Safety Information - Hotpoint 6665, 6666 Operating Instructions Manual

For your safety read the following information carefully
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has
a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
fuse.
If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover
omitted. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local Hotpoint Dealer.
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver
and replace the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY
AND AN APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED. THERE IS A DANGER OF
SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS
INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown
opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. (For
U.K. Models only)
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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or the BSI mark on the body of the
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral. Brown:
Live.
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the
Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
To isolate the appliance from the electricity supply either switch off and
remove the plug or switch off at the isolation switch.
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave
oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is
dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing
damage.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or work
top. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be
dangerous. It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up during use. Do not allow the cord
to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface.