7
INSTALLATION
The hob must be installed in accordance with the
installation instructions for this appliance. Connection to
the electricity supply must be made by a qualified
electrician to a suitable double pole switch with a control
separation of
at least 3 mm
(complying with IEE
regulations).
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
For ceramic hobs:
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF ANY PART OF
THE SURFACE OF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS
DAMAGED OR CRACKED.
Switch off the electricity supply and contact your Custo-
mer Service Centre.
Before Use
Please ensure that any protective film and all packaging
has been removed from the appliance before switching
on.
Rating Plate
The rating plate is situated on the underside of the unit
and gives the model and serial number of the appliance,
which should be quoted in any communication. It is
advisable to make a note of these in the back of this book
before the appliance is installed.The model number is
also shown on the left hand of the hob under the control
knobs.
Cabinet Dimensions
1. The dimensions and positioning of the necessary
cut out sizes are detailed in fig.1.
These dimensions are important and failure to comply
with them may result in restricted air circulation and
discolouration to adjacent surfaces.
2. The distance between the worktop aperture and the
rear wall must be at least 50 mm. The distance
between the worktop aperture and a sidewall must
be at least 100 mm.
Installing The Hob
Fix the spring clips with the enclosed screws on the
sides of the worktop inside the cut-out.
The upper fold on the clip-spring is there to stop the
hob.
Position the springs has to be made in accordance
with the enclosed template.
Lower the hob into the opening and carefully press
first the rear, than the front side of the hob down until
it "snaps" into the springs.
An adhesive foam seal is already fixed to the underside
of the hob's frame.
The seal on the underside of the hob will ensure that it
is airtight between the hob and the work surface, this will
prevent any spillages from seeping into the cabinet
below. Place the hob carefully into the recess, with the
cable outlet of the hob at the back. Press firmly around
the edge of the hob, to compress the foam strip and
ensure an airtight seal.
Then, proceed to fix the hob firmly into the working
surface, with the 6 fixing clamps as shown in Fig.3,
making sure that the seal between the hob and the work
surface is secure by tightening the fixing clamps.
Fig.1
Fig.3
Fig.2
20
The distance between
the underside of the
hob and the furniture
under-neath must be
at least 20 mm
.
