How To Install Microwave Above Stove Without Cabinet
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How to install microwave above stove without cabinet. An over the range microwave oven makes efficient use of space in your kitchen while also incorporating lighting and ventilation. Mount the microwave in place using a template and bracket and a few simple tools. There are two bolts that must pass through the bottom of the upper cabinet and screw into the frame of the microwave to support the microwave. Installing an over the range microwave oven is often easier than you think.
You ll need to spend about two hours to hang the microwave from the wall and cabinet. The upper cabinet is needed in order to support the microwave. If you re planning to set up a microwave in a family room or bonus room that doesn t have upper cabinets consider mounting it on a wall. The cabinet is screwed to the wall then the microwave screwed to the cabinet.
The proper distance between a microwave oven and a range top will vary based on what kind of microwave you re planning to use. For a microwave hood combo refer to install an over the range microwave. You also need a cabinet the microwave hangs from. Longer if venting and wiring is required.
Mounting your microwave under a cabinet or on a shelf can save a lot of counter space if you follow the instructions correctly. The installation requires that the upper cabinet and rear wall structures are able to support 150 lbs. You will though probably need a helper as an extra set of hands is essential. The cabinet above a microwave is small so it isn t doing much more than supporting the microwave.
If you are simply replacing an existing vent hood or older microwave with a new oven you can install it easily enough with common tools. If you want to install an over the range microwave you will need much less space between the stove and microwave than you would for a countertop microwave as these models are designed to withstand higher external temperatures. The cabinet not only provides support but it also contains the wiring for the microwave and may contain part of the venting. After you make sure you have the supplies you need for installation double check that your microwave will fit properly above your range.