Solid wood and tiled worktops
a Wooden frame 7,5 mm
(to be provided on site)
e Worktop
f Hob
g Gap
As the ceramic glass and the
worktop cut-out have a certain
dimensional tolerance, gap g can
vary (min. 1 mm).
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Make the worktop cut-out as shown
in "Building-in dimensions".
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Fix the wooden frame a 7 mm below
the top edge of the worktop (see
diagram).
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Feed the hob connection cable down
through the cut-out.
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Centre the hob f in the cut-out.
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Connect the hob to the mains.
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Check that the hob works.
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Seal the remaining gap g with a
silicone sealant that is heat-resistant
to at least 160 °C.
Observe the silicone sealant
manufacturer's instructions.
For granite and marble tiled
worktops, only use silicone sealant
that has been especially formulated
for granite and marble.
Flush-fitted hobs
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