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MODEL: SGC62 | PRODUCT CODE: 53593 | 06/2016
Installation
Unpacking the appliance
• This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Unpack the appliance but
keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your new gas cooktop has not been damaged and
in perfect condition. If you have any doubts, do not use the appliance and call our after sales support
centre for advice.
• The carton is recyclable. Whenever possible, reuse the carton and recycle it when disposing of the
packaging materials.
• Some parts on the appliance are protected by a plastic fi lm. This protec¬tive fi lm must be removed before
the appliance is used. We recommend carefully slitting the plastic fi lm along the edges with a sharp knife.
• Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging
materials are out of their reach, and dispose of them safely.
WARNING: Professional installation only!
• This cooktop must be installed correctly by an authorised and licensed gasfi tter/plumber only, in
accordance with Gas Installation Code AS NZS 5601, all other applicable rules and regulations and all
instructions in this manual. It is in your interest and that of your safety to ensure compliance.
• Do not install the cooktop yourself! Doing so will expose you to danger and void the warranty. Improper
installation, adjustment, alteration or service can cause injury or damage. We decline any responsibility for
injury or damage, to persons or property, as a result of improper use or installation.
• This appliance is not connected to a fl ue for discharge of the combustion products; therefore, it must be
connected in compliance with the above mentioned installation rules. Particular attention must be paid to
the instructions given for ventilation.
• Any adjustments, conversions and maintenance of this product may only be carried out by an
appropriately authorised person, as mentioned above.
• The safety and automatic adjustment devices of the appliance may only be modifi ed by an authorised
service agent.
Important Installation Advice
Natural gas only:
This appliance is intended for use with natural gas only.
Location:
The cooktop may be located in a kitchen, kitchen/dining room or a bed-sitting
room, but not in a room containing a bath or shower. The hob must not be
installed in a bed-sitting room of less than 20m3.
Other use:
This appliance is unsuitable for use in marine craft, caravans or mobile homes
unless each burner is fi tted with a fl ame safeguard.
Heat resistance of surrounding surfaces:
Wall and bench surfaces must be capable of sustaining temperatures of 95°C. All
laminates, fi xing adhesive and surfacing materials must be certifi ed suitable for
this temperature. We assume no liability for any damage caused if the appliance
is installed contrary to this advice. Do not install the cooktop near curtains or
other fl ammable materials.
Clearances:
Fire resistant materials (such as ceramic tiles) are required up to 450mm above
the burner top.
Walls or vertical structures must be at least 200mm away from the burner.
Where the horizontal clearance is less than 200mm, that vertical surface must be
protected by a non-combustible material for 150mm above the cooktop surface
across the entire length (depth, width), indicated in Fig. 1. The 150mm protected
surface may be ceramic tiles or another approved non-combustible material.
Fig. 1
