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Long story short: To install an over-the-range microwave oven, you need to have enough space between wall cabinets flanking the range and between the cooktop and ceiling. There should be a cabinet or shelf above the spot where the microwave will be installed so that you can fasten the top of the microwave to it.Most OTR microwaves are just under 30 in. wide; heights vary from about 10 to 18 inches and depths vary from 12 to about 18 inches.t least one existing rule allows a minimum of 13 inches, but pro installers and others who know their way around kitchens argue that there should be 20 to 24 inches of clearance above the stove top. (A note from NH: I received a note on this height issue from a reader so some clarification is necessary.
An over-the-range microwave oven makes efficient use of space in your kitchen by stacking the microwave and stove, while also incorporating lighting and ventilation in the structure of the microwave itself. When installing a new microwave in this position, it's best to have the ventilation already installed. If you don't, that's a job for professionals -- amateur installation risks leaks of fumes from below and rain from above.