Splashback

[Sligachan14]

I'm looking for a splashback for a Hotpoint EW74G cooker. The back of the cooker has a couple of holes in the casing that look as if they might be there to attach a splashback. Anyone know if such a thing is available. I've checked the internet and came across a supposed 'universal' fitting, but I can't determine if it attaches directly to the cooker or to the wall.

[Ethel]

You can buy any splashback that is the same width as your cooker. As far as I know they screw to the wall, not the cooker itself

http://www.onefitappliances.co.uk/glass-splash -backs-c-43.html

A selection

[Sligachan14]

Unfortunately, I would like a panel that can be attached directly to the cooker. I can't understand why cookers don't have this. I would prefer not to have grease - boiling liquid - bits of stuff falling down the back of the cooker. I know it's called a splashback, but more accurately, I want a pelican bib.

[Ethel]

Could the reason for it not being attached to the cooker be the fact that the oven exhausts at the back?

[Sligachan14]

I doubt it. My old cooker had a built in splashback. As I said, there are a couple of screw holes on the back casing. I might just get a metalworker to make one.