Installing new oven - best option

[zico]

My 91 year old rather wants a new oven to replace his old one, and I'm not practical at all, so just want it to be hassle-free. What's the simplest and easiest option to ensure it's installed properly?
I have doubts about Currys installation service, but is it very straightforward?
Current oven is a Parkinson Cowan Alto60Ga, H 72, W 59, D 47.
Are most ovens a standard size?
Thanks for any advice.

[bungeejumper]

Assuming you want to replace the current gas cooker with another gas cooker, there shouldn't be any unforeseen difficulties with Currys' fitting service. But if you want to fit an all-electric oven, the fitters will need to cap off the old gas pipe - which not all of them are qualified to do.

This became an issue two years ago when we did exactly that, and it necessitated a second fitter appointment a couple of days later. Other than that, it was no problem, and there was no additional charge for the capping off.

Don't take this the wrong way, but not all 91 year olds are well advised to have gas cookers. We had to get my parents' cooker changed to electric after my dad put an electric kettle onto the hob and lit the gas. Old age does that to people sometimes.

BJ

[Maroochydore]

You don't say whether you're replacing like for like or planning a change to all electric. If the latter then the easiest option is to look for a model that will just plug into a standard 13A socket. They do exist.

https://chefspick.co.uk/cooker-13-amp-plug-socket/

I would second your apprehension regarding anything to do with Currys. Plenty of other retailers online with better prices and service levels.

[swill453]

Current oven is a Parkinson Cowan Alto60Ga, H 72, W 59, D 47.

So that seems to be a built-in gas oven with a grill incorporated. Is that right?

If so, your "H 72" measurement doesn't seem right. According to the manual it goes in a 575 - 600mm high opening. Are you maybe measuring from the floor up?

In any case, the Parkinson Cowan Alto60Ga seems a pretty standard size for its ilk, and replacing with a similar one should be straightforward. If the installer is Gas Safe registered (and they must be) then I wouldn't stress about it.

Scott.

[Lanark]

AO is a good supplier

The advantage of gas is that the controls are generally simple, a lot of electric devices now have a control panel taken from the starship enterprise and a 500 page instruction manual.

Something like this maybe
https://ao.com/product/zcg43250wa-zanus ... 35-10.aspx

[UncleEbenezer]

AO is a good supplier

The advantage of gas is that the controls are generally simple, a lot of electric devices now have a control panel taken from the starship enterprise and a 500 page instruction manual.

Heh. True. I wonder if this Dilbert offers an insight?

But modern gas appliances also seem to come with computers and their controls can be from the same stable.

[zico]

Thanks for replies. Yes, I got my measurements wrong. It's actually 59cm high and 59 wide, so that's standard.
However, the depth is 46cm wide, and I've definitely measured that correctly, which is 10cm less than standard depth for built-in ovens.
Any thoughts on where I can find an oven with these dimensions - I've had no luck so far on Google.

[BullDog]

Thanks for replies. Yes, I got my measurements wrong. It's actually 59cm high and 59 wide, so that's standard.
However, the depth is 46cm wide, and I've definitely measured that correctly, which is 10cm less than standard depth for built-in ovens.
Any thoughts on where I can find an oven with these dimensions - I've had no luck so far on Google.

If I may suggest a specialist forum you might try? Google for UK White Goods, they have an excellent set of specialist forums that may yield better options than here. Here is a great resource, for sure, but UK White Goods might be better for this one. Hope that helps.

[Stompa]

Thanks for replies. Yes, I got my measurements wrong. It's actually 59cm high and 59 wide, so that's standard.
However, the depth is 46cm wide, and I've definitely measured that correctly, which is 10cm less than standard depth for built-in ovens.
Any thoughts on where I can find an oven with these dimensions - I've had no luck so far on Google.

I'm a bit puzzled as, according to the manual, the depth of your existing Parkinson Cowan Alto 60Ga would appear to be a fair bit more than 46cm:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/54276 ... =37#manual

[servodude]

Thanks for replies. Yes, I got my measurements wrong. It's actually 59cm high and 59 wide, so that's standard.
However, the depth is 46cm wide, and I've definitely measured that correctly, which is 10cm less than standard depth for built-in ovens.
Any thoughts on where I can find an oven with these dimensions - I've had no luck so far on Google.

I'm a bit puzzled as, according to the manual, the depth of your existing Parkinson Cowan Alto 60Ga would appear to be a fair bit more than 46cm:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/54276 ... =37#manual

Yeah, I read that the same way.
Perhaps there's a void that can't be measured with the appliance in place?

[zico]

Thanks guys, you're right. I was measuring a space by the side of the oven to what I thought was the wall, but was actually just a wood panel. Measuring to the kitchen wall gives 60cm. Doh!

[modellingman]

My 91 year old rather wants a new oven to replace his old one, and I'm not practical at all, so just want it to be hassle-free. What's the simplest and easiest option to ensure it's installed properly?
I have doubts about Currys installation service, but is it very straightforward?
Current oven is a Parkinson Cowan Alto60Ga, H 72, W 59, D 47.
Are most ovens a standard size?
Thanks for any advice.

Looking at the manual supplied by Stompa, this looks like a fairly standard built-in single oven and pretty much any built-in single oven should fit into the cabinet as a replacement. If you are going to replace with another gas appliance, there will be a requirement for both a gas and an electrical connection and, if you are lucky, both will be of the plug-in type with suitable sockets in the back of the cabinet. Some gas replacements feature an electric grill but should be within the capacity of a 13a connection.

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will be able to determine the connections you currently have until you (or someone) has had a go at removing the oven from its cabinet.

If you plan to pay for a fitting service from the supplier, I would enquire about what sort of gas connection the appliance comes with and whether the fitter will carry appropriate fittings (and be appropriately gas safe registered) to connect to the existing supply.