Ace Space Around Microwave
The microwave doesnt sit all the way back 600mm deep so there is a little space back there its just that there is no where for the heat to actively get out.
Space around microwave. The NKBAs official guidelines recommend placing the shelf or cabinet the microwave sits on well below eye level at 24 to 48 in. Sufficient air flow around and in front of the unit. There is a 5cm gap over the top of the microwave to the cabinet and not much gap around the sides.
The 66 from the floor dimension will allow approximately 13 between the cooktop surface below and the bottom front of the microwave. I hope that helps answer the question. The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends that the bottom of the microwave should be no higher than 54 inches above the floor which would allow for 18 inches of clearance between the microwave and the typical cooktop height of 36 inches.
We recently purchased a Kenmore microwave. Only above oven built-in microwaves can be installed in a confined area. Standard microwaves are fitted into an open cabinet with air gaps all-around for ventilation.
Many microwaves are also 30 inches wide and fit perfectly in that space if you have at least 18 inches of clearance between the bottom of the microwave and the top of the range. Place the countertop microwave in the built-in hole. I havent seen any specific clearance requirements in inches for either back or sides.
Where will you put your microwave. And yes a dedicated circuit is a must. Do not push the microwave all the way against the back panel of the cabinet and do not force the microwave into the cabinet space if the side panels do not provide enough space for the vents.
Click to see full answer. So We decided to get a counter top microwave since the space available in the cabinet is too small for a built-in one. My contractor put trim around mine.