User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM990/G/BA INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] To test if pots and pans are made of ferrous metal, please use a magnet. The diameter of the pots and pans must correspond to the diameter of the induction cooking zone. • When using pots and pans with a non-stick surface (such as Teflon) without any oil or grease, pre-heat by setting to number 7 or 8. Do not ever heat canned foods without first having opened the can: they can explode! [. . . ] By pressing this button the hob is locked and the red LED turns on. if the surface is cracked, turn off the appliance to prevent the risk of electrical shocks and call the After Sales Service. NO! CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Use a clean cloth, kitchen wipes, washing up liquid, specific products or the supplied scraper tool. • Do not use abrasive powders or detergents, surface cleaning sprays, spot or rust removers, bleach, sponges with abrasive surfaces, or iron pan scourers. • Clean the hob if possible after every use, when it is still warm or after it has cooled. • Foods with a high sugar content (toffee, fruit syrup, jam, etc. ) that boil over onto the hob or sugar spills must be removed immediately using a scraper. Important Periodically check for dust under the appliance, near the cooling air inlet or the outlet openings. This could hinder the ventilation and cooling of the electronic module and decrease the effectiveness of the hob. 77 3gb53171b. fm5 Page 78 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 3:34 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The induction glass ceramic hob is not working: • Have you pressed the control buttons following the instructions in the section “using the hob”?• Have you carefully dried the hob after cleaning it?If a cooking zone has been selected and an “F”, appears on the display contact the After Sales Service and inform them. If one of the following codes is displayed when the hob on button is pressed: E -13 E-22 E-27 E-28 E-29 contact the After Sales Service and give them the code. If the booster does not work, the temperature inside the hob is too high. Wait a few minutes until the cooking zone cools off or continue cooking without the booster (max. Cooling fan The hob is equipped with a cooling fan which runs at two speeds, depending on the temperature in the hob. If the hob reaches a level which exceeds the power of all the hot plates, it is automatically reduced, or if necessary, the entire hob is deactivated. After a certain period of time, the hob automatically returns to the selected temperature. If you are not able to turn the induction glass ceramic hob off after using it, disconnect it immediately from the power supply. AFTER SALES SERVICE 1. Carefully read the troubleshooting guide, to see if it is possible to solve the problem. Restart the hob to see if it works correctly. If neither of these work, call the After Sales Service. Describe the fault, give the number of the model on the rating plate, the service number of your hob, your address and telephone number. If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised After Sales Service as indicated in the warranty. [. . . ] The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons and animals or damage to property resulting from failure to observe the above regulations. For the electrical connection use a HO5RR-F type cable as indicated in the table below: Voltage Conductors (number and size) 230 V 230 V 3 400 V 2N 400 V 3N 3 X 2. 5 mm2 min. 5 X 1. 5 mm2 min. An all-pole disconnect switch with minimum contact gap equal to or greater than 3 mm must be used to install the hob. Attention: the power supply cable must be long enough to allow the hob to be removed from the worktop and must be positioned so as to avoid damage or overheating caused by contact with the base. [. . . ]