Single electric oven plus gas hob supply query

[m27]

Hi all,

I currently have a freestanding gas cooker which I am looking to replace with a single (built under) electric oven (Hotpoint SH53K) and a gas hob (also Hotpoint). According to some online stores the oven is "Standard Plug In - 13AMP Supply" others don't specify. In the kitchen where the oven + hob will be installed there is a double electrical socket will this be sufficient? I do not have a dedicated cooker socket at present.

The instruction manual is not very clear to me, I spoke to a NICEIC electrician who fitted my consumer unit a while ago, he said to find out what the load is and what type of cable supply in mm's it requires. But I am clueless !
Here are the details from the oven manual:

The electrical connection to the mains must be made
on the appliance. The power voltage and frequency
are as indicated on the rating plate....

Electrical Connection:
Voltage Frequency: 230
V-1+N 50Hz
Fuse Section: 16A
Supply cable: 3x1.5mm2

You can connect your oven to the system means of a
terminal board. Refer to above information for the
minimal cable sections and the calibration of the
protective elements according to the connection.
If the appliance is installed with a junction box, an
omnipolar circuit breaker - with a minimum contact
opening of 3mm - should be installed between the
appliance and the mains.

We recommend you use a power supply cable which
is long enough to allow you to take the oven out of its
recess in the event of maintenance operations (only
use HAR - H 05 - RRF quality cables fitted with a plug
conforming to the regulations in force.
The plug must be accessible at all times.

voltage: 230-240V ~ 50/60 Hz or
50Hz (see data plate)
maximum power absorbed
2250-2400W

Link to manual (see page 3): http://www.hotpoint.co.uk/hotpoint/_pdf/manuals/19503639406_UK.pdf


Thanks

 

[Taylortwocities]

Well, it says 16A fuse. That would indicate that you need a new dedicated circuit from the consumer unit and not a 13amp plug.

You need to ask them to confirm in writing that a 13amp plug is OK for this appliance.

Hotpoint have a Free Helpdesk Service (on an 0844 number )

Service Hotline 08448 224 224

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

As the manual says, a plug is fine. The current drawn is also way under 13A. The manual also says you may hardwire if you want to.

 

[skenk]

You can plug in both the hob spark and the oven but it'll look pretty ugly with those flexes coming out from the worktop. A sparky should be able to put a socket/dbl socket under the counter fairly easily if you have a new consumer unit. Although if you have solid walls which are tiled it might be a bit more problematic. If you do this don't forget to have an isolation switch above the counter for cooking appliances.

 

[Electrifying]

This should do you, mate. :

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA1dot5TQ3slash50.html

Just connect it up as per manufacturers instructions and put a plug on the end.

 

[m27]

Thanks everyone for the quick and helpful replies.
Much appreciated!