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   JimmyO | Apr 10, 2002 07:41pm | #1

   Shan,

   Depends on the type of cooktop. I installed a ceran/halogen cooktop that required 30" clearance above it for wood cabinets. Check the cooktop install directions or call the manufacturer for their recommendations.

   JimmyO

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   shan_jenkins | Apr 10, 2002 09:45pm | #2

   Thanks Jimmy for your reply.  I have the vertical clearance, so I'm ok there; now, I need to know what the side or horizontal clearance is, because my client wants to install two spice rack cabinets on each side of the cooktop extending from the base cabinets to the uppers.  Thanks -- Shan

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   Piffin | Apr 11, 2002 12:49am | #3

   30" verticle

   sideways it is best to have 18" clear countertop. I don't know if there is a requirement for side distance to wall cabs. Typically, you would have 18" from counter top to wall cabs at side of cooktop or range.

   As a practicle matter, spices lose their oomph when exposed to sunlight or heat. You might get some good suggestions to this at the cooks talk forums.Excellence is its own reward!

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   HeavyDuty | Apr 11, 2002 02:57am | #4

   check the manufacturer's recommendation. My Jenn-air says 6" min. Pif is right, spices shouldn't be store in a warm area.

   Tom

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   DHambley2 | Apr 11, 2002 03:09am | #5

   Shan, I just installed a gas cooktop. The installation guide said 2-1/2 " horizontally to wood and 30" vertically. The side cabinets hang down lower than the 30" value so I figure the 2-1/2" horizontally to these is OK. It 'seems' like enough clearence.