20INSTALLATIONCheck the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished.130 mm min75 mmmin75 mmmin800 mm min912 mmmin937 mmmaxFig.7-1Fig.7-3Positioning the CookerFig.7-1 shows the minimum recommended distance from thecooker to nearby surfaces.The cooker should not be placed on a base.Above hotplate surround should be level with, or above, anyadjacent work surface.A gap of 75 mm should be left between each side of thecooker ABOVE the hotplate level and any adjacent verticalsurface.For non-combustible surfaces (such as unpainted metal orceramic tiles), this can be reduced to 25 mm.A minimum space of 800 mm is required between the top ofthe hotplate and a horizontal combustible surface.Fig.7-2 shows the suggested clearances above the cooker.*Any cookerhood should be installed in accordance with thehood manufacturer’s instructions.Surfaces of furniture and walls at the sides and rear of theappliance should be heat, splash and steam resistant. Certaintypes of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularlyprone to heat damage and discolouration.We cannot accept responsibility for damage caused bynormal use of the cooker to any material that de-laminatesor discolours at temperatures less than 65 °C above roomtemperature.We recommend a gap of 1010 mm between units to allowfor moving the cooker. Do not box the cooker in – it mustbe possible to move the cooker in and out for cleaning andservicing.If the cooker is near a corner of the kitchen, a clearance of130 mm is required to allow the oven doors to open (Fig.7-3).The actual opening of the doors is slightly less but this allowsfor some protection of your hand as you open the door.Fig.7-4410 mmmin1000 mm min5 mm 5 mmFig.7-2