User manual WHIRLPOOL AKS 380/IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of children. Before cleaning or maintenance wait for hob to cool down. YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety messages, to be read and observed at all times. This is the safety alert symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to potential hazards to themselves and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the terms: DANGER WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause serious injury. [. . . ] Do not use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the hob. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls. - The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or with lack of experience and knowledge of the appliance, unless supervised or previously instructed in its use by those responsible for their safety. - Young children should be kept away from the appliance and supervised to ensure that they do not play with it. - The use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. Make sure the room is well-ventilated, or install an extractor hood with exhaust duct. GAS CONNECTION WARNING • • This operation must be performed by a qualified technician. The gas supply system must comply with local regulations. You can find specific local regulations for some countries in the paragraph “Reference to Local Regulations”. If no information concerning your Country is given, please ask details to your Installer. • The connection of the hob to the gas pipe network or gas cylinder must be made by means of a rigid copper or steel pipe with fittings complying with local regulations, or by means of a continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with local regulations. Interpose gasket (B) in the elbow connection. The maximum length of the hose is 2 m. Top 20 mm REFERENCE TO LOCAL REGULATIONS Regulation for room ventilation Note: If the appliance is not equipped with safety devices on the burners (thermocouples), the air vents must be increased by 100%, and must be at least 200 cm2), in compliance with M. D. 21 April 1993. Connection to gas supply Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the gas supply system complies with standards UNI-CIG 7129 and UNI CIG 7131. ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS WARNING This operation must be performed by a qualified technician. Gas connection The connection to the mains gas network or gas cylinder must be made using a rigid copper or steel pipe with fittings complying with standards UNI-CIG 7129, or using a continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with standards UNI-CIG 9891. The pressure control valves to be used must comply with the UNI EN 12864 standard for gas cylinders and the UNI EN 88 standard for piped methane gas. If the appliance is intended to operate with a different gas from the gas type stated on the rating plate and information label on the top of the hob, change the injectors. Remove the information label and keep it with the instructions booklet. Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressure indicated in the Instruction. • 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. • Adjust the minimum setting of the taps. NOTE: when liquid petroleum gas is used (G30/G31), the minimum gas setting screw must be tightened as far as it will go. IMPORTANT: should you experience difficulty in turning the burners knobs, please contact the After Sales Service for the replacement of the burner tap if found to be faulty. AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before calling the After-Sales Service, make sure you can give the following information: - type of fault or problem; - exact model (written on the label affixed to the instruction/warranty); - service number that follows the word SERVICE on the rating plate under the hob and on the label affixed to instruction/warranty; - your complete address and phone number. If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised After-Sales Service, as indicated in the warranty. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the hob will not operate correctly, before calling the After-Sales Service, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide to determine the problem. [. . . ] If after the above checks the fault still occurs, get in touch with the nearest After Sales Service. • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This hob has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with: - safety requirements of “Gas” Directive 2009/142/EC (ex: EEC 90/396); - safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments); - protection requirements of EEC Directive “EMC” 2004/108/EC; This hob is suitable for contact with foodstuffs and complies with EEC (CE) Regulation n. 1935/2004. • SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT Disposal of packing material The packing material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol ( ). The various parts of the packing must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal. Scrapping the product This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). [. . . ]