WHIRLPOOL AKM 371/JA
Instrukcja Obsługi

ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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The cooking hob is equipped with burners and/or a hotplate with different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger. Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans. The pots and pans must not overlap the control panel. Diameter of burner
Large (9,1 cm) Medium (6,4 cm) Small (4,5 cm) Triple crown (1,2 cm) Fish kettle (23 cm x 4,5 cm)

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A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time.

Diameter of container
24 to 26 cm 16 to 22 cm 8 to 14 cm 24 to 26 cm 16x35 cm

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If possible, keep the container covered when cooking. Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with a small amount of water in order to cut down cooking time.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cooking hob surface, panstand grids and control panel
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Before cleaning the cooking hob, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down. Wipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or diluted liquid detergent. Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products or steel wool. Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc., on the cooking hob.

Stainless steel surface x Clean with a specific commercial product. Note: if the cooking hob is used continuously, the high temperatures produced by the flames may alter the colour of the surface near the burners.

Cleaning the burners
1. Raise the cap and remove it. 2. Extract the burner from its housing by pulling it up. 3. Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquid detergent. (Do not wash into a dishwasher). 4. Rinse out and dry carefully. 5. Ensure that none of its openings is clogged. 6. Reposition the burner and cap. Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it when the burners are not in their housing.

Cleaning the electric hotplate
The electric hotplate must be cleaned when it is lukewarm. Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polish with a cloth moistened with oil.
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