Kuppersbusch VKI3500.1SR Operation manual

VKI3500.1SR

Dear customer,
Thank you for having chosen a KÜPPERSBUSCH induction hob.
In order to install properly your appliance and to make the best use of it, please read this entire
instruction manual carefully.
SUMMARY
SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................22
P RECAUTIONS BEFORE USING ......................................................................................................22
U SING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................................................22
P RECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE ............................................................................23
P RECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE ..............................................................................24
O THER PROTECTIONS .................................................................................................................24
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE.........................................................................................25
T ECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS .....................................................................................................25
C ONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................................................25
USE OF THE APPLIANCE..........................................................................................................25
D ISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................25
V ENTILATION ..............................................................................................................................26
STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT...................................................................26
B EFORE THE FIRST USE ...............................................................................................................26
I NDUCTION PRINCIPLE .................................................................................................................26
S ENSITIVE TOUCH .......................................................................................................................26
S TARTING - UP .............................................................................................................................26
P AN DETECTION .........................................................................................................................27
R ESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION ........................................................................................................27
B OOSTER FUNCTION ...................................................................................................................27
T IMER .......................................................................................................................................28
C ONTROL PANEL LOCKING ...........................................................................................................29
O PERATING TIME LIMITATION .......................................................................................................29
COOKING ADVICES...................................................................................................................30
P AN QUALITY .............................................................................................................................30
P AN DIMENSION ..........................................................................................................................30
E XAMPLES OF COOKING POWER SETTING ......................................................................................31
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING..............................................................................................31
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM..................................................................................32
ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION .............................................................................................33
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................34
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.....................................................................................................36

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SAFETY
Precautions before using
•Unpack all the materials.
•The installation and connecting of the appliance have to be
done by approved specialists. The manufacturer cannot be
responsible for damage caused by building-in or connecting
errors.
•To be used, the appliance must be well-equipped and
installed in a kitchen unit and an adapted and approved work
surface.
•This domestic appliance is exclusively for the cooking of
food, to the exclusion of any other domestic, commercial or
industrial use.
•Remove all labels and self-adhesives from the ceramic
glass.
•Do not change or alter the appliance.
•The cooking plate cannot be used as freestanding or as
working surface.
•The appliance must be grounded and connected conforming
to local standards.
•Do not use any extension cable to connect it.
•The appliance cannot be used above a dishwasher or a
tumble-dryer: steam may damage the electronic appliances.
•The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
external timer or separate remote control system.
Using the appliance
•Switch the heating zones off after using.
•Keep an eye on the cooking using grease or oils: that may
quickly ignite.
•Be careful not to burn yourself while or after using the
appliance.
•Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance
contacts with the glass or the hot saucepan.
•Magnetically objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators)
should not be placed near to the engaged appliance.

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•Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get
hot.
•In general do not place any metallic object except heating
containers on the glass surface. In case of untimely
engaging or residual heat, this one may heat, melt or even
burn.
•Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet.
This is supposed to become very hot and catch fire.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Precautions not to damage the appliance
•Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled
cast iron pots,) may damage the ceramic glass.
•Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic
glass.
•Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
•Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
•Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic
hobs.
•Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium sheets must not
contact with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or
other alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch
on the appliance and take them immediately out of the hot
heating zone (be careful: do not burn yourself).
•WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surface.
•Never place any hot container over the control panel.

