I recently moved into my new apartment. The kitchen did not come with a stovetop, but I thought that’s not a problem and you probably just buy a new one. I admit I know very little about these things.
While looking to buy a built-in stovetop I am getting very confused. The space I have looks nothing like the pictures I’m finding of built-in stovetop spaces, even some Rinnai construction video looked different.
There is something in the back which I assume is for connecting the gas, but would a built-in stovetop have a space in the back for this to seemlessly fit in? Or does this reduce the depth for the stovetop further like the drain does for the washing machine space?
For reference here are the [stove space pictures](https://imgur.com/a/lAs0kRh). Is this normal?
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It’s not for built-in stovetop, but a place-in stovetop. This is the most common type in Japan. There are several options from 20k up to several tens of thousands base on the feature. You can visit your local big-box store to see the options.
[This](https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0B5CBR3KL/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=38MNK3SJWILHJ&keywords=gas+stove+kitchen&qid=1686322274&sprefix=gas+stove%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A1O81IJT7EH7JE&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVDZZSjM0SjQzUEY5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDk5MzY5TE4wQjFCSlJNTTBRJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QVhNODk0WkZBU0QxRSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl) is the style of stove for that space. You gotta get the right type depending on your gas source (city vs propane).
It will not fit seamlessly. It just drops in and you take it when you move.
The word you need to Google is コンムyou can buy a fancy one from Kohnan, Musashi, Super Viva Home or pick one up cheap from a secondhand store. Check you have the right connections as well. Take a photo of your tap before going to the shop as there are a few different sizes and connectors.
Idk how good your japanese is but æ¥½å¤©å¸‚å ´ (rakuten marketplace) is probably one of the cheapest/best places to buy stuff like this. U can choose if you want strong flame on the left or right side (strong flame on the side furthest from the wall is best), propane/city gas, grill with no water/top and bottom heating etc etc…
If you are concerned about fake stuff on rakuten always read the reviews first and also the reviews for the specific store you are buying from.
If you check well you might get a discount on the same コンムyou could pick up at edion or yamada denki for several thousand yen cheaper online (next day delivery for free etc).
Be careful of the size you choose, they usually come in two types – normal and compact size. Normal is about 59.2cm on average (fits perfectly into a 60cm sized kitchen) and compact is 56cm ish.
If you want its always good to go to a store and see the real deal, take some pics etc and check the functionality of the one you want before you buy online but i would definitely recommend not buying at a big box store unless you really want to.
Also you can attach the gas hose yourself pretty easily, look up some tutorials on youtube but just make sure you buy a short cable, you really probably dont need a meter long on. And make sure to put it on all the way up to the red line!
My daughter and I recently installed a “drop in” stove top in her new apartment. Make sure the measurements are right. They require x number of cm of open space in the back. Connection to gas must fit, too.
Oh, and my husband helpfully told us to spit in the orange gas tube to connect the gas . . . after we struggled and struggled to make the tight connection. (We succeeded without the spit, but there were sweat and tears.)
Get electric / induction… the data is now clear on the health effects of burning gas inside your house.
IH stoves take some adjusting. But once you get used to them they are excellent n
Measure the space and take the photos and measurements to a Bic Camera type place and ask.
Since you are not even sure about this the first step, make sure you get it installed as part of the delivery before you blow yourself up.