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New oven

I have a new oven a little deeper at back closer to socket is this okay or would it need more clearance the socket is behind the cooker? It’s electrical and a gas hob on top 
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  • Ayr_Rage
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    The installation instructions will have the required clearances clearly specified. 
  • gadget88
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    Thanks I couldn’t see anything on the instructions 
  • gadget88
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    The oven dimensions are Dimensions
    (H)59.5 x (W)59.5 x (D)55.1
  • grumpy_codger
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    edited 9 June 2025 at 10:49AM
    I wouldn't worry - modern ovens are well insulated and cooled outside with airflow.
  • Albermarle
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    Probably more important is that you can access the socket to switch it off, in case of some kind of problem.
  • gadget88
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    edited 9 June 2025 at 2:47PM


    Here’s some photos last pic was how it was before looks flush to wall he said it’s deeper but contacted most electricians they can make the socket if I wish but they insist it should be fine as it is? 

    Behind it there is just a double socket and a gas pipe
  • Can you not get the double socket moved to one side?
  • gadget88
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    I could move it but some electricians said it would be fine unsure what to do? It worked fine before but new oven is deeper 
  • gadget88
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    I booked an electrician  to check it over tomorrow to make sure it’s all fine 
  • MysteryMe
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    edited 9 June 2025 at 8:13PM
    Is the left hand switch of the double socket, the oven swich?  Your new oven sounds a pretty standard depth so I am sure you will be fine.
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