User manual WHIRLPOOL HB 620 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. 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. 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. 5019 619 01316 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. [. . . ] 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 and time. 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 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. position with the small flame symbol . The electric ignition device does not work: • Is there a power failure? Burner Rapid (9, 1 cm) Semirapid (6, 4 cm) Auxiliary (4, 5 cm) Triple crown (12 cm) Fish kettle (23 cm x 4, 5 cm) 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. If the malfunction persists, call the After Sales Service. [. . . ] When the cooktop is installed, provide a multi-pole circuit breaker with a contact separation of at least 3 mm. FOR BELGIUM ONLY: It is necessary to replace the elbow connection (A) on the appliance, with the one supplied. Important: if a stainless steel hose is used, it must be installed so as not to touch any mobile part of the furniture. It must pass through an area where there are no obstructions and where it is possible to inspect it on all its length. After connection to the gas supply, check for leaks with soapy water. [. . . ]