OPERATION
1. Turn the corresponding knob anticlockwise to
the max. flame symbol.
2. Press the knob against the control panel to light
the burner.
3. When the burner is lit, keep the knob pressed
for about 5 seconds to allow the thermocouple
(provided for each burner) to heat up.
This safety device shuts off the gas if the flame
goes out accidentally (draughts, interruption of
gas, liquids boiling over, etc.).
The device must not be operated for more
than 15 sec. If the burner does not remain lit
after this time, wait at least one minute before
trying to light it again.
It may happen that the burner goes out when
the knob is released. This means that the
thermocouple has not heated up enough.
In this case, repeat the operations described
above.
52 3 4
7
1
6

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PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR USING THE
BURNERS
For maximum burner efficiency, comply with the
following rules:
•Use pots and pans of suitable size for each burner
(see table opposite).
•Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
•Use the right amount of water for cooking foods
and keep the lid on.
•Do not use pots and pans that protrude over the
edge of the hob
Do not use:
•Two burners at the same time with only one pot
(e.g. fish kettle).
Important:
Do not place and/or drag the grids upside down on
the hob as they could scratch it.
GRID POSITIONING
Position the grids and WOK pot adapter as shown in the following figures.
To avoid deterioration of the hob, it is provided with a raised grid for placing under pots wider than 26 cm.
Burner Pot Ø
4-crown
semi-rapid
auxiliary
from 24 to 26 cm
from 16 to 22 cm
8 to 14 cm

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DIMENSIONS AND DISTANCES TO BE
RESPECTED (mm)
INJECTOR TABLE
INJECTOR TABLE CATEGORY: II2H3+ IT + UK
POWER SUPPLY: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
If a hood is installed above the hob, refer to the hood
instructions for the correct distance.
Type of g as
used
Typ e of
burner
Injector
marking
Nominal
heating
capacity
[kW]
Nominal
consumption
Reduced
heating
capacity
[kW]
Gas pressure
(mbar)
min. nom. max.
NATURAL GAS
(Methane) G20
4-crown
semi-rapid
auxiliary
92
95
78
3.70
1.65
1.00
269 l/h
157 l/h
95 l/h
1.40
0.40
0.30
17 20 25
LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM
GAS
(Butane) G30
4-crown
semi-rapid
auxiliary
92
65
50
3.70
1.65
1.00
269 g/h
120 g/h
73 g/h
1.40
0.40
0.30 25 30 35
LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM
GAS
(Propane) G31
4-crown
semi-rapid
auxiliary
92
65
50
3.70
1.65
1.00
269 g/h
118 g/h
71 g/h
1.40
0.40
0.30 25 30 35
Typ e of g as u s e d Model
configuration
Nominal
heating
capacity kW
Nominal total
consumption
Air necessary (m)
for combustion of
1 m3of gas
G20 20 mbar
G30 30 mbar
G31 30 mbar
3 burners
3 burners
3 burners
6.35
6.35
6.35
604 l/h
462 g/h
453 g/h
9.52
30.94
23.80

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
To ensure best use of your hob, please read
these instructions carefully and keep them for
future reference.
•These instructions are only valid for those
countries whose destination abbreviations are
given on the product sheet and on the hob.
•Keep the packing elements (plastic bags,
polyurethane foam, etc.) out of the reach of
children, as they are a potential source of danger.
•Makesurethehobwas not damaged during
transport and remove any protective film
from the appliance parts.
• This hob (Class 3) is designed only for
domestic use for cooking food. Any other
use (such as heating rooms) is considered
improper and therefore dangerous.
• This appliance must not be used by persons
(including children) with physical, sensorial
or mental impairment, unless supervised or
previously instructed in its use by those
responsible for their safety.
• Make sure the installation and gas/electrical
connections are carried out by a qualified
technician in compliance with the current
local regulations.
• This appliance must only be installed and
used in well-ventilated rooms,
in accordance with the current regulations.
Read the instructions before installing and
using this appliance.
