Protecting The Environment - Whirlpool AKM 293/IX Instructions For Use Manual

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Packing
The packing material is entirely recyclable and is
marked with the recycling symbol
as a type of material that must be sent to local waste
disposal centres.
Product
This appliance is marked in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this appliance is properly scrapped,
you can help prevent potentially harmful
consequences for the environment and the health
of people.
The symbol on the product or accompanying
documentation indicates that this product should
not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken
to a suitable centre for collection and recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must
be carried out in accordance with the local waste
disposal regulations.
For further information on the treatment, recovery
and recycling of this product, contact the
competent local authority, the domestic waste
collection service or the shop where you purchased
the appliance.
Declaration of conformity
This cooking hob has been designed,
constructed and marketed in conformity with
the following:
• safety requirements of EEC "Gas"
Directive 90/396.
• safety requirements of EEC "Low voltage"
Directive 2006/95/EC (which
replaces 73/23/EEC as amended).
• protection requirements of EEC "EMC"
Directive 89/336.
• requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.
This cooking hob is suitable for contact with
foodstuffs, and complies with Regulation (EC)
no. 1935/2004.
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Notes:
• Improper use of the grids could scratch the hob.
, identifying it
Do not place or drag them on it in the zones not
protected by rubbers.
• In case of prolonged use, it may be necessary to
provide for additional ventilation (by opening a
window or increasing the hood extraction
speed).
Caution
• Keep children away from the hob when in
use and do not let them play with the knobs
or any other part of the appliance.
• The protective rubber feet under the grids
represent a choking hazard for young
children if swallowed.
• After removing the grids, make sure all the
rubbers are correctly fitted.
• After using the hob, always make sure the
control knobs are turned off and close the
main cock of the gas supply pipe or cylinder.