Whirlpool AKR5101/IX Installation guide

Model : AKR5101/IX

This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be read and
observed at all times.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLATION
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
OPERATION
NORMAL OPERATION
DELAYED OFF
MAINTENANCE
GREASE FILTER
LIGHT BULB
HOOD CLEANING
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
MATERIAL SUPPLIED
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PRODCT SPECIFICATION & TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Installation must be carried out by a specialized technician, incompliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations. Do not repair or replace
any part of the hood unless specifically indicated in the manual. All other
maintenance services must be carried out by a specialized technician.
2. Always disconnect the hood from the power supply before carrying out any
installation or maintenance operation on the appliance.
3. Earthing of the appliance is compulsory.
4. Never use multisockets and extension leads.
5. The electrical components must no longer be accessible to the user after
installation.
6. Do not touch the hood with wet parts of the body or use it when barefoot.
7. Do not pull the appliance power cable to unplug the appliance.
8. When drilling the wall, make sure not to damage the electrical connections and/or
pipes.
9. The ventilation ducts must always discharge to the outside.
10. The Manufacturer declines any liability for improper use or incorrect setting of the
controls.
11. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
12. Keep children away.
13. To reduce the risk of fire, only use a metal inlet duct.

14. Children must be supervised so that they do not play with the appliance.
15. The product must be disposed of in compliance with local regulations on waste
disposal.
16. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product,
contact the competent local office, the household waste collection service or the
shop where you purchased the appliance.
17. Regular cleaning and maintenance is essential for correct hood operation and
good performance. Frequently clean all encrustations from dirty surfaces to
prevent the accumulations of grease. Regularly clean of replace filters.
18. Do not put fire source under the hood, naked flames could cause a fire.
19. The room must have adequate ventilation when the hood is used at the same
times as appliances operating on gas or other fuels.
20. The discharge air must not be eliminated in a duct used to remove fumes
produced by appliances operating on gas or other fuels, but must have a
separate outlet. All the national regulations on air discharge envisaged by art.
7.12.1 of CEI EN 60335-2-31 must be observed.
21. If the hood is used together with other appliances operating on gas or other fuels,
the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 4 Pa (4 x 10-5 bar).
Therefore, make sure the room is adequately ventilated.
22. Do not leave pans unattended when frying, since the cooking oil could catch fire.
23. Make sure the lamps are cold before touching them.
24. The hood is not a shelf, therefore do not overload or place objects on it.
25. Do not use or leave the hood without its lamps correctly installed – risk of electric
shock.
26. Wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.

27. The product is not suitable for outdoor use and is designed for domestic use only.
28. The air sucked by the hood must not be eliminated through the same flue of the
heating system or other appliances using gas or other fuels.
29. There is a risk of fire if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the
instructions.
30. CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
INSTALLATION
After unpacking the appliances, check for any transport damage. In the event of
problems, contact the After-Sales Service. To prevent any damage, only remove the
appliance from its polystyrene foam packaging at the time of installation.
Preparing For Installation
1. This is a heavy product; the hood should only be lifted and installed by two or
more people.
2. The minimum distance between the top of cooker and the bottom of the hood
must not be less than 650mm for a gas hob, and 550mm for an electric hob. If
the installation instructions for the cooker specify a greater distance between
cooker and hood, this distance must be observed.
Electrical Connection
1. Make sure the power voltage specified on the appliance rating plate is the same
as the mains voltage. This information can be found inside the hood.
2. Before reconnecting the hood circuit to the power supply and checking correct
operation, always make sure the power cable is correctly fitted and that it was
NOT crushed in its housing during installation. Make sure to have this operation
carried out by a qualified technician in accordance with all local codes and
standards.