GB 18
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
Electrical connections must be made in accordance
with local regulations.
1) Warning - this appliance must be earthed
This appliance is normally supplied with a mains lead having
a plug fitted in the factory which has been checked for
correct earth continuity.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, or if
the machine’s mains lead is not fitted with a plug, you
should fit a suitable new, good quality plug by following the
instructions in (2) below.
Any unsuitable plug should be cut off and disposed of in
order to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be
inserted into a socket.
2) CONNECTION TO A REWIRABLE PLUG - to be
carried out only by a qualified electrician
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”)
Valid Only For Great Britain And Ireland
To fit a new plug, proceed as follows:
2.1 Polarized Plugs (e.g. 3 pin, 13 amp plug
conforming to BS 1363A)
a. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter “E” or by the Earth symbol
or coloured
green and yellow.
b. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured blue.
c. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured
brown.
2.2 Non-polarized plugs (e.g. 2 pin with side earth
contact). The wire which is coloured GREEN AND
YELLOW must be connected to the earth contact.
The other two wires should be connected to the two
pins, irrespective of colour.
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a
BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, replace the fuse only with an
A.S.T.A. approved type conforming to BS 1362 and
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).
2. Fit the replacement 13 A fuse into the fuse cover.
3. Refit both into plug.
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