Removing a built-in ceramic hob

Shirlybirly · 7 Dec 2011

I'm replacing with a gas hob that will sit in the same gap above the built-in double oven.

I know that I need a qualified gas fitter to connect the new hob but will save money by removing the ceramic hob first.

Can anyone advise please?

chivers67 · 7 Dec 2011

Has the cable feeding it got an islolation switch of some sort?

Have you got a means of testing it if you're switching it off to make certain it's no longer live?

No doubt you'll still need a live feed to power the ignitor for the new hob.

Shirlybirly · 8 Dec 2011

Thanks for your reply.

The electrics can be switched off, at the mains obviously but the cooker has it's own supply. We had a gas cooker there until we renewed the kitchen in 2005 so the gas supply to the cooker was capped. I have testers but have only used them when renewing sockets or light fittings.

I intend to have the new gas hob properly fitted by a corgi qualified person though. I'd never attempt to do it myself.

To remove the ceramic hob, will the double-oven need to be removed? The hob appears to be sealed in also.

JonB · 8 Dec 2011

Our ceramic hob is held in by spring clips. Gently prising up with a screwdriver should lift it. The rubber seal on the worktop could be a bit sticky.
Hope this helps.
JonB

Shirlybirly · 8 Dec 2011

It does, thanks. Will let you know how we get on.

davelx · 8 Dec 2011

JonB said:
Our ceramic hob is held in by spring clips. Gently prising up with a screwdriver should lift it. The rubber seal on the worktop could be a bit sticky.
Hope this helps.
JonB

Suggest you wear safety glasses when you do this - better safe than sorry.

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Removing a built-in ceramic hob

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