replacing single electric oven

[allgone1]

ive moved into a new place and am slowly changing it, its the cookers turn cos it was fitted about 15 years ago and id like something modern. so, have found new ovens but am confused about the process of getting the old one out and the new one in.

under model specifications it asks does it require hard wiring? seems some do some dont. is that old and replaced by just a standard plug cos didnt know if i can just slide the old one out and just plug the new one in. currys want £80 to fit it, if it requires fitting id rather pay an electrician since im not made of money and the cheaper the costs the better as i have lots to replace before i go on maternity leave and have no money any more yes sob and mini violins

supposed then need to ask do i need a specialist to take the old one out? there is no special plug socket/switch relating to the cooker on the kitchen wall unless its the blank one on the wall thats not marked but is always on...yes i am that clueless so any help would be greatly appreciated thanks very much

 

[Burnerman]

If your new oven comes with a plug on, then its rated as less than 3kw and can be plugged into a normal kitchen socket.
If your new oven consumes more electricity than that, then it needs to be hard wired into its own wall socket (and there's often another connector behind the oven itself). Usually there's a dedicated fuse for it too.
If you are hard wiring you do need to know what you are doing, and you do need the correct grade of electrical cable.
Either type of appliance must be earthed!
I would advise getting hold of someone who knows what they are doing as there are health and safety issues here. I hope I don't sound patronising!
John

 

[allgone1]

new oven comes with a plug and specifications say it doesnt require hard wiring but not sure about old one so may need un-hard wired? most definitely will not be attempting this myself either way (have a new switch for my living room light i want fitting at same time) and know im not qualified, couldnt even lift the devil never mind fit it. any idea how much a sparky might want for what im guessing is a fairy simple every day task for them?

may just wait for my dad and just look at the box or set it on the worktop lol

ps thanks for responce
emma

 

[Burnerman]

If your new oven has its own plug, then its electricity needs - including the grill which it will probably have - will be 3kw or less.
We don't know how your old oven is wired at the moment, but you could try switching it on then operating the wall switch to see if it goes off - if you get my drift?
Often if you open the oven door you'll see 4 screws that pass through the oven metalwork and into the carcass of the kitchen unit. With these screws out the oven should be mobile and on a length of cable thats long enough for the whole thing to be withdrawn. At least then you'll see what you are dealing with!
As for a price, well thats as long as a piece of string. A sparky will be done before an hour is up unless there is some devastation lurking, but all you can do is ask around, offer cash and say it could be weekend work....
Anyone who does this work must ensure that the correct fuse remains (13 amp in your case) of and any disconnection should start by completely isolating the cooker circuit.
I hope you enjoy your new home!
John

 

[allgone1]

haha of course see if it works with switch off feel much more enlightened now thank you for you time john, no talks of devestation lurking though please, had enough of that with the floods lol.
emma

 

[Burnerman]

Indeed you are most welcome, and may the floods never return......
John