WHIRLPOOL AKM 260/AE/01
Manual de Usuario

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INSTALLATION
ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS
If a different type of gas to the type shown on the rating plate and on the orange sticker affixed to the top of the cooktop is used, the cooktop must be converted to work with the new gas type. Remove the orange sticker and affix it to the instructions booklet, which must be retained for the lifetime of the appliance. Use pressure regulators suitable for the gas pressures indicated in the separate Product Description Sheet. 1. 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. 2. Connect the cooktop to the gas shut-off valve by means of a pipe suitable for the type of gas used, in compliance with current local regulations. 3. Adjust the minimum setting of the taps. Note: when liquid petroleum gas is used (G30/G31), the minimum gas setting screws must be tightened as far as they will go.

Replacing the injectors (see table in the enclosed Product Description Sheet)
1. Remove grids (A). 2. Extract burners (B). 3. Using a socket spanner of the appropriate size, (C), unscrew the injector to be replaced. 4. Replace it with the injector suitable for the new type of gas. 5. Re-assemble the injector in (D). 6. For models equipped with a triple crown burner, proceed as shown in figure. � Remove the two screws (F) followed by the cap (G) then replace both injectors (D) as previously described. Replace the cap (G), ensuring the seal is properly positioned before attempting to use the cooktop. Before installing the cooktop, 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
1. To ensure that the minimum setting is correctly adjusted, remove knob (E) and proceed as follows: � tighten (-) to reduce the height of the flame; � loosen (+) to increase the height of the flame; The adjustment must be performed with the tap in minimum gas setting position (small flame) . Upon completion of adjustment, reseal using sealing wax or an equivalent material. 2. The primary air of the burners does not need to be adjusted. 3. After the adjustment of the minimum gas setting, light up the burners and turn the knobs from max. position to min. position to check the stability of the flame. 43

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