What are the vents in the side of my oven?

[pengyou]

I have an electric tabletop oven that is 65 cm wide. I also have a space underneath my stove that is 65 cm wide. 2+2=?? I have not tried to fit the oven underneath the stove yet. It should fit if the tiling, etc is square. I have one question that is stopping me. The sides (both right and left) have a series of 2" slits cut in them near the top of the oven. What are these for? It is a convection oven. It is possible that it is simply a designers plan to increase the strength of the oven by adding these curves to the oven - the slits are stamped and the metal is turned in a bit. I believe there is a vent in the back of the oven as well.

Any ideas?

 

[Andy M.]

They are there for ventilation. The oven gets hot and ventilation ensures the inner workings, wires, etc. don't get so hot they are damaged.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

You need to make sure there is at least 3-6 inches (7.75-15.25 cm) of space around the oven to allow ventilation.

 

[pengyou]

Thanks! Bummer....

 

[lyndalou]

did you get a booklet with the stove? It may have more information for you, or the company might.