The instructions for installing our new Bluestar rangetop indicate that the unit should be installed so that the edge of the side trim ends up 11/16' above the counter height, if I'm not mistaken. (my contractor has the instructions.)

Does anyone know why this is? Is it not advisable to have the rangetop flush with the counter?

We had cabinets custom made and the cabinet maker followed the dimensions required for the range top. I believe the instructions were to make the cut out 7' deep, which he did. However, at this depth the edge of the trim comes about 3/4' above the plywood on top of the adjacent cabinets.

Our stone fabricator is coming this morning so I'm hoping to resolve this and have the range top hooked up. We are using marble which is 3/4' thick. It does not sit directly on top of the cabinets. Rather, the cabinet maker has 3/4' plywood on top. Is this the problem? Is the counter generally installed directly on top of the cabinets or on a layer of plywood?

Here is a link that might be useful: Bluestar rangetop ready to be installed