AKT 315 IX
HOB INSTRUCTIONS
GB
5019 319 62047/B
To get full satisfaction from the hob, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation.
Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool USA
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To use the hob turn the knob(s) clockwise and position
at the required power setting.
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To switch off the hob return the knob(s) to position “0”.
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The hob is provided with 2 indicator lights showing
when the cooking zones are hot.
These indicator lights switch on as soon as the cooking
zones reach a high temperature.
These indicator lights remain on even after switching off
the relevant cooking zone and they switch off only
when the temperature of the cooking zone is no longer
dangerous.
Important:
To avoid permanently damaging the glass ceramic top,
do not use:
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pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat,
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metal pots with enamelled bottom.
DIMENSIONS OF COOKING HOB AND WORKTOP (mm)
6
6
2
1
4
5
3
1.
Radiating cooking zone Ø 145
2.
Radiating cooking zone Ø 180
3.
ON/OFF indicator light
4.
Control knob for rear
cooking zone
5.
Control knob for front
cooking zone
6.
Residual heat indicator
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Power supply
voltage
Number of wires x
dimensions
230 ~ +
HO5 RR-F 3 x 1.5 mm
2
Knob
(1-6)
Table for using the
cooking zones
Knob
(1-12)
1-2
Melting butter, chocolate, etc.
1-2
2
Keeping food warm and
reheating small
quantities of liquid
2-3-4
3
Heating larger quantities,
making custards and sauces
4-5-6
3-4
Gentle simmering, for example:
boiled vegetables, spaghetti,
soups, pot roasts, stews
6-7
4
For all fried food, cutlets, steaks,
cooking without use of lid, for
example: risotto
7-8
4-5
Browning meats, roast
potatoes, fried fish and to boil
large quantities of water
8-9-10
6
Brisk frying, griddling
steaks, etc.
11-12
Type PLAVD 230 V~/50 Hz 2.9 kW
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Disposal of packaging materials
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The packing material can all be fully recycled, as
confirmed by the recycling symbol
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Do not dispose of the various packaging materials
carelessly, but do so responsibly and in full compliance
with local authority regulations governing waste
disposal.
Disposal of used household appliances
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This appliance is marked according to the European
directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol
on the product, or on the documents
accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance
may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please contact
your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Energy saving
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Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to,
or slightly larger than, that of the cooking zones.
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Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
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If possible, keep pot lids on when
cooking.
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Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc.
with little water in order to cut
down cooking time.
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A pressure cooker allows you to
save even more energy and time.
WARNINGS
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If the glass ceramic surface should break or crack,
refrain from using it and call the After-sales Service
immediately.
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If the hob incorporates halogen cooking elements, do
not stare at them.
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The hob is designed for use as a domestic food cooker
only. No other type of use is allowed. The Manufacturer
declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or
incorrect setting of the controls.
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Do not expose the hob to atmospheric agents.
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Any repairs or maintenance work on the appliance must
be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician.
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Never touch the hob with any wet part of the body and
do not operate it with bare feet.
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The two cooking zones are indicated by two circles
marked on the glass ceramic surface. Check that the
cooking hob is clean before switching it on.
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When the hob is in use, accessible parts become
very hot. To avoid burns, keep children away from
the appliance.
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The hob should not be used by children or infirm
persons without supervision.
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Make sure that children do not play with the
appliance.
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Make sure that the electrical wires of other electrical
appliances near the hob do not come into contact with
hot parts of the hob itself.
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Always keep a watch on pans when cooking with oil and
grease. Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire!
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Do not use the hob as a support or worktop.
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Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking zones without
pots.
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Do not place plastic, aluminium foil, cloths, paper etc.
on the hotplates/cooking zones.
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The hob is fitted with hotplates/cooking zones of
different sizes. Use pans whose bottom diameter is
equal to, or slightly larger than, that of the hotplates/
cooking zones.
BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB
Before use, remove:
- adhesives stuck on the hob;
- cardboard guards and protective plastic film;
- check whether the hob has been damaged during
transport. If in doubt, contact the After Sales Service.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Important: never clean the appliance with high pressure
water or steam cleaning equipment.
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Clean the hob, when it is cool, after each use. This will
prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier.
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Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing
up liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner.
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Remove baked-on dirt with the special scraper tool
(if provided) and specific cleaning products.
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Food spills should be cleaned off before they bake onto
the glass ceramic surface.
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Do not use abrasive products, chlorine-based cleaners,
oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers.
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The hob should be treated periodically with specific
products available from the shops, following the
manufacturer's instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The hob does not work:
- Check for the presence of mains electrical power.
- Switch the hob off and then back on again, to see if the
problem has been solved.
- Make sure that the knob is not turned to “0”.
Turn the multi-pole switch to “Off” for a few minutes
and then turn it back to “On”.
