DIMENSIONS OF COOKING HOB AND WORKTOP (mm)
Note: In case of installation of a hood above the cooking hob, please refer to the hood
instructions for the correct distance.
Important:
Installation of this product requires masonry and/or carpentry work. Therefore, it must
be carried out by a competent technician. The appliance may be installed on various
surfaces, such as brickwork, metal, solid wood and plastic laminated wood, provided
they are made of heat resistant materials (T 90°C).
Installation of flush fitting model
Provide an opening in the worktop in accordance with the dimensions shown in the figure, leaving a
minimum clearance of 50 mm from the rear edge. The lower face of the hob must be accessible after
installation.
The appliance can be positioned against walls which are higher than the worktop, leaving the minimum
clearance (
A
) shown in the figure, in order to avoid damages caused by excessive heat. Make sure there is
a minimum vertical clearance of
750 mm
between the burner flames and an overhead shelf (fig.1).
This type of appliance requires milling a 2.5 mm deep recess on the worktop, following the measures
indicated in
figure 2
. Before fitting the hob, it is necessary to apply the sealing tape
E
supplied with it
to the full length of the milled surface
(fig. 3)
. Then place the hob on the milled surface and secure it to
the support structure using screws and brackets
C
or
D
(depending on the thickness of the worktop),
until it is flush to the worktop.
Brackets
C
should be used to secure the hob to a top which is 20 to 30 mm thick, whereas brackets
D
should be used for a worktop 30 to 50 mm thick.
Important:
tighten the brackets that secure the hob to the worktop by hand. Do not overtighten.
if the worktop is made of wood or similar materials, the milled surface must be protected with
primer (protective paint) before applying seal E.
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
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