User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 613/IX/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Before closing it, make sure that all the burners are off. • Warning: The protective rubber feet on the panstand grids represent a choking hazard for young children. After cleaning the panstand grids, please ensure that all the rubber feet are correctly fitted. 12 Declaration of conformity • This cooking hob is suitable for contact with foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive. [. . . ] with a small amount of water in order to cut down cooking time. • A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cooking hob surface, panstand grids and control panel • Before cleaning the cooking hob, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down. • Wipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or diluted liquid detergent. • 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. 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 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 housing. Cleaning the electric hotplate The electric hotplate must be cleaned when it is lukewarm. • Installation must comply with current local regulations. • In the room where the cooking hob is installed, there must be enough air to allow the gas to burn correctly (see relevant table). • The natural flow of air must take place through an adequate opening, that must be: - permanent, made on one of the outside walls of the room, and communicating with the exterior in an area away from sources of pollution; - built so as to ensure that its openings, both on the inside and on the outside, cannot be obstructed, intentionally or accidentally; - protected by a metal grid or mesh that does not reduce its working section; - situated near the floor level and positioned so as not to interfere with the operation of the fume exhaust devices. Assembly • Apply the supplied gasket to the cooking hob (unless it has already been fitted), after having cleaned its surface as shown in the relevant figure. To fasten the cooking hob, use brackets “A” supplied with it. Fit the brackets into the relevant bores and fasten them by means of their screws. Make an opening in the worktop, respecting the dimensions indicated in the enclosed product description sheet. Important: the power supply cable and plug must be suitable for the power absorption of the cooking hob, and the cable must be long enough to permit the upward extraction of the cooking hob. 15 3gb66001. fm5 Page 16 Monday, November 12, 2001 3:00 PM INSTALLATION Electrical connection • The electrical connections must comply with local regulations. • The data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate. • The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law. • The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for 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. [. . . ] It must pass through an area where there are no obstructions and where it is possible to inspect it on all its length. 16 3gb66001. fm5 Page 17 Monday, November 12, 2001 3:00 PM INSTALLATION 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. 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. Connect the cooking hob to the gas shut-off valve by means of a pipe suitable for the type of gas used, in compliance with current local regulations. [. . . ]