Manual Whirlpool AKM 228/IX Hob

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- Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of children.

- Before cleaning or maintenance wait for hob to cool down.

- These instructions are valid only for those countries whose symbol is shown on the rating plate (under cooktop).

- This product is not intended to be installed and operated outdoor.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

After unpacking the hob, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport. In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-sales Service.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER

• Use protective gloves for handling, preparing and installing the product.

• This product can be embedded in a worktop 20 to 50 mm thick.

• If there is no oven beneath the hob, insert a separator panel that has a surface at least equal to the opening in the

• work surface. This panel must be positioned at a maximum distance of 150 mm below the upper surface of the work surface but, in no case less than

20 mm from the bottom of the hob. In the case that you intend to install an oven beneath the hob, make sure that it is equipped with a cooling system.

Themanufacturer declines all liability if another brand oven is installed beneath the hob.

• Before installation, make sure that:

- the local gas delivery conditions (nature and pressure) are compatible with the settings of the hob (see the rating plate and injector table);

- the outer surfaces of the furniture or appliances adjacent to the hob are heat resistant according to local regulations;

- this appliance is not connected to a fume exhaust device. It shall be installed in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be given

to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation;

- combustion products are discharged outdoors through specic hoods or wall and/or window mounted electrical fans.

GAS CONNECTION

This operation must be performed by a qualied technician.

• The gas supply system must comply with local regulations.

• You can nd specic 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 ttings complying with local regulations, or by means of a continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with local

regulations. The maximum length of the hose is 2 linear metres.

• Connect elbow (A)* or (B)* supplied with to the hob inlet main pipe and interpose the washer (C) supplied, in compliance

with EN 549.

* Use elbow (A) for France and elbow (B) for all other destinations.

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. Light up the burners and turn the knobs from max position to minimum position to check

ame stability.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This operation must be performed by a qualied technician.

• The electrical connections must comply with local regulations.

• The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.

• Do not use an extension cord.

IMPORTANT: the data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate.

ASSEMBLY

After having cleaned the perimeter surface,

apply the supplied gasket to the hob as shown in the gure

Position the hob in the worktop opening made respecting the dimensions indicated in the Instruction.

NOTE: the power supply cable must be long enough to permit its upward extraction.

To secure the hob, use the brackets (A) provided with it. Fit the brackets into the relevant bores shown by the arrow and fasten them by means of their screws in accordance

with the thickness of the worktop (see the following gures).

WARNING

C

B

C

C

A

WARNING

L

Earth

(yellow/green)

N

WARNING

Rating

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