Need help with induction hob!
Lozza Jarvis
7 years ago
Need to find an induction hob that can fit above my built under Neff slide and hide single oven. (For a 60cms wide space) The new mistral worktop is 30mm, in depth, consequently there's only a gap of 45mm between the top of the oven and the worktop! But most induction hobs are at least 50mm in height. Only one I can find which is shorter is a Belling one at 40mm, but I would prefer a higher spec and one without dials/knobs. I previously had a gas hob but switching to induction with new kitchen. Thanks.
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Lozza Jarvis
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