OTR Micro: Vent Outside better than Convertible (vented outside?)
Carrie B
9 years ago
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9 years agoCarrie B
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Opinions 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 MoreOTR Micro venting outside when not on outside wall
Comments (12)Frankly, I think it all depends on your cooking style. I have an OTR micro and in my kitchen reno last summer I put the old one right back over the range. It's almost 10 years old, and still looks brand new and I do a LOT of cooking; however, I never do deep fat frying. Before the reno, it was not vented to the outside - it is now. It works fine for the type of cooking I do - both long term and short term stove top and oven-type cooking and baking. I have never - and I repeat NEVER - had more than a few spatters of grease which I clean up immediately after cooking as part of the clean-up process. If i would have put in a "real' hood (which by the way would have cost just about the same as the cabinets and trim for the OTR) the micro would have ended up in a very awkward location - not all of us have the luxury of a large kitchen area. Although my kitchen is considered large by my friends, in actuality the working kitchen is only 13x10, with several doorways. Just like in decorating, while vertical blinds might be 'dated', sometimes they're the best solution to a window/door problem. So...sometimes the best solution is an OTR - you go with what works for you. Helene...See MoreHow can I build in a toaster oven and vent it outside?
Comments (34)First, the toaster oven installation directions should specify the required distances to the side and above for combustable materials. Having a vent hood above is certainly safer than having a cabinet above, which is the usual condition when the oven is placed on a counter. I would recommend against having any doors. Beyond the hazards described above, they probably could be argued to not conform to the typical use of a toaster oven. You are doing an entire kitchen, so a building permit, electrical permit, and plumbing permit are going to be required most places. It is for your own sake that the inspections are performed. The inspector will want to know that the installation is compliant with the manufacturer's instructions for both the toaster oven and the hood, so keep the instructions handy. BTW, I think a modest hood is a good idea. It should be deep enough to extend from the wall to a point beyond the toaster door when open if you want to catch most of the effluent that excapes when the door is opened. It may have to be some minimum height above the oven; check directions before buying. Town and municipality rules typically require permits for everything one does to a residence that relates to electrical, fire, or plumbing. This is usually ignored by homeowners for tiny jobs, such as changing a light switch, even though some may need oversight. Some localities may allow the homeowner to pull the permits for his own house. The inspectors will still expect conformance with all codes. kas...See MoreOutside venting is not option??? Please help...
Comments (11)So it's been a while since I've needed to calculate head pressure losses in pipes, but you have to consider how many CFM your desired vent system is moving before you can calculate how many 90 degree bends will negate. That's why I suggested a remote fan setup since you can get higher CFMS that one that resides in the hood itself. 2. You'll need some kind of port to vent out of and they'll have a spring or gravity baffle to prevent critters from getting back up in. That's some static head pressure too. Piping diameter and type (flex, corrugated, solid) will affect airflow velocities as well. Flex pipes can do angle change sweeps (gradual) for a better flow than solid pipes. 3. You can get a hood microwave too. Even if you can't vent to the outside, a hood can be useful since they have grease traps. Sure you won't be venting heat or smell, but the hood will capture grease particulate and help contain it, rather than having it disperse all over your kitchen....See MoreUrbicoastal
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