Whirlpool AKP541IX User Manual
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After unpacking the oven, be sure that it has not been damaged during transport and that the oven door closes properly. In the event of problems, contact the dealer
or your nearest After-sales Service. To avoid any damage, only remove the oven from its polystyrene foam base at the time of installation.
PREPARING THE HOUSING UNIT
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Kitchen units in contact with the oven must be heat resistant (min 90°C).
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Carry out all cabinet cutting work before fitting the oven in the housing and carefully remove all wood chips and sawdust.
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After installation, the bottom of the oven must no longer be accessible.
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For correct appliance operation, do not obstruct the minimum gap between the worktop and the upper edge of the oven.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Be sure the power voltage specified on the appliance dataplate is the same as the mains voltage. The dataplate is on the front edge of the oven (visible when the door
is open).
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Power cable replacement (cable type indicated on the connection label) must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Contact an authorized service centre.
INTERCONNECTING HOB AND OVEN
IMPORTANT: do not connect the oven to the power supply before you have finished connecting the oven and hob. Before connecting the oven to the power supply,
be sure that the hob is among the ones listed in the hob/oven pairing product sheet provided. Connect the hob connectors to the oven connectors as shown in the
Installation Instruction, be sure that you match the colours and that the connector slots are aligned. Insert the connectors and push them in until they click into place.
Unscrew the nut of the ground screw
located on the top covering of the oven and insert the yellow/green earth wire, leaving the washer in place. Firmly retighten
the nut of the ground screw.
IMPORTANT: if the hob terminals do not match the connection and colours of the sockets on the oven, require the adapter kit, code AMC 873, available from After Sales
Service.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Before use:
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Remove cardboard protection pieces, protective film and adhesive labels from accessories.
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Remove the accessories from the oven and heat it at 200° for about an hour to eliminate the smell and fumes from the insulating materials and protective grease.
During use:
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Do not place heavy objects on the door as they could damage it.
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Do not cling to the door or hang anything from the handle.
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Do not cover the inside of the oven with aluminium foil.
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Do not pour water into the inside of a hot oven; this could damage the enamel coating.
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Do not drag pots or pans across the bottom of the oven as this could damage the enamel coating.
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Be sure that the electrical cables of other appliances do not touch hot parts of the oven or become trapped in the door.
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Do not expose the oven to atmospheric agents.
Disposal of packing material
The packing material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol (
). The various parts of the packing must therefore be disposed of responsibly and
in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.
Scrapping the product
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This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help avoid potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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The symbol
on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an
appropriate collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Energy saving
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Only pre-heat the oven if specified in the cooking table or your recipe.
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Use dark lacquered or enamelled baking moulds as they absorb heat far better.
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Switch the oven off 10/15 minutes before the set cooking time. Food requiring prolonged cooking will continue to cook even once the oven is switched off.
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This oven, which is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, complies with European Regulation (
) n.1935/2004 and has been designed, manufactured
and sold in conformity with the safety requirements of the “Low Voltage” directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments), the
protection requirements of “EMC” 2004/108/CE.
INSTALLATION
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY