Rangemaster ECL90HPNGFBL/BL, User Manual & Installation & Service Instructions

11

INSTALLATION

Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished.

Fixing the seal to the back of the hob

The hob must be sealed to the work surface to prevent liquid 

from entering into the cabinet. A tape seal is supplied with 

the hob. Refer to 

Fig. 5.4

.

1. 

Turn the hob over and place in on a secure, level surface. 

2. 

Spread the longer seal “

A

” around the inner left, rear and 

right sides.

3. 

With a cutter or scissors cut the excess seal and retain 

for next use.

4. 

Spread the seal “

B

” around the left, front and right outer 

edges of the cooktop.

5. 

Spread the seal “

C

” along the rear edge of the cooktop. 

Making sure that the beginning and the end overlap at 

the seal “

B

”.

Fastening the Installation Brackets

Each cooktop is provided with an installation kit including 

brackets and screws for fastening the top to fixture panels 

from 20 to 40 mm thick. Refer to 

Fig. 5.4

.

1. 

Turn the cooktop upside down and fasten the brackets 

“

F

” and “

R

” to the appropriate socket holes, without 

tightening the screws for the moment. 

2. 

Make sure that the brackets are fastened.

Installing the Hob 

1. 

Turn the hob back the right way up and position it in 

the worktop cut-out.

2. 

Insert the cooktop into the hole and position it correctly.

3. 

Adjust the position of the brackets “

F

” and “

R

” and 

tighten the “

Rear Screw

” and “

Front Screw

” to lock the 

cooktop firmly in position (

Fig. 5.5

).

4. 

With a sharp cutter or trimmer knife trim the excess 

sealing material around the edge of the cooktop. 

Take 

care not to damage the workbench

.

If the surface that the hob is to be fitted is tiled, or is not 

reasonably smooth, additional sealing with a waterproof 

silicone sealant may be required.