Mounting Over The Range Microwave Without Cabinet

Determine a location on a wall that s in proximity to an electrical outlet.

Mounting over the range microwave without cabinet.

Set up a. For the specific ge model see how to install a ge built in microwave oven. The rear of the microwave hangs on the rear mounting plate tabs which supports the rear of the microwave but the two front bolts are needed and used to support the microwave at the front. For a microwave hood combo refer to install an over the range microwave.

The cabinet above a microwave is small so it isn t doing much more than supporting the microwave. The microwave can not be installed with out an overhead cabinet to support the microwave. A stud finder. Some protrusion from the cabinets is normal but the real issue occurs where the holes that are used to attach the microwave to the cabinet are located.

A pencil or marking tool. Installing an over the range microwave oven is often easier than you think. By joey s earned 106 963 community points in kenmore july 13th 2009. A plug in microwave that fits your space make sure it s not too big a stepladder or stool.

The cabinet is screwed to the wall then the microwave screwed to the cabinet. If you are simply replacing an existing vent hood or older microwave with a new oven you can install it easily enough with common tools. Because these holes are usually pre drilled if they stick out farther than the cabinet itself installation will not be possible without significant modifications in the cabinet. The proper installation to support the weight of the microwave must include a cabinet and wall mounting.

Warnings and tips most above range microwaves can not be mounted above an island. A drill with different sized bits. The reason there is a cabinet to mount a microwave to is for support. Ensure at least one of the screws on the rear is mounted in a stud.

Position the accessory bracket on the wall with the upper rail horizontal and the support arms extending out. A helping hand optional steps for installing a microwave over the range. Measure up from the floor or down from. You will though probably need a helper as an extra set of hands is essential.