Whirlpool AKM 613/IX Troubleshooting Manual

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hob instructions

AKM 613 HOB INSTRUCTIONSGB IE5019 319 62072 To get full satisfaction from the hob, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation. Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool USA• To use the hob, turn the knob(s) clockwise and setit/them to the required power.• To turn the hob off, turn the knob(s) back to position“0”.• The hob is fitted with residual heat indicators. Theselight up when the cooking zones reach temperaturesthat could cause burns. These indicators remains alightafter the cooking zones are switched off, and turn offonly when the zones are no longer hot enough to bedangerous.Important:To avoid permanently damaging the glass-ceramic top,do not use:- Pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat.- Metal pots with enamelled bottom.DIMENSIONS OF THE COOKTOP AND WORKTOP (mm)1. Radiant cooking zone Ø 1452. Radiant cooking zone Ø 1803. Radiant cooking zone Ø 1454. Radiant cooking zone Ø 1805. Residual heat indicator6. Rear right cooking zone control knob7. Rear left cooking zone control knob8. Front left cooking zone control knob9. Front right cooking zone control knobELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSupply voltage Conductors(number and size)230 V ~ 3 X 2.5 mm 2Make sure that the voltage indicated on the ratingplate is the same as the mains voltage. Technicaldata is given on the rating plate on the edge of thehob and also below:Type PLEVS 230 V - 50 Hz 5,3 kWPROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTDisposal of packaging materials• The packing material can all be fully recycled, asconfirmed by the recycling symbol .• The various parts of the packing must not be sent forwaste, but recycled in conformity with the regulationsimposed by local authorities.Disposal of used household appliances• This appliance is marked according to the Europeandirective 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical andElectronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this productis disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentialnegative consequences for the environment and humanhealth, which could otherwise be caused byinappropriate waste handling of this product.The symbol on the product, or on the documentsaccompanying the product, indicates that this appliancemay not be treated as household waste. Instead it shallbe handed over to the applicable collection point forthe recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.Disposal must be carried out in accordance with localenvironmental regulations for waste disposal. For moredetailed information about treatment, recovery andrecycling of this product, please contact your local cityoffice, your household waste disposal service or theshop where you purchased the product.Energy saving• Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal tothat of the cooker plates, or slightly larger.• Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.• If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking.• Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with little water inorder to cut down cooking time.• A pressure cooker allows you to save even moreenergy and time.CAUTION• Should the hob become cracked or broken, do not useit and call the After Sales Service immediately.• If the hob incorporates halogen cooking elements, donot stare at them.• The hob is designed for use as a domestic food cookeronly. No other type of use is allowed. The Manufacturerdeclines all responsibility for inappropriate use orincorrect setting of the controls.• Do not expose the hob to atmospheric agents.• Any repairs or adjustments must be carried outexclusively by an authorised technician.• Avoid touching the hob with wet hands or using it whenbarefoot.• Do not allow children to touch:- the hob in general, to avoid burns.During and immediately after use the hob reachesextremely high temperatures;- packing materials (bags, polystyrene, metal parts, etc.);- the hob to be scrapped.• Make sure that the electrical wires of other electricalappliances near the hob do not come into contact withhot parts of the hob itself.• Always keep a watch on pans when cooking with oiland grease. The oil and grease might overheat andcatch fire!• Do not use the hob as a support or worktop.• Do not leave the hot plates/cookers turned on whenthey are empty.• Do not rest plastic, aluminium foil, cloths, paper etc. onthe hot plates/cookers.• The hob is fitted with hot plates/cookers of differentsizes. Use pans whose bottom diameter is equal to thatof the hot plates/cookers, or slightly larger.BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOBBefore use, remove:- adhesives stuck on the hob;- cardboard guards and protective plastic film;- check whether the hob has been damaged duringtransport. If in doubt, contact the After Sales Service.ACCESSORYChild guard AMH 122This accessory can be obtained fromthe After Sales Service under codenumber 4819 310 18436 or from yourdealer under reference number017124.Care and maintenanceImportant: never clean the appliance with high pressurewater or steam cleaning equipment.• Clean the hob, when it is cool, after each use. This willprevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier.• Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washingup liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner.• Remove baked-on dirt with the special scraper tool(if provided) and specific cleaning products.• Any food spills should be cleaned off before they dry.• Do not use abrasive products, chlorine-based cleaners,oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers.• The hob should be treated periodically with specificproducts available from the shops, following themanufacturer's instructions.Telescopic knobs (depending on model)• The knobs can be lifted approx. 1 cm for cleaning.• After cleaning, restore the knob to its original position.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe hob does not work:- Make sure that the power supply is on.- Turn the hob off and on again, to make sure that theproblem has been solved.- Make sure that the knob is not turned to “0”.Turn the multi-pole switch to “Off” for a few minutesand then turn it back to “On”.The hob will not switch off:- disconnect the hob immediately from the powersupply.

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