User manual WHIRLPOOL HB 530 AN INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this appliance, contact your competent local authority, the collection service for household waste or the shop where you purchased the appliance. NOTES: In case of installation of a hood above the cooktop, please refer to the hood instructions for the correct distance. The symbol on the appliance or accompanying documentation indicates that this product should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but must be taken to a collection point for the treatment of WEEE. Dispose of in accordance with local standards governing waste disposal. 5019 619 01322 To get full satisfaction from the hob, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE • Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, • • Warning: The protective rubber feet on the panstand CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cooktop surface, panstand grids and control panel • Before cleaning the cooktop, disconnect it from • • • • • disconnect the cooktop from mains power supply. The use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. [. . . ] • Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc. , on the cooktop. Stainless steel surface • Clean with a specific commercial product. Note: if the cooktop is used continuously, the high temperatures produced by the flames may alter the colour of the surface near the burners. Cleaning the electric hotplate The electric hotplate must be cleaned when it is lukewarm. Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polish with a cloth moistened with oil. Cleaning the burners 1. Extract the burner from its housing by pulling it up. Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquid detergent. Ensure that none of its openings is clogged. Reposition the burner and cap. ENERGY SAVING TIPS • The cooktop is equipped with burners and/or a hotplate • If possible, keep the container covered when cooking. with a small amount of TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE water in order to cut down cooking time. • A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy with different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger. • Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans. • The pots and pans must not overlap the control panel. and time. NO! Burner Rapid (9, 1 Cm) Semi-rapid (6, 4 Cm) Auxiliary (4, 5 Cm) Triple crown (12 cm) Fish kettle (23 cm x 4, 5 cm) 1. The burner fails to ignite: • Is the main gas delivery valve open?• Has the delivery of the town gas (methane) been suspended?• Is the gas cylinder (liquid gas) empty?• Are the openings of the burner clogged?• Have the cap and burner been positioned correctly after cleaning?(See paragraph “Care and Maintenance”. ) 2. The burner fails to remain lit: • Repeat the ignition operation, turning the knob to the position with the small flame symbol . The electric ignition device does not work: • Is there a power failure? Diameter of container 24 to 26 cm 16 to 22 cm 8 to 14 cm 24 to 26 cm 16 to 35 cm AFTER SALES SERVICE Before you call the After Sales Service: 1. Check the “Troubleshooting guide” above to see if you can eliminate the trouble yourself. Re-start the cooktop, to check whether correct operation has been restored. [. . . ] You can find specific local regulations for some countries, in the separate National Safety Regulations Sheet supplied. If no information concerning your Country is given, please ask details to your Installer. The connection of the cooktop 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. [. . . ]