AEG MC1763E-M - Manual (Page 162)

162 Installation
Safe use of the appliance
If fitting the microwave in position B or C (see diagram on page 161):
• The cupboard must be a minimum of 500mm (E) above the worktop & must not be
installed directly above a hob.
• This appliance has been tested and approved for use near domestic gas, electric and
induction hobs only.
• Sufficient space between hob and microwave should be allowed to prevent
overheating of microwave oven, surrounding cupboard and accessories.
• Do not operate the hob without pans when the microwave oven is operating.
• Care should be taken when attending to the microwave oven while the hob is on.
Connecting the appliance to the power supply
• The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the
unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. Or it should be
possible to isolate the oven from the supply by incorporating
a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard.
• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).
• Connect the appliance to a single phase 230 V/50 Hz
alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket. The socket
must be fused with a 10 A fuse.
• The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician.
• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply
cord to facilitate connection to point (A) when the appliance
is being installed.
• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard,
DO NOT crush the power supply cord.
• Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
(A)