Smeg SE2631TC manual Fitting, Worktop cut-out, Installation, 224379

4. Fitting

4.1 Worktop cut-out

Carry out all cutting out of furniture units and worktops before fitting the appliance, and remove all sawdust and chips.

The dimensions of the worktop recess can be seen in the dimension drawing (figs. 1+2).

The cut sections should be sealed with a water-repellent protection paint.

The worktop and the hob must be fitted horizontally. A tilted hob is under tension and this increases the danger of breaking.

4.2 Installation

Before installing the hob, check that the all-round hob seal has no gaps.

If the hob is installed in a worktop with a ceramic or similar cover (tiles), remove the hob seal and seal the hob from the worktop with a plastic seal, such as heat-resistant silicone rubber.

Important! If the cooking surface is located above furniture parts (side panels, drawers, etc.), then an intermediate bottom must be inserted in order to prevent accidental contact with the underside of the cooking surface. The touch guard may only be capable of removal with suitable tools and must be attached to the underside of the cooking surface at a minimum distance of 20 mm so that the mains connection cable does not touch the underside of the cooking surface (fig. 4).

If the cooking surface is to be inserted over a built-in baking oven, then it must be equipped with a cooling fan. An intermediate bottom is not necessary in this case.

No cross-bars may be in the area of the cut-out underneath.

Place the hob carefully into the cut-out and fasten it to the worktop with the fasteners (fig. 3). Tighten the screws with a hand screw driver only; do not use a battery-operated screw driver.

Make sure that the worktop and the hob are horizontal. In addition, make sure that no liquids can penetrate between the edge of the hob and the worktop or between the hob and the wall and come into contact with any electrical appliances. Use sealing sections, strips, agents, etc.

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