Installation
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WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
SITING THE HOB
All Hotpoint hobs are suitable for installation over any Hotpoint Build-in or Build-Under
Ovens.
Your hob should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your
voltage supply. This is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the under side of the base
panel. The appliance must be connected by a contractor/engineer such as one who is registered
with the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC). A suitable
double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 30A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm
should be used. This should be fitted adjacent to the cooker in accordance with the latest IEE
regulations. Where a hob is fitted adjacent to an oven, a 45 amp Double Pole control switch should
be used to feed both units via separate suitably rated cables.
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 4.0mm
2
. The control
unit should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency. This appliance conforms to
B.S.EN55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference. The hob should be
connected to the supply in such a way that it can easily be isolated for cleaning and servicing. The
control unit should be positioned to the side of the hob and be readily accessible in case of an
emergency.
If the hob is installed above an oven unit, the installer should also refer to the oven installation
instructions in case any other mains cable is recommended for the hob.
Place the hob face down taking care not to damage the controls or hob surface. Access to the
mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover. The mains cable must pass through
the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be used to allow the hob
to be pulled out for servicing. Replace the screws and tighten.
Always check that the cable does not come into contact with the hob base. This can be achieved
by routing the hob cable and securing it either to the cabinet side or rear wall in such a way that
it cannot touch any part of the base. Always ensure that the cable between the hob and main
switch is free from twists or kinks throughout its length and not trapped between work surfaces
and the hob.
The hob is designed to fit into worktop and base unit(s) with a cutout as shown in Fig. 1. Any
obstruction such as supports or side panels must be removed to allow 55mm minimum depth
below the worktop cutout. Any overhead surface of combustible material must not be closer than
650mm. Adjacent vertical walls or kitchen furniture must not be closer than 100mm to the edge
of the cutout. Walls or other kitchen furniture closer than 100mm to the aperture edge should be
protected by heat resistant materials (e.g. ceramic tiles) Fig. 2. Surfaces to be avoided in close are
bare or painted wood, plastic tiles and other wall covering likely to burn or stain. If a cooker hood
is to be installed refer to the manufacturer’s instructions regarding fixing heights.
Note: Due to many different types of installation, a mains cable is not supplied with this product.
It will be up to the installer to fit correct type and length of cable. If in doubt ask a qualified
electrician.
