Instruction for Use

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
• Disconnect the hob from the power supply before
any cleaning or maintenance operation.
• The use of a gas appliance produces heat and
humidity in the room. Make sure the room is well-
ventilated, or install an extractor hood with exhaust
duct.
• In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be
needed (opening a window or increasing the hood
extraction speed).
• Keep children away from the hob when in use and
when its has just been switched off.
• The appliance is not intended for use by people
(including children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental abilities or without experience and
knowledge of it, unless they are under the supervision
of or instructed in its use by a person responsible for
their safety.
• After use, make sure the knobs are in the off position
, and close the main gas cock or the gas cylinder
valve.
• Attention: The cover (if present) could break if
overheated. Before closing it, make sure all the
burners are off.
• Warning: The protective rubber feet on the grates
are a choking hazard for young children.
After cleaning the grates, make sure all the rubber
feet are correctly fitted.
Declaration of Conformity
• This cooking hob has been designed, constructed and
put on the market in conformity with:
- safety requirements of “Gas” Directive 90/396/EEC;
- safety objectives of “Low Voltage” Directive
2006/95/EC (which replaces 73/23/EEC as
amended).
- protection requirements of “EMC” Directive
89/336/EEC;
- requirements of Directive 93/68/EEC.
• This hob is suitable for contact with foodstuffs and
complies with (EC) Regulation no. 1935/2004.
• This cooking hob (Class 3) has been designed only for
cooking food. Any other use (such as heating a room)
is improper and dangerous.
ENERGY SAVING
• The hob is equipped with burners and/or hotplate of
different widths. Use pots and pans with bottoms the same
width as that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger.
• Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
• The pots and pans must not overlap the control panel.
• If possible, keep the pan covered during cooking.
• Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with a small amount of
water in order to reduce cooking time.
• Using a pressure-cooker gives a further reduction in energy
and cooking time.
Burner Pan width
Rapid (9.1 cm)
Semi-rapid (6.4 cm)
Auxiliary (4.5 cm)
WOK (12 cm)
Fish kettle (23 cm x 4.5 cm)
from 24 to 26 cm
from 16 to 22 cm
from 8 to 14 cm
from 24 to 26 cm
from 16 to 35 cm
NO!
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the hob surface, grates and control
panel
• Before cleaning the hob, disconnect it from power
supply and wait until it is cool.
• Wipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or
diluted liquid detergent.
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine
products or steel wool.
• Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
• Do not use flammable products.
• Do not leave acid or alkaline substances such as vinegar, salt
or lemon juice, etc., on the hob.
Stainless steel surface
• Clean with a specific product normally available on the
market.
Note: Continuous use of the hob may alter the colour
of the surface near the burners due the high
temperature of the flame.
Cleaning the burners
1. Lift and remove the cap.
2. Remove the burner by pulling it up.
3. Place the burner and cap in hot water with liquid
detergent. (Do not put in a dishwasher).
4. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Make sure none of the burner openings are clogged.
6. Refit the burner and cap.
Note: To avoid damaging the electric ignition, do not
use it when the burners are not fitted.
Cleaning the electric hotplate (if present)
Clean the hotplate when half-cold.
Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and finish
by rubbing with a cloth moistened with oil.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The burner fails to ignite:
• Is the gas tap open?
• Has the supply of the town gas (methane) been suspended?
• Is the gas cylinder (liquefied gas) empty?
• Are the burner openings clogged?
• Were the flame-spreader and burner correctly positioned
after cleaning? (See the section “Cleaning and
maintenance”.)
2. The electric ignition does not work:
• Is there a power failure?
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting the After-sales Service:
1. Check “Troubleshooting guide” to see if you can eliminate
the problem yourself
2. Turn the hob on again to check if correct operation has
been restored.
3. If the problem persists, contact the After-sales Service.
Give the following information:
•type of fault;
•hob model;
•service number (i.e. the number after the word
SERVICE on the dataplate under the hob and on the
warranty certificate);
•your full address;
•your telephone number.
If any repairs are required, contact an authorised service
centre, indicated in the warranty.
In the unlikely event that an operation or repair is carried out
by an unauthorised technician, always request certification
of the work carried out and insist on the use of original spare
parts.
Failure to comply with these instructions may
compromise the safety and quality of the product.
Whirlpool Europe S.r.l.
Viale G. Borghi, 27 - 21025
Comerio (VA)
Phone [phone] -
Fax [phone]
www.whirlpool.eu