OTR microwave gets dirty
Joe Macker
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Comments (9)There's not been any responses to your request because unfortunately no OTR MW has a good exhaust system. As you say, you can only do an OTR MW, so you'll just need to accept the poor exhaust performance. As to your request for brand names, most OTR MWs are made by Sharp and LG, and then rebadged, so you're not going to find much difference in performance among brands. I would just look for the ones that have the highest wattage (1000 or better), since they'll be the most efficient at heating your food. The overwhelming majority of OTR MW have 300 cfms. A few have cfm's in the 200's, so avoid those. Although Weissman mentioned 450, as far as I know only Jenn-Air makes a MW with 450 cfms, and it is for a 36" range. I think Jenn-Aire "finesses" the 450 number because those particular MW's are for 36" ranges, so the extra width provides the extra cfms. Frigidaire is the only company I know of that claims OTR MW's with more than 300 cfms. They say their OTRs have 350. I believe Sharp makes the Frigidaire microwaves, and the Sharp microwaves only go to 300, so I don't know how Frigidaire is getting the extra 50 cfms. In any case, whatever you do, AVOID the Frigidaire OTR MW's that are designed with the controls horizontally across the bottom (rather than vertically on the right-side). Those controls buzz out easily, being so close the the heat of the range--really, you'll be replacing it within a year; I don't who the heck thought of that dumb design idea. Frigidaire has a number of OTR MWs with vertical controls on the right side, and with 350 cfms, so check those out. Here is a link that might be useful: OTR MWs at Abt - You Can Sort by Brand Name...See MoreWhich is worse?Microwave on counter or OTR?
Comments (41)A bookshelf type doesn't necessarily have to take up counter space. We just finished cabinetry design for new construction kitchen & on attached, marked in red, is lift up cabinet that will hold counter top micro, although could be open - we just happen to be doing integrated so went with it covered. Like your bookcase idea too - if you've got room above though, you could free up that counter spot. . UNTIL RECENTLY, I'd have praised OTR location. We loved convenience as we micro a lot during dinner prep, handy while working below at stove. NOW wouldn't get one again. OTR stand for Oversized Timer / Reminder for us - that's all its good since several months ago when heating element expired. You cant just pop in a new one like buying a replacement counter top micro. When new house micro expire, unplug old, plug in replacement. A reminder that helped us decide against the pricier drawer micro....See MoreWhich are the top rated freestanding gas ranges & OTR microwaves?
Comments (2)I have a Kenmore Elite gas range and OTR microwave. While I am not impressed with my Kenmore Elite refrigerator or dishwasher, I like the range and microwave very much. I went through a microwave every other year, it seemed, but this SS Kenmore Elite seems to be working strong for four or five years. The range has five burners and the oven is accurate, but the print by the knobs is wearing off. I am going to have to remember what knob starts what burner. It works great otherwise, although this is the first gas range I have had. I may be in elation about having gas vs. electric. I can say Sears service sucks!...See MoreAnyone out there have a Bertazzoni otr microwave? Thoughts?
Comments (3)The Bertazzoni KOTR30X is also sold as the Forte F3016MV2SS and SmegOTR316XU though at different prices. The Whirlpool WMH53521HZ is CR's top-rated oven and the Whirlpool brand is the most reliable brand according to its survey. Owners who write on Home Depot and Best Buy really like it so I'd get that....See Morestir_fryi SE Mich
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