Can I put an OTR Microwave/Convection Oven over counter instead?
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Can an OTR microwave be used on the counter?
Comments (4)It'll work, but be sure to take the lightbulbs (meant for illumination of the cooking surface) out from underneath it before you put it in service. The bulbs are commonly halogen and they get very hot, hot enough to burn the counter underneath the device. The problem is these lights can be accidentally turned on by someone unfamiliar with the controls of the unit but you may not even see that they are on with the microwave sitting on a flat surface, especially in daylight. I found this out the hard way when my aged mother managed to turn the lights on with an old OTR MW we had replaced with a hood but kept in service on our countertop. The thing burned a hole in our old formica counters. Don't leave those bulbs in!...See MoreOpinions please...OTR Micro, Counter Micro with Dbl Oven, etc.
Comments (7)If you are set on KA, I believe KA has an speed cook/convection oven similar to GE's Advantium. The reason I chose the GE Profile line over KA was: 1.) the interior of the Advantium held a 9x12 pan, KA's did not (helpful for casseroles and brownies) 2.) I just felt the quality of the GE Profile seemed better than KA when I looked at them side by side. The Advantium comes as a wall unit that looks just like second wall oven, and thus does not require venting. So I would recommend that versus the OTR Advantium for your situation, which eliminates the venting question. As far as quality, I haven't heard anything about the light bulb thing. But, my last Advantium was an OTR and it was 4-5 years old and going strong when we remodeled. A friend of mine now has it over her range and it's still going strong at 6-7 years old. My new Advantium, 18 mos old, has had no problems at all. As far as how much use.... I use my advantium for baking and speed cooking way more than my oven. In fact, I rarely use my oven unless doing a large batch of cookies, or multiple pizzas, or a big turkey. Pretty much everything else gets broiled (fish), roasted (veggies), baked (brownies, biscuits, frozen breads,) or speed cooked (frozen meals, pizzas, chicken nuggets, etc) in the Advantium. The thing I love most is being able to pull out a frozen pizza (or anything else frozen) and throw it immediately into the Advantium. No preheating required and the pizza is done in less than or about the same baking time as recommended. Thus, the time saved is the preheating time, and you haven't wasted energy heating up a larger oven. So not sure how much you'll use it???? My guess is ALOT - I know I do! As I said, pretty much all I've said will also apply to KA's version of the Advantium --- but, the KA won't hold a 9x13" which was key for me... at the holidays, I was able to stack two 9x13 casserole dishes (sweet potatoes and green bean casserole) and bake them at the same time while the turkey was down below in the single oven. Hope this helps!...See MoreCan I put a regular counter microwave over a range?
Comments (7)Oh wait....you are talking about putting a wood shelf over your range to set your microwave on?? No....that would be a very bad idea. BIG fire hazard. Microwaves that are made to go over ranges do not sit on shelves, they are suspended from cabinets above them. You should never put anything combustible over a range. Also I think your microwave's electronics would probably be exposed to way too much heat since it is not insulated for over the range use....See MoreGE Refrigerator and OTR Microwave/Warming/Convection oven
Comments (10)The GE online store has prices about 10-15% higher than you will find at most retailers. There's your "discount" right there. No one pays "suggested retail price". Different stores discount a different amount off of that price, but no one sells at that price---except the GE store. And, the rebates they offer require that 4-5 (I can't remember which, it's on the tearoff pad at work) appliances be purchased in order to qualify for the top tier award. If you just buy 2 appliances, it's either $50 or $100. We (and every other appliance retailer) have the same rebate going, and our prices are about 15% lower than GE online. So, I think you can do better than the "friends and family" discount if you shop around. And, don't let the rebate factor into your decision. By the time you pay the upcharge for the Profile over the regular GE with similar features, you've paid more than they're giving you back by far. Yes, you do get more features with Profile, and more yet again with Monogram, as well as more "styling". But, you pay for the priviledge of the branding too. Assess the features you will actually USE in your appliances, and "up buy" only to the model that offers those. Most people don't use ANY of the complex functions of either their fridges or MWs. As far as the reliability/features of GE vs any other competitor, I'd definately buy both the fridges or MWs. They are good products in their price range, with few issues other than the "standard" issue of the ice maker being the most repair prone element. Their new french door fridges from their brand new Chinese factory have dual evaporators (Like SubZero) and truly separate fridge and freezer compartments due to this, so you get no odor transfer and more accurate cooling for both. They've had remarkably few problems for being from a brand new factory and a brand new design to the company. Before the Chinese factory, they sold rebadged LGs as their French door units, like "Kenmore" does. Their MWs are roomy and have good power specs. The most often used feature is the "sensor cook" which works in tandem with their "instant action" keys to keep your food from overheating. It works similarly to how the old temperature sensor probes worked, but without the probe. Most of the other features above the level where that is introduced in the line get rarely used and really aren't worth paying more money for. Their OTR convection MW is overpriced for what it is, and really doesn't offer that much of a second oven experience to justify the price. A small countertop version from a cheaper maker for around $100 will fit the same amount of food in it and not cost so much. Of course, it isn't an OTR, but then again, it's not an OTR. :) OTRs are a PIA and safety hazard for any but the smallest kitchen that HAS to have them. If you can go with an actual vent and separate MW, you'll be miles ahead in both $$ and functionality....See MoreRelated Professionals
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