Frequently Asked Questions
What stove size should I choose for my kitchen?
When researching for a new stove, it’s important to consider all elements of its size. You need to consider not only the width of the hob but also the number of different cooking zones it offers and whether they have flexibility.
The standard stove size is 60cm, enough for most households, however some brands offer stoves as small as 30cm, slightly bigger at 70cm and the largest being 90cm. You may look at pairing a 30cm gas or induction hob with a 60cm stove of a different type, giving you ultimate flexibility in the kitchen.
For replacement stoves, its important to take into consideration the current cut out dimensions on the counter, so that you can find a stove with a similar size such that large changes like further cutting are not required (may be costly).
How high should I mount the range hood above my stove?
Gas stovetop: The minimum distance between your gas cooktop and range hood is 65cm. This is to ensure your safety because of the gas and fire. If it comes too close to your range hood, there's a chance your range hood will catch fire. If you have a wok burner, you may hold your pan over the burner sometimes. If that's the case, mount the range hood higher. You should also mount it higher if you're tall. Also be sure to not mount it higher than 80cm, because it won't extract all the cooking fumes that way.
Electrical stovetop: The minimum distance between your electric cooktop and your range hood is 55cm. Because you don't work with gas and flames, you can mount it a bit lower. Make sure to always check the manual to see if your model is an exception. We also recommend a maximum distance 80cm in this case. If your range hood is mounted higher than that, it probably won't extract all the cooking fumes.
What is the difference between air extraction and circulating air systems?
With air extraction, the cooking vapours are extracted by the fan and passed via the exhaust air pipe into the open air or an air flue. With circulating air systems, the cooking vapours are circulated within the room for filtering.
Additional Considerations
Installation costs and kitchen adjustments to fit the appliance.
When looking at a gas stove, you will need to ensure you have a gas connection and whether your connection is natural or LPG ensuring the stove you choose is compatible. If you are leaning toward induction cooking in your kitchen you will need to assess whether you have enough amps to power an induction stove.
New cookware Investment
Most modern cookware is induction friendly, however, there are still a lot out there that are not. This may mean that you need to purchase new pots and pans. To test if it would suit an induction hob, grab a magnet and see if the base of your pots and pans attracts the magnet, and if they do you should be cooking with induction in no time.
Kitchen layout
When it comes to your kitchen design, the biggest question you will need to ask is "How do I want to cook?". In your next kitchen you will want to consider a few things to make sure your new appliances and space works more effectively for you and your family. Follow the guide below before selecting your appliances.
Consider your cabinetry
When looking at your cabinetry, you can look at positioning the stove on the bench above your oven, which you would be used to seeing in most homes. If you are looking for a more contemporary kitchen design, you may look to having your hob separate from your oven, with your oven being placed above bench height within your cabinetry.
