Mounting Microwave Above Stove No Cabinet
Mounting a microwave oven without a cabinet above.
Mounting microwave above stove no cabinet. Some manufacturers recommend installing wood filler blocks if the cabinet bottom is recessed as in the illustration to the right. Microwaves situated over ranges are convenient because they clear up counter space and make it possible for you to have your stove and microwave centrally located. Cut the wood blocks to the height of the recessed area drill holes and tape them in place over the mounting holes on the cabinet or microwave. Have your helper hold the bulk of the weight while you reach around back and hook the oven s slots over the the tabs on the metal mounting bracket.
Microwave and hood fan combos do double duty to save space in a compact kitchen. If you try to bridge some sort of board between the adjacent cabinets you are then distributing the weight to those cabinets which are only designed to hold the weight. This prevents damage to the cabinet when you tighten the mounting screws. The cabinet is screwed to the wall then the microwave screwed to the cabinet.
With the assistance of a helper lift the microwave into place feeding the electrical cord up through the drilled hole in the upper cabinet. While they are convenient the depth of these over the range microwaves can pose problems for some homeowners. If the microwave is too high reaching. Snake the power cable through the hole drilled for this purpose before attaching the microwave.
The cabinet above a microwave is small so it isn t doing much more than supporting the microwave. Capacity provides a full family sized cooking capacity while the satin cross hatched handles and stainless steel cavity are the perfect complement to your oven. Fasten the microwave to the base of the cabinet above using screws where directed on the top template. This high power 1000 watt microwave can quickly and this high power 1000 watt microwave can quickly and thoroughly cook all your favorite foods.
Position the microwave oven.