What cable for an AEG induction hob?

Sherborne2

Hi there. Thanks so much for sharing information on how to get the required cable for our AEG Induction Hob 68001KF-N which arrived today. Christmas dinner still hangs in the balance. We have no wiring connection details!! Does anyone know which terminal connects to which wire? There are 5 numbered terminals - two single terminals, a blank and a joined termnial. Does anyone know which is live and which is nuetral? Without knowing there is a risk of connecting it wrongly and damaging the unit. Please help we have the whole family coming on Christmas day!!!!

Thanks in anticipation.

keystone

RTM!

Cheers

Sherborne2

Thanks for that - i may be new to forums but i am not entirely without brains. I have looked at the manual - i can find no schematic diagram or any reference to the information i need. Is there anyone who can help me? I do need some help christmas dinner is at stake here. :xmassmile

cheers

keystone

Did you get the hob from a retailer? The cable should have come already connected to the hob.

Try 01753 219899 and ask for technical support. Should still get them today.

Cheers

zax47

keystone wrote: »

Did you get the hob from a retailer? The cable should have come already connected to the hob.
Cheers

New one on me! Why would so many people be searching for the correct type if that were the case? Never connected a hob yet that came with it's cable attached.

Perhaps the information is in the manual, but the OP doesn't know (with all due respect) the correct interpretation of it? Multiple terminals with links usually means it can be used on 3 phase systems (lots of Europe!) as well as single phase (UK). Working out which terminal is which can be a pain - even for us "pros".

EDIT: Just downloaded the manual for a look - tells you sweet FA about connection HOWEVER, this is telling.

"In the event of single-phase or two-phase connection......"

Suggests it is a pan-european model and can work on 1, 2 and 3 phase supplies. It also suggests that the linked connections are the live - (single phase in UK). Are there no markings or indications at all on/next to the terminals?

Can you take a pic - stick it on imageshack or photobucket and post a link? We can probably tell you in seconds if we can see the connections.

mikey72

I wired one of these up a few months ago, it's not in the manual, and I can't remember anything except it wasn't anything special, ie a fairly standard hob terminal block, needs a heavy cable as it draws alot of power, nearly 8kw I think it was, and needs ventilation at the front for the fan.

Sherborne2

:xmassmileThank you for all your posts - will set our electrican on to it - if we continue to struggle I will take a photo and ask for your help! If we work it out I'll post a picture of Christams dinner.

Cheers

keystone

zax47 wrote: »

New one on me! Why would so many people be searching for the correct type if that were the case? Never connected a hob yet that came with it's cable attached.

Oh - my bad! I'm just a little sceptical that it was necessary to procure a new cable for a new hob direct from the supplier. Why did it not come with one if its special? If it didn't - Customer Services on the number I posted earlier who should also b able to provide the necessary "how to" information..

Yes I looked at the instructions myself and drew the conclusion that it should come fitted as the book doesn't tell you how too. Just goes to show never make assumptions and I fell into the trap again myself!! Doh!

Cheers

dodgy_damo

* 6mm "cooker cable" is what's needed from your nearest electrical wholesaler. All fitted, and been used for a year and half now

Sherborne2

OK guys - no luck with AEG depsite a number of attempts. Please find link below (gaps to allow posting) of photo on 'photobucket' as suggested (i'm new to using that too so let me know if there are problems). Please can you tell me which terminal the live should go to and which the neutral should go to. The earth is terminal 6 (if I've got that right).

Thank you so much. we might yet have a christmas dinner!:rudolf:
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