John B wrote:
Edwin Pawlowski got it right.
A "slide in" sits on the ground, and as such, has a vertical height
of
perhaps 36" without respect to any backsplash that might be included
in the
model.
As "drop in" has a vertical dimension of about 30", yet when it is
installed, its top is at counter height...about 36". How is this
accomplished? The drop-in rests on the counter, and perhaps on
blocks down
near the floor.
A "drop in" oven specifies a shorter horizontal distance between
surrounding
cabinet and countertop; i.e., closer gap.

In a different thread there's a company called Bluestar, which calls
its products "cooktops." Check out their website--several sizes and
options. Our ideal kitchen would have a big gas stove and a separate
electric oven set in the wall at about waist level.

-aem