Whirlpool AKM 613 Leaflet

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AKM 613
HOB INSTRUCTIONS
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5019 319 62072
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
To use the hob, turn the knob(s) clockwise and set 
it/them to the required power.
To turn the hob off, turn the knob(s) back to position 
“0”.
The hob is fitted with residual heat indicators. These 
light up when the cooking zones reach temperatures 
that could cause burns. These indicators remains alight 
after the cooking zones are switched off, and turn off 
only when the zones are no longer hot enough to be 
dangerous.
Important:
To avoid permanently damaging the glass-ceramic top, 
do not use:
- Pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat.
- Metal pots with enamelled bottom. 
DIMENSIONS OF THE COOKTOP AND WORKTOP (mm)
1.
Radiant cooking zone Ø 145
2.
Radiant cooking zone Ø 180
3.
Radiant cooking zone Ø 145
4.
Radiant cooking zone Ø 180
5.
Residual heat indicator
6.
Rear right cooking zone control knob
7.
Rear left cooking zone control knob
8.
Front left cooking zone control knob
9.
Front right cooking zone control knob
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Supply voltage
Conductors
(number and size)
230 V ~ 
3 X 2.5 mm
2
Make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating 
plate is the same as the mains voltage. Technical 
data is given on the rating plate on the edge of the 
hob and also below:
Type PLEVS 230 V - 50 Hz  5,3 kW      
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Disposal of packaging materials 
The packing material can all be fully recycled, as 
confirmed by the recycling symbol 
The various parts of the packing must not be sent for 
waste, but recycled in conformity with the regulations 
imposed by local authorities.
Disposal of used household appliances 
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
Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to 
that of the cooker plates, or slightly larger.
Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking.
Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with little water in 
order to cut down cooking time.
A pressure cooker allows you to save even more 
energy and time.
CAUTION
Should the hob become cracked or broken, do not use 
it and call the After Sales Service immediately.
If the hob incorporates halogen cooking elements, do 
not stare at them.
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.
Do not expose the hob to atmospheric agents.
Any repairs or adjustments must be carried out 
exclusively by an authorised technician.
Avoid touching the hob with wet hands or using it when 
barefoot.
Do not allow children to touch:
- the hob in general, to avoid burns. 
During and immediately after use the hob reaches 
extremely high temperatures; 
- packing materials (bags, polystyrene, metal parts, etc.);
- the hob to be scrapped. 
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.
Always keep a watch on pans when cooking with oil 
and grease. The oil and grease might overheat and 
catch fire!
Do not use the hob as a support or worktop.
Do not leave the hot plates/cookers turned on when 
they are empty.
Do not rest plastic, aluminium foil, cloths, paper etc. on 
the hot plates/cookers.
The hob is fitted with hot plates/cookers of different 
sizes. Use pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that 
of the hot plates/cookers, or slightly larger.
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.
ACCESSORY
Child guard AMH 122 
This accessory can be obtained from 
the After Sales Service under code 
number 4819 310 18436 or from your 
dealer under reference number 
017124.
Care and maintenance
Important: never clean the appliance with high pressure 
water or steam cleaning equipment.
Clean the hob, when it is cool, after each use. This will 
prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier.
Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing 
up liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner.
Remove baked-on dirt with the special scraper tool 
(if provided) and specific cleaning products.
Any food spills should be cleaned off before they dry.
Do not use abrasive products, chlorine-based cleaners, 
oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers.
The hob should be treated periodically with specific 
products available from the shops, following the 
manufacturer's instructions.
Telescopic knobs (depending on model)
The knobs can be lifted approx. 1 cm for cleaning. 
After cleaning, restore the knob to its original position.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The hob does not work:
- Make sure that the power supply is on.
- Turn the hob off and on again, to make sure that 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”.
The hob will not switch off:
- disconnect the hob immediately from the power 
supply.