Gas cooker to dual fuel bayonet & location

[bluebottle1]

Hi,

We have inherited a 30 yr old gas cooker which has seen better days. I would like to change to dual fuel and have found this which only needs a standard plug. (We have no cooker point either so was trying to avoid needing to get a new circuit and switch put in - maybe this is a better option?)

http://www.johnlewis.com/smeg-suk61px8-dual-fuel-cooker-stainless-steel/p231417654#tabinfo-ratings

However, the connection procedure doc says bayonet fitting needs to be to left of cooker,not directly behind cooker. Having had a look I think the existing one is directly behind the cooker. We have cupboards on either side of the cooker (which is in a corner) so no easy access to a new install point.

Is it really impossible to install with the fitting behind, and if so what kind of procedure ,ought we be looking at to get this point moved?

Totally bewildered I just want a new cooker!

Thanks so much for any help and advice you can offer

 

[theoneandonlyspindoctor]

My guess would be that the cooker would stick out more with the bayonet at the centre.

 

[Ian2008]

In answer to your question yes it is impossible to install that cooker with the bayonet behind the cooker.
The manufacturers instructions are specific in the location of the bayonet.
It shouldn't be a major job for a gas safe registered engineer to move it for you. Manufacturers instructions must be adheard to when fitting gas appliances.

 

[FiremanT]

Is it really impossible to install with the fitting behind, and if so what kind of procedure ,ought we be looking at to get this point moved?

step 1: http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help/find_a_registered_business.aspx

step 2: choose one and phone for quote