User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 480 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE • Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the cooktop from mains power supply. • The use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. Ensure that the room is well ventilated, or install an extractor hood with exhaust duct. [. . . ] Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it when the burners are not in their housing. 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. 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. 16 INSTALLATION Technical information for the Installer Use protective gloves when installing the hob. This cooking hob can be embedded in a worktop 20 to 50 mm thick (depending on model; see Product Description Sheet supplied separately). Dimensions of unit Positioning of electrical and gas connections (dimensions in mm) see figure 1 and 2. BE CAREFUL: the surface below the unit may exceed 125°C. To avoid the risk of burns, access to the unit must be limited. IMPORTANT: if the hob is installed on a piece of furniture, a separating panel must be mounted as shown in figure 3. [. . . ] Attention: if a stainless steel hose is used, it must be installed so as not to touch any mobile 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. After connection to the gas supply, check for leaks with soapy water. Attention: Should you experience difficulty in turning the burners knobs, please contact the After Sales Service for the replacement of the burner tap. 18 INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS If a different type of gas from the one indicated in the plate is used, the cooktop must be adapted to it. [. . . ]