I am WAY behind on this conversation but it's relevant to me now so I'm hoping maybe some of you can comment on how this has worked out for you. We purchased the Electrolux ICON microwave a couple years ago for our kitchen remodel. We had planned for it to go under counter. Installation day came and the installer saw the 36" above ground spec and even though could not come up with any reason as to why did not feel comfortable installing. So, we ended up getting a Sharp microwave drawer instead which was fine but I had really wanted the "2nd oven" since we were taking out wall ovens and replacing with a single stand alone range. Anyway, we were unable to return the ICON which was a pretty painful mistake at $1600+ !! I've tried to sell it on OfferUp, NextDoor but no luck. Now we are in a different house and undertaking another complete kitchen remodel. We made plans to install another microwave drawer in the island but we've discussed the situation of the Electrolux to see if there's any way we can use it instead. It's still in the box on the pallet it arrived on. Our kitchen designer and installers could not figure it out either and the designer even called Electrolux and the person he spoke to couldn't figure it out and said they didn't see any problem with it but that it wouldn't be covered under warranty if we installed it there. I'm not thinking this is a big deal because we're already out of the warranty period anyway. I just called Electrolux myself to see if I got the same answer. She didn't say anything about the warranty but said that it was an ergonomic or burn issue. Personally, I don't see how bending down to get something out of the microwave at this height is any different to getting something out of a regular oven (which is actually even lower and deeper!). Any new comments?

Flwrs, Sorry, I almost missed your reply. I have two AEG Ovens. A half and a full. These are two separate ovens, not a combo. AEG is the european... friend? of electrolux. I am located in Oregon and had them shipped in from overseas via a company in Canada. I can give you references to that if you wanted to go to those lengths but I have to say, as much as I love my 1.5 I don't know if I would push the expense and stress of doing it that way onto somone else. Steam ovens ARE pricier. Just flat out. No holds barred. Lol. But they are the only ovens where people seeming to be aiming for smaller in size rather than larger. If you think you might be interested you should put in a new post asking about steam ovens in the name. You'll get a ton of responses. And, for that matter, tons of cool pictures!

Ok kitchen designer emailing me tonight for final choices! Where things stand: Miele CSO - plumbed Bosch Benchmark 36 in French door Sharp micro drawer: The contenders - as in OP, I have to have induction over oven of same brand: Wolf 36 induction + Wolf E: Favorite induction controls, prefer large hob on the right, but the chipping issue, and oven is $$ Bosch 36 Flexinduction + Benchmark Oven: center large hob and controls less appealing, but seems to have best balance of good product for induction and wall oven for its price point. Cooktop design works well over oven. Could get side opening door. Miele 36 induction + Miele Pure Line Oven: Like Miele layout of induction cooktop, less a fan of its controls, oven is relatively basic and no probe. But would match CSO. I’m likely going with Bosch but would love any last minute input/votes! Thanks for all the help so far.

We got our first CSO in 2005..the Gagg plumbed Version. At that time undercounter installation was a no-no due to the risk of getting burned by rising steam upon opening the door. i would not do it. In addition, if something is going to go wrong with your CSO..it is more than likely related to plumbing. I don’t know where I read that, but I do believe it. i have an unplumbed CSO now and honestly I don’t miss the drain or the plumbed version. Love my CSO.