GE Duel Fuel Range Not Flush Against Wall - Help!
xmkx
10 years ago
So I'm into the finishing touches of our kitchen reno. I have the GE Cafe Duel Fuel Range with the Baking Drawer. But my contractor can't seem to get it flushed against the wall. It sits about 1 inch from the wall. Is this normal?
I've posted a pic of what it looks like. From the front, you can't tell it's sticking out.
Any advice? Opinions? Thanks.
I'll post finished pics in a couple of weeks!
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xmkx
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10 years ago
jellytoast
10 years agohotdog_2010
10 years agoelissahart
10 years agoWe had this exact same problem with our Cafe gas double oven range. When I googled the issue, I found a GE forum where several people discussed having this issue, so I don't think it's a fluke. Our contractor discovered that there is some metal on the back of the range that sticks out about an inch. He was able to gain about half an inch by creating a groove or dent in the drywall to accommodate the protruding part, and we concealed the remaining half-inch gap by running the backsplash a couple of inches below the range. I think he may have disabled the anti-tip device too, but I can't remember. It's still not fully flush, but the gap is much less noticeable now and I have made peace with it. I've put a picture of our range below so that you can see how it looks. Good luck!
xmkx
10 years agolowmileage
10 years ago
Aveek Dutta
5 years agoThere is a rear trim piece that came with my range (model - CGS995SELSS) that is mandatory to install, which will fill any gap between the range and the wall. Anybody know what screws to use with that part? I misplaced the screws.
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