Mount Countertop Microwave To Wall

Microwave manufacturers produce different microwave designs for built in cabinet holes and for countertop or open concept settings.

Mount countertop microwave to wall.

Mounting a countertop onto a wall gives the countertop an appearance of floating as you are not supporting the countertop with base cabinets or legs. Be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions when mounting your microwave. Next position the mounting plate so it s level with the bottom of the cabinet and drill holes over the studs and a hole for the power cord. We originally planned to mount a shelf to the wall above the stove and use the shelf instead of a top cabinet for mounting the microwave.

If installed into a cabinet these vents will be blocked and unable to release steam from the microwave. I am looking to mount an over the range microwave above my stove but there is no cabinet on top. This is a convenient way to mount a countertop at any height. The design of each differs in terms of vent placement as countertop microwaves do not have a wooden frame that surrounds the unit like built in microwave designs.

You ll even find fingerprint resistant finishes that will keep your microwave looking as clean as the day you brought it home. Cutout to pair with your wall oven or range. I have an ordinary countertop microwave that i would like to mount above my stove either by attaching it to the underside of the cabinet above or by installing some kind of shelf. Capacity provides a full family sized cooking capacity while the satin cross hatched handles and stainless steel cavity are the perfect complement to your oven.

To install an under cabinet microwave first find your wall studs by tapping with a hammer on the wall until you hear a solid thud rather than a hollow sound. Built in microwave trim kits sold separately fit either 27 or 30 cabinets seamlessly and allow for proper ventilation. Create a built in microwave oven by pairing select ge countertop microwaves with a required matching trim kit. All have fast and efficient cooking power.

Models with a mounting kit preserve work space by hanging on the wall within cabinetry or under the countertop. Countertop models can either sit on the counter or tuck into a shelf or opening in the cabinetry for a built in look. From countertop to built in. A microwave oven designed exclusively for a kitchen countertop has vents that are built into the back of microwave.

Trim kits are included that allow you to install this microwave into a 27 in. More product details close.