Over-the-range microwave *not* over a range
leaschweitzer
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Electrolux Icon 30' - Range Hood or Over the Range Microwave
Comments (1)Additional info from Icon Microwave installation guide: ÂCan only be installed over ranges or cooktops with 33" maximum width. It does not specify "professional" vs. "consumer" but the salesman said that because it is a professional range you cannot install the microwave over....See Moreover the range microwave height
Comments (2)Yes. Check the instructions for your particular model but also keep in mind that the more powerful the range, the further you have to mount the mw. Some ranges produce too much heat which messes up electronics and can even melt the mw. As far as aesthetics go, I installed mine 24" from range because I'm tall and like to be able to see into the pots on the back burners. If you mount the mw too close, you'll have to stick your head underneath it to get a good view....See MoreNeed the skinny on over range microwave's
Comments (14)We've had the GE model over the stove for many years, and finally got rid of it when we did the kitchen remodel. We moved the old unit over to the rental house we own. They can be vented out, but frankly, the fans are not strong enough to move much air. At most, you'll get rid of some water vapor when boiling, but they really don't carry that much grease out. Even then, like someone else mentioned in here, when boiling a big pot of pasta water, you get water vapor everywhere on the front of the micro unit, and it condenses and drips down all over the place. You do save on counterspace, that's the only plus I can see. Another thing to remember...they are usually plastic, and after a few years, they look pretty grungy from all the cooking grease. And if you have a white one, the plastic yellows over time and cracks from the grease and heat. I agree with the others in here...if you have up to $800 to spend, get yourself a decent hood, then spend $100 on a small countertop microwave. You'll be happier in the long run, and won't be in a bind if/when you have to replace your micro/hood combo. And if you do any serious cooking, the micro/hood will not even come close to cutting it....See MoreChanging out over range microwave for range hood
Comments (5)Nadine--I think those slide out hoods are going to require a lot of the space in the cabinet above so you're going to lose that space anyway. So you might want to consider a more conventional undercabinet hood, too. Depending on your situation, you may be able to vent directly out the back of hood into your existing vent and not lose any of the cabinet space. It won't be quite as accessible though as you realize. I'm assuming that your rectangular vent is 3.25 x 10" which is roughly equivalent to a six inch round duct. So you need to look at hoods with CFM's sized for that size of duct. Unless you know exactly how your vent is situated, you need to remove the microwave. A lot of hoods will be adaptable to horizontal rectangular, vertical rectangular vent and vertical round exhaust. I know that my Zephyr hood had all three options. Zephyr Typhoon I disagree that you will get 'tremendous' noise. Not going to be whisper quiet but will most likely be substantially less noisy than most micro hoods. Here is a link that might be useful: Slide out range hood...See Moreqam999
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