Installing an induction hob with silicone?

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Hi guys, I picked up a second hand Miele Induction hob (900mm wide). The stone worktop is all cut and its currently sitting in place temporarily before use.

My builder has suggested that it should have come with clamps/brackets or similar to hold it in place which unfortunatly it did not.

He has said that he'll simply 'silicone' it in place but im wondering if this is a safe solution? If so, is there a specific silicon he should be considering?

I can imagine the required bracketry will cost a small fortune from Miele but I obviously want it to be safe. Im also wondering if the silicone method would void my warranty on the unit (it was bought from an authorised sellers showroom clearout so actually does have two years warranty on it)?

Any help would be greatlfully recieved.

Thanks,

Lee

JonB · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:38 am Post Subject:

It probably should have 2 strips with 2 clips on each, I would be pricing these up with a preferance to silicon. A better job.
JonB

JonB · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:54 am Post Subject:

As a thought Screwfix No.27007 looks very similar to the fitting on my ceramic hob, the male part being attached to the hob & the sprung part into the worktop. Hope this helps.
JonB

ColJack · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:51 pm Post Subject:

a roller catch? is that right?

mine are just peices of metal with a serrated edge..
clip into the hob and push it down.. the clips dig into the sides of the hole and hold it in place..

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Master of None · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 1:57 am Post Subject:

I seem to remember a similar post a while back and the OP asked the manufacturer about using silicone in place of a missing gasket. The manufacturers replied "under no circumstances use silicone because its strong adhesive properties will prevent the glass expanding slightly when hot and it may crack"

foxhole · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:12 pm Post Subject:

You should find four threaded holes in the base , if you can find screws to fit you should be able to make up a simple bracket from repair plates to secure hob similarily too how it was intended.