Whirlpool AKM481IX QS User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
ACCESSORIES
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
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BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB
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.
•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.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
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 waste-
disposal 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 cooking hob
when it is in use.
•After use, ensure that the knobs are in
position (off), and close the main gas
delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.
•Attention: 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.
•To get full satisfaction of your cooktop,
please read these instructions carefully
and keep them for future consultation.
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
ACCESSORIES
•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
slightly larger.
•Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
•The pots and pans must not overlap the control panel or the
outer perimeter of the worktop.
•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.
Wok stand A.
A special pan support Bfor improved pan stability to be used
with pans over 26 cm in diameter.
Burner Diameter of container
Semi-rapid (7.5 cm)
Auxiliary (5.5 cm)
Triple crown (13 cm)
16 to 20 cm
12 to 14 cm
20 to 26 cm
NO!
A
B
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the cooktop surface, panstand grids and
control panel
•Before cleaning the cooktop, disconnect it from mains
power supply and wait until it has cooled down.
•Wipe it with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or
diluted liquid detergent.
•Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products
or steel wool.
•Do not use vapour cleaning appliances.
•Do not use flammable products.
•Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt
or lemon juice, etc., on the cooktop.
Stainless steel surface
•Clean it with a specific commercial product.
Note: if the cooktop is used continuously, the high
temperatures produced by the flames may alter the
colour of the surface near the burners.
Cleaning the burners
1. Raise the cap and remove it.
2. Extract the burner from its housing by pulling it up.
3. Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquid
detergent. (Do not wash into a dishwasher).
4. Rinse out and dry carefully.
5. Ensure that none of its openings is clogged.
6. Reposition the burner and cap.
Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do
not use it when the burners are not in their housing.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The burner fails to ignite
•Is the main gas delivery valve open?
•Has the delivery of the town gas (methane) been
suspended?
•Is the gas cylinder (liquid gas) empty?
•Are the openings of the burner clogged?
•Have the cap and burner been positioned
correctly after cleaning?
(See paragraph “Care and Maintenance”.)
2. The burner fails to remain lit
•Repeat the ignition operation, turning the knob
to the position with the small flame symbol .
3. The electric ignition device does not work
•Is there a power failure?
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before you call the After Sales Service
1. Check the “Troubleshooting Guide” above to
see if you can eliminate the trouble yourself.
2. Re-start the cooktop, to check whether correct
operation has been restored.
3. If the malfunction persists, call the After Sales
Service.
Give the following information:
•type of malfunction;
•model of cooktop;
•service number (i.e., the number that follows
the word SERVICE on the rating plate under
the cooktop and on the guarantee paper);
•your complete address;
•your telephone number and area code.
If any repairs are required, please contact an
authorised After-Sales Service, as indicated in
the warranty.
In the unlikely event that an operation or repair is
carried out by an unauthorised technician,
always request a certification of the job carried out
and insist on the use of original spare parts.
Failure to comply with these instructions may
compromise the safety and quality of the
product.
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INSTALLATION
Technical information for the Installer
Use protective gloves when installing the hob.
This cooking hob can be embedded in a worktop 20 to
50 mm thick (depending on model; see Product
Description Sheet supplied separately).
Dimensions of unit
For electrical and gas connections (dimensions in mm),
see figure 1.
Be careful: the surface below the unit may exceed 125°C.
To avoid the risk of burns, access to the unit must be
limited.
See figure 2.
Important: if the hob is installed on a piece of furniture, a
separating panel must be mounted as shown in figure 2.
If there is an oven under the hob, the separating panel is
not required.
If there is an oven under the hob, make sure that it is
manufactured by Whirlpool and equipped with a cooling
system.
Note: before installation, make sure that the local gas
delivery conditions (nature and pressure of gas) are
compatible with the settings of the cooktop, as indicated
on the Product Description Sheet and on the rating plate.
•If a vertical piece of furniture is installed, there must be
a gap of at least 95 mm between it and the edge of the
hob.
