Over The Range Microwave Clearance Height

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Over the range microwave clearance height. According to ge appliances an over the range microwave height should be a minimum of 66 inches mounting height from the floor to the top of the microwave. Ge specifies for example that its over the range microwave models not be installed over any range whose burners output more than a combined 60 000 british thermal units which is drastically higher than the average 7 000 btus of a standard home range. Over the range microwaves and advantiums. Manufacturers also place limits on the output capacity of cooktops suitable for use in conjunction with over the range microwaves.

12 6 16 in. An over range microwave needs to be a minimum of 13 inches between the range and microwave and at least 66 inches above the floor. The 66 from the floor dimension will allow approximately 13 16 between the cooktop and the. Over the range microwaves require a minimum 66 mounting height from floor to top of the micro.

Shop sears to get great deals on these kitchen appliances in a variety of styles. Hanging microwaves mounted under a cabinet not over the range. 2 inches on each side. This 66 inch difference from the floor allows approximately 13 inches to 16 inches between the cooktop and the bottom front of the microwave.

If you look at all of the available variants of microwave ovens on the market in terms of width height and depth you ll see that there really are no standard sizes but microwaves designed for over the range installation all fit into a 30 in. The actual clearance is usually dependent on the type of microwave and features being installed over the range and the rating of the unit. Over the range microwaves.