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Maintenance And Cleaning - Whirlpool GMW 6422/IXL Manual

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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 di culty 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 quali ed 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).
If you have a multiple crown burner use side spanner to replace the
injector (E).

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Disconnect the appliance from the power
CLEANING THE HOB SURFACE
All the enamelled and glass parts should be cleaned with warm water
and neutral solution.
Stainless steel surfaces may be stained by calcareous water or
aggressive detergents if left in contact for too long. Any food spills
(water, sauce, co ee, etc.) should be wiped away before they dry.
Clean with warm water and neutral detergent, and then dry with a
soft cloth or chamois. Remove baked-on dirt with speci c cleaners for
stainless steel surfaces.
NOTE: clean stainless steel only with soft cloth or sponge.
Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine-based cleaners or
pan scourers.
Do not use steam cleaning appliances.
Do not use ammable products.
Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, mustard, salt,
sugar or lemon juice on the hob.
supply.
Before installing the hob, remember to a x the gas calibration plate supplied
with the injectors in such a way that it covers the existing information relating
to gas calibration.
ADJUSTING MINIMUM GAS SETTING OF TAPS
This operation must be performed by a quali ed technician.
The adjustment must be performed with the tap in minimum gas setting
position (small ame).
The primary air of the burners does not need to be adjusted.
To ensure that the minimum setting is correctly adjusted, remove the knob
(F) and proceed as follows:
tighten screw to reduce the ame height (−);
loosen screw to increase the ame height (+).
At this stage, light up the burners and turn the knobs from max. position
to minimum position to check ame stability.
Upon completion of adjustment, reseal using sealing wax or an equivalent
material.
CLEANING THE HOB PARTS
Clean glass and enamelled parts only with soft cloth or sponge.
Grids, burner caps and burners can be removed to be cleaned.
Clean them by hand with warm water and non-abrasive detergent,
removing any food residues and checking that none of the burner
openings is clogged.
Rinse and dry.
Re t burners and burner caps correctly in the respective housings.
When replacing the grids, make sure that the panstand area is aligned
with the burner.
Models equipped with electrical ignition plugs and safety device
require thorough cleaning of the plug end in order to ensure correct
operation. Check these items frequently, and if necessary, clean them
with a damp cloth. Any baked-on food should be removed with a
toothpick or needle.
NOTE: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it
when the burners are not in their housing.

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