What should the proper distance be between lower cabinets flanking a "30" inch kitchen range? We have researched this subject and find more then one answer. Some say 30 inches, others say 30 1/4 inches in case the range is not 'square'. Is this ever a real issue? We want to minimize the gap so food crumbs have less chance of dropping onto floor between cabinet and range, but are we 'taking a risk' of a tight fit by making the gap only 30 inches (the range is 29 7/8)?
Kitchens – What should distance be between the two lower cabinets flanking a “30” inch range
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It is not a specific answer. Different manufactures will tell you in their literature which is the appropriate height for their pieces. However a decent range falls between 26" and 34"
There is an inexpensive commercial product called an anti-tip bracket.
It is screwed directly to the floor and the foot of the stove slides into the slot.
It's primarily designed to go on the rear foot, so that a child climbing up the front of the stove won't pull it down on top of him/her self. But you slide the stove into the rear bracket, and then attach one in place at the front for extra security. The problem of course, is that you'll have to remove the front bracket to clean behind the stove.
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In case the range is not square? Huh? Don't hire the person that said this! Ranges come in standard sizes, and as you see, your 30" range is NOT 30". The standard is to set the space between the base cabinets is 30"