Connecting The Hob To The Mains Power Supply - Whirlpool ACM313/BA Health & Safety, Use & Care And Installation Manual

Before you install the hob, make sure that
- The work surface is level the work surface is made of a heat-resistant material.
- If the hob 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 mains 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 3 mm 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).
- The isolating switch will be easily accessible to the customer with the hob
installed.
- All installation must be performed by qualified technician eat-resistant material
must be used for the wall or surfaces surrounding the hob.
When you have installed the hob, make sure that
- The power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers.
- There is adequate flow of fresh air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the
hob.
- If the hob is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection
barrier is installed below the base of the hob.
- The isolating switch is easily accessible by the customer.

CONNECTING THE HOB TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY

The hob must be connected to the mains power supply only by a
suitable qualified person. Before connecting the hob to the mains power
supply, check that:
1. The voltage corresponds to the value given in the rating plate.
2. The power supply cable sections can withstand the load specified on the rating
plate.
3. To connect the hob to the mains power supply, do not use adapters, and extended
cord.
4. The power supply cable must not touch any hot parts and must be positioned so
that its temperature will not exceed 75˚C at any point.
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