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Over counter microwave recommendations

californiagirl
15 years ago

Does anybody have any recommendations for a medium to full-size microwave that is 16" deep or less? I am looking for a standard microwave oven to mount over the counter (and under the upper cabinets). I am trying to find ones that are not too deep so that the oven won't stick out from the uppers too much.

The lower cabinets will be pulled forward to a 30" depth so the uppers can be increased depth as well. But most countertop models are at least 17" deep, which is too deep even for increased depth uppers (usually 13" or 15"). The microwave I own now is 17" deep, a mid-size Sharp with a 13" turntable.

Should I be looking at built-in microwaves? And is there a big advantage to going to a full-size microwave over what I have currently? That might require putting the microwave on the countertop. Is a larger microwave worth giving up the counter space for?

We will have two full-size ovens with convection, so this microwave is not a substitute for a regular oven.

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