DIY Guide: Cooker Installation
We will talk about how to replace a single electric oven in this step-by-step guide.
Intro
Your old cooker may need to be replaced. You may want to get a new, more modern appliance, or your old oven may have been sent to that electrical place in the sky.
You want to make sure you know how to install an electric oven properly and, more importantly, safely, no matter why you want to upgrade.
This article will walk you through every step of the process, from taking out your old oven to installing in your new one.
Even though it might look quick and easy, installing an electric cooker professionally is not something that you can do by yourself. Before you start, we want to make sure you know about the rules and safety problems.
If you read this, we hope it helps you. For your safety, please follow our step-by-step guide to install your electric cooker. This way, you’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes and install the appliance correctly.
How to Install a Cooker Steps
Everything you need to know to replace a single electric oven is in this step-by-step guide. If your oven is a like-for-like replacement, this should be a simple and easy task. Because most single electric ovens are the same width (560 mm), they should all fit in the same place.
Step 1 – Plug
We’d like to draw your attention to the fact that most single electric ovens have a plug on the end of the cord. But some double ovens, which are bigger, will need their own power source, which will have to be hard wired. If you’re not sure, please talk to a professional.
Step 2 – Position oven
You should first find out where the oven is to be installed. You could put this behind the oven, to the side, above, or below it. Depending on where your oven is placed. As soon as you find the plug, you need to unplug and turn it off.
Step 3 – Open the oven door
Now, open the door to the oven. There are four or two screws holding the oven in place. Use your screwdriver to remove all of the screws from the oven’s body.
Step 4 – Removing oven
After taking out the screws, you will need to carefully move the oven to a different spot. Ovens can be heavy, so please ask for help if you need it with this step. Please remember that the plug that comes with the oven needs to be able to hang freely and not get stuck between tables or cabinets when you take it out.
Step 5 – Swap the plug
The plug from your old oven needs to be switched to the plug from your new oven in this step.
Here are the steps to take if you don’t know how to wire the plug:
It will be at the back of your device. Find the terminal outlet box. Then take the plate off.
Then you need to join the earth (green/yellow), the neutral (blue), and the live (brown) wire. Connect these to the right holes with wires. The live wire is on the right, the earth wire is in the middle, and the neutral wire is on the left.
After that, you’ll need to tighten the screws to keep them in place and then put the plate back in place.
Step 6 – Place the new oven
Your new oven is now ready to be put in the right place. Making sure that the wire from the cooker goes to the plug hole. Also, remember that you will need help moving and setting up the cooker because it can be heavy.
Take your time with this step, and when you put the oven in place, be careful not to trap the electric cooker cord.
Step 7 – Secure the oven
Open the door to your new oven and use a screwdriver to put the screws in the holes. This will hold the oven in place.
Step 8 – Safely plug the oven
After making sure the oven is safe, you can plug the electric oven into the wall and turn it on. Don’t forget to find the right values for the timer. Please read and follow the instructions that came with your oven to make sure it is set up properly.
Tools Needed to Install a Cooker
At this point, we expect you to already have the oven you want to replace, but you will also need the right tools to do the job right.
To put in a cooker, you will need the following tools:
· Needle-Nose Pliers
· New 3-point Plug
· Old Towels
· Screwdriver (Flat, Philips, Nut)
· Wire cutters and pliers
How to Install a Cooker Safely
When taking apart and putting together any electrical equipment, safety should be your first concern. Even though it’s not too hard to take out your oven and put in a similar one, you will have to work with wires, which can be dangerous if you aren’t used to it.
Remember that if you don’t follow the directions properly, you could get hurt very badly.
If you’re not sure about any part of changing your oven, you should definitely talk to an electrician.
The following safety gear is what you will need:
Safety gloves: These are what you’ll need to move the big oven.
Protected shoes: some cookers are very heavy, so it’s best to wear protected shoes with toe caps.
Also, because the pot is heavy, you should have someone help you take it out and put the new one in.
Also, read the manufacturer’s directions and notes, and always go back to them if you need to.
Things You Need to Install a Cooker
In order to install in a cooker, you will need the following: the electric cooker, a thick towel or safety sheet.
