Hi Group:

I would like to install an OTR microwave, but there is no cabinet above the
range. Can it be mounted just to the wall?

thanks

anonomous wrote:
Hi Group:

I would like to install an OTR microwave, but there is no cabinet above the
range. Can it be mounted just to the wall?

thanks


Hi,
I think it comes with mounting kit and template. Also do you have
exhaust to outside?
Tony

The one we installed in our previous house (Kenmore, perhaps made by
Whirlpool) hung on the wall but had to be attached to the cabinet above
as well. The GE in our present house is attached to the cabinet above as
well, but since we don't have the installation instructions for it (it
was here when we moved in), I don't know whether that was a requirement
-- but I suspect so.

MB

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still be run from boardrooms in the USA and elsewhere, not by your
elected representatives.


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I would like to install an OTR microwave, but there is no cabinet above the
range. Can it be mounted just to the wall?

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Hi Group:

I would like to install an OTR microwave, but there is no cabinet above
the
range. Can it be mounted just to the wall?

thanks


It also mounts to the cabinet. You can probably put some sort of shelf with
proper mounting to do the same function as a cabinet.

From: "anonomous"


I would like to install an OTR microwave, but there is no cabinet above the
range. Can it be mounted just to the wall?


the cabinet supports the unit...the wall bracket is for holding the bulk of the
wieght, but it can't hold the wieght that is at the front...without a cabinet
above it would very quickly pull from the wall and fall....there used to
be(once upon a time) a bracket that had supports under the unit for mounting
without a cabinet above...haven't seen one in years...
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"anonomous" wrote in message
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Hi Group:

I would like to install an OTR microwave, but there is no cabinet above
the
range. Can it be mounted just to the wall?

thanks


It also mounts to the cabinet. You can probably put some sort of shelf
with proper mounting to do the same function as a cabinet.


The bracket that attaches to the wall takes the brunt of the weight but you
need the cabinet or shelf attachment to keep the microwave from tilting
forward and falling off the wall bracket. You'll also need a 110v wall
outlet above the microwave to provide power. All of the microwave hoods
come with the ability to be either ventless using a charcoal filter or
vented outside using piping.

"anonomous" wrote in message ...
Hi Group:

I would like to install an OTR microwave, but there is no cabinet above the
range. Can it be mounted just to the wall?

thanks

Hi,

Can it be mounted just to the wall?

Not normally. Most of the weight is held by the cabinet above.
Mounting plate goes o nthe back wall and the top of the OTR is bolted
to the cabinet above.....maybe a good strong shelf could be used.

http://www.applianceaid.com/otr1.html
How to install a common over the range microwave

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

In article , Chris Perdue says...

From: "anonomous"


I would like to install an OTR microwave, but there is no cabinet above the
range. Can it be mounted just to the wall?


the cabinet supports the unit...the wall bracket is for holding the bulk of the
wieght, but it can't hold the wieght that is at the front...without a cabinet
above it would very quickly pull from the wall and fall....there used to
be(once upon a time) a bracket that had supports under the unit for mounting
without a cabinet above...haven't seen one in years...
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I have seen metal shelves specifically for OTR microwaves. I believe they attach
to the back of the range top.
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