I would like to replace my microwave with a microwave/convection
combo. My question is---my current microwave is a countertop one. My
kitchen cabinetry has a microwave shelf (solid wood) that the
microwave fits into so it doesn't take up counterspace.

Would I be able to place a microwave/convection combo in this wooden
space or would the microwave get too hot during while using the
covection part?

Also--I have been looking at over the range combos--how difficult are
they to install? Do they need out side venting??

Thanks

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> I would like to replace my microwave with a microwave/convection
> combo. My question is---my current microwave is a countertop one. My
> kitchen cabinetry has a microwave shelf (solid wood) that the
> microwave fits into so it doesn't take up counterspace.
>
> Would I be able to place a microwave/convection combo in this wooden
> space or would the microwave get too hot during while using the
> covection part?
>
> Also--I have been looking at over the range combos--how difficult are
> they to install? Do they need out side venting??
>
> Thanks
>
>

All convection ovens have specs for how much free space must be left
around the unit for ventilation. It will get hot, but if you have enough
space it will be OK. I'd measure the space and go to a store and ask
about MW-convections that can fit.

BTW, having a MW-convection is very handy.

--
Peter Aitken

> All convection ovens have specs for how much free space must be left
> around the unit for ventilation. It will get hot, but if you have enough
> space it will be OK. I'd measure the space and go to a store and ask
> about MW-convections that can fit.
>
> BTW, having a MW-convection is very handy.
>

I would think that a MW/convection oven that would fit in a space above
a stove would be a smaller one. Are convection ovens that small still
useful?

--
Queenie

*** Be the change you wish to see in the world ***

> wrote

> Also--I have been looking at over the range combos--how difficult are
> they to install? Do they need out side venting??

Installation was more difficult than I expected it to be, and
I got why the place wanted $100 to do it. Still, you could do
it, but you will need someone strong to pick up the unit and
guide it onto whatever bracket system it has.

An over-the-stove unit should be (probably will be)
designed so you can vent it outside or recirculate. If you can
vent it outside, that's best; true for any stove vent you have.

nancy

In article >,
says...
> > All convection ovens have specs for how much free space must be left
> > around the unit for ventilation. It will get hot, but if you have enough
> > space it will be OK. I'd measure the space and go to a store and ask
> > about MW-convections that can fit.
> >
> > BTW, having a MW-convection is very handy.
> >
>
> I would think that a MW/convection oven that would fit in a space above
> a stove would be a smaller one. Are convection ovens that small still
> useful?
>
>

It depends on your needs, I guess. You might not be able to do a large
roast in a smaller oven but you can certainly do smaller casseroles,
warm plates, etc.

--
Peter Aitken

Peter A > wrote in news:MPG.20d87aaff1e7374989c25
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> In article . com>,
> says...
>> I would like to replace my microwave with a microwave/convection
>> combo. My question is---my current microwave is a countertop one. My
>> kitchen cabinetry has a microwave shelf (solid wood) that the
>> microwave fits into so it doesn't take up counterspace.
>>
>> Would I be able to place a microwave/convection combo in this wooden
>> space or would the microwave get too hot during while using the
>> covection part?
>>
>> Also--I have been looking at over the range combos--how difficult are
>> they to install? Do they need out side venting??
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>
> All convection ovens have specs for how much free space must be left
> around the unit for ventilation. It will get hot, but if you have
enough
> space it will be OK. I'd measure the space and go to a store and ask
> about MW-convections that can fit.
>
> BTW, having a MW-convection is very handy.
>

My large microwav/confection unit sits directly on my countertop which is
just formica or whatever it is called these days. It does require free
board space to vent properly but nothing has burnt, discolored or melted
yet.

I did it this way as it is too big to go above anything. I got it because
when I opted for a new stove, the new stove wasn't large enough inside,
to handle more than 1 item at a time so large family get togethers were
harder to manage, if I couldn't deal with a turkey/ham/large meat item
and a casserole or two of side dishes at the same time. The added
microwave/convection oven works well to handle several casseroles,
stacked, while the main oven handles the meat. I use it fairly often
sorta as a toaster oven for home made pre-frozen dinners when not nuking
stuff with it.

--

The house of the burning beet-Alan

It'll be a sunny day in August, when the Moon will shine that night-
Elbonian Folklore

wrote:
> I would like to replace my microwave with a microwave/convection
> combo. My question is---my current microwave is a countertop one. My
> kitchen cabinetry has a microwave shelf (solid wood) that the
> microwave fits into so it doesn't take up counterspace.
>
> Would I be able to place a microwave/convection combo in this wooden
> space or would the microwave get too hot during while using the
> covection part?
>
> Also--I have been looking at over the range combos--how difficult are
> they to install? Do they need out side venting??
>
> Thanks
>
I have one. Works fine in the same space that I had for a MW-only. Have
had no problems with it. As for installing, we just "plugged it in".

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Chatty Cathy wrote:
> wrote:
>> I would like to replace my microwave with a microwave/convection
>> combo. My question is---my current microwave is a countertop one. My
>> kitchen cabinetry has a microwave shelf (solid wood) that the
>> microwave fits into so it doesn't take up counterspace.
>>
>> Would I be able to place a microwave/convection combo in this wooden
>> space or would the microwave get too hot during while using the
>> covection part?
>>
>> Also--I have been looking at over the range combos--how difficult are
>> they to install? Do they need out side venting??
>>
>> Thanks
>>
> I have one. Works fine in the same space that I had for a MW-only.
> Have had no problems with it. As for installing, we just "plugged it
> in".

Same here