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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The installation comes under the exclusive responsibility of specialists.
The installer is held to respect the legislation and the standards enforce in his home country.
How to stick the gasket:
The gasket supplied with the hob avoids all infiltration of liquids in the cabinet.
His installation has to be done carefully, in conformity of the following drawing.
Fitting - installing:
The cut out sizes are:
Reference
Glass size
Cut size
VH6311BL
590 x 520 mm
560 x 490 mm
Ensure that there is a distance of 50 mm between the hob and the wall or sides.
The hobs are classified as “Y” class for heat protection. Ideally the hob should be installed with
plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and tall units or a wall at one
side.
On the other side, however, no unit or divider must stand higher than the hob.
The piece of furniture or the support in which the hob is to be fitted, as well as the edges of
furniture, the laminate coatings and the glue used to fix them, must be able to resist
temperatures of up to 100 °C.
The mural rods of edge must be heat-resisting.
Not to install the hob to the top of a not ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
To guarantee under the bottom of the hob casing
a space of 20 mm
to ensure a good air
circulation of the electronic device.
If a drawer is placed under the work, avoid to put into this drawer flammable objects
(for
example: sprays) or not heat-resistant objects.
Materials which are often used to make worktops expand on contact with water. To protect the
cut out edge, apply a coat of varnish or special sealant. Particular care must be given to
applying the adhesive joint supplied with the hob to prevent any leakage into the supporting
furniture. This gasket guaranties a correct seal when used in conjunction with smooth work top
surfaces.
The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood placed above must respect the
indications of the hood manufacturer. In case of absence of instructions respect a distance
minimum of 760 mm.
The connection cord should be subjected, after building, with no mechanical constraint, such
for example of the fact of the drawer.
WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or
indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob
guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
Stick the gasket (2) two millimetres from
the external edge of the glass, after
removing the protection sheet (3).
