Safety distances to the sides
and back of the hob
Ideally the hob should be installed with
plenty of space on either side. There
may be a wall at the rear or a tall unit or
wall on one side (right or left) (see illus-
trations).
Minimum distance between the back
of the worktop cut-out and the rear
edge of the worktop:
50 mm
Minimum distance between the
worktop cut-out and a wall or tall unit to
the right of it:
150 mm.
Minimum distance between the
worktop cut-out and a wall or tall unit to
the left of it:
150 mm.
Safety distances
Not allowed
Recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
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