Electric cooker -connection

[mkarma]

Hi Everybody,

I really need advice. I bought ceramic electric cooker and when it was delivered I was told that it needs hardwire box because the swith is in cupboard (safety reasons). I called electrician and explain the situation but he connected the cooker directly to the switch in cupboard. Now I am worried that if he has done his job correctly and was professional.

What it is exackly hard wire box and how it looks like?

Many thanks for any opinion or advice!

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

like this
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In...ex/White_BG_Index/BG_Cooker_Outlet/index.html
what rating is the cooker?

 

[Steve]

What it is exackly hard wire box and how it looks like?

You tell us son. Never heard of one.

The cooker switch shouldnt be in a cupboard. This is for safety reasons.

How are you going to isolate your cooker in an emergency if the switch is in the back of a cupboard buried behind a load of pots and pans??

 

[mkarma]

Thanks for replies.

That cupboard is not destined to be a storage place but still the switch is inside.

What should be done to connect the cooker safely?

The cooker specification is:
voltage 240V- 50/60 HZ
Power 8600W

 

[Steve]

That cupboard is not destined to be a storage place

You going to sleep in there?

Regardless of whether you might not use it as a cupboard, someone else in the future might be sensible enough to use the space God has given them and fill it with junk. Designers of electrical installations cannot design said installations on the basis of "might nots".