User manual WHIRLPOOL AKF 615 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this appliance, contact your competent local authority, the collection service for household waste or the shop where you purchased the appliance. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS NB: Accessible parts become very hot when the appliance is in operation. Keep children away from the appliance in order to avoid the risk of scalding and burns. Children and individuals with health conditions should not be allowed to use the appliance unsupervised. Make sure that children do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] • Wipe with a cloth dampened with hot water and soap or diluted liquid detergent. • Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products or steel wool. • Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc. , on the cooktop. Stainless steel surface • Clean with a proprietary detergent. 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. Extract the burner from its housing by lifting it out. Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquid detergent. Ensure that none of its openings are clogged. Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it when the burners are not in their housing. Cleaning the electric hotplate The electric hotplate must be cleaned when it is slightly warm to the touch. Wipe with a cloth dampened with water and salt, and polish using a cloth with a little oil. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The burner fails to ignite • Is the main gas supply valve open?• Has the town gas (methane) supply been cut off?• Is the gas cylinder (liquid gas) empty?• Are the openings of the burner clogged?• Have the cap and the burner been correctly positioned after cleaning?(See the “Care and maintenance” paragraph. ) 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? AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before you call the AfterSales Service 1. Consult the “Troubleshooting Guide” above to see if you can solve the problem yourself. Switch the cooktop back on again to check whether correct operation has been restored. 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 phone number and area code. [. . . ] Replace it with the nozzle suitable for the new type of gas. F For models with triple crown burner, proceed as shown: • After having unscrewed the two screws (F) and removed the top (G) replace both of the nozzles (D) as previously described. Replace the top (G) ensuring that the gasket is in good order before switching on the cooktop. Before installing the cooktop, remember to affix the gas calibration plate supplied with the nozzles so that it covers the existing information relating to calibration. Adjusting minimum flame setting of taps To check the correct minimum adjustment, remove the knob (E) and proceed with the adjustments: • Tighten (-) to reduce the height of the flame. [. . . ]