"Rob" wrote in message
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"Lobster" wrote in message
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Rob wrote:

I'm about to buy a Neff U1721 built under oven and need to prepare the
space in my kitchen.

So far Ive only been able to find info on aperture dimensions.

I'd like to know how its actually held in place and what I need to
provide within the aperture for the fixings.

I'm reasonably handy with DIY and a bit of a tech head, but have never
fitted a built in oven before. So any tips/advice on what to do or watch
out for would be greatly appreciated.

Presumably you're fitting this inside an existing appliance housing unit?

Built-under ovens normally just sit within their housing, you'll probably
find there are 4 small screws to locate it firmly to the unit it's
sitting in, but no more than that (ie, even if you missed them out
altogether it wouldn't be a big issue.

Of more significance is provision for ventilation and clearance - you
need to ensure you follow whatever the manufacturer stipulates. Also how
you provide it with power, which you don't mention: these are the issues!

David

Hi David

Thanks for the points you raised. I should have included a bit more
detail.

My ancient freestanding cooker has died so I have a 685mm gap between the
existing kitchen units.

I'll either make up a housing to fill the gap or to save time hopefully
find a prefab carcase (anyone know where I can buy them second hand?)

On the wall in the gap there's a Gas outlet. Also a 30A(?) connection for
an electric oven which is wired to an on/off switch above the countertop
on the left of the gap.

There's no info on the Neff web site regarding ventilation requirements
and as the U1721 model I'm buying is from last years range they dont have
any info about it at all!

I might have to ring them to get specific info - but I hate waiting
20+mins in a call queue!

Thanks again

Regards

Rob



My Electrolux needed a couple of L section rails to be mounted on the sides
of the aperture (in effect a gap between two units. The oven then slid onto
the rails and a top strip acted as a heat shield/ stability bracket