• The gas setting and supply pressure are
specified on the dataplate located under the
hob. If another type of gas is to be used,
refer to the section “Conversion to different
types of gas”.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Packing
The packing material is entirely recyclable and is
marked with the recycling symbol , identifying it
as a type of material that must be sent to local waste
disposal centres.
Product
This appliance is marked in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this appliance is properly scrapped,
you can help prevent potentially harmful
consequences for the environment and the health
of people.
The symbol on the product or accompanying
documentation indicates that this product should
not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken
to a suitable centre for collection and recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must
be carried out in accordance with the local waste
disposal regulations.
For further information on the treatment, recovery
and recycling of this product, contact the
competent local authority, the domestic waste
collection service or the shop where you purchased
the appliance.
Declaration of conformity
This cooking hob has been designed,
constructed and marketed in conformity with
the following:
•safety requirements of EEC “Gas”
Directive 90/396.
•safety requirements of EEC “Low voltage”
Directive 2006/95/EC (which
replaces 73/23/EEC as amended).
•protection requirements of EEC “EMC”
Directive 89/336.
•requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.
This cooking hob is suitable for contact with
foodstuffs, and complies with Regulation (EC)
no. 1935/2004.
Notes:
•Improper use of the grids could scratch the hob.
Do not place or drag them on it in the zones not
protected by rubbers.
•In case of prolonged use, it may be necessary to
provide for additional ventilation (by opening a
window or increasing the hood extraction
speed).
Caution
• Keep children away from the hob when in
use and do not let them play with the knobs
or any other part of the appliance.
• The protective rubber feet under the grids
represent a choking hazard for young
children if swallowed.
• After removing the grids, make sure all the
rubbers are correctly fitted.
• After using the hob, always make sure the
control knobs are turned off and close the
main cock of the gas supply pipe or cylinder.

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INSTALLATION (FLUSH OR SEMI-FLUSH)
Technical information for the installer
Important: Given the weight of the product, two
people are needed during installation.
•This product can be fitted in a 20 to 50 mm thick
worktop.
•If an oven is not provided for under the hob,
insert a separating panel of size at least equal to
the opening in the worktop. This panel must be
positioned not more than 150 mm from the
upper surface of the worktop, and never less
than 50 mm from the bottom of the hob.
•To install an oven under the hob, make sure it is
manufactured by Whirlpool and equipped with a
cooling device. The manufacturer declines
any liability if another brand of oven is
installed.
Before installation, make sure:
•The local gas supply (type and pressure) and hob
settings are compatible (see the dataplate and
injector table).
•The coverings of the cabinet or appliances
adjacent to the hob are heat resistant in
compliance with the local regulations.
•Fumes are discharged through special extractor
hoods or wall and/or window-mounted electric
fans.
•Natural air circulation is ensured through an
adequate opening in the wall of at least 100 cm2
useful section, which must be:
- Permanent and in walls to the outside of the
room;
- Made in such a way that it cannot be
obstructed from the inside or outside
(even accidentally);
- Protected by plastic grilles, metal mesh, etc.,
which do not reduce the above-mentioned
useful area;
- Located near the floor and positioned so as not
to interfere with the operation of the fume
exhaust devices.

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GAS CONNECTION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The gas supply system must comply with the local
regulations.
•The section “national regulations” gives the specific local
regulations for the country of use.
•If no information concerning your country is given, please ask
your installer for more details.
•The hob must be connected to the gas supply or gas cylinder
by means of a rigid copper or steel pipe with fittings complying
with the local regulations, or by means of a
continuous-surface flexible stainless steel tube complying with
the local regulations. The maximum permissible length of the
flexible metal tube is 2 metres.
•Before connecting the tube to the elbow (A), fit the gasket (B)
supplied, in compliance with EN 549.
Important: If a flexible stainless steel tube is used, it must be
installed in such a way that it cannot come into contact with any
movable parts such as kitchen unit drawers or doors, passes through
in a place free of hindrances, and its entire length can be inspected.
•After connection to the gas supply, check for leaks with soapy
water.
The electrical connections must comply with the local
regulations.
•The data relevant to voltage and absorbed power is given on
the dataplate.
•Earthing of the appliance is compulsory by law.
