User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 476 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • 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. • Caution: the lid (where present) might break if overheated. [. . . ] Note: if the cooking hob is used continuously, the high temperatures produced by the flames may alter the colour of the surface near the burners. Cleaning the burners 1. Extract the burner from its housing by pulling it up. Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquid detergent. Ensure that none of its openings is clogged. Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it when the burners are not in their housing. Cleaning Glass ceramic heating elements Clean the cooktop, when it is cool, after each use. This will prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier. • Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing up liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner (Wpro type). • Remove baked-on dirt with the supplied scraper tool and specific cleaning products. • Remove any food spilled on the glass ceramic top, before it can harden. • Foods with high sugar content (toffee, fruit juice, jam, etc. ) that boil over while cooking, or spattered sugar stains must be immediately removed using a scraper. • Do not use abrasive products, bleach, oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers. It is advisable to periodically treat the glass ceramic cooktop with a specific wax. 15 3gb66034. fm Page 16 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 5:50 PM 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 . The electric ignition device does not work: • Is there a power failure? [. . . ] Regulations require that the appliance is earthed: use conductors (including the earth conductor) of the appropriate size only. The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals and for damage to property resulting from failure to observe the above regulations. For the electrical connection use a HO5 RR-F type cable as indicated in the table below: Power supply voltage. Conductors Amount x size 230 V ~ ~ 3 X 2. 5 mm2 The appliance must be connected to the electricity supply by means of an all-pole disconnect switch with minimum contact gap of 3 mm. Warning: the power supply cable must be long enough to allow the cooktop to be removed from the worktop and must be positioned so as to avoid damage or overheating caused by contact with the base. Connection to gas supply The gas supply system must comply with local regulations. [. . . ]