Over The Range Microwave Mounting Height

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Over the range microwave mounting height. Capacity 2 speed 300 cfm venting in stainless steel average rating. According to ge appliances an over the range microwave height should be a minimum of 66 inches mounting height from the floor to the top of the microwave. After you make sure you have the supplies you need for installation double check that your microwave will fit properly above your range. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in store pick up.
4 4 out of 5 stars 16326 ratings based on 16326 reviews. Over the range microwaves and advantiums. But it s not impossible to do it on. This 66 inch difference from the floor allows approximately 13 inches to 16 inches between the cooktop and the bottom front of the microwave.
Over the range microwave installation is a little tricky so most people hire a pro to set their microwaves up and that s a perfectly reasonable choice. Ge specifies for example that its over the range microwave models not be installed over any range whose burners output more than a combined 60 000 british thermal units which is drastically higher than the average 7 000 btus of a standard home range. Mount the microwave in place using a template and bracket and a few simple tools. An over the range microwave oven makes efficient use of space in your kitchen while also incorporating lighting and ventilation.
2 inches on each side. Saturday from 8 a m. Manufacturers also place limits on the output capacity of cooktops suitable for use in conjunction with over the range microwaves. The average size for an over the range microwave is 1 5 to 1 7 cubic feet which is plenty of cooking space to fit a dinner plate.
If you look at all of the available variants of microwave ovens on the market in terms of width height and depth you ll see that there really are no standard sizes but microwaves designed for over the range installation all fit into a 30 in. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Over the range microwaves require a minimum 66 mounting height from floor to top of the micro. Height is typically only important if you have a convection.
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