Same problem. Just had counters put in yesterday. Went to lower my new stove (2 weeks old) and it won't lower any further. Installers never told me it was at the lowest setting. The were supposed to keep it high off of my old counters so that we could install new counters and then lower the stove. My counters are at 35 1/4 " because I have a floor that was installed over existing flooring. I didn't know this until today. The appliance place told me today that the stove won't go any lower. I can't take feet off or the bottom drawer won't open and it still wouldn't lower it enough. It sits 3/4" higher than the counters. This looks ridiculous since it sits so high off of the counter. I would never have bought this stove. I thought of everything before the new counters came. I had to level my dishwasher and put flooring under it since the floor was built around it. I've done so much to prepare for the counters. I am disgusted. The appliance store recommended that I have a U shaped granite filler cut to go around the sides and back so it will sit flush to something. This U shaped piece would sit on top of my new counter top. I think it is going to look ridiculous. I have my counter top company looking into some ideas. Any other thoughts?

The lowest adjustment on the legs is still too high and Yes, we thought about removing the hardwood from under the range area. My question though...is all this extra work worth it, other than the sleek look, is a slide in range any better than a freestanding in terms of cooking. I will be giving up some oven space and a 5th burner as well. Just looking for some opinions...thanks

If you click "Dimensions" off to the right on the page you linked, you'll get a PDF data sheet that lists the cutout dimensions: A. 13" (33.0 cm) upper cabinet depth B. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width C. For minimum clearance to the top of the cooktop, see NOTE. D. 23 " (59.1 cm) opening depth E. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width F. Junction box - 5.5" (14.0 cm) min. from either cabinet, 10" (25.4 cm) max. from floor. Outlet must be flush. Nothing located in shaded area can extend more than 2" (5.1 cm) from wall or range will not slide all the way back. G. Cabinet door or hinge should not extend into cutout. H. 18" (45.7 cm) I. 3" (7.6 cm) min. clearance from both sides of the range to the side wall or other combustible material. NOTE: 24" (61.0 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is covered by not less than 1⁄4" (0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an uncovered wood or metal cabinet.

Some brands (like Bosch) are full depth and do not require the strip in the back. (I had to remove mine). In addition, different brands have different height ranges. In my case, again, it was an issue since my counters are lower than standard due to new hard wood flooring added on top of the existing floor. My suggestion is that you first narrow down which ones you like, and then carefully look at the installation manuals. AJmadison have them and are easy to download. I had narrowed it between Bosch and Samsung but only Bosch worked (barely!) with the height of my counters.