Before you can put your new cooker, you need to make sure that the old one is replaced with a similar one. One example is that your old and new tools should both have the same amount of power.
A 13A fuse can be used to plug something in if it has 3,000W (3kW) of power. Please keep this in mind before you buy your new device.
The thick towel or sheet is there to keep your floor safe. To get rid of your old cooker, you’ll need to put it on the floor. You should keep your floor safe from damage or scratches.
Tips for Getting Ready to Install a Cooker
Before you put in your cooker, you should make sure you are ready for a smooth fitting.
Prior to installing your new oven, you should make sure there is enough room in your kitchen for you to remove the old one and move the new one into place.
We suggest that you get rid of anything that is near the cooker and clean the area where it will go.
It is very important that you turn off the power to the switch. Do this at the plug first. Then make sure you turn off the power at the wall. This will keep you safe while you’re wiring the cooker. After the new cooker is safely in place, you can turn this back on.
Cooker Maintenance
Because you will be using your cooker a lot, it will need to be cleaned often. In addition to cleaning, your oven will need to be fixed up every so often.
We suggest that you check the door seal because it can wear down over time, letting heat escape.
Do not slam the door, as this could damage it or even break the glass.
Your new oven will have a light inside that may need to be replaced at some point. Even though it’s easy to change the bulb, you should read your oven’s instructions first because each model is different.
It’s important to clean or fix your oven when it’s cold and off.
If your electric oven has a hob, it will only need to be cleaned every so often. If there are any spills, you should clean them up right away, but wait until the stove is cool first.
You can get oven cleaner and sprays that work at your local store. Every six months, you should clean the inside of your cooker, which includes the oven racks.
This is just a suggestion. If you use your oven a lot, dirt and grease can accumulate faster, so you will need to clean it more often.
Getting rid of an old cooker
It is important to make sure the power is off before taking out your old cooking unit. You do not want to risk having electricity flow through the cooker wire because it could hurt you or even kill you.
To do this, first find the main oven switch at the plug. Then unplug your oven from the wall. You need to make sure that the main switches have the right names. If you want to be extra safe, turn off all the mains while you take the oven out.
To be sure that your oven has been safely turned off, turn it on again.
The plug should already be where you are. Now it’s time to take the oven wire out of its plug.
Then open the door to the oven. The screws will be in the corners of the oven’s body, so you should find them. Use your tool to take out all of the screws.
You might want to take off the oven door to make it easy to take them off. This makes it easier to move the oven because it is lighter to lift.
Carefully move the oven out of the way. This step can be hard to do alone because ovens are heavy and hard to move around. To stay safe, don’t forget to put on gloves and shoes that protect your hands.
Your old oven should now be safely taken out, and you can start putting in your new one.
FAQs
What is a range cooker?
A range cooker is a fully-fledged appliance that has both an oven and a hob. It’s usually bigger than an integrated oven that stands alone. They have two ovens, a separate grill, storage spaces, and warming boxes, among other things.
They come with a lot of different cooking sets, like one for pizza. You will have to pay a lot for this electric cooker that can do many things.
What does an induction cooker do?
They are used in a way that no other stove can. When you put a pan on the hob rings, they are made to heat it straight. In a normal eutectic hob, on the other hand, the hob ring heats up when a switch is turned on.
A magnetic field is set off under the surface of an induction stove when you put a pan on it. These cookers are very helpful because they are fast, quick, and use little energy.
How long does it take to install an electric cooker?
Installing in an electric cooker can take anywhere from one to two hours. It’s important that the cooker you replace it with is the same type. You will need to call an electrician if your stove doesn’t work with other stoves.
What is the average size of a cooker?
Most cookers come in three common widths: 50 cm, 55 cm, and 60 cm. Single ovens are about 60 cm tall, and double ovens are between 70 and 90 cm tall. This type of oven is about the same size as a big microwave and stands about 45 cm tall.
Is it possible to plug in a 13-amp oven?
If your oven has a 13A plug, you don’t need to wire it into the wall. You can connect it. If your oven is less than 2.9kW, you can put in a 13A plug, but check the manual to see if they say otherwise.
