Under Cabinet Microwave Oven Installation

This prevents damage to the cabinet when you tighten the mounting screws.

Under cabinet microwave oven installation.

Microwave and oven combinations. Sensor cookings humidity sensing technology detects when foods are cooked and turns off the microwave so under or over cooked dishes are a thing of the past. A microwave wall oven combo is a two in one device in which a microwave and wall oven are connected and are sold together as one unit. Every microwave comes with a mounting hardware kit and instructions for installation.

Many over the range microwaves also provide templates for drilling the wall and cabinet for mounting screws and venting. Follow the steps below to install an under cabinet microwave oven first prepare the cords and grounding options. A drawer microwave is built in to kitchen cabinets and instead of swinging open from left to right or vice versa it pulls out like a drawer. Convection over the range fingerprint resistant microwave with sensor cooking stainless steel fingerprint resistant stainless steel model.

Some manufacturers recommend installing wood filler blocks if the cabinet bottom is recessed as in the illustration to the right. Cut the wood blocks to the height of the recessed area drill holes and tape them in place over the mounting holes on the cabinet or microwave. Then fix the mounting plate and prepare the venting system. It may be useful to use extra large washers to provide additional surface area for the microwave s weight.

For the specific ge model see how to install a ge built in microwave oven. For a microwave hood combo refer to install an over the range microwave. If installed into a cabinet these vents will be blocked and unable to release steam from the microwave. Finally fix the microwave and turn on the power.

A microwave oven designed exclusively for a kitchen countertop has vents that are built into the back of microwave. Mounting your microwave under a cabinet or on a shelf can save a lot of counter space if you follow the instructions correctly. Before you begin look over the instructions and locate all of the hardware and templates provided.