Whirlpool AKP 234/03/JA Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

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INSTALLING THE BUILT-IN / 
UNDERCOUNTER COLUMN OVEN

Recommendations

Important: Disconnect the oven from the 
mains before carrying out any installation 
work or servicing.
• 
Installation must be carried out by a qualified 

technician in accordance with the manufacturer's 
instructions and in compliance with local regulations.

• Unpack the oven and make sure that the 

appliance has not been damaged during transport 
and that the oven door closes properly. If you 
are not sure contact the dealer or the 
nearest service centre.

• After removing the oven from its packaging, 

leave it on the polystyrene base to prevent it 
from being damaged.

• When installing the oven it is advisable to wear 

protective gloves.

• Do not lift the oven by the door handle. Get hold 

of it using the side openings provided.

Preparing the housing unit

• Kitchen units in contact with the oven must be 

heat resistant (80 °C min).

• Cut the kitchen unit to fit before installing the 

appliance. Carefully remove any shavings or 
sawdust that could prevent the appliance from 
running properly.

• The dimensions of the oven and unit are shown 

in figures 1-2-3.

• To allow for proper ventilation, an opening 

should be left at the bottom of the kitchen unit. 
Pay attention to the dimensions in the diagram. 
 When installation has been completed, the 
bottom of the oven must be inaccessible.

• When installing, make sure that the sides of the oven 

do not touch the adjacent kitchen units (fig. 4-5).

• When installing ovens under the worktop, leave 

a minimum clearance of 5 mm between the 
upper edge of the oven and the lower edge of the 
worktop (fig. 6). In order for the appliance to 
operate properly, this clearance must never 
be obstructed.

• If the kitchen unit is not securely fixed to the wall, 

it must be anchored with standard brackets (G) 
(fig. 7) available on the market.

Electrical connection

Regulations require that the appliance be 
earthed.
• 
Connection to the mains must be carried out by a 

qualified electrician in accordance with the 
manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance 
with local regulations.

• The installer is responsible for connecting 

appliances correctly to the mains and for 
observing the safety regulations.

• The oven power cable must be long enough to 

connect the built-in appliance to the mains.

• Observance of safety directives requires that a 

multi pole switch with a minimum contact gap of 
3 mm be used for the installation.

• Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension 

leads.

• After the oven has been installed, the electrical 

components must be inaccessible.

Connecting the oven to the power 
supply

• Make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating 

plate is the same as the mains voltage. The rating 
plate is on the front edge of the oven (visible 
when the door is open).

• If the oven does not have a power supply cable 

proceed as follows:

1. Remove the two fastening screws of the 

terminal box cover located on the bottom part 
of the oven’s rear covering.

2. Remove the cover to gain access to the terminal 

box and insert the power cable (see table) 
through the opening located on the bottom of 
the oven.

3. Connect the cable to the terminal box, tighten 

the screws as far as they will go and secure it to 
the cable fastener.

4. Put the cover back on by inserting the two 

blades in the slots and fasten it with the two 
screws.

Securing the oven

• Lift the oven getting hold of it by the openings on 

the sides and insert it into the housing unit, being 
careful not to trap the power supply cable (fig. 8).

• Center the oven in the housing unit before 

securing it.

• Make sure that the plastic spacers (if provided) 

are positioned correctly in the fastening holes. 
Then anchor the oven to the housing unit with 
the screws provided.

Power supply cable table
N° of conductors

Type of cable

1N+  

~

H05 RR-F 3 X 1.5 mm²

2+  

~

H05 RR-F 3 X 1.5 mm² 
(Switzerland only)

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