WHERE SHOULD I PUT MY OVEN IN MY KITCHEN?

Whether you choose a range or wall oven and cooktop, you will want to place your stove near an electrical outlet or gas hookup in your kitchen. This can help make the installation of your appliance run more smoothly.  

Choose an area for your stove near a countertop space so you have a place to put baking dishes when moving cookware in or out of your oven. This can be especially helpful when lifting a heavier pan as with basting a turkey. Cabinet and drawer space nearby can also be convenient when organizing oven accessories, like oven mitts and sheet pans. 

The size and layout of your kitchen can help determine the best size of the stove, wall oven or cooktop for your space. In a smaller kitchen where you’ll want to maximize space, you may want to opt for a wall oven, depending on your kitchen layout, while a larger kitchen might offer more flexibility in the type of oven you choose.

Consider placing your stove or wall oven and cooktop in a work triangle with your refrigerator near the kitchen entrance, the sink between the refrigerator and stove and the stove opposite the sink and refrigerator. This arrangement creates a triangle layout to help streamline kitchen tasks. Typically, the combined length of all three sides ranges from 13 to 26 feet, with each leg of the triangle spaced between 4 and 9 feet apart.

Placing your stove in a low-traffic area can allow you to move around the space more easily. It's recommended to have at least 40 inches of space in front of your oven and 48-60 inches between your stove and other appliances so the door can open completely with plenty of room, especially if you have a kitchen island.

When choosing a space for your oven, consider the installation of your range hood. A range hood provides ventilation to help remove odors, smoke and airborne grease when you saute, fry, boil and simmer dishes on the cooktop, so it’s important for proper air circulation. 

The Maytag^® range or wall oven should be easy to reach and use. Installing a wall oven at waist height can help reduce the need for bending, while having the control panel within eye level can help you keep an eye on your cooking. Maytag brand has a dedicated line of ADA compliant appliances designed with accessibility in mind.  

Ovens are one of the major appliances in your kitchen, so their placement can impact the visual appeal and overall look of the room. When considering where to place your oven, choose an area where it can work with your kitchen design, either as a focal point or seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry.