Putting a toaster or kettle under a kitchen cabinet

[garviel]

I'm getting my kitchen done - a small kitchen. That said, I like to keep my toaster and kettle on the worktop.

If i put up some wall mounted cabinets, can I still run the toaster and kettle on the worktop underneath? Or does this become a big fire hazard/steam ruining wood situation?

cheers

 

[phatboy]

I think most peoples kitchens are configured this way? Sounds normal to me

 

[foxhole]

That's a No, steam destroys joints in timber units and heat from toaster will destroy vinyl wrapped doors and char others.You need to pull both to the front of the counter when in use to avoid this or use areas not below cupboards.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The steam from the kettle will in all likelihood de-laminate the laminate off or make it lift/bubble a little as moisture gets into the chipboard though it may well take a few years. The toaster I would not be so worried about.

I speak about both of these from experience.

 

[rjm2k]

As above avoid the steam but as long as its not silly close a toaster should be OK.

 

[foxhole]

Toaster destroyed all my upper doors in a week.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Were your doors made from paper?

 

[footprints]

Yup steam will destroy cupboards in no time, toaster well it depends, mine seems ok if I happen to forget to pull it out, but I do try to pull it clear of the upper cupboards before use.

 

[foxhole]

Were your doors made from paper?

Vinyl wrapped, melted on first use of toaster, told the wife to move the toaster before use, so she moved it sideways ensuring all the units have damage.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]