Fair enough. In that case, if (despite what many people would probably do) the manufacturers "do not intend" that the appliance be hard-wired, then you're seemingly right in saying that. per that guidance, it probably should have been supplied with a fitted plug (for the like of me to cut off and throw away!).
Let's hope for the OP's sake that he bought it from a reputable, trustworthy seller instead.
Is it merely "guidance", or what the legislation actually requires?
You'd have to ask riveralt that. He quoted it to me as 'guidance', but without being more specific about its source/nature.
The Dti guidance is, https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...al-equipment-plugs-sockets-guidance-notes.pdf
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