"John B" > wrote in message
...
> Edwin Pawlowski got it right.
> A "slide in" sits on the ground, and as such, has a vertical height of
> perhaps 36" without respect to any backsplash that might be included in
the
> model.
> As "drop in" has a vertical dimension of about 30", yet when it is
> installed, its top is at counter height...about 36". How is this
> accomplished? The drop-in rests on the counter, and perhaps on blocks
down
> near the floor.
> A "drop in" oven specifies a shorter horizontal distance between
surrounding
> cabinet and countertop; i.e., closer gap.
> The kitchen has beautiful tile work, cabinetry, and coved floor. This
would
> have to be massacred to fit a slide-in range. All existing dimensions are
> suited for drop-in, not slide-in or free-standing range.
> I have recommended a drop-in electric replacement range, but family
members
> who control the situation are opposed to that. They would rather hack the
> kitchen and save money. I am thus trying to find a gas range that will
> dispell this threat.

Have you looked into having the existing range refurbished?