On Sun 10 Feb 2008 08:26:54p, told us...

> On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:35:07 -0500, Goomba38 >
> wrote:
>
>>Chris Marksberry wrote:
>>
>>> I love my control placement. It was one of the reasons I picked out
>>> this cooktop. Of course now it's been discontinued, but something
>>> similar is still available.
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/yu6j8o
>>
>>I was wondering how that microwave/hood works out for you over the
>>stovetop? Do you like it? When we re-do our kitchen I'd like that so
>>that it frees up counter space, yet can't stand feeling "closed in" over
>>large pots or pots on the rear burners. I like to be able to see down
>>into large pots as they simmer away.
>
> I would *never* put a built in microwave/fan/filter over my stove. I
> want strong ventilation that vents to the outside.
>

I've had one over my range in the last three houses. Thing is, I don't
ever fry inside the house, so the only thing I need ventilation for is
steam/vapor. Mine does vent to the outside. Most have this option, but
many installers take a shortcut by using the recirculate option.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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