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3gb66053.fm Page 44 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 5:41 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE ENERGY SAVING TIPS ACCESSORIES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION...
3gb66053.fm Page 45 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 5:41 PM BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB • Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, These instructions are only valid for those Countries where the destination abbreviations are polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of mentioned on the rear cover of the user children, as they are potentially dangerous.
3gb66053.fm Page 46 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 5:41 PM ENERGY SAVING TIPS • The cooktop is equipped with burners and/or a hotplate with different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger.
3gb66053.fm Page 47 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 5:41 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cooktop surface, panstand grids and control panel • Before cleaning the cooktop, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down. • Wipe it with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or diluted liquid detergent.
3gb66053.fm Page 48 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 5:41 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The burner fails to ignite 2. The burner fails to remain lit • Is the main gas delivery valve open? • Repeat the ignition operation, turning the knob to the position with the small flame symbol •...
Fig. 2 If there is an oven under the hob, make sure that it is manufactured by Whirlpool and equipped with a cooling system. Note: before installation, make sure that the local gas delivery conditions (nature and pressure of gas) are compatible with the settings of the cooktop, as indicated on the Product Description Sheet and on the rating plate.
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3gb66053.fm Page 50 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 5:41 PM INSTALLATION 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. Earth •...
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3gb66053.fm Page 51 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 5:41 PM INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS If a different type of gas from the one indicated in the plate is used, the cooktop must be adapted to it. Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressures indicated in the separate Product Description Sheet.