User manual WHIRLPOOL AKF 850 NB INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 53963-gb. fm5 Page 15 Tuesday, March 13, 2001 7:28 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCES PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ENERGY SAVING TIPS OVEN ACCESSORIES COOKTOP ACCESSORIES COOKING CHARTS CLEANING THE OVEN AND ACCESSORIES CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CONVENTIONAL ELECTRIC COOKTOPS CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF GLASSCERAMIC COOKTOPS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE PAGE GB 16 18 19 19 PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 19 20 21 21 22 23 PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 25 PAGE 25 25 26 26 PAGE PAGE PAGE 15 53963-gb. fm5 Page 16 Tuesday, March 13, 2001 7:28 PM INSTALLATION Technical information for the installer OVEN • After removing the oven from its packaging, before making the connections place it on the polystyrene foam base to protect it from damage. • Do not attempt to lift the oven by the handle. Lift at the sides as shown in the figure (see arrow). • Check that the appliance has not been damaged in transit. [. . . ] • Heavy weights must not be placed on the open door as this may result in damage to the cavity and hinges. N. B: The cooling fan runs continuously at two different speeds according to the temperature value of the components when the appliances are in use. Full speed: for high temperature of the components. Half speed pulsing: for low temperature of the components. The pulsing speed has to be considered a normal appliance condition at half speed. The fan may continue to run for the time necessary to ensure sufficient cooling of the components and adjacent kitchen units after the appliance has been switched off. Fum es exh au s t 19 53963-gb. fm5 Page 20 Tuesday, March 13, 2001 7:28 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Conventional electric/glass-ceramic cooktop • • Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking zones when there is no pan in position. The cooktop features different size hotplates/ cooking zones. Use pans whose base diameter is the same as or slightly larger than the diameter of the hotplate/cooking zone. To avoid permanently damaging the glass-ceramic top, do not use: - Pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat. Do not use the cooktop as a worksurface or a support surface. Do not leave the appliance unattended when frying food - risk of fire. Specific recommendations for glassceramic cooktops • With the fast boiling function, only use stainless steel pans with double layer bottoms. If the glass ceramic surface should break or crack due to violent impact (falling objects, etc. ) do not use it and call After Sales Service immediately. Do not place food wrapped in aluminium foil, plastic containers or cloths on the hot cooking zones. Do not drag pans across the glass-ceramic surface - risk of scratches. If your hob is provided with halogen lamps, we recommend that you do not stare at them during the operation. Avoid spilling sugar and similar substances on the cooktop. If necessary, clean the cooktop carefully following the care and maintenance instructions in this handbook. • • • • • • • • ENERGY SAVING TIPS • Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the cooking zone or slightly larger. If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking. with little water in order to cut down cooking time. A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time. • • • • NO! OK! 20 53963-gb. fm5 Page 21 Tuesday, March 13, 2001 7:28 PM OVEN ACCESSORIES • Accessories supplied depend on the model (refer to the Product Description Sheet supplied separately). 1 Drip tray 1 The drip tray is designed to collect fat and food particles when it is positioned under the grid; it can also be used as a griddle to cook meat, chicken and fish, with or without vegetables. When using the drip tray under the grid, pour in a little water to avoid fat spatters and smoke. Baking tray 2 For cooking biscuits, meringues and pizzas. [. . . ] • Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing up liquid or a specific glassceramic hob cleaner. • Remove baked-on dirt with the supplied scraper tool and specific cleaning products. • Food spills should be cleaned off before they bake onto the glass-ceramic surface. • Do not use abrasive products, bleach, ovencleaner spray or pan scourers. [. . . ]