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•If a drawer is situated under the embedded appliance, make
sure the space between the content of the drawer and the
inferior part of the appliance is large enough (2 cm). This is
essential to guaranty a correct ventilation.
•Never put any inflammable object (ex. sprays) into the
drawer situated under the vitroceramic hob. The eventual
cutlery drawers must be resistant to heat.
Precautions in case of appliance failure
•If a defect is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn off
the electrical supplying.
•If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug
the appliance and contact the after sales service.
•Repairing has to be done by specialists. Do not open the
appliance by yourself.
•WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the
appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Other protections
•Make sure that the cookware is always centred on the
cooking zone. The bottom of the pot should cover as much
as possible of the cooking zone.
•For the users of cardiac pacemakers, the magnetic field may
influence the operation. We recommend getting information
from the retailer or the doctor.
•Do not place aluminium or synthetic material containers on
the hob: they could melt on residual hot cooking zones.
•NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the
appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire
blanket.
THE USE OF EITHER POOR QUALITY POT OR ANY
INDUCTION ADAPTOR PLATE FOR NON-MAGNETIC
COOKWARE RESULTS IN A WARRANTY BREACH.
IN THIS CASE, THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE HOB
AND/OR ITS ENVIRONME
NT.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Technical characteristics
Type
VKI3500.1SR
Total power
37
00 W
Energy consumption for the hob EC
hob
**
174.2
Wh/kg
Front heating zone
Ø 160 mm
Minimum detection
Ø 90 mm
Nominal power*
1400 W
Booster power*
-
Standardised cookware category**
B
Ene
rgy consumption EC
cw
**
177.3
Wh/kg
Rear heating zone
Ø 22
0 mm
Minimum detection
Ø 100 mm
Nominal power*
2300 W
Booster power*
3000 W
Standardised cookware category**
C
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
171.1
Wh/kg
* The given power may change according to the dimensions and material of the pan.
** calculated according to the method of measuring performance (EN 60350-2).
Control panel
USE OF THE APPLIANCE
Display
Display Designation Function
0 Zero The heating zone is activated.
1…9 Power level Selection of the cooking level.
U Pan detection No pan or inadequate pan.
E Error message Electronic failure.
H Residual heat The heating zone is hot.
P Booster The boosted power is activated.
L Locking Control panel locking.
[ - ] key
Timer display
Power display On/off key
[ + ] key
Selection key
Control light timer

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Ventilation
The cooling system is fully automatic. The cooling fan starts with a low speed when the calories
brought out by the electronic system reach a certain level. The ventilation starts his high speed
when the hob is intensively used. The cooling fan reduces his speed and stops automatically
when the electronic circuit is cooled enough.
STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Before the first use
Clean your hob with a damp cloth, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent
which risks causing blue-tinted colour on the glass surface.
Induction principle
An induction coil is located under each heating zone. When it is engaged, it produces a variable
electromagnetic field which produces inductive currents in the ferromagnetic bottom plate of the
pan. The result is a heating-up of the pan located on the heating zone.
Of course the pan has to be suitable:
•All ferromagnetic pans are recommended (please verify it thanks a little magnet): cast iron
and steel pans, enamelled pans, stainless-steel pans with ferromagnetic bottoms…
•NOT suitable: cupper, pure stainless-steel, aluminium, glass, wood, ceramic, stoneware…
The induction heating zone adapts automatically to the size of the pan. Cookwares with too small
diameter may not work. This diameter is varying in relationship to the heating zone diameter.
If the pan is not suitable to the induction hob, the display will show [ U ] symbol.
Sensitive touch
Your induction hob is equipped with electronic controls with sensitive touch keys. When your
finger presses the key during 1 second, the corresponding command is activated. This activation
is validated by a control light, a letter or a number in the display and/or a “beep” sound.
For normal use, press only one key at any time.
Starting-up
•Start-up/ switch off the hob :
Action Control panel Display
To start Press key [ ] [ 0 ]
Touch the key Press key [ ] Nothing or [ H ]
•Start-up/ switch off a heating zone :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection Press selection key from the zone [ 0 ]
Increase power Press key [ + ] [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
Decrease power Press key [ - ] [ 9 ] to [ 1 ]
Stop Press key [ - ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
If no action is made within 20 second the electronics returns in waiting position.

