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vertical surfaces, e.g. a tall cupboard
end panel. This may be reduced to 100mm if the adjacent surface
is resistant to fire (tiles or steel, for example). These dimensions are
shown in Fig. 11 on page 25.
If fitting a cooker hood above the hob:
If a cooker hood is to be installed above the hob, the height of the
hood above the hob must be at least 750mm (Fig. 12, page 25). If
the instructions supplied with the hood dictate that the hood must
be installed at a height greater than 750mm, then that height is
the minimum required. This must be measured from the top of the
burners.
Wall furniture requirements:
The minimum height of any cabinet immediately above the hob is
900mm. The minimum height of any adjacent units (including light
pelmets) is 400mm, unless they are manufactured from a material
resistant to fire (steel, for example)
Notes:
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Do not position this appliance above a refrigeration unit. The heat
generated may cause the refrigeration unit to fail.
•
Do not seal the hob in place with silicone. It may need to be
removed for servicing.
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This appliance is designed to be installed into worktops and
around cabinet units capable of withstanding temperatures of
100°C+.
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If there is no oven to be built in below the hob it is recommended
that, an isolation shelf should be fitted to protect the user from high
