13Electrical connectionSafety warnings for the electricianBefore connecting the appliance to the power supply, check that thevoltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds to the mains powersupply available. Appliances fitted with a plug can be connected to anystandard power socket within easy access.Should it be necessary to provide a fixed connection, the hood mustonly be installed by an electrician authorised by the local electricityboard. To isolate the cooker hood from the mains, pull the mains plug.If the appliance is permanently connected to the mains, then it must beisolated from the mains using measures provided in the electricalinstallation (fuses -unscrew-type fuses, cut-out, current trips or similarthat have a contact separation of >3mm when open).The manufacture declines all responsibility for malfunctions resultingfrom failure to comply with the above instructions.If the power socket is applied directly above the hood this gives twoadvantages:1. The socket is not visible.2. The appliance can be disconnected at need merely be removing theplug.Electrical connection220-240 V – by means of fixed power cable with plug.(Fixed connection of the appliance must only be carried out by anauthorised electrician.)