User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 250 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 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 cooktop when it is in use and when its has just been switched off. • After use, ensure that the knobs are in position (off), and close the main gas delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve. [. . . ] 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? 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. Re-start the cooktop, 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 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. 40 3gb53241b. fm5 Page 41 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:26 PM INSTALLATION Technical information for the Installer This cooktop can be embedded in a worktop 20 to 50 mm thick. If there is no oven beneath the cooktop (any oven installed must be manufactured by us and equipped with a cooling system), insert a separator panel at a minimum distance of 20 mm from the bottom of the cooktop. 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 100 mm between it and the edge of the cooktop. • 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 (heat protection “Y”) according to standards. [. . . ] Remove the orange sticker and affix it to the instructions booklet, which must be retained for the lifetime of the appliance. Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressures indicated in the separate Product Description Sheet. 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. [. . . ]