Oven, induction hob and 22ml worktop

markfj

bricksmasher
Hi

Hopefully I've posted this on the correct section.

I'm getting a kitchen fitted at the moment we have 22ml worktops, the instructions on the induction hobs says it requires 30ml worktops.

The worktop was. Already cut out to accommodate the induction hob, by builder says he could raise the hob by around 2mls to allow for more ventilation, but seems to think it shouldn't be a big issue.

I'm not sure either way, not

tacpot12

The issue may not be ventilation but the fittings that are supplied to hold the hob into the worktop - the fittings may not be able to grip the worktop if it too thin. The result could be that the hob makes more noise than it should, and might slide from side to side if you knock it. It could also result in more of a gap around the outside edge, which could mean more cleaning in future. However, with some ingenuity, I expect the hob can be fixed in place.

What make & model of hob is it?

markfj

Thanks for that, it's all in OK and seems to fit well. Thought not been turned on yet as needs hardwiring.

The bottom. Of the induction hob and the top. Of the oven are basically touching which worries me abit

It's this induction
https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/eiq60indtouch/electriq-eiq60indtouch-4-zone-induction-hob-hob

Thanks

that

should this post not read 22mm (rather than millilitre)?

Nothing obvious on that link say 30ml, or mm. The fitter could always put some 8mm or 10mm ply around the underneath mounting points

These kinds of stoves often require quite a bit of current - often much more than an oven. Potential rewire???

things touching should not be a problem, as it is induction, needs ferrous based pots, instead of glowing element which generates heat causing energy to conduct, and radiate through the pot and surroundings

if you turn it on the surface does not get hot. However if you put a pan on it, the heat from the pan will conduct down to the surface, so it still will become hot

ih8stress

When I moved house I 'inherited' an induction hob and oven and hate them. Had to buy a whole new set of pans. The oven has a cool down fan which can take between 30-60 mins to stop making a noise after switching off.

If your hob is near a window and shows an error code of 'LL' or 'FF' (I think) - try switching it off, shutting your blinds/curtains etc. then switching it back on again. The bright sunlight affects it.

Oh, and people with a pace-maker should not go near them apparently.

markfj

that wrote: »

should this post not read 22mm (rather than millilitre)?

Nothing obvious on that link say 30ml, or mm. The fitter could always put some 8mm or 10mm ply around the underneath mounting points

These kinds of stoves often require quite a bit of current - often much more than an oven. Potential rewire???

things touching should not be a problem, as it is induction, needs ferrous based pots, instead of glowing element which generates heat causing energy to conduct, and radiate through the pot and surroundings

if you turn it on the surface does not get hot. However if you put a pan on it, the heat from the pan will conduct down to the surface, so it still will become hot

Yes you're right, I dont know why other than the stress of my current house renovations why I was talking in Mls:rotfl:


I'll mention the Ply to my fitter, hes good with fitting kitchens, just said the 22mm worktop he hadnt used before himself, its new to howdens, and thats the kitchens he recommended i guess thats why.

Yes, I meant the base of the induction hob, is touching the top of the oven, so more or less sitting on top of it. Im worried it will damage the wires or lack of ventilation would cause overheating.

Thanks for your reply

markfj

ih8stress wrote: »

When I moved house I 'inherited' an induction hob and oven and hate them. Had to buy a whole new set of pans. The oven has a cool down fan which can take between 30-60 mins to stop making a noise after switching off.

If your hob is near a window and shows an error code of 'LL' or 'FF' (I think) - try switching it off, shutting your blinds/curtains etc. then switching it back on again. The bright sunlight affects it.

Oh, and people with a pace-maker should not go near them apparently.

I work in kitchens, and to be honest much prefer induction hobs, im guessing some are better than others, but i convinced my mum to get one, she loves it now, but each to their own I guess! I do understand its hassle having to buy new pans though

tacpot12

You will invalidate the warranty if you don't fit the hob according to the manufacturers specifications. This hob needs 50mm between its bottom and the top of anything else, e.g. the oven. It needs this because it radiates heat downwards, and if there is something immediately beneath it, this item will heat up (possibly damaging it) but also reflecting the heat back up into the hob which will damage it. Relocating the oven might avoid the hob failing prematurely.

I think the requirement for a thickness of 30mm in the worksurface might be due to the fixing supplied - the manual shows that very simple brackets are supplied; these have a very limited range of adjustment and so the manufacturer may specify a worksurface thickness of 30mm to ensure the brackets work. If this is the case, the installer can pack the underside of the 22mm worksurface so that brackets grip it.

The only other reason I can think for requiring this thickness is if thinner worktops have been found to crack due to the heat stress from the hob. Making sure that you have a 5mm gap all the way around the hob should help avoid this.

neilmcl

Is there anyway you can drop the oven down slightly in the cabinet below? This is the issue rather than than the thickness of the worktop, you need an adequate gap between the two for ventilation both from the oven and hob above. On it's own the 22m thickness of the worktop shouldn't be an issue as long as the hob can be secured correctly, it's juts that it leaves the underside too loa and too near the appliance below.

markfj

Thanks everyone, appreciate the helpful replies

We are. Going to drop the whole unit slightly (oven and built in draw underneath) afterall.. He didn't really want to do that but for aesthetics it seems the most logical way of getting round this problem at the moment.

forgotmyname

Will your electrics stand upto aninduction hob? We had to have another circuit put in just for the hob. The one we have can pull just over 8KW with all 4 going.

Older style cooker circuits wont cater for that. Our house os not that old either (about 20 years)