It's recommended to have at least 40 inches of space in front of your oven and 48-60 inches between your stove and other appliances so the door can open completely with plenty of room, especially if you have a kitchen island.
Guidelines recommend 15” of space on either one or both sides of an oven, or if the oven is in a tall cabinet and this is not possible, to have 15” of landing space no more than 48” in front of the oven as long as it does not open into the main walkway.
So how much clearance does a wall oven need? The answer to this question is concise and sweet. As a rule of thumb, a wall oven requires around 3 inches of room in between your cabinet walls. This gap will enable you to install virtually any standard oven housing unit.
Built In Oven Ventilation Requirements
At least 5mm of space on either side. 35mm of space should be provided at the back of the unit. If the top of the oven is flush with the worktop, this is fine.
Without a backguard, a stove or range should typically be installed at least 6 inches away from a combustible back wall surface, like drywall. With a backguard, the range can usually be installed with zero wall clearance.
You'll also want to have about 42-48 inches of clearance in front of your wall oven to comfortably load and unload dishes.
Take into account whether or not your kitchen has enough space for a wall oven. Standard kitchen ranges are typically around 30" wide, but a wall oven of the same size needs a 33" wide cabinet. It's possible to get smaller wall ovens, but this could also impact your ability to cook larger dishes.
Fortunately, the outer part of the oven generates heat from about 190 to 200 Fahrenheit, which is quite low compared to the inside of the oven. However, when planning the installation of a wall oven, you have to make sure that the wall coverings, counters, and cabinets around the oven can withstand this temperature.
A minimum clearance of 36 inches from the top of the stove to the ceiling or any combustible materials above it. Hearth Requirements: The hearth should extend at least 18 inches in front of the loading door and 8 inches on each side of the stove.
Your oven will require ventilation space around it to allow heat to escape. However, in most instances, this won't be something you need to think about as standard oven housings already account for ventilation. These will usually allow for a 5mm gap on either side and 35mm at the back.
Household cooking appliances shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than 30 inches (760 mm) to combustible material and metal cabinets.
Cooking surface landing area: 12 inches to 15 inches on each side for hot items and ingredients used for cooking. Oven landing area: 15 inches adjacent to one side, both sides, or on the counter above the oven for hot items and ingredients used for cooking.
Stove dimensions can vary between the stove size itself and the cutout measurements. For example, a 30-inch stove may actually measure at 29⅞ inches wide, but it will require a 30-inch cutout for installation. It's important to check the exact specifications of each stove to make sure it will fit your available space.
Installations can vary, so checking the installation instructions to determine space requirements for your specific model is recommended. The following are general minimum clearances for ranges: 1 ½ inches to nearest adjacent sidewall above the cooktop on both sides. 30 inches between the cooktop and a cabinet.
Yes, a built-in oven can be installed under a countertop or work surface. This type of installation is commonly referred to as an "under-counter" or "under-bench" configuration. In this setup, the oven is positioned in a lower cabinet or a specially designed oven housing unit.
The gap generally sits around 650mm – 750mm. Each brand will have different guidelines, depending on the elements chosen. All manufacturers will supply your kitchen designer and installer with technical guidelines complete with minimum and maximum distances.
Space in front of the range: It is a good idea to allow at least 40 inches of space in front of a range and 48-60 inches between the range and other appliances to ensure the door can open fully and you still have room around it to move, particularly if you have a kitchen island.
600mm of vertical clearance to a combustible surface, and 200mm of horizontal distance to a vertical surface. If these measurements can't be met, the surface in question must be protected with a fire resistant material in accordance with AG/601.
Ranges. Electric Ranges require 0" side wall clearance above the counter height but up to 6" is recommended to avoid possible heat damage to surrounding surfaces.
Ovens. Electric ovens can be placed virtually anywhere you want and can even be placed in cupboards at waist height for added convenience. You just need to have a plug socket available for the oven to plug into and possibly its own ring main too. It may be worth consulting an electrician first before relocating it.
The counter or the platform area: On the counter: Small sized microwave can easily be placed in a corner on the counter or the kitchen platform. Never place the oven near the sink or gas stove but look for an ideal corner that might be near to the refrigerator since it is good for convenience.
The electrical requirements for single electric ovens can vary depending on the specific model and local electrical codes. In many cases, single electric ovens do not necessarily need to be hardwired. They can be either hardwired or connected using a suitable power cord and plugged into a dedicated electrical outlet.
Single wall ovens vary in size. They are usually 24, 27 or 30 inches wide with a height of 27 to 28 inches and depth of 22 to 24 inches. The capacity is usually 2 to 3.5 cubic feet of cooking space for the 24-inch-wide models and 4 to 5 cubic feet capacity for the 27- or 30-inch models.
Top tips to remember... Standard width at around 59.5ccm. Standard height of the oven space is also around 59.5cm. Single ovens are 56cm deep but you'll need an extra couple of centimetres for any gas pipes.
Many installers may recommend a distance of 3-6 inches of space being the minimum. However, we always recommend increasing that to around nine inches of open space. The key here is to make this decision with the safety of the occupants in mind.