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Pan detection
The pan detection ensures perfect safety. The induction doesn’t work:
•If there is no pan on the heating zone or if this pan is not suitable to the induction. In this
case it is impossible to increase the power and the display shows [ U ]. This symbol
disappears when a suitable pan is put on the heating zone.
•If the pan is removed from the heating zone. The operation is stopped. The display shows
[ U ]. The symbol [ U ] disappears when the pan is put back on the heating zone. The
cooking continues with the power level set before.
After use, make sure that the heating elements have been switched off: don’t leave the pan
detection [ U ] active.
Residual heat indication
After the switching off of a heating zone or the complete stop of the hob, the heating zones are
still hot. This is indicated by displaying [ H ] symbol.
The symbol [ H ] disappears when the heating zones may be touched safely.
As long as the residual heat indicators are on, don’t touch the heating zones and don’t put any
heat sensitive object on them. There are risks of burn and fire.
Booster function
The booster function [ P ] grants a boost of power to the selected heating zone.
If this function is activated the heating zones works during 5 minutes with an ultra high power.
The booster is foreseen for example to heat up rapidely big quantities of water, like nuddles cooking.
•Start up / Stop the booster function :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection Press selection key from the zone [ 0 ]
Increase power Press key [ + ] [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
Start up the booster Press key [ + ] [ P ] during 5 min
Stop the booster Press key [ - ] [ 9 ]

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Timer
The timer is able to be used simultaneous with all 2 heating zones and this with different time
settings (from 0 to 99 minutes) for each heating zone.
•Setting and modification of the cooking time :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection Press selection key from the zone [ 0 ]
Increase power Press key [ + ] [ 1 ] … [ 9 ] [ P ]
To select « Timer » Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ + ] [ 00 ]
Decrease the time Press key [ - ] [ 00 ] wents to 30,29….
Increase the time Press key [ + ] time increase
After a few seconds the control light stops with blinking.
The time is confirmed and the cooking starts until the time reaches [ 00 ].
•To stop the cooking time :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection Press selection key from the zone [ 0 ]
To select « Timer » Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ + ] The remaining time
To stop the « Timer » Press key [ - ] [ 00 ] then stops
If several timers are activated repeat the process.
•Egg timer function :
Action Control panel Display
Activate the hob Press key [ ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
Select« Timer » Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ + ] [ 00 ]
Decrease the time Press key [ - ] [ 00 ] wents to 30,29….
Increase the time Press key [ + ] time increase
After a few seconds the control light stops with blinking.
As soon as the selected cooking time is finished the timer displays blinking [ 00 ] and a sound rings.
To stop the sound and the blinking it is enough to press any key.
•Automatic stop at the end of the cooking time :
As soon as the selected cooking time is finished the timer displays blinking [ 00 ] and a sound rings.
To stop the sound and the blinking it is enough to press any key.

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Control panel locking
To avoid modifying a setting of cooking zones , in particular with within the framework of cleaning
the control panel can be locked (with exception to the On/Off key [ ]).
•Locking :
Action Control panel Display
Start Press key [ ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
Hob locking Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ 0 ] or [ H ]
selection key from the front zone
Repress selection key from the 2 x [ L ]
front zone
•Unlocking :
Action Control panel Display
Start Press key [ ] 2 x [ L ]
In the 5 seconds after start :
Unlocking the hob Press simultaneously [ - ] and 2 x [ L ]
selection key from the front zone
Repress key [ - ] No light on the displays
Operating time limitation
Each cooking zone is equipped with an operating time limitation: the cooking zone is
automatically switched off after a certain time without any change of settings. This time is varying
according to the selected power level as described in the table below.
Power level Operating time
(H)
1
8
2
6
3
5
4
5
5
4
6
1.5
7
1.5
8
1.5
9
1.5

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COOKING ADVICES
Pan quality
Suitable materials: steel, enamelled steel, cast iron, ferromagnetic stainless-steel,
aluminium with ferromagnetic bottom
Not suitable materials: aluminium and stainless-steel without ferromagnetic bottom,
copper, brass, glass, ceramic, porcelain
The cookware manufacturers usually specify whether their products are suitable to induction.
To check if pans are compatible:
•Put a little water in a pan placed on an induction heating zone set at level [ 9 ].This water
must heat in a few seconds.
•A magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Certain pans can make noise when they are placed on an induction cooking zone. This noise
doesn’t mean any failure of the appliance and doesn’t influence the cooking operation.
Pan dimension
The cooking zones are, until a certain limit, automatically adapted to the diameter of the pan.
However the bottom of this pan must have a minimum of diameter according to the
corresponding cooking zone.
To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please place the pan well in the centre of the cooking
zone.

