When installing kitchen appliances, it's important to carefully consider the allowances. For example, when installing a range hood, allow an extra 2 cm for the allowance. The distance between the base and the gas stove should be between 650 mm and 750 mm. So, can one side of the range hood or stove be placed against a wall during installation? It's best not to, primarily for future cooking convenience and safety. This article will briefly explain the appropriate allowances for range hoods and stoves, as well as whether one side of the range hood or stove can be placed against a wall. Let's take a look!
1. What's the appropriate allowance for range hoods and stoves?
Ranger hood allowances:
Ranger hoods come in 90 cm, 83 cm, 80 cm, 75 cm, and 72 cm sizes. Allow an extra 2 cm for the allowance when installing.
Also, consider the following allowances:
a. The air duct should not be too long, preferably no longer than 2 meters. Minimize bends and avoid multiple 90-degree bends, as this will affect the extraction of oil fumes. 2. The range hood should be installed directly above the center of the gas stove, with the bottom surface within 650-750mm of the stove. Avoid installing the range hood near doors or windows, where strong airflow is present, as this will affect the range hood's extraction efficiency.
b. Can bone side of the range hood be against a wall?
Don't install the stove against a wall or corner! If it's not movable, it's difficult to clean and will be a major problem when cooking. Besides not being able to install it close to a corner, it's also not recommended to install it near a window. This is because the range hood that comes with the stove, whether it's a separate or integrated type, is best installed against a wall. If it's near a window, you can't open the window during cooking, which affects the range hood's exhaust efficiency. There are also concerns about the stability of the range hood hung on a window.
There are two main reasons not to place one side of the range hood against a wall:
1. For cooking convenience.stoves
Typically, a two-burner stove is chosen for the cooking area, either a dual-burner or multi-burner stove. However, if your stove is installed against a wall corner, it can be inconvenient for both large and small individuals. Cooking requires a certain range of motion, and even if the front-to-back range is adequate, the left-to-right range is insufficient. If it's directly against the wall, it's impossible to move freely.
2. For the safety of the cooking area.
Currently, most stoves are gas stoves, which can be hazardous. Regulations require that the stovetop cooking area be within 1-1.5 meters of the gas pipe, a relatively safe distance. Some kitchens have gas pipes directly against the wall corner, so placing the stovetop cooking area any closer would be both dangerous and inconvenient.