•When installing, provide for an omnipolar cutout switch with
contact opening distance of at least 3 mm.
•If the power cable needs replacing, use one having the same
characteristics as the original supplied standard
(type H05V2V2-F T90°C or H05RRF). This operation must be
performed by the After-Sales Service.
•Do not use extension leads.
• The manufacturer declines any liability for possible
damage or injury due to non-compliance with the
above-mentioned rules.
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(Yellow/Green)
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FIXING TO THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE -
CONVENTIONAL FITTED MODEL
(SEMI-FLUSH)
Important: The following operation must be carried out by
a competent technician. Installation can be carried out on
different materials: such as masonry, metal, solid wood and
plastic laminated wood provided it is heat resistant (T 90°C).
Make an opening in the top, of the dimensions shown in fig. 1.
Carefully apply the insulating sealing strip (supplied) around the
outside edge of the hob as shown in the figure below, pressing
lightly to make it adhere (Fig. 2).
Fix the hob with the special brackets supplied.
The supply includes 2 types of brackets:
- 8 of standard length (Service Code 4812 404 49874) for
installation on kitchen tops thicker than 4 cm
- 8 longer than standard (Service Code 4812 404 49875) for
installation on kitchen tops less than 4 cm thick
The brackets must be fixed with the special screws to the front (4)
and the back (4) using the seats on the bottom of the hob (Fig. 3).
Important: The power cable must be long enough to allow the
hob to be removed upwards.
320
1136
1148
278
+1
-
0
+1
-
0
80
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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FIXING TO THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE -
FLUSH-MOUNTING MODEL
Important: The following operation must be
carried out by a competent technician.
Installation can be carried out on different
materials such as masonry, metal, solid wood
and plastic laminated wood provided it is heat
resistant (T 90°C).
Make an opening in the cabinet top, of the
dimensions shown in fig. 1; to correctly install the
hob a 2 mm deep milling must also be made in the
top (Fig. 4).
Note: In case of laminated tops less than 2 mm thick, carry out
the milling in the cabinet as shown in the diagram (detail).
Before positioning the hob, apply the adhesive sealing strip
(supplied) on the entire bottom surface that will be in contact
with the top (fig. 2).
Carry out these operations:
•Place the hob on the milling and, using the screws and brackets
supplied, fix it to the support structure, ensuring that it is
perfectly flat (fig. 3).
•Carefully trim the excess sealing strip (fig. 4). In case of
installation on wood (especially chipboard), if there are small
spaces between the milling and the edge of the hob, fill with
minimum amounts of silicone. The bottom part of the casing
must be entirely accessible after installation.
Important:
•Tighten (lightly by hand) the brackets fixing the hob to the
cabinet.
•If the cabinet worktop is in wood or similar, protect the edge
of the milling with a primer before closing with the sealing strip.
Fix the hob with the special brackets supplied.
The supply includes 2 types of brackets:
- 8 of standard length (Service Code 4812 404 49874) for
installation on kitchen tops thicker than 4 cm
- 8 longer than standard (Service Code 4812 404 49875) for
installation on kitchen tops less than 4 cm thick
The brackets must be fixed with the special screws to the front (4)
and the back (4) using the seats on the bottom of the hob (Fig. 3).
Important: The power cable must be long enough to allow the
hob to be removed upwards.
278
1148
1160
320
1161
321
80
+1
0
+1
0
R. 11
2
6,5
21,5
2
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7

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CONVERSION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS
If a different type of gas to that specified on the
dataplate and on the orange sticker on the back of
the hob is used, the injectors must be replaced, and
in case of the Wok burner the primary air must be
adjusted (see injector table).
The orange sticker must be removed and kept with
the instruction booklet.
Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas
pressure indicated in the Product Sheet.
•The injectors must be changed by the After-Sales
Service or a qualified technician.
•Injectors not supplied with the appliance must be
ordered from After-Sales Service.
•Adjust the cock minimum settings.
Note: With liquefied petroleum gas
(G30/G31), the minimum adjustment screw
(by-pass) must be fully screwed down.
