Did you think the installation of the Allure III was finished? No such luck.



DH had installed the Allure III "twice" for a better fit and to make sure
our vent to the outside was correct, and they said to cut out/remove the
flap, which we did.



We talked and talked to Broan and sent pictures. They said that one of the
solutions could be that our Jenn-air was 1" out too far, so we decided to
install the new stove to see if it would come in closer to the wall than the
Jenn-Air did.



First this necessitated making the range slide-in space larger to slide in
the slide-in (DH sawed about ½ off the countertop cutout.) In the process
DH read "Before installing the range in an area covered with linoleum or any
other synthetic floor covering, make sure the floor covering can withstand
heat at least 90 degrees above room temperature without shrinking, warping,
or discoloring. Do not install the range over carpeting unless you place an
insulating pad or sheet of 1/4-inch thick plywood between the range and the
carpeting."



We were told by Home Depot that they recommend using cement board 1/4-inch
thick over our plywood. (which we are afraid using 1/4 -inch cement board
might bring the stove to high above countertop.) On the other hand, a
material of the thickness of a tile - perhaps - 1/8" would be the best
solution.



We were told by Armstrong that their vinyl tiles should not have any heat
above 85º coming in contact with their vinyl tiles. In the Sears service
data manual, it says that the warmer element that is on the base of the
stove below the drawer it has a 150º thermostat. It also has 3 settings, I
assume low-medium-high.



We were told by a reputable flooring dealer that she indeed had a Kenmore
with a warming oven with element (ours is 450w) and she uses (she calls it)
"linoleum" under her stove, which was installed by a Sears contractor.





One reputable hardware store suggested using Masonite over the plywood, and
then not use any vinyl. At any rate, these 1/4" and 1/8" and 3/8" all seem
pertinent.



Before anyone recommends Pargo/Pergo or ceramic or wood as a flooring
solution, I have decided on a flooring that is easy on my legs as I'm in the
kitchen long hours. Carpeting is definitely out for us. (We've had it
before.)



But, any and ALL suggestions or comments welcome.

Thanks so much.

Dee