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I have an older model drop-in stove and recently purchased a freestanding one to replace it. I would like to do the installation myself. How do I remove the old one and how do I go about removing the countertop behind and underneath the stove. What electrical modifications will likely be involved?

2006-11-19 05:15:32 · 4 answers · asked by karma7382 2 in Home & Garden Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have an older model drop-in stove and recently purchased a freestanding one to replace it. I would like to do the installation myself. How do I remove the old one and how do I go about removing the countertop behind and underneath the stove. There is currently a backsplash and there is about a 6 in wooden panel between the bottom of the oven and the floor. The width of the old stove is the same as the new one, so that should fit fine. Should I be able to lift the stove straight up and out of the space, or how do I go about removing it? Also, what electrical modifications will likely be involved?

2006-11-19 06:29:19 · update #1

4 answers

First turn off the circuit breaker to the stove. Pull out the stove far enough to unplug it or disconnect if it's hard wired. Now pull out the stove.

Next you'll need a sawzall to cut out the cabinet below or if it was one that didn't reach the floor, you're ahead of the game.

The tricky part is cutting the counter-top without chipping the laminate. First put masking tape over where it's going to be cut. This will help in not chipping the top. I'd use my circular saw with a fine plywood blade as much as I could. When you get close to the walls, use a jigsaw with a blade that has fine down pointing teeth. You may need the sawzall to finish the cuts.

The stove may not come with a plug so you'll have to connect that and change the old receptacle on the floor or wall where ever it is.

It may sound like a lot of work but the hardest part is to not chip the laminate, the rest is pretty simple.

Good Luck!

2006-11-19 09:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by Matrix 3 · 1 0

Drop In Stove And Oven

2016-12-17 15:33:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

simply pull the drop in up and out towards you...turn breakers off and disconnect wires... however NOTE the wire size and rating of old stove...ex:voltage, wire size(#10. #8?) breaker size., then simply get a sawzall and chop out the countertop ....
make sure new stove is same amperage and voltage and if not, then have to run NEW wires completely! which is what i am guessing you will have to do..

2006-11-19 07:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

A drop-in stove should slide right out towards you. Pull it out till you can see behind it so you can break the electrical connection. Trying to lift it out is too cumbersome.

2006-11-19 06:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

There are too many unknowing variables in your question to answer it correctly. Without knowing the structure of the existing counter top, electrical requirements, and building codes in your town or county, my answer would have to be very long and speculative at best.

2006-11-19 06:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by wernerslave 5 · 0 0

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