Position of the hob
The hob must be installed into a work surface, fitted with an opening cut into the surface so that the top
plate sits flush with the surface. It is best positioned directly above a 600mm wide fitted kitchen cabinet.
Avoid installing the appliance next to a fridge, freezer or boiler.
Gently rest the unit on a surface and determine the exact position of your appliance as follows:
Safety Requirements
Ensure that the surrounding material is heat resistant and non-combustible.
The electricity supply must be routed near to the installation.
There must not be any plugs, wires or sockets in the wall directly above or behind the hob.
Clearance space
Certain minimum clearances must be allowed for when planning the unit’s location (Figure 1):
Beneath the work surface, allow the required clearance for appliances or units to be installed below.
There should be an open space above the hob to allow kitchen odours to disperse. A cooker hood may be
installed to either absorb or extract the odours. The distance between the hob and the hood must not be
less than 650mm (Figure 1).
The distance between the hob and the back edge of the worktop should be no less than 50mm (Figure 1).
Leave adequate clearance between the hob and adjacent cupboards (no less than 150mm.)
To ensure that the hob is properly supported, the distance between the hob cutout and the worktop end
should be no less than 60mm (Figure 1).
Ensure a gap of not less than 400mmbetween overhanging cupboards.
It is best if the hob is surrounded by a work surface, giving safe space to rest a hot pan and space to turn
handles so that they do not protrude into the walkway or become too hot over a neighbouring hotplate.
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Figure 1
Location
650mm
MIN
150mm
MIN
50mm
60mm
MIN
400mm
MIN
