1 Exposure to mercury â even small amounts â may cause serious health problems, and is a threat to the development of the child in utero and early in life. 2  Mercury may have toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, and on lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.
The microwave should be installed with 30 inches between the top of the microwave/hood combination and the top of the cooktop. Please feel free to let me know if you need further assistance. Thank you for using ManageMyLife.com.
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.