Will a 595mm gas cooker fit in 595mm slot?

moneybelle

Please help me not to buy the wrong cooker!

Will a 595mm gas cooker fit in 595mm slot ok?

OK sounds like a daft question but need some advice from experienced person.


Thanks

poppyolivia

I think there has to be a tiny gap either side, something I was reading on here, can't remember the reason for it though sorry.

sparky883

I Find that manufacters measurments are a couple of mm on the high side,The gap need to be square though,I would think it will fit and you can always give it a Shove!! Its not the best answer,but will proborbally work,If you cannot take the risk i would advise against buying it.

madjay

595mm cooker fits into a 600mm Slot

Canucklehead

Good morning: The OP would need to provide further details i.e specific cooker for the definitive answer: however, where the manufacturer's instructions do not give clear guidance, the recommended clearance for a free standing cooker is minimum 20mm either side to the base unit. Manufacturer's websites usually have manuals/specifications online....you could also call for details. Your local CORGI (who has 'cooker' qualifications...not all do) could advise you. Visit CORGI to find an RGI and check his/her qualifications.

HTH

Canucklehead

maninthestreet

No it wont fit - just like a 6mm dowel won't fit into a hole 6mm in diameter.
Even if you could squeeze it in, you would have great difficulty opening the oven door.

moneybelle

Thanks for replys so far

I called a store today; they said manafucturers ask for some clearance, but basically people genearally dont like gaps and the manufacturers just say that to 'cover themselves'. He thought that it should go in ok.

I get the dowel thing; but wondered if the dimmensions are always the max possible and probably are a little under in reality.

Door opening thing is a good point.

Canucklehead

moneybelle wrote: »

Thanks for replys so far

I called a store today; they said manafucturers ask for some clearance, but basically people genearally dont like gaps and the manufacturers just say that to 'cover themselves'.

:eek: We are talking about gas cookers...minimum clearance is a legal requirement. Retailers shouldn't be giving unsafe advice. I recommend you call the CORGI consumer advice line 0800 915 0485 and ask them what the minimum clearance is: alternatively ask your installer.

HTH

Canucklehead

moneybelle

Canucklehead wrote: »

:eek: We are talking about gas cookers...minimum clearance is a legal requirement. Retailers shouldn't be giving unsafe advice. I recommend you call the CORGI consumer advice line 0800 915 0485 and ask them what the minimum clearance is: alternatively ask your installer.

HTH

Canucklehead

Corgi verified that unless instructions say otherwise (as they can require no gap) 20mm clearance is required