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Whirlpool AKT 617 Product Description Sheet page 3

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INSTALLATION
GAS CONNECTION
The gas supply system must comply with local regulations.
You can find specific 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 fittings 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.
Before connecting the tube to the elbow fitting (A), interpose the
washer (B) supplied, in compliance with EN 549.
Attention: 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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The electrical connections must comply with local regulations.
The data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate.
The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any injury to persons or animals or damage to property
arising from failure to comply with these requirements.
When the hob is installed, provide a single-pole circuit breaker with a contact separation of at least 3 mm.
If necessary, the electrical power cable must be replaced exclusively with a power cable having identical
characteristics to the original supplied by the manufacturer (type H05V2V2-F T90°C or H05RR-F).
This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician.
ASSEMBLY
After having cleaned the perimeter surface, apply the supplied
gasket to the hob as shown in the figure.
Position the hob in the worktop opening made respecting
the dimensions indicated in the Product Description
Sheet.
Note: the power supply cable must be long enough to
permit its upward extraction.
To secure the hob, use the brackets (A) or (B) 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 figures
on the right).
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ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS
Earth
If the appliance is intended to operate with a different gas from the gas type stated on the rating plate and orange sticker
(yellow/green)
applied on the top of the hob, change the injectors.
N
Remove the orange sticker and keep it with the instructions booklet.
Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressure indicated in the Product Description Sheet.
The gas nozzles must be changed by After Sales Service or a qualified technician.
Nozzles 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.
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.
REPLACING THE INJECTORS
Remove grids (A)
Extract burners (B)
Using a socket spanner of the appropriate size unscrew the injector (C)
Replace it with the injector suitable for the new type of gas.
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.
Top 40 mm
Top 30 mm
A: Metal hobs
Top 20 mm
B: Glass hobs
(see the injector table in the Product Description Sheet)

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