Safe use of the appliance, Connecting the appliance to the power supply – AEG MC1753E-M User Manual
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Installation
Safe use of the appliance
If fitting the microwave in position B or C (see diagram on page 33):
• The cupboard must be a minimum of 500 mm (E) above the worktop and 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.
Important: Ensure the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor.
It is important to ensure that the installation of this product conforms to the
instructions in this operation manual and the conventional oven manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
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 230-240 V/50 Hz
alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket.
• If the appliance is to be operated in a non-European
country, the supply voltage, current type and frequency of
the appliance indicated on the rating plate must correspond
with the specification of your power supply. The rating plate
can be found on the inside face of the control panel.
• 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)