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Gas cooker to dual fuel bayonet & location

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.12 PM

Hi, We have inherited a 30 yr old gas cooker which has seen better days. I would like to change to dual fuel and have found this which only needs a standard plug. (We have no cooker point either) http://www.johnlewis.com/smeg-suk61px8-dual-fuel-cooker-stainless-steel/p231417654#tabinfo-ratings However, the connection procedure doc says bayonet fitting needs to be to left of cooker,not directly behind cooker. Having had a look I think the existing one is directly behind the cooker. We have cupboards on either side of the cooker (which is in a corner) so no easy access to a new install point. Is it really impossible to install with the fitting behind, and if so what kind of procedure ,ought we be looking at to get this point moved? Totally bewildered I just want a new cooker! Thanks

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Boiler Homecare

Rating: 5 out of 5

Honiton

I think you have misread the installation instructions. Every cooker I have fitted the gas connection is behind the appliance, either off set to the right or left. What the instructions infer is that the gas connection is accessible for ease of installation and future disconnection. I assume you want the supplier to install this appliance, would suggest you contact a local gas safe engineer who will take charge of the gas side, and will be more competitive. And also contact a qualified electrician to complete the electrical side. No need to worry about any breach of manufacture's warranty, as long as the appliance has been installed by a competent gas/electrical engineer, this is all that is required!

Answered13 November 2014