ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

REPLACING THE INJECTORS (see the injector table in the Instruction)

WARNING

WARNING

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

The electrical connections must comply with local regulations.

The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.

Do not use an extension cord.

L

Earth (yellow/green)

N

Remove grids (A).

Extract burners (B).

Using a socket spanner of the appropriate size unscrew the injector (C), unscrew the injector to be replaced.

Replace it with the injector suitable for the new type of gas.

Re-assemble the injector in (D).

If you have a multiple crown burner use side spanner to replace the injector (E).

IMPORTANT: the data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate.

ASSEMBLY

After having cleaned the perimeter surface, apply the supplied gasket to the hob as shown in the figure.

Position the hob in the worktop opening made respecting the dimensions indicated in the Instruction.

NOTE: the power supply cable must be long enough to permit its upward extraction.

To secure the hob, use the brackets (A) provided with it. Fit the brackets into the relevant bores shown by the arrow and fasten them by means of their screws in accordance with the thickness of the worktop (see the following figures).

Top 20 mm

Top 40 mm

 

20

 

40

Top 30 mm

Top 60 mm

 

30

 

60

ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS

WARNING

This operation must be performed by a qualified technician.

 

 

 

If the appliance is intended to operate with a different gas from the gas type stated on the rating plate and information label on the top of the hob, change the injectors.

Remove the information label and keep it with the instructions booklet.

Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressure indicated in the Instruction.

The gas nozzles must be changed by After Sales Service or a qualified technician.

Nozzles not supplied with the appliance must be ordered from After Sales Service.

Adjust the minimum setting of the taps.

NOTE: when liquid petroleum gas is used (G30/G31), the minimum gas setting screw must be tightened as far as it will go.

IMPORTANT: should you experience difficulty in turning the burners knobs, please contact the After Sales Service for the replacement of the burner tap if found to be faulty.

Before installing the hob, remember to affix the gas calibration plate supplied with the injectors in such a way that it covers the existing information relating to gas calibration.

ADJUSTING MINIMUM GAS SETTING OF TAPS

To ensure that the minimum setting is correctly adjusted, remove the knob and proceed as follows:

tighten screw to reduce the flame height (-);

loosen screw to increase the flame height (+).

The adjustment must be performed with the tap in minimum gas setting position (small flame) .

The primary air of the burners does not need to be adjusted.

At this stage, light up the burners and turn the knobs from max position to

minimum position to check flame stability.

Upon completion of adjustment, reseal using sealing wax or an equivalent material.

REFERENCE TO LOCAL REGULATIONS

Ensure that the installation and gas connections are performed by a qualified technician, following the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with current local safety regulations.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before calling the After-Sales Service, make sure you can give the following information:

-type of fault or problem;

-exact model (written on the label affixed to the instruction/warranty);

-service number that follows the word SERVICE on the rating plate under the hob and on the label affixed to instruction/warranty;

-your complete address and phone number.

If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised After-Sales Service, as indicated in the warranty.

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Whirlpool AKT464 Electrical Connection, Assembly, Adjustment to Different Types of GAS, Reference to Local Regulations

AKT464 specifications

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