The microwave oven may be located in a cabinet and/or above
a built-in oven or warming drawer. Check the opening where
the microwave oven will be installed. The bottom surface of the
cutout must be a minimum of 36" (91.4 cm) above the floor.
The location must provide:
Wood cabinetry.
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Cutout opening that is plumb and square. See "Minimum
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Installation Clearances" in the "Minimum Dimensions" section.
Cutout floor that is solid, level, and flush with bottom of
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cabinet cutout.
Minimum Installation Clearances
For proper installation, the following minimum clearances must exist above and below the cutout opening.
Above Cabinet/Storage Drawer Installation
1"
1"
(25 mm)
(25 mm)
1
⁄
"
1
Z\x
2
1
"
(38 mm)
(38 mm)
NOTE: The bottom surface of the cutout must be a minimum of 36" (91.4 cm) above the floor.
Location Requirements
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Minimum Dimensions
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A
B
B
C
C
A. Upper cabinet
B. Lower cabinet or storage drawer
C. Lower oven or warming drawer
Support for weight of at least 150 lbs (68 kg) which includes
microwave oven and items placed inside.
Grounded electrical outlet. See the "Electrical Requirements"
section.
Minimum installation clearances for installation location.
See the "Minimum Dimensions" section.
Complete enclosure around the recessed portion
of the microwave oven, including a solid, full ceiling.
A level floor – front to back and left to right.
Above Oven/Warming Drawer Installation
1"
1"
(25 mm)
(25 mm)
3"
3"
(76 mm)
(76 mm)
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