Smeg A21X-6 User Manual

 

 

REQUIREMENTS 
1

 

Overhead clearances – (Measurement A) 

 and exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with 

the manufacturer’s instructions. However, in no case shall the 
clearance between the highest part of the 

of the cooking 

 and a 

 be less than 600 mm or, for an overhead 

exhaust fan, 750 mm. 
Any other downward facing 

 less than 600 mm 

above the highest part of the 

 shall be protected for the full width 

and depth of the cooking surface area in accordance with Clause 
5.12.1.2. However, in no case shall this clearance to any surface be 
less than 450 mm. 

2

 

Side clearances – (Measurements B & C) 
Where  B, measured from the periphery of the nearest 

 to any 

vertical 

, is less than 200 mm, the surface shall 

be protected in accordance with Clause 5.12.1.2 to a height C of not 
less than 150 mm above the 

 for the full dimension (width or 

depth) of the cooking surface area. Where the cooking 

 is 

fitted with a ‘splashback’, protection of the rear wall is not required. 

3

 

Additional requirements for Freestanding and Elevated Cooking 
Appliaces – (Measurements D & E) 
Where  D, the distance from the periphery of the nearest 

 to a 

horizontal 

 is less than 200 mm, then E shall be 

10 mm or more, or the horizontal surface shall be above the 

. 

See insets above. 

 

NOTES 
1

 

Requirement 3 does not apply to a freestanding or elevated 
cooking appliance which is designed to prevent flames or the 
cooking vessels from extending beyond the periphery of the 
appliance. 

2

 

The ‘cooking surface area’ is defined as that part of the 
appliance where cooking normally takes place and does not 
include those parts of the appliance containing control knobs. 

3

 

For definition of hob, see Clause 1.4.64. 

4

 

For definition of trivet, see Clause 1.4.109. 

5

 

Consideration is to be given to window treatments when 
located near cooking appliances. See Clause 5.3.4.