Over The Range Microwave Clearance Requirements Ontario
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 microwave clearance requirements ontario. Over the range microwaves and advantiums should not be installed above any range or cooktop that has a combined btu rating over 60 000 btus not including the oven broiler btus. The bottom of the microwave is about 14 inches above the top of the stove. Some have said i need 30 inches from the top of the stove to the bottom of the microwave range hood. Must have a clearance of 750 mm 2 6 above the level of the burners or elements except non combustible or protected materials can have a clearance of not less than 600 mm 23 5 8.
Black decker em925afo 0 9 cu. The manufacturer s installation manu als for over the range microwave ovens typically. The ge 1 6 cu. Shop for over the range microwaves in ovens ranges.
I need to replace a microwave above a gas stove. The ontario building code installation of ranges 9 10 22 1. 1000 watt over the range microwave at walmart and save. Manufacturers also place limits on the output capacity of cooktops suitable for use in conjunction with over the range microwaves.
It is important to refer to the manufacturers clearance requirements to start with. Figure 6 5 750 mm 2 6 450 mm 17 3 4 450 mm 17 3 4. Product type 1. Electric ranges require 0 side wall spacing above counter height but up to 6 is recommended to avoid possible heat damage.
It hangs over about 1 2 of the stove. 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. Ft 1100 watt microwave oven with smart sensor and inverter. Buy products such as frigidaire ffmv1645t 30 wide 1 6 cu.
Over the range the ge 1 6 cu. The express cook feature allows you to set cooking times from one to six minutes with just the touch of a button. Microwave ovens the alberta building code 2006 does not regulate portable plug in appliances such as over the range microwaves. Installation of ranges 1 reserved 2 clearances for and protection around gas propane and electric ranges shall be not less than those provided in articles 9 10 22 2.
An 18 inch clearance is fairly low but acceptable. I ve received a lot of mix views about what i can put in this place.