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Examples of cooking power setting
(the values below are indicative)
1 to 2 Melting
Reheating
Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine
Dishes prepared beforehand
2 to 3 Simmering
Defrosting
Rice, pudding, sugar syrup
Dried vegetables, fish, frozen products
3 to 4
Steam
Vegetables, fish, meat
4 to 5 Water Steamed potatoes, soups, pasta,
fresh vegetables
6 to 7
Medium cooking, Simmering
Meat, liver, eggs, sausages, pancakes
7 to 8
Cooking
Potatoes, fritters, waffles
9 Frying, roasting, Boiling
water
Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes, water
P Frying, roosting
Boiling water
scallops, steaks
Boiling significant quantities of water
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Switch-off the appliance before cleaning.
Do not clean the hob if the glass is too hot because they is a risk of burning.
•Remove light marks with a damp cloth with washing up liquid diluted in a little water. Then rinse
with cold water anddry the surface thoroughly.
•Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment likely to cause scratches must be
absolutely avoided.
•Do not ever use any steam-cleaner or pressure washer.
•Do not use any object that may scratchthe ceramic glass.
•Ensure that the pan is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dust on your ceramic hob
or on the pan.Slidingrough saucepans will scratch the surface.
•Spillagesof sugar, jam, jelly, etc. must be removed immediately. You will thus prevent the surface
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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM
When the symbol [ E 4 ] appears :
I) The table must be reconfigured. Please implement the following steps:
Important : before you start:
•make sure there is no more pot on the hob
•take a pot with a ferromagnetic bottom and a minimum diameter of 16 cm
•disconnect the appliance from the grid by removing the fuse or turning the circuit
breaker off
•start the procedure within 2 minutes after reconnecting the hob to the grid
•reconnect the table to the grid
•don’t use the [ 0/I ] touch
II) First step : cancel the existing configuration
1) Press [ - ] and hold down
2) With your other hand, press successively
and quickly (less than 2s) on each [ O ] key.
Press 2 times each key in the following order
(a -> a -> b -> b). [ - ] appears on displays.
A double "beep" means an error occurred.
If so, start again from item 1).
3) Remove your fingers from the touch control, press simultaneously [ + ] and [ - ]
during few seconds, until blinking [ E ] symbols appear.
4) Wait until [ E ] symbols stop blinking.
5) After few seconds, [ E ] are automatically transformed in [ C ]. The existing setup
has been cancelled.
III) Second step: new setup
1) Take a ferromagnetical pot with a minimum diameter of 16 cm
2) Select a cooking zone by pushing on the corresponding [ O ] key
3) Place the pot on the area to be set
4) Wait until the [ C ] display becomes a [ - ]. The selected zone is now configured.
5) Follow the same procedure for each cooking zone with a [ C ] display.
6) All the cooking zones are configured once all the displays are turned off.
Please use the same pot for the whole procedure.
Never put several pots together on the zones during the setup-process.
•If [ E 4 ] displaying remains, please call the customer care
The hob or the cooking zone doesn’t start-up :
•The hob is badly connected on the electrical network.
•The protection fuse cut-off.
•The locking function is activated.
•The sensitive keys are covered with grease or water.
•An object is put on a key.
The control panel displays [ U ] :
•There is no pan on the cooking zone.
•The pan is not compatible with induction.
•The bottom diameter of the pan is too small.
The control panel displays or [ E ] :
•Disconnect and replug the hob.
•Call the After-sales Service.
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One or all cooking zone cut-off :
•The safety system functioned.
•You forgot to cut-off the cooking zone for a long time.
•One or more sensitive keys are covered.
•The pan is empty and its bottom overheated.
•The hob also has an automatic reduction of power level and breaking Automatic overheating
Continuous ventilation after cutting off the hob :
•This is not a failure, the fan continuous to protect the electronic device.
•The fan cooling stops automatically.
The control panel displays [ L ] :
•Refer to the chapter control panel locking page.
The control panel displays [ ] or [ Er03 ] :
•An object or liquid covers the control keys. The symbol disappear as soon as the key is
released or cleaned.
The control panel displays [ E2 ] or [ E H ] :
•The hob is overheated, let it cool and then turn it onagain.
The control panel displays [ E3 ] :
•The pan is not adapted, change the pan.
The control panel displays [ E6 ] :
•Defective network. Control the frequency and voltage of the electrical network.
The control panel displays [ E8 ] :
•The air inlet of the ventilator is obstructed, release it.
The control panel displays [ E C ] :
•Configuration error. Set the table again, referring to the chapter "The [E 4] appears."
If one of the symbols above persists, call the SAV.
ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION
•The materials of packing are ecological and recyclable.
•The electronic appliances are composed of recyclable, and sometimes harmful materials
for the environment, but necessary to the good running and the safety of the appliance.
•Don't throw your appliance with the household refuses
•Get in touch with the waste collection centre of your
commune that is adapted to the recycling of the
household appliances.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The installation must be performed by a qualified electrical contractor. This contractor will take
the entire responsibility of the installation. The installation has to comply with the legislation and
the standards in force in your country.
How to stick the gasket:
The gasket supplied with the hob prevents the intrusion of liquids into the cabinet below.
Its installation has to be done carefully, as described below.
Fitting - installing:
•Cut out sizes of the worktop:
A
B
E
F
H
VKI3500.1SR 300 mm 520 mm 280 mm 490 mm 48 mm
•Ensure that there is a distance of 40 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.
Stick the gasket (2) two millimeters
from the external edge of the glass,
after removing the protection tape (3).
Aeration

