Probably a silly question but is there an accepted limit as to how close a
built in microwave has to be from the wall. By that, I mean once it's slid
into the cabinet, does there need to be a certain amount of clearance at
the rear?

Start laughing..........................NOW.


Harry

"Harry" wrote in message
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Probably a silly question but is there an accepted limit as to how close a
built in microwave has to be from the wall. By that, I mean once it's slid
into the cabinet, does there need to be a certain amount of clearance at
the rear?

Start laughing..........................NOW.


There has to be *some* clearance - it usually says in the 'structions if you
can find them.

Si

On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 15:18:50 +0000 (UTC), Harry wrote:

Probably a silly question but is there an accepted limit as to how close a
built in microwave has to be from the wall. By that, I mean once it's slid
into the cabinet, does there need to be a certain amount of clearance at
the rear?

Start laughing..........................NOW.

Harry

It's usually something each manufacturer will specify for their
products. Try giving the manufacturer's customer service or tech
assistance department a bell.

"Harry" wrote in message
news:01c42dfd$3e07f060$af413fc1@sahdia...
Probably a silly question but is there an accepted limit as to how close a
built in microwave has to be from the wall. By that, I mean once it's slid
into the cabinet, does there need to be a certain amount of clearance at
the rear?

Usually 45 mm min. Don't know why but most manufacturers say something
around that.

Probably a silly question but is there an accepted limit as to how close a
built in microwave has to be from the wall. By that, I mean once it's slid
into the cabinet, does there need to be a certain amount of clearance at
the rear?

Every "regular" microwave i`ve ever bought had some sort of plastic
spacer attached at the rear to prevent you putting it too close to the
wall - have you already got the microwave or is it on order ? - it might
have the same sort of thing...

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On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 15:18:50 +0000 (UTC), "Harry"
wrote:

Probably a silly question but is there an accepted limit as to how close a
built in microwave has to be from the wall. By that, I mean once it's slid
into the cabinet, does there need to be a certain amount of clearance at
the rear?

Hi,

It's not just clearance but ventilation too, can heat from the
microwave (not being 100% efficient) escape OK. If it's a combination
oven more ventilation will be required, might be best to plan for it
now if possible in case you get one in future.

cheers,
Pete.