This prevents food spills from dripping down the sides of the range.
Why are slide in ranges more expensive than freestanding.
Slide in ranges are more expensive than freestanding because of the custom built in look the design provides.
For comparable functions a freestanding range is more economical than a slide in model.
While both types can be installed between cabinets freestanding ranges offer easier installation than slide in models and give you the option of leaving one or both sides exposed.
Another advantage of the slide in range is that the top of the range is wider overlapping the countertop so it does not leave space between the range and the countertop.