over range microwave smaller than space

02-23-2011, 05:30 PM	#1
Joellen Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1	over range microwave smaller than space How to install 30in microwave in 36in space over cooktop?

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02-23-2011, 05:46 PM	#2
CharlieO Retired G.C.   Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tampa FL. Posts: 14	over range microwave smaller than space Kind of odd to have a 36" space, But not a tough issue, the best way is to center the Micro in the space, it install by the back plate and the top so support is not an issue. Then get material that matches you cabinets and install 3" pieces on each side, scewing them in fron the inside of the cabinets next to the micro.

02-24-2011, 08:24 AM	#3
Jacques Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: phila. Posts: 504	over range microwave smaller than space You can buy the filler strip for your model from manf...you can also buy a 36" m/o..it's still just a regular size but panel[on left]comes already attached-looks nicer..