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• Ensure that there is a distance of 50 mm between the hob and the wall or sides.
• The hobs are classified as "Y" class for heat protection. Ideally the hob should be installed
with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and tall units or a wall at
one side. On the other side, however, no unit or divider must stand higher than the
hob.
• The piece of furniture or the support in which the hob is to be fitted, as well as the edges of
furniture, the laminate coatings and the glue used to fix them, must be able to resist
temperatures of up to 100 °C.
• The mural rods of edge must be heat-resisting.
• Not to install the hob to the top of a not ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
• The supporting countertop must be able to support the weight of the induction cooktop which
is approximately 20kg.
• To ensure the induction cooktop adheres correctly to the countertop, after having applied
the gasket/silicone, place evenly distributed weights on the cooktop (pots filled with water
may be used).
• To guarantee under the bottom of the hob casing a space of 20 mm to ensure a good air
circulation of the electronic device.
• If a drawer is placed under the work, avoid to put into this drawer flammable objects
(for example: sprays) or not heat-resistant objects.
• Materials which are often used to make worktops expand on contact with water. To protect
the cut-out edge, apply a coat of varnish or special sealant. Particular care must be given to
applying the adhesive joint supplied with the hob to prevent any leakage into the supporting
furniture. This gasket guaranties a correct seal when used in conjunction with smooth work
top surfaces.
• The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood placed above must respect the
indications of the hood manufacturer. In case of absence of instructions respect a distance
minimum of 760 mm.
• The connection cord should be subjected, after building, with no mechanical constraint, such
for example of the fact of the drawer.
• WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or
indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob
guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
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