Wesley gas cooker replacement: before and after

This Wesley kitchen had an older stainless steel cooker with four gas burners. The before photo shows wear around the burner area, a low stainless rear upstand and electrical fittings on the wall directly above the cooking surface.

The replacement kept the existing cooker space between the benches, along with the stainless rangehood above. The work focused on changing the appliance and improving the wall layout behind it rather than replacing the whole kitchen.

The power connection was moved from above the cooker to the right hand side. The progress photos show the original wall openings and the new positions being prepared beside the stove space. In the after photo, the switch and socket are alongside the splashback rather than directly over the burners.

Electrical alterations need an appropriately qualified electrical worker. Coordinating the power position with the cooker and splashback layout helps keep the fittings accessible without interrupting the panel behind the appliance.

A pale green glass splashback now sits behind the cooker, extending from the stainless rear upstand towards the existing rangehood. It creates a smooth surface behind the burners while covering the central area where the old fittings were located.

The after photo shows the cooker and panel in place, with the relocated electrical fittings to the right. Tools and preparation debris are still visible on the bench, so this is an installation stage photo rather than a fully cleaned kitchen handover.

The supplied model plate identifies the new appliance as a Parmco FS600SG02 freestanding cooker. It combines a four burner gas cooktop with an electric oven, a stainless finish and a larger burner for bigger pans.

The rear labels highlight the need to keep the gas hose away from the hot rear panel and to follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. The model plate lists both natural gas and LPG ratings, but that does not identify the fuel used at this property. The correct setup must be confirmed for the actual supply.

Gas Hobs and freestanding cooker replacements require the gas connection, appliance clearances and burner operation to be checked by qualified Gasfitters. These photos document the appliance change and surrounding work; they do not show a flame test or certification paperwork.

Blitz Auckland Gasfitters can help with gas cooker and gas hob replacements in Wesley. Send photos of your current appliance, the wall behind it and the available space through our Cost Advisor so the appliance connection, power position and splashback requirements can be considered together.