Is there an over-the-range microwave that you can mount over a gas cooktop and...

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SaChiE

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...vent it...? ...sufficiently?
The dude at Best Buy says that an over-the-range microwave just doesn't provide adequate ventilation for a gas cooktop. But if we put that big ol' hood in there instead, we have that much less room in an already tight kitchen. We've also heard that an attic fan will do the job, and you don't even need a hood, just a hole in the ceiling of the kitchen. What should we do?
 
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bulwork

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the access to vent, you can buy a kit to vent in a loop. Do not use a "Over the counter" nor a "counter top" model on a bracket or a shelf because the wires inside are not insulated and will cause a problem.
I dont know what the guy in the store is talking about....Over the range microwaves are made for this purpose. I am a landlord in Manhattan and own about 30 of these things. LG is the cheapest, but not the best. Sharp, GE are good quality.
 
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pamphlet

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Over-the-Range Microwave Oven, Black, 1.4 cu. ft., 950 Watts

Model #R1405

The R1405 is ideal for homemakers who want to save valuable counterspace with a well-designed, reasonably priced Sharp Carousel Over the Range Microwave Oven. This model has clean lines and a large cooking capacity - a 14 1/8 in. Sharp Carousel® turntable - the largest turntable of any microwave in its class. It is easy to install and offers three convenient venting options.

# Auto-Touch Controls offer precise, reliable programming with a 5-digit, 2-color lighted display.
# Cook Center & Reheat Center allow you to prepare or heat up to 6 servings of frequently microwaved foods automatically.
# Defrost Center automatically sets defrosting times and power levels for meats and poultry by weight.
# Minute Plus™ gives users one minute of high cooking at a touch.
# 10 Variable Power Levels allows you to adjust cooking power for any type of food.
# Work Light and Exhaust Fan provide convenience for range-top cooking.
# Three Convenient Venting Options: horizonal, vertical or recirculating.
# Capacity (cu.ft.): 1.4
# Wattage: 950 Watts
# Automatic Settings: 13 Automatic Setting for Reheating, Cooking, and Defrosting
# Turntable Diameter: 14 1/8 in.
# Defrost Options: 4 Foods
# Display Type: 5 Digit, 2 Color Lighted
# Oven Interior: Painted acrylic with light
# Net Weight: 55 lbs.
# AC Line Voltage: 120V, Single Phase, 60 Hz, AC Only
# AC Power Required: 1.64 kW, 14 Amps
# Safety Compliance: FCC, DHHS, UL Listed
# Supplied Accessories: RK-250 Charcoal Filter for Non-Ducted Installations

Dimensions:
Outside Dimensions: 29-15/16 in. W x 16-1/4 in. H x 15-9/16 in. D
Interior Dimensions: 17-1/2 in. W x 9-7/8 in. H x 14-15/16 in. D


Over-the-Range Microwave Oven, Black, 1.4 cu. ft., 950 Watts
Model #R1405
$239.00
 
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saaanen

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Gas cooktops and microwave ovens don't need to be vented. The only important thing is to make sure the distance between the 2 is proper.
 
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