I did that exactly, ellessebee. I have the 240V OTR Advantium mounted above the counter. I also have 15" wall cabinets so it fits and works like a charm. I don't think there are any differences in the cooking features between the wall oven and OTR models. The oven cavity is pretty big, because I can fit a half sheet. There are two considerations you need to keep in mind. 1. The OTR does need to vent, because it performs a cooling function after using the non-MW functions. I have mine blow out the front, above the door. In hindsight, I would have run some duct up and over to the adjacent rangehood. 2. The door needs and extra inch of clearance on the hinge side (left) to open. When the contractor first installed it, the whole unit was flush with the cabinet and looked awesome. He was so proud of himself, as was I. I went to use it later and couldn't open the door. It also blocked the exhaust in the front. He had to come back and reinstall it by tacking 2x4s (actually measured 1.5x3.5) to the back wall and then installing it. Now it all works beautifully, while taking a slight hit in the aesthetics. Another benefit to mounting the OTR model OTC is that the underside is heat and moisture resistant. So my coffee maker has a permanent home under there where I don't have to worry about the steam damaging the undersides of the cabinet. Oh, and the built in light of the OTR serves as task lighting for the area underneath. So I also saved money on lighting there. This post was edited by jscout on Mon, Jan 28, 13 at 13:26

Holly Springs, thank you for such a great suggestion! I was not familiar with the micro cleaning kits. I will definitely get one, it looks like a great tool to have for a variety of things!

We have a OTR Velos that we installed over a counter. I posted pictures in another thread obout OTR micros. It works great. We use it for everything. The sizzle pan feature is fantastic. There's a whole thread on the appliance forum about the Velos. Whirlpool makes it and they own KitchenAid so there's also a non-OTR KA version that's smaller and more expensive. The key feature for us was the menu system. It has categories that you select to get down to what you're cooking and for how many. Then the screen tells you exactly what pan to use, etc. Then it automatically uses the broiler, or convection or microwave or heat lamp or a combination. This is fantastic for DH & DS who use to reheat everything on level 10 for 5 min. It's also great for me because I didn't have to "learn" anything to use the features properly. Just touch the button! It's 2.2 CB ft so you can fit most anything. I could rave on & on. You can see the Velos at Sears.

Slush and Lyvia, welcome along for the ride. Trailgirl, thanks for letting me know the interior on the Miele has been changed. It�s nice to know they were responsive to complaints. Dekeoboe and Davidro1, I know Plllog self imported a Gagg induction cooktop from the UK, so there is something that can be done to make European appliances work here. I will have to page Plllog for details. Of course, I do not want to take any unnecessary risks. It is annoying that several great appliances are not available here. The new Gagg FreeInduction cooktop is also very tempting, but not available in the US - aargh. Sharonite, it sounds like you really love your Advantium. I liked my old 120V Advantium, so I can just imagine how much fun the 240V would be. It was the best microwave I ever owned and pretty simple to use. Scottno, did you get the Miele Chef or Master Chef speed oven? Remodelfla, is your Miele easy to clean? Are there shortcuts to use the MW functions quickly without going through lots of menu screens? (For instance, my Advantium had a button to MW in 30 second increments and then you could spin the dial to adjust the time up or down.) Davidro1, I hope my kitchen does turn out as well as you suggest. I agree with you that a separate MW seems like a waste when speedoven combos give so much more flexibility. We heat water for tea in a kettle on the range, but with a 2 year old, my tea often goes cold before I can finish, so a MW is very handy. Joan, good point. I will be sure to take a close look at the interiors of the various models. Sochi, which Miele do you have? Did you find it easy to learn to use the MV, oven and speedoven functions? Kaismom, thank you for that information. It is useful to know that the Miele does not roast and brown food faster than your gas range. I can high temp roast a pork loin or a chicken in my regular oven in less than an hour (plus preheat time). I was hoping for something faster on weeknights, since we do not get home until 7 pm. It sounds like the Advantium would be better for browning and the Miele for baking. I would like to think I will bake more in the future, but for now, I do very little baking. The speed oven will be used primarily to roast meat and potatoes and any veggies I decide not to steam. It sounds like both Miele and Advantium owners are happy with their choices. I would probably be more comfortable with the Advantium due to familiarity, but the 24" Miele would fit into my design so much easier. Can any other Miele owners please chime in on the browning issue when using the combined cooking modes? I have seen reviewers comment on being able to broil a great steak in the Advantium - can the Miele do that?