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Built In Integrated Fridges/Freezers
Integrated built in kitchen appliances, unlike built-under kitchen appliances, are fitted within a furniture housing. Some manufacturers require the doors of the housing to be fitted to the cabinet prior to fitting the appliance but of recent; more rely on fitting the doors direct to kitchen appliances after fitting. Templates and fixings are provided with kitchen appliances and provision is made for fixing through the feet and the top of the appliance once levelling is complete. Ensure that kitchen appliances are fitted to the correct depth for correct operation of both the cabinet and appliance doors.Again it is a good rule to avoid services to the rear of the appliance. It may be necessary to adapt the cabinet prior to fitting your built in kitchen appliances as some cabinet manufacturers leave a back fitted to the appliance aperture. This will need to be removed to allow correct fitting of the appliance.Appliances fitted within a housing require adequate ventilation and this is achieved by fitting a ventilator to the plinth.

American Freestanding Fridge Freezers
These kitchen appliances are becoming increasingly popular and require a cold water supply. They can be integrated to blend in with your kitchen by installing a top cupboard between two tall end panels. As with other kitchen appliances, services i.e. water and electrical, should terminate and be connected to the appliance via an adjacent cupboard. Should this not be possible, fit the services as close as possible to the rear wall. If you wish your fridge to lie flush with the adjacent cabinets you will require greater depth matching end panels and this will achieve the desired effect.

Built In Microwaves
Microwaves can be fitted within both wall units and kitchen appliances housings dependent on the model purchased. To do this will require a build-in kit in addition the microwave. Electrical supply again should be fitted to an adjacent cupboard or in the cupboard above or below kitchen appliances.

Hobs - Gas and Electric.
After cutting the appropriate sized hole in your worktop and protecting the exposed chipboard, the hob needs fixing to the worktop. Apply the seal (provided with kitchen appliances) to the worktop. Fix the hob on the underside with the fixing clips provided and electrical or gas connections can now be made. Gas connections must be made by a competent person and details of your nearest Corgi Registered Installer can be found at the following website link http://www.corgi-gas.com/gas_finstaller.asp When a hob is fitted above an oven, gas pipe work must be completed in such a way as not to impede the fitting of the oven below. Electrical connection in the configuration described above, must be made in an adjacent and accessible unit unless the hob is fitted above a drawer or door unit.

Integrated Extractors.
Having left the appropriate gap and installed the wall outlet, if applicable, secure the brackets to the rear wall and hang the extractor. Remove the pivotal door-fixing frame and screw the appliance to the adjacent cabinets. Fit the door to the fixing frame using the screws provided. This is made easier by using a template if provided. Make the vent connection to the exhaust outlet of the appliance and make the electrical connection in the accessible yet hidden space at the rear top of the extractor.

Chimney Style Extractors
A popular choice in contemporary kitchen appliances is the chimney style extractor and it is imperative to ensure alignment and level for its installation. To achieve the correct finish, mark the centre line of the hob on the rear wall and continue this line up to the ceiling. Use this line as a reference point for fixing the flue brackets above the extractor. Ensure that the extractor is sited the correct and regulatory distance above the hob and transfer the template measurements to the wall using the line as reference. All ventilation connections should be made behind the flue and may be possible above the ceiling dependent on the joist direction.

After installing the extractor and flue, place the telescopic two-part chimney on top. Slide the chimney up to the ceiling and fix to the previously installed bracket. Electrical connection for chimney extractors should be made via a fused outlet in an accessible position above the worktop. The feed from this should terminate behind the flue and connection to the extractor can be made via a junction box of appropriate size.