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Do I want a trim kit for slide in stove?

Bumblebeez SC Zone 7

7 years ago

Hi, I have a Kitchen Aid glass top range that goes all the way back to the wall. There is a 1/8" or so on either sides next to the granite countertops.

I am undecided on getting the trim kit thinking it might be a hassle to clean.

Thoughts?

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dcward89

7 years ago

They are metal painted black. They had stainless when I bought these. I meant to say when I first posted that these are a lot easier to clean up than crumbs or grease that splatters into the crack.

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donna_loomis
7 years ago
Depends on the trim kit. I just had a slide in stove installed and have exactly 1/8" open on either side, too. Might be a hassle to clean, but I'd rather have that to clean than anything that went down either side of my stove. However, I'm not happy with what I've been seeing for sale to fill that gap. Don't want plastic (which is rampant online). Stove is black and stainless steel. I'd prefer stainless. I'll keep looking and hope to eventually find what I'm looking for.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years ago
Stainless steel trim

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/MK71FILLS/0022/664.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=MK71FILLS&sid=SPDxGPROD&gclid=CKCK8Pysps8CFdMvgQodDnoAUw
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years ago

Vance stainless steel
donna_loomis
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Raven, the second one you posted is for the sides of the range and is the one I am leaning toward. But it does not reach the full length off my range, which is why I am still looking. Thank you.
dcward89
7 years ago
I have these on each side of my range. I bought them on Amazon for maybe $12/2. They prevent anything from falling in that little crack on each side of the stove.

Please disregard the grease! I just finished frying bacon for baked beans and haven't cleaned up yet. Not the best pic but hopefully you can see it.
donna_loomis
7 years ago
dcward89, are those plastic or metal (painted black)? I really hope to find something in brushed stainless or stainless.
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you! The KA stove offers a trim kit and I think I will get it.

This is a very helpful conversation for me.
donna_loomis
7 years ago
dcward89, I hate to be a pain, but your fix seems to be what I'm looking for, so I have another question. Some I've seen have a "T" shape, some are magnetic, some are adhesive, and some just set in the space. How about yours? And, forgive me, but if it isn't too much trouble, would you mind searching your amazon orders and tell me the exact product name or number so I can be sure to find it? Thank you so much!
dcward89
7 years ago
These have the t shape. They are not magnetic and no adhesive. They just set in place which makes them super easy to remove and clean. I will find the order on Amazon and will post the info later, no problem at all.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years ago
I don't know why some don't go the full length of the side of the stove it makes no sense to me. I am probably going to need these also. My stove has not been put in the space yet. I will have to wait to see how big the space is. Mine is a Kitchen Aid too. I will have to check for their trim kit to see if I can find it.

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