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Safety instructions for kitchen unit fitters
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Veneers, adhesives and plastic surfaces of surrounding furni-
ture must be temperature resistant (75°C). If the veneers and
surfaces are not sufficiently heat resistant they may become
deformed.
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Ensure that all live connections are safely insulated when instal-
ling the hob.
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Cover strips between the wall and the worktop behind the hob
which are made of solid wood are permissible as long as mini-
mum clearances in accordance with the installation diagrams are
maintained.
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Minimum clearances of the hob cut-out towards the rear are to
be maintained in accordance with the installation diagram.
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For installation directly next to a tall cupboard, a safety distance
of at least 50 mm must be ensured. The side surface of the tall
cupboard should be fitted with heat resistant material. Due to
working requirements, however, the distance should be at least
300 mm.
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The packaging materials (plastic foil, polystyrene, nails etc.) must
be kept out of reach of children as these parts are potentially
dangerous. Small parts can be swallowed and there is a danger
of plastic sheeting causing suffocation.
Ventilation
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The induction hob is fitted with a fan that switches on and off
automatically. The fan starts slowly when the electronic system
temperatures exceed a specific limit. When the induction hob is
used intensively, the fan will switch to a greater velocity. Once
the electronic system has cooled down sufficiently, the fan will
reduce its velocity and switch off again automatically.
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Clearance between the induction hob and kitchen furniture or
built-in units must provide for sufficient ventilation of the induction
hob.
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If the power level of a cooking zone is automatically raised or
lowered (see section on thermal cut-off device) it is likely that the
cooling system does not cool sufficiently. In this case we recom-
mend that the back wall of the bottom kitchen unit in the area of
the worktop cut-out be opened and that the front transverse strip
of the unit be removed over the entire width of the appliance in
order to promote the circulation of air.
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In order to better ventilate the hob, an air gap of 5 mm should be
left at the front.
Installation
Sealing of the hob
Before installation, correctly insert the sealing unit delivered with
the hob.
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No liquids may penetrate between the edge of the hob and the
worktop or between the hob and the wall and come into contact
with any electrical appliances.
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When installing a hob into an uneven worktop, e.g. with a ce-
ramic or similar covering (tiles etc.), the seal on the hob is to be
removed and the seal between the hob and worktop made with
plastic sealing materials (putty).
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The hob must under no circumstances be sealed with silicone
sealant! This would make it impossible to remove the hob at a
later date without damaging it.
Working surface cut-out
Cut out the worktop recess accurately with a good, straight saw blade
or recessing machine. The cut edges should then be sealed so that no
moisture can penetrate.
The area is cut out as illustrated. The glass ceramic hob must have a
level and flush bearing. Any distortion may lead to fracture of the glass
panel. Make sure that the sealing of the hob is properly seated.
Installation
Important
• Remove any transverse strips underneath the worktop at least
in the area of the worktop cut-out.
• When installing the appliance on top of a drawer it is essential
to ensure that no sharp items are stored in the drawer since the-
se could become bent on the underside of the hob and prevent
the drawer from being opened and closed.
• If a shelf has been inserted underneath the hob, there must be a
clearance of at least 20 mm to the underside of the hob in order
to ensure that the hob is sufficiently ventilated.
• To avoid danger of fire, make sure that no combustible objects
which could easily catch fire or become deformed on exposure
to heat are directly next to or under the surface.
