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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!
• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.
• Under no circumstances should the cut-off
plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.
• The plug must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
• If you have any doubt about your microwave
oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
• When replacing the plug please ensure that
you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 27.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with
the power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a SHARP approved service
facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a
hazard.
• When removing the plug from the socket
always grip the plug, never the cord as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut
off).
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-
rewirable type and in the event of the socket
outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 27.
•
The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so
that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.
•
The socket should not be postioned behind the
cupboard.
• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).
When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it
should be removed from the support clips (see diagram, item
14, on page 2) and routed under the oven.
• Connect the appliance a single phase 230-240V/50Hz
alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket.
The socket must be fused with a
≥
16A fuse.
•
If the appliance is to be operated in a non-European
country, the supply voltage, current type and frequency of the appliance indicated on
the rating plate must correspond with the specification of your power supply.
The rating plate can be found on the inside face of the control panel.
•
The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician.
• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A)
when the appliance is being installed.
• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.
CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY
(A)
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