Free standing vs slide-in ranges
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Comments (6)The Café definitely has 2 ovens and comes in either duel fuel or all gas. There is an optional "back guard" which I thought was silly  but "to each his own" I guess. It also has a long middle burner and comes with a griddle made just for that burner  not that you canÂt use it for other things. If you could use a second oven but only have room for a 30" unit  this is definitely something to considerÂ...See MoreSlide in vs. Free Standing Double Oven Range
Comments (10)I'm planning on the GE Cafe gas range that cluelessincolorado has for my upcoming remodel. In our former home, we had a Maytag Gemini electric range w/ the double ovens and I really enjoyed having that smaller oven, also. Unfortunately, sounds like the GE Cafe's smaller oven does not heat up quickly, unlike the Gemini, due to the former using only a 110 volt circuit. It's one of those tradeoffs that I have decided is worthwhile for this time around, though. Among other things, the Gemini burner configuration squishes all the burners to one side and puts the controls on top, just to the rt of the burners. I am also trying to avoid having the raised back panel, plus I want the 5-burner configuration this time. Other than that, though, I enjoyed my smoothtop electric Gemini....See MoreDifference between drop in, slide in, and free standing ranges?
Comments (2)A slide-in range doesn't have finished sides, is less deep than a free-standing range, and the top is meant to overlap the countertop in the back and on the sides. You'll need some kind of countertop strip behind the range with a slide-in. Also, slide-ins don't have a backsplash with controls on it, but neither do pro-style free-standing ranges....See MoreFree-standing vs Slide-in Range
Comments (9)Your decision of slide-in vs free-standing will impact the counter installation. Counter material will not impact selection of range style. I switched from a free-standing to a slide-in range a few years ago and the range came with a little strip to fill in the gap behind the range. If I'd installed new counters, I would have had the counter fill in that space instead. The way that my slide-in installs, it may also have been beneficial (though not required) to notch the counters slightly in order to snug the range closer to the back wall. So when you've selected your range, make certain you have all installation instructions available prior to installation of the counters. A 30" range should be just that: 30" wide. You can usually check out installation instructions and specifications online to make certain, but as long as you currently have a 30" range in the space, the wide should be perfect for any other 30" range. Personally, I like the look of no built in backsplash on the range. That was my primary reason to switching to a slide-in. However, I've since found several ranges that are free-standing and have no built in backsplash. So, make certain you look at all of your range options before you make your decision on slide-in vs free-standing....See Morebbtondo
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