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2.1 Unpacking and positioning
1.
Unpack the appliance carefully. Dispose of the packaging as described in chapter
WASTE MANAGEMENT
.
2.
The appliance may be equipped with the transport-protection. Be very careful and
do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents to remove residuals of the transport-
protection.
3.
Check that the appliance and the power cord are not damaged.
4.
Connect the appliance to a dedicated socket only.
5.
Do not install the appliance in a place where it may come in contact with water or
rain; otherwise the insulation of the electrical system will be damaged.
6.
Connect the appliance to the mains properly.
2.2 Pre-installation requirements
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The worktop must be rectangular and plane and made of heat-resisting material.
Structural elements should not interfere with the installation area.
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The installation must meet the safety requirements as well as the legal rules and
regulations.
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The wall sat the hob should be covered with heat-resistant material, e.g. ceramic tiles.
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The power cable must not come into contact with cabinet doors or drawers.
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The appliance must be supplied with an adequate flow of fresh air from outside the
cabinet to the base of the hob.
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If the hob is installed above an oven, the oven must be equipped with a cooling
system.
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Install a thermal protection below the bottom of the appliance when installing it
above a drawer or a cupboard.
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The circuit breaker must be easily accessible.
2.3 Selection of installation equipment / Dimensions
Cut out the installation hole as described on the drawing below. For installation and use,
a minimum of 50 mm space shall be preserved around the hole. The thickness of the
work top should be at least 30 mm. Choose heat-resistant materials for the work top
only to avoid any deformation caused by the heat-radiation of the appliance.
WARNING!
The safety distance between the hob and a
wall
cupboard
above should be
at least
7
50 mm
.
