User manual WHIRLPOOL AKP 003/IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • Unpack the oven and make sure that the oven has not been damaged during transport and that the oven door closes properly. If you are not sure contact the dealer or the nearest service centre. • After removing the oven from its packaging, leave it on the polystyrene base to prevent it from being damaged. • When installing the oven it is advisable to wear protective gloves. [. . . ] • Use dark, black enamelled baking moulds as they absorb heat very well. Disposal of used household appliances • This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. IMPORTANT NOTES Warning: • Not intended for use by young children and infirm persons without supervision. • Young children should be supervised to ensure they not play with the appliance. • The appliance must not be used be people (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or without experience or expertise, unless they have received instructions for using it from those responsible for their safety. • The accessible parts of the oven may get very hot during use. • Never use abrasive materials or substances to clean the GLASS, to prevent damaging it. • The unit gets very hot during use. Do not touch the heating elements in the oven. • This oven is designed solely for use as a home appliance for cooking food. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls. 88 • Any repairs or adjustments must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician. • Never expose the oven to atmospheric agents. • Do not put heavy objects on the door because they could damage the oven cavity and hinges. • Never hang anything heavy on the oven door handle. • Do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium foil or other objects. • The oven door must close properly. • Do not pour water directly into the inside of a hot oven. • Fruit juice drippings from the baking tray may leave permanent stains. We recommend the oven be cleaned before reusing it. • Never drag pots and pans across the bottom of the oven to prevent the coating from being scratched. • Residual condensation after cooking could damage the oven and surrounding kitchen units in time. We recommend that you: - set the lowest temperature; - cover food; - remove food from the oven; - dry the wet parts when the oven is cool. • The front panel and the handle of the oven door warm up when the appliance is switched on for a long time at high temperatures. [. . . ] These instructions should be carefully followed both to prevent injury and in order not to damage the oven door and hinges. Please give: • a brief description of the fault; • the type and exact model of the oven; • the service number (number after the word Service on the rating plate), located on the right hand edge of the oven cavity (visible when the oven door is open). The service number is also indicated on the guarantee booklet; • your full address; • your telephone number. If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised After Sales Service (to guarantee that original spare parts will be used and repairs carried out correctly). [. . . ]