User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 271/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. • After use, ensure that the knobs are in position (off), and close the main gas delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve. [. . . ] • 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. 14 6gb61801b. fm5 Page 15 Friday, April 11, 2003 2:44 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. • Installation must comply with current local regulations. [. . . ] If the cooktop is equipped with an electric hotplate, connect 3-plug assembly (R) to the first 3 bores of the 5 pole terminal board on block (A) as shown in the figure. Position the oven and fix it with the screws supplied. Fit the knobs, pressing them into their seats on the control panel. Note: If the cooktop must be connected to a control box, instead of the connection to the oven, please read carefully the instructions supplied with the control box. [. . . ]