I got this VÄLBILDAD 2 plate induction hob at Ikea in Germany.
I received it with electric cable connected to the hob but without a plug.
I wouldn't try to connect it myself if I thought this induction requires any special wiring,
but from what I read it seems to only require a normal 230V 16A socket which I have in my kitchen.
The hob is 3700 Watt.
The manual says:
This appliance has a type "Y" attachment with a cable type H05V2V2-F. MONO-PHASE connection: min. section of the conductors: 3×1,5mm2
I'm attaching some photos of the wires and the connection diagram.
Can someone tell me if I can just buy a 230V 16A electric plug like this for example and connect the hob to a 16A socket, or should I call an electrician?
Thank you very much.
I'm in Germany.
Best Answer
Yes, if you already have a Schuko socket (and it's the only socket on that circuit), you can just put a plug like that on the cable and plug it in.
16A at 230V is 3680W, which is probably what the 3700W actually is (rounded up for marketing purposes).
Edit: I noticed in the instructions for the induction hob that it's possible to limit the power used by the hob. If you're worried about your wiring not being good enough, or if the circuit breaker trips when you're using the hob at full capacity, you can limit it to 3.5kW, 3kW, or even less.