gas hob fitting

[brin]

Fitting instructions say it's necessary to fit a heat resistant board below the base of the hob when installing above a draw/cupboard. Is this absolutely necessary and as a aboard wasn't supplied with the hob, any idea where this board can be bought? Also any idea of the thickness as there is very little clearance!

[htg engineer]

If the instructions say it's necessary then that is what you have to do.

If there's nothing in the instructions about the thickness - contact the manufacturer. Or return and buy a gas hob that does not need the heat resistant plate below - as I've never came across a hob that need this. The heat shields is normally incorporated in the hob itself.

htg