Yes, it's the front part of the range that can't move beyond the granite at the front edge because it projects out too much. The back granite strip is not a problem.

Yes, I understand - you'll only have to remove the back strip if you decide to get a free-standing range instead. Personally, I would suggest you either do that or get a different slide-in range now. If you trim the side counters for this range, you'll have too wide an opening in the future when you need to replace this range. 30" is a standard size - I have no idea why they would make your range wider at the top.

Do you have the model number, or a link to the spec sheet? My E'lux range (made by the same company) is designed NOT to slide back flush with the cabinet front, and the spec sheet shows how it's supposed to fit. My granite fabricator shaved the front corners of the granite so we could slide it in a little further.

It is a Frigidaire FGES3065KF. I see even in the picture that the top flares out. I gave the cabinet maker the specs but he did not allow for the increased top width with regard to the granite.

Most slide-in ranges do stick out a good bit. That's why we got a freestanding after our slide-in was donated. Looking at an angled picture of this unit, it looks like it only slides in up to the control panel area, and then that last 1.5" or so sticks out. A 30" opening looks to be about right per the specs.

Here is a link that might be useful: spec sheet

From that spec sheet, it looks like the 31 5/16'' refers to the trim piece on the top of the range that should sit on the granite. Is the range itself wider than 30'' below the trim piece so it won't slide in it all? And from the picture, the front edge of the range should protrude ~2'' when the range has slid back all the way. As I mentioned earlier, I had my granite fabricator shave the granite so my range could slide back about an extra inch or so. If you slide your range in further, will you have room to open the doors on adjacent cabinets? There should be 1+'' clearance allowed for that.

How much does it protrude now (from the front of the cabinets)?

I think the problem is that the granite protrudes 1/2" farther out on the right side than the left side of the range (of course they are separate pieces of granite) , so the right side of the front part of the range hits the granite before the left side of the range and it is askew. I will discuss it with the contractor tomorrow and probably have to have the fabricator deal with it.

Thanks all. I will let you know...

Problem solved - the tile under the back of the range and the front feet of the range were removed so it sits lower. The front still projects out but within normal limits. What has to happen now is that the piece of granite behind the range has to be removed and replaced with a larger one as the range doesn't meet it and there's empty space.

My new free-standing range replaces a slide-in model. The cabinet (formica) was cut with too wide-of-a gap, about 3/8". Where can I get a black trim piece to cover the gap between range and the countertop?

Hi,

I was reading your post about the gap in the back of your stove. I just got a new slide in and dealing with the same problem. Were you able to fix your problem with the granite being removed and replaced with a larger one?

What they ended up doing was removing the old piece of granite in the back and replacing it with a larger piece. The stove fits beautifully now and looks perfect. I think the fabricator used the wrong measurement, so they took care of the problem.