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Befor
e Installation
BEFORE INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE COOKTOP, PLEASE ENSURE:
• The cabinet surface is square and level and there is no structural interfere with space
requirements.
• The work surface is made of a heat-resistant material.
• If the cooktop is installed above an oven, the oven has a built-in cooling fan.
• The installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable standards
and regulations.
• A suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the main power supply
is incorporated in the permanent wiring, mounted and positioned to comply with the
local wiring rules and regulations.
• The isolating switch must be of an approved type and provide a 0.12" air gap contact
separation in all poles (or in all active [phase] conductors if the local wiring rules
allow for this variation of the requirements).
• Consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding installation.
• Use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the wall
surfaces surrounding the cooktop.
AFTER INSTALLING THE COOKTOP, PLEASE ENSURE:
• The power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers
adjacent or below the cooktop.
• There is adequate flow of air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the cooktop.
• If the cooktop is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection
barrier is installed below the base of the cooktop.
• The isolating switch is easily accessible by the customer and by professional service
technicians.
BEFORE LOCATING THE FIXING BRACKETS
The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (it's recommended to utilize the
packaging provided). Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the cooktop.
