User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 371/IX/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] This cooking hob has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with: - safety requirements of EEC Directive “Gas” 90/396; - safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low voltage” 73/23; - protection requirements of EEC Directive “EMC” 89/336; - requirements of EEC Directive 93/68. 53 M 53 GB 68462/D Y N C ENERGY SAVING TIPS x x The cooking hob is equipped with burners and/ or a hotplate having different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger. Burner Large (9, 1 cm) Medium (6, 4 cm) Small (4, 5 cm) Diameter of container 24 to 26 cm 16 to 22 cm 8 to 14 cm x A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time. x x If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking. with little water in order to cut down cooking time. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cooking hob surface and panstand grids x x x x Before cleaning the cooking hob, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down. [. . . ] 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 cooking hob. x Stainless steel surface Clean with a specific commercial product. 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 electric hotplate The electric hotplate must be cleaned when lukewarm. Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polish with a cloth moistened with oil. 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 seat. 54 M 54 GB 68462 Y N C TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE 1. The burner fails to ignite: y Is the main gas delivery valve open?y Has the delivery of the town gas (methane) been suspended?y Is the gas cylinder (liquid gas) empty?The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law. x The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any injury to persons or animals or damage to property arising from failure to comply with these requirements. When the cooking hob is installed, provide a single-pole circuit breaker with a contact breaking distance of at least 3 mm. Connection to gas supply The gas supply system must comply with current local regulations. The connection of the cooking hob to the gas pipe network or gas cylinder must be made by means of a rigid copper or steel pipe with fittings complying with local standards, or by means of a continuoussurface stainless steel hose complying with local standards. Interpose gasket in the elbow connection. Important: if a stainless steel hose is used, it must be installed so as not to touch any movable part of the furniture. It must pass through an area where there are no obstructions and where it is possible to inspect it on all its length. b a b Connection and installation Oven and cooking hob with universal joints After having installed and fixed the cooking hob, install the oven. Connect tongues to end , as shown in the figure. If the cooking hob is equipped with an electric hotplate, connect 3-plug assembly to the first 3 bores of the 5-pole terminal board on block , 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. a b a b r a r a a r Note If the cooking hob must be connected to the Box instead of the oven, read the instructions supplied with the Box. 57 M 57 GB 68461 Y N C INSTALLATION OVEN/COOKTOP DIRECT GAS CONNECTION 1. Slacken off the screws and position the cooktop in such a way that the taps are aligned with the oven knobs. [. . . ] Adjust the height of the taps bracket according to the position (2, 3, 4, 5) indicated on the brackets . Once adjusted to the correct height, tighten the screws . Use the screws provided to secure the to the oven panel. cooktop taps bracket Fit the knobs. a d c c b a Adjustment to different types of gas If a different type of gas from the one indicated in the plate is used, the cooking hob must be adapted to it. [. . . ]