No, it isnt safe, or even really usable, as is.

What are the manufacturer's recommended minimum clearances?

It appears that the minimum to the back wall is 2" but to each side is 5-7/8".

I always plan on at least 15" between a cooktop and side wall.

Is this your kitchen?

Yes it is… wok kitchen

Our electric range is in a similar spot. I had wanted gas, but was told it wasn't possible because of it's proximity to the wall. I've had it there for years and years so I'm used to it, but it isn't ideal as the pot handles can't be turned to the left.

Strange this is gas and im told it was done to code.. hmm.

i just wanted to move it for functional reasons mostly

No not safe.

It looks very challenging to use. I can't imagine having a wok on three of those burners or even large stock pots. I would strongly prefer to have a landing space on either side of the cooktop.

Manufacturer recommendations will always supersede code. Some basic cooktops have side clearances to combustible surfaces as narrow as 2-1/2 to 3" which is similar to the back clearance according to their own specs. However this particular model requires 5-7/8" inches and only one side can be enclosed (which yours is). So it appears yours does not meet the requirements, besides being awkward for the left hand burners and probably the wok.

"Manufacturer recommendations will always supersede code."

Codes often demand installation to manufacturer's specifications.

Omg!!!! That is horrible. Why would the builder do this? So now do i need to rip it out myself?

Also, what could happen if I use it? Just moving in so I havent used it yet.. now i am afraid. will it start a fire?

Btw thank you so much everyone. I now need to fight with the builder over this - can anyone please provide the information where they found this saying that it is not to the manufacturers requirement? I understand it will void my warranty.

What does the construction drawings show?

What do you mean? i just have the floor specs. i bought this house pre built. i dont believe there is 5 inches clearance though as the manufacturer recomends. Is this an issue i can present or am i on my own to rip it out?

"Also, what could happen if I use it?"

Burn your house down; kill everyone inside or firemen.

https://media.miele.com/downloads/8f/9f/09_96106053F20B1EEBA0E0EBC0C4B98F9F.pdf

OMG I am so mortified I bought this home. I close next week but have paid my deposit into trust account..

Any chance that I bring this up and can get out and get my money or Atleast most of it back?

Btw bought from developer/builder. Brand new with GST.

You could look at it as a three or four burner cook-top, and just not use the left front burner or both left burners. Point out the error to the builder if that is who you are building the house from, to let them be aware of their error and see if they are willing to correct it.

If you do buy the house, ask the builder to pay for the fire extinguishers.

Do you think i can get my deposit back and walk away over this?

You may need a real estate attorney but others will have better advice. I'm sorry you're going through this but now it makes me wonder about the rest of the house.

Clarification: This is not just an error, it is a hazard. They should fix it or they are liable.

I notice that the Miele manuel says ”recomended“ vs ”not recomended”. Will that be good enough?

"When installing the cooktop, Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions under “Installation”, as well as in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by noncompliance with these instructions."

Yeah i need to get out of this purchase. They already have my earnest monies which are HUGE given where I live. Any advice anyone?

Do you have an inspection contingency clause in your contract?

Yes I do although we already had the inspection and gave them a list of things to fix. I didn’t realize this wasn’t done according to recommendations at that point.

I have a chance tk approve their fixes but this was not on the list. Am i SOL?

Is this your main stove or in a separate wok kitchen? If it's just a secondary kitchen, it could be removed or modified later -- and DISCONNECTED now so you don't burn down the house.

I am sorry, but cooktop location is not a good enough reason to get out of a home purchase contract.

If its not to code you probably can make them fix it you might get an inspection to look for other issues

Since you mention paying GST, you're in Canada.

If it's GST alone, that means Alberta, where all new homes are covered by the mandatory Alberta New Home Warranty Program. Note your concern on your pre-delivery inspection. Also, print out all relevant information illustrating that this is in fact a defect.

If by GST you really meant the harmonized provincial and federal sales tax called HST and you're in Ontario, the answer is the same. Note the defect on your PDI, (pre-delivery inspection) with TARION.

If you missed the defect on inspection, you should still notify the Warranty Program in writing. Your concern is not like, say a chipped counter, that you could have caused after the inspection.