Under cabinet microwave shelf install#
Under cabinet microwave shelf crack#

We used Ikea side panels to cover the seam of the two cabinets. The door sticks out just beyond the 15' deep cabinet. We put a piece of trim just under the microwave and on bottom of cabinet so you cannot see under the microwave in the cabinet. We cut out squares on the bottom of the second cabinet for the fan and the light just in case someone turned them on. We placed the 30' wide microwave to one side and left a small space on one side for cook books. We then customized another 36' 'over the fridge' cabinet around the microwave. (this was done since the Sektion cabinets are 15' deep) The microwave was installed to the bottom of the top cabinet, just like you would if it were over the range. (cut a hole for the plug to be threaded through bottom of cabinet) We then mounted 2 x 4's on the wall under the cabinet and then the bracket that came with the microwave. We installed a 36' wide 'over the fridge' cabinet and installed the plug inside the cabinet.

Under cabinet microwave shelf install#

We bought the GE Artistry fan/hood to install over the range. We just did this with a GE Artistry microwave we had over our daughter's range. Also I can't see how this aesthetically looks the best of the three options. I don't see an 'issue' with doing this - although I would simply double check by calling Whirlpool - but I wouldn't do this unless I was 100% certain that the bottom of that microwave wouldn't be damaged because of movement and rubbing.

Under cabinet microwave shelf crack#

This casing may break or crack over time. These microwaves are generally not made for sitting on their bottoms which have a fan and lights and usually a plastic casing. In your particular case my 'problem' would be the undercarriage. These are the least sold and usually cost a bit more because they have a nice mounting plate in front.Īny ventilation space that you currently have should be adequate for whatever you get. Then you have your cabinet or built-in models.

The you have your over the range which usually have two extra functions - an undercarriage with range venting and lighting, and simple mounting brackets on the top. Your typical countertop microwave which some people just stick in cabinets - which is fine given that the electrical is done right. The difference between the microwave models is more about the mounting and how the front looks.