Can I use space in front of stove for small drawer

[dhally]

Our cooktop instructions state a 30mm clearance below the unit to combustible material. Wouldn't want to catch the silverware on fire...

[rionapo]

Originally Posted by dhally

Our cooktop instructions state a 30mm clearance below the unit to combustible material. Wouldn't want to catch the silverware on fire...

I do wonder about storing things under the stove. If I can have the front end for cooking implements, I'll be happy.

[Viva]

Originally Posted by dhally

Our cooktop instructions state a 30mm clearance below the unit to combustible material. Wouldn't want to catch the silverware on fire...

Converting, that's just a shade over an inch. Do you have the same type of propane stove-top? (I think mine is a Wedgewood brand, but many are similar.) I haven't used mine to cook yet, but when I do I will make sure to check the drawer contents for temps.

I have a camper with a similar setup (drawer under stove), but I can't remember exactly how much space there is between the two. Not a lot, but perhaps over an inch. That said, I kept things like Zip-Loc bags in that drawer, and never noticed them even getting warm. Doesn't mean much without a measurement though.

I'll probably start using the SMB stove regularly this late-fall/winter -- so I'll be able to check it out (let's see if those bottle-brush whiskers melt...). Clearly the drawer as installed by SMB encourages storing things pretty darned close to the bottom of the stove unit, and I wonder how much any heat actually goes down, or how hot the metal bottom gets. I'll find out (safely).

Thanks for bringing this to our attention,
Viva

[dhally]

Our stove is the European Dometic / SMEV type. Could have different specs.

[Viva]

Thanks for the stove brand info that goes with that ~1" spec.

You know, now that I think about it I believe I probably have the original manual for the stove in my SMB. I bought it from the original owners and they saved everything (right down to their order sheet prior to buying).

I imagine quite a few SMB's have the same stove, so I'll post back with what I find.