User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 485 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 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. • In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be needed (opening a window or increasing the extraction force of the hood). [. . . ] Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it when the burners are not in their housing. 47 31966061GB. fm Page 48 Monday, March 21, 2005 6:29 PM 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. 48 31966061GB. fm Page 49 Monday, March 21, 2005 6:29 PM 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. [. . . ] The connection of the cooktop 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 regulations, or by means of a continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with local regulations. Connection with rigid copper pipe The connection to the gas pipe network must be performed taking care not to cause undue stress to the appliance. The connection can be made using adaptor unit D with bicone, interposing the washer C supplied. Connection with stainless steel flexible hose Use continuous-surface stainless steel hoses only, interposing the washer C supplied, between fitting A and hose B. Note: The maximum length of the hose is 2 m. Attention: if a stainless steel hose is used, it must be installed so as not to touch any mobile part of the furniture. [. . . ]