IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete.

You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse.

Electricity Supply

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

Fuses

Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. To change the fuse in a moulded plug, lift holder to vertical position and lift fuse out. To replace, insert fuse and push fuse holder down into locked position. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.

WARNING: Do not use plug unless fuse holder is in locked position and fuse cover fitted.

Changing the Plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.

WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.

IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD

ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

Green and yellow (Earth)

 

wire to terminal

 

FOLLOWING CODE:

 

 

13A ASTA approved

Green/Yellow

-

Earth

marked ‘E’,

fuse to BS1362.

Blue

-

Neutral

symbol , or

 

coloured green

 

Brown

-

Live

 

and yellow.

Brown (Live)

If you change the plug, the colour of

 

wire to terminal

wires in the mains lead may not

 

 

marked ‘L’ or

correspond with the colour of the

 

Blue (Neutral)

coloured red.

 

 

 

markings identifying terminals in the plug.

wire to terminal

 

You should therefore wire it as shown.

 

marked ‘N’ or

 

 

 

 

coloured black.

Cord clamp

 

 

Recommendations for the Electrical Installation of your Appliance

Do not use extension leads, adaptors or multiple plugs.

Never remove the earth connection.

You should plug your appliance into a socket that is easily accessible but out of reach of children.

If in doubt, get in touch with your installer.

Changing the Mains Lead

A special lead can be ordered from Service UK: 08709 066 066 or

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made. It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.

CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives:- Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC

Electromagnetic compatibility - 89/336/EEC (including the modification directive 92/31/EEC)

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