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INSTALLATION
Technical information for the Installer
Use protective gloves when installing the hob.
This cooking hob can be embedded in a worktop 20 to
50 mm thick (depending on model; see Product
Description Sheet supplied separately).
Dimensions of unit
For electrical and gas connections (dimensions in mm),
see figure 1.
Be careful: the surface below the unit may exceed 125°C.
To avoid the risk of burns, access to the unit must be
limited.
See figure 2.
Important: if the hob is installed on a piece of furniture, a
separating panel must be mounted as shown in figure 2.
If there is an oven under the hob, the separating panel is
not required.
If there is an oven under the hob, make sure that it is
manufactured by Whirlpool and equipped with a cooling
system.
Note: before installation, make sure that the local gas
delivery conditions (nature and pressure of gas) are
compatible with the settings of the cooktop, as indicated
on the Product Description Sheet and on the rating plate.
• If a vertical piece of furniture is installed, there must be
a gap of at least 95 mm between it and the edge of the
hob.
•
Before installation, remove the plastic film protecting the
appliance, if provided.
The outer surfaces of the furniture or appliances adjacent to
the cooktop must be heat resistant (T 90°C).
•
Installation must comply with current local regulations.
•
In the room where the cooktop is installed, there must be
enough air to allow the gas to burn correctly (see the separate
Product Description Sheet).
•
Continuous natural air circulation is ensured through an
opening in a wall. This wall opening must be:
- permanent and in a wall to the outside of the room to be
vented, situated far from sources of pollution;
- made in such a way that it cannot be obstructed from the
inside or outside (not even accidentally);
- protected by grids, metal nets, etc., taking care not to
reduce the air vent effective area mentioned above;
- located near floor level and positioned so as not to interfere
with the operation of the exhaust system.
- Combustion products must be discharged outdoors through
specific hoods or wall and/or window mounted electrical fans.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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