In case of gradual difficulty in turning the
knobs, contact the authorised Assistance
Centre which will replace the cock if found to
be faulty.
REPLACING INJECTORS
COCK MINIMUM SETTING ADJUSTMENT
Note: For the type refer to the product sheet.
Conventional burners (T)
1. Remove the grid (A);
2. Remove the burner bodies (B);
3. Unscrew the injector (C) with a 7 mm socket wrench;
4. Replace the injector with one suitable for the new type of gas.
Note: Before installing the hob, remember to apply the gas setting
label supplied with the replacement injectors in such a way that it
covers the previous information.
Adjustment must be made with the cock in min. position
(small flame) .
The primary air of the burners does not need to be adjusted.
To ensure correct adjustment of the minimum setting, remove the
knob and adjust the screw on the cock as follows:
1. tighten the screw to reduce the height of the flame (-);
2. undo the screw to increase the height of the flame (+);
3. with the burners lit, turn the knobs from max. to min. to
check flame stability.
After adjusting, restore the seals with sealing wax or equivalent
material.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning and/or maintenance
operation, disconnect the hob from power supply
and wait until it is cold.
Important: Never use steam cleaners.
To keep the hob in perfect condition, remove any
food residuals and clean it after every use.
Hob cleaning:
•The stainless steel surface may become stained in
case of prolonged contact with very hard water or
aggressive detergents. It is advisable to immediately
wipe any spills (water, sauce, coffee, etc.).
Clean with lukewarm water and neutral detergent,
rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth or
shammy leather or specific cloth for cleaning
stainless steel surfaces. Remove stubborn grime
with specific cleaners for steel, normally available on
the market.
•Do not use abrasive or corrosive products,
chlorine-based products or scouring pads.
•Do not use steam cleaners.
•Do not use flammable products.
•Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as
vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar or lemon juice on
the hob.
Note: Continuous use of the hob could cause
the original colour to change at the burners,
due to the high temperature of the flame.
This does not affect hob operation or its
performance.
CARE AND CLEANING OF HOB
COMPONENTS
The grids, burner caps and burners can be
removed to facilitate cleaning.
1. Wash them by hand with hot water and neutral
detergent, making sure to remove any
encrustations and checking that the burner
openings are not clogged.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Correctly refit burners and burner caps.
4. When refitting the grids, make sure the potstand
zone is aligned with the burner.
Note: For models equipped with electric igniters
and safety thermocouples, the end part requires
thorough cleaning in order to ensure correct
operation. Check frequently and, if necessary,
clean them with a damp cloth. Any dry residuals can
be removed with a toothpick or needle.
To avoid damaging the electric ignition,
do not use it when the burners are not fitted.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
It may happen that the hob does not work or works
poorly. Before calling the After-Sales Service, refer
to this quick guide.
The burner fails to ignite or the flame is
uneven. make sure:
1. the gas and power supplies are not shut off and, in
particular, that the gas cock ahead of the hob is
open.
2. the gas cylinder (liquid gas) is not empty.
3. the gas openings of the burner are not
obstructed.
4. the end part of the igniter is not dirty.
5. all the burner parts are correctly positioned.
The flame does not stay lit. make sure:
1. the knob has been pressed down long enough
to activate the safety device during burner
lighting.
2. the burner openings are not obstructed near
the thermocouple.
3. the end part of the thermocouple is not dirty.
4. the minimum setting is correct (see relevant
section).
The pots/pans are unstable. make sure:
1. the bottom of the pot or pan is perfectly flat.
2. the pot or pan is centered on the burner.
3. the grids are correctly positioned.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service
See if you can eliminate the problem on your own
by referring to the “Troubleshooting guide”.
1. Turn the hob off and on again to check if the
problem has been eliminated.
If the fault persists after the above checks, contact
the Whirlpool After-Sales Service. Always specify:
•a brief description of the fault;
•the exact type and model of hob;
•the Service number (the number after the word
Service on the dataplate) located under the hob.
The Service number is also given in the warranty
booklet;
•your full address;
•your telephone number.
Note: Failure to comply with these
instructions may seriously compromise the
safety and quality of the cooking hob.