22*door opening widthThe hotplate surround should be level with, or above,any adjacent work surface. Above hotplate level a gapof 75mm should be left between each side of the cookerand any adjacent vertical surface.For non-combustible surfaces (such as unpainted metalor ceramic tiles) this can be reduced to 25mm.A minimum space of 800mm is required between thetop of the hotplate and a horizontal combustible surface.*Any cooker hood should be installed in accordance withthe hood manufacturer’s instructions.Surfaces of furniture and walls at the sides and rear ofthe appliance should be heat, splash and steam resistant.Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture areparticularly prone to heat damage and discolouration.We cannot accept responsibility for damage causedby normal use of the cooker to any material that de-laminates or discolours at temperatures less than 65°Cabove room temperature.For safety reasons curtains must not be fittedimmediately behind the cooker.We recommend a gap of 1110mm between units toallow for moving the cooker. If a flush fit is required, fitthe cooker up to the unit at one side then fit the unitthe other side. Do not box the cooker in; it must still bepossible to move the cooker in and out for cleaning andservicing.A clearance of 130mm is required if the cooker is near acorner of the kitchen to allow the oven doors to open.Unpacking the CookerDo not take any packaging off the cooker until it isdirectly in front of the place it is to be installed (unless itwill not fit through a door in its outer packaging).Cut the banding straps and lift the cardboard box offthe cooker, leaving the cooker standing on the basepackaging. See the loose unpacking sheet.Moving the CookerThe cooker is very heavy. Take great care.We recommend two people manoeuvre the cooker.Ensure that the floor covering is firmly fixed, or removedto prevent it being disturbed when moving the cookeraround. You will need the levelling tool.From the back tilt the cooker forward and remove therear half of the polystyrene base pack.Repeat from the front and remove the front half of thepoly base. Pull the drawer out to its furthest point.Lift up the ends of the plastic clips (one each side) torelease the catches holding the drawer to the siderunners and at the same time pull the drawer forwardand away from the side runners. For safety’s sake pushthe drawer runners back out of the way. Put the drawersome where safe - do not refit it until the installation iscompleteFit the levelling tool on the rectangular adjuster asshown below.