Product Description; Daily Use - Whirlpool AKM 268/IX Manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DAILY USE

HOW TO USE THE HOB
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.
IMPORTANT: when the hob is in use, the entire hob area may become hot.
• To ignite one of the burners, turn the relative knob anti-clockwise to
the maximum flame setting.
• Press the knob against the control panel to ignite the burner.
• After the burner has ignited, keep the knob pressed for about 5-10
seconds to allow proper device operation.
• This burner safety device shuts off the gas supply to the burner if
the flame goes out accidentally (because of sudden draught, an
interruption in the gas delivery, boiling over liquids, etc.).
• The knob must not be pressed for more than 15 sec. If, after that
time has elapsed, the burner does not remain lit, wait at least one
minute before trying to light it again.
NOTE: should particular local conditions of the delivered gas make the
ignition of burner difficult, it is advisable to repeat the operation with
the knob turned to the small flame setting.
The burner might go out when the knob is released. This means that
the safety device has not warmed up enough. In this case, repeat the
operations described above.
If the burner flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off the burner
control and do not try to ignite for at least 1 minute.
PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR USING THE BURNERS
This hob has burners of different diameters. For better burner performance,
please stick to the following rules:
• use pots and pans with bottoms the same width as that of the burners
or slightly larger (see table on the right);
• only use flat-bottomed pots and pans;
• use the correct amount of water for cooking foods and keep the pot covered;
• make sure pots on the grates do not protrude beyond the edge of the hob;
• In the case of pans with convex bottoms (WOK), use the support grille
(not provided), which should be positioned only on the multi-ring burner;
• avoid accidentally knocking the hob with pans, racks or other kitchen
utensils;
• do not leave empty steak grills over the lit burner for longer than 5 minutes.
IMPORTANT: improper use of the grids can damage the hob: do not
position the grids upside down or slide them across the hob.
BURNER
Rapid
Semi-rapid
Auxiliary
Do not use:
• cast iron griddles, ollar stones, terracotta pots and pans;
• heat diffusers such as metal mesh, or any other types;
• two burners simultaneously for one receptacle (e.g. fish kettle).
1. Removable panstand grids
2. Semi-rapid burner
3. Semi-rapid burner
4. Rapid burner
5. Auxiliary burner
6. Semi-rapid burner control knob
7. Semi-rapid burner control knob
8. Rapid burner control knob
9. Auxiliary burner control knob
POT Ø
From 24 to 26 cm
From 16 to 22 cm
From 8 to 14 cm
Symbols
Shaded circle
Large ame
Small ame
ADAPTING TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS
This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.
If the appliance is intended to operate with a different gas from the gas
type stated on the rating plate and information label on the top of the hob,
change the injectors.
Remove the information label and keep it with the instructions booklet.
Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressure indicated in the
Instruction:
• the gas injector must be changed by After Sales Service or a qualified
technician;
• injector not supplied with the appliance must be ordered from After
Sales Service;
• adjust the minimum setting of the taps.
NOTE: when liquid petroleum gas is used (G30/G31), the minimum gas
setting screw must be tightened as far as it will go.
IMPORTANT: should you experience difficulty in turning the burners
knobs, please contact the After Sales Service for the replacement of
the burner tap if found to be faulty.
IMPORTANT: when gas cylinder is adopted, the gas cylinder or gas
container must be properly settled (vertical orientation).
REPLACING THE INJECTORS (see the injector table in the Safety instructions)
This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.
• Remove grids (A).
• Extract burners (B).
• Using a socket spanner of the appropriate size unscrew the injector (C),
to be replaced.
• Replace it with the injector suitable for the new type of gas.
• Re-assemble the injector in (D).
C
Before installing the hob, remember to affix the gas calibration plate supplied
with the injectors in such a way that it covers the existing information relating
to gas calibration.
Tap closed
Maximum opening/
delivery and electric ignition
Minimum opening
or reduced delivery
D
A
B