Under Cabinet Microwave Oven Installation

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Under cabinet microwave oven installation.

A drawer microwave is built in to kitchen cabinets and instead of swinging open from left to right or vice versa it pulls out like a drawer. Follow the steps below to install an under cabinet microwave oven first prepare the cords and grounding options. Most microwaves can weigh 20 to 30 pounds or more so make sure that the wood of the cabinet is capable of withstanding that weight without failing. A microwave oven designed exclusively for a kitchen countertop has vents that are built into the back of microwave.

It may be useful to use extra large washers to provide additional surface area for the microwave s weight. Whirlpool 1 9 cu. Then fix the mounting plate and prepare the venting system. Finally fix the microwave and turn on the power.

This prevents damage to the cabinet when you tighten the mounting screws. Many over the range microwaves also provide templates for drilling the wall and cabinet for mounting screws and venting. Some manufacturers recommend installing wood filler blocks if the cabinet bottom is recessed as in the illustration to the right. Every microwave comes with a mounting hardware kit and instructions for installation.

Mounting your microwave under a cabinet or on a shelf can save a lot of counter space if you follow the instructions correctly. Before you begin look over the instructions and locate all of the hardware and templates provided. Take the guesswork out of cooking with lgs take the guesswork out of cooking with lgs 1 8 cu. For a microwave hood combo refer to install an over the range microwave.

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