•Before installation, remove the plastic film protecting the
appliance, if provided.
The outer surfaces of the furniture or appliances adjacent to
the cooktop must be heat resistant (T 90°C).
•Installation must comply with current local regulations.
•In the room where the cooktop is installed, there must be
enough air to allow the gas to burn correctly (see the separate
Product Description Sheet).
•Continuous natural air circulation is ensured through an
opening in a wall. This wall opening must be:
- permanent and in a wall to the outside of the room to be
vented, situated far from sources of pollution;
- made in such a way that it cannot be obstructed from the
inside or outside (not even accidentally);
- protected by grids, metal nets, etc., taking care not to
reduce the air vent effective area mentioned above;
- located near floor level and positioned so as not to interfere
with the operation of the exhaust system.
- Combustion products must be discharged outdoors through
specific hoods or wall and/or window mounted electrical fans.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Electrical connection
•The electrical connections must comply with local
regulations.
•The data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are
indicated on the rating plate.
•The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.
•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.
•When the cooktop is installed, provide a single-pole
circuit breaker with a contact separation of at least 3
mm.
•If necessary, the electrical power cable must be
replaced exclusively with a power cable having identical
characteristics to the original supplied by the
manufacturer (type HO5V2V2H2-F - T90°C or type
HO5RR-F) and the earth wire must be 20 mm longer
than the others. This operation must be performed by
the After Sales Service or a qualified electrician.
Connection to gas supply
The gas supply system must comply with local
regulations.
You can find specific local regulations for some countries, in the
separate National Safety Regulations Sheet supplied.
If no information concerning your Country is given, please ask
details to your Installer.
The connection of the cooktop to the gas pipe network or gas
cylinder must be made by means of a rigid copper or steel pipe
with fittings complying with local regulations, or by means of a
continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with local
regulations.
Connection with rigid copper pipe
The connection to the gas pipe network must be performed
taking care not to cause undue stress to the appliance.
The connection can be made using adaptor unit Dwith bicone,
interposing the washer Csupplied.
Connection with stainless steel flexible hose
Use continuous-surface stainless steel hoses only, interposing
the washer C supplied, between fitting Aand hose B.
Note: The maximum length of the hose is 2 m.
Attention: 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.
Attention: Should you experience difficulty in turning the
burners knobs, please contact the After Sales Service for
the replacement of the burner tap.
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ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS
If a different type of gas from the one indicated in the plate is
used, the cooktop must be adapted to it.
Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressures
indicated in the separate Product Description Sheet.
1. The gas nozzles must be changed by After Sales Service or a
qualified technician.
Nozzles not supplied with the appliance must be ordered
from After Sales Service.
2. Connect the cooktop to the gas shut-off valve by means of a
pipe suitable for the type of gas used, in compliance with
current local regulations.
3. Adjust the minimum setting of the taps.
Note: when liquid petroleum gas is used (G30/G31), the
minimum gas setting screws must be fully tightened.
Replacing the injectors (see table in the enclosed
Product Description Sheet)
1. Remove grids (A).
2. Extract burners (B).
3. Using a socket spanner of the appropriate size (C) unscrew
the injector (D) to be replaced.
4. Replace it with the injector suitable for the new type of gas.
5. Refit burners (B) correctly.
6. Before installing the cooktop, remember to affix the gas
calibration plate supplied with the injectors in such a way
that it covers the existing information relating to gas
calibration.
Adjusting minimum gas setting of taps
1. To ensure that the minimum setting is correctly adjusted,
remove knob (E) and proceed as follows:
•tighten to reduce the height of the flame;
•loosen to increase the height of the flame.
The adjustment must be performed with the tap in minimum gas
setting position (small flame) .
2. The primary air of the burners does not need to be adjusted.
3. After the adjustment of the minimum gas setting, light up the
burners and turn the knobs from max position to min
to check flame stability.
B
B
C
D
E
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