Replacing a Cooker or Electric Hob

Disclaimer: Please Note You should always get a competent professional to carry out relevant works. Because this is Electrical work we would recommend using an *approved electrical contractor. Safety is always the most important aspect of any job so we always advise adhering to this information. Any information or 'advice' we provide is given on the basis that you will only carry out any works if you are ^competent and *approved in this field. If you are not ^competent and *approved in the field of work you are carrying out then you are doing so at your own risk.

*Approved by NICEIC or equivalent.
^Competent - Has relevant experience or qualification in this field of work

What you will need:

Tools

To complete this job, you may require some or all of the following tools:

• Combined wire cutters/stripper
• Flat Screwdriver - for example, Slotted Parallel Flat Head Insulated Screwdriver - The C.K Dextro VDE Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver, extra response, extra feel and extra speed, comfortable to work with, ergonomic design with rounded spinning area.
• Digital multimeter

Installation

Step 1
Isolate the supply to the cooker at the Domestic Consumer Unit and check that it is not live using a suitable multimeter.  Ensure that it is impossible for the supply to be restored without your knowledge.

Step 2
Remove sufficient screws or other fasteners to give yourself access to disconnect the supply cable from the appliance.

Step 3
Having disconnected the old appliance it can now be removed.

Step 4
Place the new appliance into or close to its new position and connect the original supply cable to it.  If necessary, finalise its position and fasten it into place as required.

Step 5
Check all connections that you have made, in readiness for switching on the power supply.

Step 6
Switch the power back on and test your installation as desired prior to use.