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The installation of the cooktop involves cutting the work plan with the dimensions shown in the installation manual. The operation is really simple, but be careful to respect the norms in force connection, whether gas or electricity.
PrecautionsThe substrate must be fabricated from a material resistant to heat , which is normally the case for kitchen countertops in the sale of melamine, laminate, synthetic resin ...For inserting a plate (or table) of cooking, a minimum thickness of 30 mm is usually required.

The possibilities of embedding over any device are always specified in the instructions.They are most often limited to a furnace, but some models can be placed on top of a washing machine, freezer or refrigerator. In all cases, observe the safety distances (also shown) to be struck in the rear of the unit, above, below and on the sides.

Finally, follow strictly the conditions of connection to electricity or gas (EN 30.1.1).Remember also that a permanent ventilation (vent window for example) is required in a room containing a gas appliance.

Prepare underrunIf the plate fits over a base cabinet (most common), center it in the width of the box.Trace around the cut square and to the rule, then drill a hole 8 mm or 10 mm at each corner of the plot to engage the blade of your jigsaw. Sciez slowly and straight to a hole other. Keep in late fall cutting to prevent it pulls its own weight and broke the banks of the plan.

Install the cooktopThe hotplates are supplied with a self-adhesive foam gasket to put on the back before the recess. Turn the plate and begin scouring its periphery to the spirits. Then unroll and apply the seal by removing the As the liner.

Squeeze the joint to make it adhere to metal and cut out the excess with the cutter.Return the plate to the place then, holding it with both hands, snap it into the cut and let it rest gently on the edges. To keep it in place, screw from underneath the four metal for the block under the plan.

NB : see also our record Install a range hood .

Connecting your plateElectrical connection

A plate all electric plugs into a socket or a cable exit 32 A , placed at a height behind the lower cabinet. It must be supplied by an independent circuit with three conductors (Ph, N and T) of 6 mm2. The line must be protected by an array of branch circuit breaker 32 A, itself covered by a 30 mA RCD.

Gas Connection

A natural gas appliances is connected to a standard safety valve , by means of a flexible metal screw caps or mechanical (NF D 36-121). This hose must be accessible for inspection, along its entire length. You should choose a model with unlimited life.

Using a rubber hose is no longer authorized for butane gas appliances .