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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 600mm (650mm is recommended)
(Fig.5). If the instructions supplied with the hood dictate that the hood
must be installed at a height greater than 600mm, then that height is the
minimum required.
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:
• Do not position this appliance above a refrigeration unit. The heat
generated may cause the refrigeration unit to fail.
• This appliance is designed to be installed into cabinet units capable
of withstanding temperatures of 65°C or greater above ambient
temperature.
• If there is no oven to be built in below the hob, an isolation shelf should
be fitted to protect the user from high temperatures. If the hob is to be
installed above a working drawer, then a partition should be fitted to
protect the contents and user from the heat generated during use. This
should be fitted 100mm below the hob.
• Never place perishable foods in the cupboard below the appliance.