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Installing a Neff induction hob?

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Motherwithflaws · 01/03/2016 21:16

Has anyone got a clue on how to install one of these sodding things? Ours is the T40B30X2 which comes with a bare wire and is 4.6kw
The kitchen fitter has said it needs to be hard wired into a cooker outlet. But when we've looked at the cable on the hob, we were surprised that it's a 1.5mm cable (builder dh who sort of knows what to do)
When we've googled, some reviews say theirs is just on a normal plug but with it being 4.6kw, my dh doesn't think it's a good idea.
The hob manual says that there are 3 hob settings, 10, 13 and 16 amps.

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TalkinPeace · 01/03/2016 21:19

never ever in a million years put a plug on a hob
it needs to be wired in with its own breaker

Motherwithflaws · 01/03/2016 21:23

But you can buy induction hobs that do just plug in!?

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TheLesserSpottedBee · 01/03/2016 22:21

Mine is a De Dietrich and is definitely hard wired in ie no plug. The oven underneath is plugged in (had kitchen extension so had to know to tell the electrician re connections and how many sockets I needed)

The instructions for your Neff say

"Installation: The appliance must be connected to a fixed
installation"

I would look at paying for an electrician.

Octonought · 01/03/2016 22:36

We have one - my husband is very handy with most DIY stuff and hates paying tradesmen, but even he didn't try. Pay an electrician, shouldn't cost too much. P.S. They are great :)

Octonought · 01/03/2016 22:36

The hob I mean, not electricians!

TreeBird16 · 02/03/2016 08:35

You need to hardwire it to a proper cooker switch

MaynJune · 02/03/2016 08:48

You can apparently buy induction hobs that plug in. They're designed that way. You can't just plug in any induction hob.

MiaowTheCat · 02/03/2016 10:17

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