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INSTALLATION
Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished.
Surfaces of furniture and walls at the sides and rear of the hob
should be heat, splash and steam resistant. Certain types of
vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly prone to
heat damage and discolouration.
We cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by
normal use of the hob to any material that de-laminates
or discolours at temperatures less than 65°C above room
temperature.
For safety reasons curtains must not be fitted immediately
behind the hob.
Fixing the seal to the back of the hob
The appliance is supplied with an installation kit including
adhesive sealing material, fixing brackets and screws.
The hob must be sealed to the work surface to prevent liquid
from entering into the cabinet. A tape seal is supplied with
the hob.
Apply the supplied one-sided self adhesive sealing tape all
the way around the lower edge of the cooktop.
DO NOT
stretch it (
If required, use a sharp cutter or trimmer knife to trim the
excess sealing material around the edge of the hob.
Take
care not to damage the workbench.
If the surface that the hob is to be fitted to is tiled or is not
reasonably smooth, additional sealing with a waterproof
silicone sealant may be required.
Installation of the Hob
Check that the appliance is in a good condition after having
removed the packaging. In case of doubt, do not use the
appliance and contact the retailer.
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Never leave the packaging materials (cardboard,
plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc.) within children’s
reach since they could become potential sources of
danger.
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Cut the aperture dimensions as indicated in the
. Locate the aperture on the worktop so that, after
the hob is installed, the following requirements are
Turn the hob back the right way up and position it in the
worktop cut-out.
Screw the 6 worktop mounting brackets on to the side walls
of product (
).
Electrical Connections
This appliance must be installed by a qualified electrician
to comply with the relevant Institution of Engineering
and Technology (I.E.T.) regulations and also the local
electricity supply company requirements.
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WARNING: The electrical connection of this
appliance should be carried out by an authorised
service person or qualified electrician, according to
the instructions in this guide and in compliance with
the current local regulations.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
This appliance must be installed with the supplied cable, if a
longer cable is required it must match the same specification
or higher.
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IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
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Green and yellow: Earth
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Blue: Neutral
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Brown:
Live
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Before connecting the appliance to the power supply,
the voltage rating of the appliance (stamped on the
appliance identification plate) must be checked for
correspondence to the available mains supply voltage,
and the mains electric wiring should be capable of
handling the appliance’s power rating (also indicated on
the identification plate).
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During installation, please ensure that isolated cables
are used. An incorrect connection could damage your
appliance. If the mains cable is damaged and needs to
be replaced this should be done by a qualified person.
• Do not
use adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension
leads.
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The supply cord should be kept away from hot parts
of the appliance and must not be bent or compressed.
Otherwise the cord may be damaged, causing a short
circuit.
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If the appliance is not connected to the mains with a
plug, a all-pole disconnector switch (with at least 3 mm
contact spacing) must be used in order to meet the
safety regulations.
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The fused switch must be easily accessible once the
appliance has been installed.
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Ensure all connections are adequately tightened.
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Fix the supply cable in the cable clamp and then close
the cover.
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The terminal box connection is placed on the terminal
box.
