Installing a microwave over a gas stove top is perfectly safe but the type of gas stove top ventilation options and needs and accessibility concerns may not make this the best choice for you.
Distance between stove and microwave.
A microwave is a kitchen must have.
There will be 16 inches of clearance from the bottom of the microwave unit to the cook top smooth top electric.
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Hubby is worried there won t be enough clearance to work on the back burners of the stove.
A microwave above a gas range should be mounted a minimum of 66 inches from the ground.
It is safe to mount a microwave above a gas range as long as there is sufficient clearance between the top of the range and the bottom of the microwave.
2 inches on each side.
In general countertop microwaves should be at least 2 feet away from the cooktop and.
Home world view how far does an over range microwave need to be from the top of the range.
Installers discuss the rules for installing cabinets or a microwave and vent hood above a kitchen range.
Hanging microwaves mounted under a cabinet not over the range.
Microwaves cannot be mounted over a range unless they are specifically made to be an over the range model with a vent included.
Kitchen remodel about to begin.
Instead of a countertop microwave these appliances free up.
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Microwave ovens save cooking time and when mounted above your stove top they also save space.
Installing a vented microwave over your range or oven.
We just ordered our new ss range and over the range microwave.