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•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 75 °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.
•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 650 mm.
•The connection cord should not be subjected, after building-in, to any mechanical
constraint (for instance constraint given by a drawer installed below).
•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.
Ventilation
•The cooktop ventilation can be improved by adding an opening in kitchen furniture back
wall, just under the cut out of the worktop.
•The front cross member of the furniture must be fined down on the whole width of the cut
out, in order to allow an air passage under the worktop.
•Any cross beneath the worktop must be removed if it is located partly or totally into the cut
out area .
•When building-in the cooktop, make sure not to obstruct the openings foreseen in the
casing of the hob. These holes are necessary for an efficient ventilation of the appliance.
•Avoid any excessive heating under the cooktop, eg related to a poorly ventilated and/or
insulated oven.
•If the induction hob is installed over a pyrolytic oven, it cannot be used as long as the
pyrolytic function is activated.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
•The installation of this appliance and the connection to the electrical network should be
entrusted only to an electrician perfectly to the fact of the normative regulations and which
respects them scrupulously.
•Protection against the parts under tension must be ensured after the building-in.
•The data of connection necessary are on the stickers place on the hob casing near the
connection box.
•The connection to the main must be made using an earthed plug or via an omnipolar
circuit breaking device with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.
•The electrical circuit must be separated from the network by adapted devices, for example:
circuit breakers, fuses or contactors.
•If the appliance is not fitted with an accessible plug, disconnecting means must be
incorporated in the fixed installation, in accordance with the installation regulations.
•The inlet hose must be positioned so that it does not touch any of the hot parts of the hob
or even.
Caution!
This appliance must only be connected to a network 230 V~ 50/60 Hz.
Always connect the earth wire.
Respect the connection diagram.
The green / yellow wire corresponds to the earth wire, the blue wire corresponds to the neutral
wire and the brown wire correspond to the phase.
* calculated with the simultaneous factor following the standard EN 60 335-2-6
Caution! Ensure that the cables are correctly inserted and tightly screwed down.
Mains
Connection
Cable diameter
Cable
Protection calibre
230V~ 50/60Hz 1 Phase + N 3 x 1.5 mm² H 05 VV - F
H 05 RR
-
F
16 A *
We cannot be held responsible for any incident resulting from incorrect connection or
which could arise from the use of an appliance which has not been earthed or has been
equipped with a faulty earth
connection.

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24936-0