User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 970/IX/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • Position the 4 clips (A) as shown and at the specified distance. • Secure the clips using the 4 screws (B). • Fit the cooktop in the prepared worktop (see figure). B) If the worktop is made of marble or other materials (plastic compounds, ceramics, stone, etc. ), the cooktop must be fitted by means of brackets code 4819 404 78697 (to be requested from the After-Sales Service). [. . . ] Packing • The packaging material can be 100% recycled, as confirmed by the recycling symbol ( ). Products • The appliances are built from recyclable materials. If you decide to scrap the appliances act responsibly and observe local waste disposal by laws. Cut off the power cords so that the appliances cannot be connected to the mains. • The appliances are designed solely for use as cooking appliances. for room heating) is considered as improper use and potentially dangerous. The appliances are designed, built and sold in compliance with: The safety requirements of “Low Voltage” Directive 73/23/EEC. The protection requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC “Electromagnetic compatibility”. The requirement of Directive 93/68/EEC. • • • • Declaration of conformity CE • These appliances are designed to come into contact with foodstuffs and they are constructed in compliance with Directive 89/109/EEC. 15 3gb54011. fm Page 16 Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:13 AM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • • • • • • • • Before any maintenance on the appliance disconnect it from the electrical power supply. Keep children away from the appliances when they are in use and when its has just been switched off. The appliances must be repaired or adjusted exclusively by a qualified technician. Make sure that the electrical wires of other electrical appliances near the cooktop do not come into contact with hot parts. Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking zones when there is no pan in position. Never clean the appliance with high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment. If liquid is detected on the control panel, the hob will shut off. Carefully wipe the control zone in order to use it again. The cooktop features different size hotplates/ cooking zones. Use pans whose base diameter is the same as the diameter of the hotplate/ cooking zone. To avoid permanently damaging the glassceramic top, do not use: - Pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat; - Metal pots with enamelled bottom. - When cooking is finished, press the button . Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or a support surface. Do not leave the appliance unattended when frying food -risk of fire. [. . . ] If you are not able to turn the glass ceramic hob off after using it, disconnect it immediately from the power supply. AFTER SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service 1. Try to solve the problem (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). Turn off the appliance and restart it to see if the fault is repeated. If after the above checks the fault still occurs, get in touch with the nearest After Sales Service. [. . . ]