[breed]

we are on demo day 3 and close to purchasing our range. In our original plans I just have a 30 inch gap in the cabinets to accommodate a standard range but now we might want the controls in front, so a slide-in. Has anyone installed this type of range and how did you deal with the gap at the back? We are using numerar beech counters and it seems as though I will have to make a cut out to house the cooktop or add an 1-2inch countertop strip at the back.

thoughts???

Brett

a link to the range
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=02246603000

[DesignDiva]

Yes, you will have to run the countertop behind the range, unless your range manufacturer offers an add-on filler strip.

[breed]

thanks for the quick reply. I think we have decided to stick with the traditional controls in back range, it saves buying another countertop piece and avoids having a seam.

B -

[chabuchie]

You can look for a freestanding range with front controls. Here's one from Sharp that has a built in microwave drawer. I can't find it on the Best Buy website, but I think it was about $1100 when I saw it there. Plus you don't have to buy a microwave!

[breed]

thats an interesting unit around $1200 where i looked. I like it but the microwave is too small ...

[anna]

We have a Siemens (Bosch) range with the controls on the front...LOVE IT.



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1076628923170

[breed]

we did look at the siemens only the electric version - and we bought it. Turns out that it is also at the end of last years model year so the unit was only $879 thats a great price to get convection cooking

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1118839079146

and of course the matching microwave...

thanks for the tip

B-

[TSund]

Hi,

Did you install oven cover panels on the sides of your slide in or drop in stove? How did you do it and how did it look? Can you send a picture?

THANKS

Terri