Range - Minimum Clearance Requirements

For proper air circulation, safety, and correct installation, some appliances must have air clearances around the product. Installations can vary, so checking the Installation Instructions to determine space requirements for your specific model is recommended.

Providing Proper Surface Clearance for a Range

The following are general minimum clearance requirements for Gas and Electric Ranges.

Electric Range

This appliance has been approved for 0” spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a 6” minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15” above the cooktop and adjacent cabinet is recommended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat.

Gas Range

This appliance has been approved for a 6" left side and 6" right side minimum spacing required to a side wall. An 18" minimum height to cabinets above the counter is required.

Gas and Electric Range

• Allow a 30” minimum clearance between the surface units and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet, or allow a 24” minimum when the bottom of a wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less than a 1/4” thick flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal, (.015”), .015” thick stainless steel, .024” aluminum or .020” copper.
• This appliance has been approved for 0” spacing to cabinets below the cooktop and at the back of the range.

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