Gas stove - an integral element of any kitchen. It should not only have an elegant appearance and various functions. Of its correct installation, too, does not depend a little. The plate should not interfere, and at the same time it should be easy to approach and convenient to work on it. Installation( but not connection) can be done independently.
First of all, it is necessary to prepare a convenient place for the plate. If the old plate still stands, then it must be taken out;When changing the installation site, move the kitchen furniture in advance. A new gas stove should be put into the kitchen directly in the package. The plate has a "gentle" upper lining, which can be accidentally damaged during transfer.
The installation site must be as level and horizontal as possible. The plate has adjusting feet, but they also have their own control limit. So, in the presence of large irregularities, the cavities of the feet do not provide a horizontal position of the plate. And it is necessary to prevent "slipping" from the cooker plate. In addition, the plate should not be unsteady. Plate should be at least half a meter from the electrical outlets, windows and doors. Between the stove and the kitchen furniture should also not be less than 30 cm. It is defined in the technical conditions for the installation.
If the wall is wooden or tiled, then it is necessary to install a thermal shield( a sheet of metal applied to asbestos board or fabric) on it. Its dimensions should slightly exceed the dimensions of the plate.
How to install the gas cooker
Before installing in place, the cooker is unpacked beforehand. Inside it there are accessories - lattices, baking sheets, etc. All this must be removed. After that, the first adjustment feet must first be screwed. This work should be done together. And for convenience, and not to damage the surface of the plate.
When connecting the plate it is more convenient to use a special flexible high-pressure hose. It can be bought in any specialized department, and it is not expensive. The hose, in contrast to the metal tube, allows, if necessary, to move the plate in small limits. This is convenient for some small repairs( laying linoleum, for example).It is good to pre-fix special clamps to the wall behind the plate, which will hold this hose in a stationary position.
Do not forget to read the instructions on your plate, as each model has its own characteristics.
