http://www.topcookwaresets.com/blog/stove/can-i-get-a-microwave-over-a-stove-with-only-29-in-between-stove-and-cabinet Helping You With ALL Your Kitchen & Cooking Needs Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:59:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.topcookwaresets.com/blog/stove/can-i-get-a-microwave-over-a-stove-with-only-29-in-between-stove-and-cabinet/comment-page-1#comment-100 Deblieux Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:02:59 +0000 http://www.topcookwaresets.com/blog/stove/can-i-get-a-microwave-over-a-stove-with-only-29-in-between-stove-and-cabinet#comment-100 It depends entirely on the Manufacturer's Installation Specifications. Some Over-the-Range microwaves are 12" -13" in height, and manufacturer specs may allow as little as 15" clearance. But remember that you will have only have 15"-16" clearance for your cookware, too limiting a space to really cook in. Also, the floor of the microwave should be no higher than 3" below the user's shoulder height. Most Over-the-Range microwaves will be at 56" or higher, too high for most users. Removing hot materials that are above shoulder height causes the vessel to be tipped forward, spilling hot liquid on the user. The microwave is often the major cooking appliance for children (after-school snacks, popcorn) and definitely dangerous at this location. Plus, a secondary cook may be assisting by using the microwave, and interfering with the primary cook using the range. If you can plan any other space (below counter top at least 20" above the floor, or countertop height) avoid the very dangerous location above the range.<br><b>References : </b><br> It depends entirely on the Manufacturer’s Installation Specifications. Some Over-the-Range microwaves are 12" -13" in height, and manufacturer specs may allow as little as 15" clearance. But remember that you will have only have 15"-16" clearance for your cookware, too limiting a space to really cook in.
Also, the floor of the microwave should be no higher than 3" below the user’s shoulder height. Most Over-the-Range microwaves will be at 56" or higher, too high for most users. Removing hot materials that are above shoulder height causes the vessel to be tipped forward, spilling hot liquid on the user.
The microwave is often the major cooking appliance for children (after-school snacks, popcorn) and definitely dangerous at this location. Plus, a secondary cook may be assisting by using the microwave, and interfering with the primary cook using the range.
If you can plan any other space (below counter top at least 20" above the floor, or countertop height) avoid the very dangerous location above the range.
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]]> http://www.topcookwaresets.com/blog/stove/can-i-get-a-microwave-over-a-stove-with-only-29-in-between-stove-and-cabinet/comment-page-1#comment-99 geoffrey_0007 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:38:59 +0000 http://www.topcookwaresets.com/blog/stove/can-i-get-a-microwave-over-a-stove-with-only-29-in-between-stove-and-cabinet#comment-99 You have no other option, than to remove the cabinet above it and re-fit it a few inches higher. Check the microwaves manufacturers guidlines for air circulation clearance above it.<br><b>References : </b><br> You have no other option, than to remove the cabinet above it and re-fit it a few inches higher. Check the microwaves manufacturers guidlines for air circulation clearance above it.
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]]> http://www.topcookwaresets.com/blog/stove/can-i-get-a-microwave-over-a-stove-with-only-29-in-between-stove-and-cabinet/comment-page-1#comment-98 Leonard C Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:08:59 +0000 http://www.topcookwaresets.com/blog/stove/can-i-get-a-microwave-over-a-stove-with-only-29-in-between-stove-and-cabinet#comment-98 Unless you can make room in the cabinet, I would say no. It would be unsafe.<br><b>References : </b><br> Unless you can make room in the cabinet, I would say no. It would be unsafe.
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