User manual WHIRLPOOL CKH 432 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Packaging The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol to identify the type of material which must be taken to the local collection centres. d 2. Product The cooktop has been manufactured with recyclable material. Dispose of it following the local regulations for the disposal of waste. Before disposing of it make it unusable by cutting off the supply cable. 25 M 25 Y N C INSTALLATION Technical information for installation The installation must be performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in conformity with the local regulations in force. [. . . ] Keep children away from the hob when it is in use. Before any cleaning or maintenance, switch off the electricity to the cooktop. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS x x x x x Risk of fire!Do not leave inflammable material on the cooktop. Make sure that the electrical cables of other appliances installed nearby cannot come into contact with the cooktop. Keep children away from the appliance, especially when it is being used. During and immediately after use some parts of the cooktop reach very high temperatures. Never cook the food directly on the glass ceramic cooktop, but in special pans or containers. EC Declaration of conformity n x x x This cooktop is intended to come into contact with food products and conforms with European Directive 89/109/EEC. This cooktop has been designed for use only as a cooking appliance. heating rooms) should be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous. This cooktop has been designed, constructed and put on to the market in conformity with: - Safety requirements of the “Low Voltage” Directive 73/23/EEC and amendments; - Protection requirements of the “EMC” Directive 89/336/EEC and amendments; - Requirements of Directive 93/68/EEC. - Electrical insulation Class I. GLASS CERAMIC COOKTOP The cooktop’s glass ceramic surface allows rapid vertical heat transmission from the heating elements under the cooktop to the pans on it. The heat does not propagate horizontally and thus the cooktop remains “cold” just a few centimetres away from the cooking zone. The two cooking zones are indicated by two circles drawn on the glass ceramic surface. Before switching on the cooktop make sure that it is clean. TABLE FOR USE OF THE COOKING ZONES For melting (butter, chocolate). To keep food warm and to heat small quantities of liquids. To heat larger quantities, whip creams and sauces. Slow boiling, e. g. : boiled vegetables, spaghetti, soups, continuing steam cooking of roasts, stews. For all types of fried foods, chops, steaks, cooking without lid, e. g. Browning meats, roast potatoes, fried fish and to boil large quantities of water. Quick frying, steaks in steak pan, etc. knob 1-6 1-2 2 3 3-4 4 4-5 6 ATTENTION During and after use of the electric hotplates the cooktop becomes hot. Keep children away. 28 M 28 Y N C GLASS CERAMIC COOKTOP TIPS FOR QUICK AND CORRECT COOKING: − To shorten the cooking time, when switching on the cooktop turn the knob to maximum. [. . . ] Do not use steam jet cleaners because the humidity could infiltrate into the appliance making it dangerous. TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE The cooking zones do not heat up. Check whether: x the corresponding regulating knob has been turned to the correct power?x there is a power cut? x Has the micro-switch box been correctly installed? AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting the After-Sales Service: 1. Check whether you can deal with the problem yourself (See “Trouble- Shooting Guide”). [. . . ]