How to connect a combination gas stove to electricity

Gas stoves now delight more than half of housewives with their speed of cooking and efficiency associated with the consumption of gas rather than electricity. However, the operation of gas ovens is quite complicated, so many people resort to purchasing combination ovens: a gas hob with an electric oven.

Connecting a combined gas stove to electricity

Currently, almost all gas furnaces require an electrical connection, regardless of whether they are combined or not. Many models are equipped with an auto-ignition system, oven lighting, and grill mode—all of which require electricity. We will consider below how to connect a combined gas stove to electricity in a five-story or any other house.

To make the connection, you must consider the following nuances:

1. The network must be old and in good condition. Household appliances create a lot of stress, and damaged wires or crooked wiring can lead to an accident.
2. If power surges are often observed in your home, then you should choose a stove taking this fact into account. Now on the market there are models with a built-in fuse for such a case.
3. A separate power line from the panel must be laid for the furnace.For such work, a 3 * 1.5 cable is suitable (in some cases it is worth giving preference to 3 * 5) and a 16 A RCD.

Before connecting, you must position the device correctly. To do this, the following conditions must be met:

– the presence of an exhaust hood or sufficient natural ventilation in the room;

– the distance between the gas pipe and the stove should ideally be no more than 1.5 m; up to 4 m is allowed;

– it is necessary to install a grounded socket.

Algorithm for connecting a combined stove in an apartment

If you previously had an electric stove, you will initially need to conclude an agreement for the supply of gas. To do this, you must provide the following documents to the gas service:

• proof of ownership;
• registration certificate for residential premises (apartment);
• certificate of family composition;
• maintenance contract;
• gas meter passport;
• subscriber book.

After successfully signing the contract, the gas service issues a permit allowing the installation of the stove in the apartment. However, connecting the stove to the gas pipeline yourself is prohibited by law.. Only specialized organizations that employ workers with confirmed qualifications have the right to carry out such work.

If the gas service notices this violation during an inspection, it will impose a fine and may terminate the gas supply contract. However, you can connect the stove to the gas mains and the electrical network, but not turn it on, but call a specialist who will check all connections and give the go-ahead for connection. This method allows you to save money on services from Gorgaz, but without skills in such work or with a careless approach to this matter, it is better not to get involved.

Important: when connecting independently, all responsibility for accidents falls on the owner of the apartment, who, if an incident occurs, is obliged to pay the victims, including the gas company, for damages.

If you decide to make the connection yourself, then it is better not to deviate from the following algorithm of actions:

1. Draw a power line and install a grounded socket near the intended location of the stove.
2. Place the stove on a flat surface or adjust the height of the legs using a level. A slanted surface will prevent food from cooking evenly.
3. The thread of the flexible hose is wrapped with FUM tape, after which it is connected to the gas pipe and tightened with a wrench.
4. The hose is connected to the device in the same way.
5. Connecting the device to the power supply. Electricians advise not to do this directly, but only through an outlet.
6. Check the tightness of the connections with a thick soapy solution under the supervision of a specialist, thereby making your independent connection legal.
7. Check the functionality of the burners and oven.

Important: the hose should not come into contact with the heated surface or the wall, so it is important to install the stove so that it can hang freely.

Connecting any gas equipment yourself is not a safe matter, so it is very important to treat this matter with the utmost care, without neglecting to check each connection. Saving five minutes can be very costly in the future.