Question: What's the Difference Between a Slide-in and Drop-in Range
When choosing a cooking range, there are two models which may appear to be similar, but each style has very unique design features with different installation requirements.
Answer: The slide-in range has contoured sides with a slightly-protruding cooktop, which allows the installer to slide it in between the cabinets, so that the cooktop actually rests on top of the countertop on each side. There must be cabinets on each side of this range model, since the side panels are not plain but have an alignment groove. Slide-in models usually have the bottom drawer below the oven for storing cookware. This model looks customized with the cabinetry when compared to a freestanding range.
Drop-in ranges require customized cabinetry and are dropped into the prepared space with a cabinet front panel at the bottom. This offers a very nice customized look to the kitchen. However, the drop-in range has no cookware storage drawer, requiring an additional cabinet or drawer to house your pots and pans. Drop-in models are not as easily found in retail outlets and may require special ordering.
Generally, both of these range models have no top dash and controls are conveniently placed at the front edge of the cooktop. These models may not appeal to young families since controls are within reach of children.
Although range widths can vary especially for drop-in or slide-in models, always confirm physical measurements with the dealer or manufacturer and provide these to the installer, along with the type of range you are planning on buying.
Other cooking range options include freestanding models or installing a cooktop in cabinets with a wall oven located in other cabinetry. Sizes vary for cooktops and wall ovens - always ensure your kitchen area meets installation measurements and requirements before buying.
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Drop-in ranges require customized cabinetry and are dropped into the prepared space with a cabinet front panel at the bottom. This offers a very nice customized look to the kitchen. However, the drop-in range has no cookware storage drawer, requiring an additional cabinet or drawer to house your pots and pans. Drop-in models are not as easily found in retail outlets and may require special ordering.
Generally, both of these range models have no top dash and controls are conveniently placed at the front edge of the cooktop. These models may not appeal to young families since controls are within reach of children.
Although range widths can vary especially for drop-in or slide-in models, always confirm physical measurements with the dealer or manufacturer and provide these to the installer, along with the type of range you are planning on buying.
Other cooking range options include freestanding models or installing a cooktop in cabinets with a wall oven located in other cabinetry. Sizes vary for cooktops and wall ovens - always ensure your kitchen area meets installation measurements and requirements before buying.
Read More About Cooking Appliances:
Before You Buy a Range
What is Convection Cooking?
Appliance Set-Up Costs You Can Expect
What is Induction Cooking?
Cookware Resources
Go to Home Page
