User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 489

[. . . ] · Do not use excessive water when cooking foods and use the lid. · Ensure that pans are fully supported by the pan supports and do not protrude over the edges. You should never use: · two burners simultaneously with just one container such as a fish kettle. Important: Do not rest or drag the pan supports upside down on the hob as this could scratch it. [. . . ] · If no oven is to be installed below the hob, a panel must be fitted under the hob to prevent hob damage and protect the cupboard contents. This panel must cover the whole of the underside of the hob and must be positioned so that an air gap of at least 50 mm between the panel and hob underside is maintained, as a minimum, and as a maximum 150 mm to the underneath of the work surface. · This hob is designed to operate perfectly with any oven in the Whirlpool range. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility should another make of oven be installed. Before installation, please ensure that: · The gas supply (type and pressure) and the calibration on the hob are compatible (see serial number plate on the hob and the injector table). · The cabinetry and appliances surrounding/next to the hob are heat resistant and in compliance with local regulations. · The products of combustion are removed from the atmosphere in the room by using an extraction hood or electrical fan installed to the walls and or windows, in line with current regulations. · The air circulates naturally through a suitable opening that is no less than 100 cm2 in cross section, which must be: - permanent and accessible on the walls of the room being ventilated and extracting towards the outside. - created in such a way that the openings both inside and out cannot be obstructed, even by accident. - Located in such a position so as not to interfere with the extraction of the products of combustion. GAS CONNECTION Connection to the mains gas system must be carried out by a competent, registered person, in compliance with current legislation. · The connection of the hob to the gas mains network or gas cylinder must be done using a rigid copper or steel pipe with parts that comply with local standards, or using a flexible stainless steel pipe with continuous surfaces that comply with local standards. · Before connecting the pipe with the rubber part (A), insert the seal (B) is in place (this part, provided complies with EN 549). Warning: if you use a stainless steel flexible pipe, it must be installed in such a way that it does not come into contact with moving cabinetry like drawers or kitchen cupboards and passes at a point free of obstacles where it can be examined in its entirety. · After connecting to the gas mains, use soap and water to check there are no leaks. 23 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The electrical connections must comply with current legislation and be carried out by a qualified, competent person. · Information on the voltage and power absorbed are shown on the serial no. · When installing the appliance, we recommend that this hob is protected by a 3 mm bi-polar switch. · If damaged, the power cable must be replaced with an identical type of power cable (H05V2V2-FT90ºC, or H05RR-F type). We recommend that this operation be conducted by our After Sales Service. · The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons, pets or goods as a result of failure to comply with the regulations above. L Earth (yellow/green) N FIXING THE HOB TO THE WORK TOP. TRADITIONALLY FITTED MODEL Important: The following procedure must be carried out by competent technical personnel only. The hob can be installed on, or into different types of materials, such as masonry, metal, wood and heat resistant laminate coated wood (90°C). Appropriate brackets can be obtained from the Customer Care Centre. Fig. [. . . ] Note: Hobs fitted with electronic ignition and thermocouples must have the ends of the igniters and thermocouples cleaned regularly and frequently in order to operate. Any remaining ingrained food should be removed carefully with a toothpick, or similar. 28 To avoid damaging the electronic ignition only operate with the burners and pan supports correctly in place. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the hob is not working properly, work through this guide before contacting our Customer Care Centre. the gas, or electricity supply has not been interrupted and that the control knob is turned fully on. [. . . ]