We didn't have receptacles built into the stove itself in Britain (at least none that I've ever seen).

What was almost universal at one time though was the "cooker control unit." This was a unit which had a double-pole isolating switch for the range, and another switch and receptacle outlet tapped from the 30A range feed.

As the unit was generally fitted on the wall near the range, the receptacle was very commonly used for the ubiquitous electric kettle for making tea (well, what do you expect in England?! [Linked Image] ).

In many older kitchens, this was often the only receptacle present, or at least the only easily accessible one.

Although the modern trend is toward having a completely separate isolation switch for the range, these combined units are still available.


P.S. On that electric range, wouldn't it have made more sense to design it with the receptacles behind the prep area, not right behind the rings?


[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 05-28-2005).]