User manual WHIRLPOOL AKR 969 WH INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • Cut off the gasket (D) protruding from the cooktop with a sharp tool. 10 3gb66018. fm Page 11 Monday, August 26, 2002 3:34 PM Electrical Connection • The installer is responsible for the correct electrical connection of the appliance and the observance of the relative safety prescriptions. • The appliance must be connected to the mains, checking first of all that the voltage corresponds to the value given on the rating plate and that the section of the electrical wires can take the load indicated on the rating plate. • Fit a standard plug which is suitable for the power absorbed by the appliance. • Plug in the appliance into an earthed socket. [. . . ] • The connection can be made directly to the mains by means of an all-pole disconnect switch with minimum contact gap of 3 mm. • When the appliance is installed, the switch or socket must always be accessible. • The supply cable must not come in contact with hot parts and must be positioned so that it does not exceed the temperature of 75°C at any point. • After the appliance has been installed, the electrical components must be inaccessible. No liability for damage or injury to persons or property will be accepted from the non-observance of these requirements. IF THE HOB SURFACE IS CRACKED DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE mains. Connection TO A GOOD EARTH WIRING SYSTEM IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. THE MANUFACTURER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE. For UK only This appliance can be connected directly to the mains, using fixed wiring via a Double Pole Switched Fused Spur Outlet (13 amps. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of the appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminal in our spur box, proceed as follows: - The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal marked E (Earth) or ( ) coloured Green. - The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N (Neutral), or coloured Black. - The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L (Live) or coloured Red. Replacing the supply cable • Turn the cooktop upside down and unhook the terminal board cover inserting a screwdriver into the two hooks (A). • Do not scratch the griddle with cutting or sharp utensils. • Do not use the griddle as a work surface. • Important: Do not use the ceramic griddle if the glass ceramic surface is cracked or damaged. If you note a crack, switch the appliance off and call for the After-Sales Service. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the griddle, when it is cool, after each use. This will prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier. • Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing up liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner. • Clean the stainless steel parts with a specific cleaner. • Remove baked-on dirt with a scraper which can be bought separately and a specific cleaning product. • Food encrustations should be cleaned off before they bake onto the griddle. • Do not use abrasive products, bleach, oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers. • Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc. [. . . ] • Do not put any object on the cooktop which can melt with heat such as plastic objects, aluminium foil or foods containing sugar. Should anything melt on the cooktop, remove it immediately (while the cooktop is still hot) using a special scraper to prevent any irreversible damage to the glass ceramic surface. • Do not use steam jet cleaners because the humidity could infiltrate into the appliance making it dangerous. 12 3gb66018. fm Page 13 Monday, August 26, 2002 3:34 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The griddle does not work: • Is there a power cut?• Has the control knob been turned to the correct power? [. . . ]