With your partner still steadying the microwave, go above into the upper cabinet and thread the bolts down through the drilled holes and into the chassis of the oven. As soon as they are threaded, your helper can let go. Tighten screws the rest of the way with a wrench. As you tighten, use a level to make sure the oven is perfectly horizontal. If your microwave is being vented through ductwork, connect the oven's vent outlet to the ductwork. Some form of transition fitting may be needed; if necessary, use tin snips and metal screws to shape and secure the pieces together.
Seal all joints with metal tape. Do not use standard duct tape for this. Plug in the oven and test its operation. The installation will be relatively easy if there is access to an electrical outlet in the space above or behind the microwave, and if there is an existing vent duct running through the sidewall or up through the roof. If that's not the case, then you may find the project complicated by the need to install a new electrical circuit and to run new ductwork and an exterior vent.
At this point, the project shifts from an intermediate-level to an advanced-level project. If your skills are not up to it, it might be best to call in a professional for the electrical work, the vent work, or both. Another possible complication is if substantial cabinetry work is needed, such as installing an upper cabinet to mount the oven and run the ductwork and the electrical cord.
Again, this turns an intermediate project into a more advanced one, and it can turn a few hours of work into a weekend project. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile.
Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Project Overview. Featured Video. Materials Masking tape Vent collar or other vent fittings as needed Over-the-range microwave oven Metal foil tape Sheet metal screws as needed.
Find the Studs The mounting strip that supports the back of the microwave needs to be secured to wall studs, not simply the wallboard. Tip You may need to add a vent collar, transition fitting, or make other adjustments to the oven's venting feature before lifting the oven up into place. Show Full Article. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Turn off the power. Since a microwave is an electrical appliance, you will need to take care to avoid electrocution or other damage.
Most over the range microwaves include a short power cord that is designed to feed upwards into the cabinet that the appliance will sit underneath. Ideally, there will be an electrical outlet inside this cabinet that you can plug the power cord into.
If there is not an outlet in a convenient location, contact an electrician for assistance installing one before you put the microwave in place. Check to make sure your microwave can be installed at the proper height. In general the bottom of the microwave should be no higher than 54 inches cm from the floor. In addition, there should be approximately 20 inches 51 cm to 24 inches 61 cm between the bottom of the microwave and the top of the range.
This will allow you to use both the microwave and the range safely and comfortably. Measure from the bottom of the cabinet you will install the microwave below to the height of the microwave.
Make a mark at this spot. Measure the distance between this mark and the floor, and the top of your range, to make sure that the microwave will be situated within the acceptable height range. Determine the ventilation direction. The microwave itself will have a fan, and since it sits above the range where a range hood would normally go , both appliances will have to ventilate outside together.
Ordinarily, there are two options: either the appliances will ventilate horizontally through a tube in the wall, or vertically, first through the cabinet above the microwave and then the ceiling or higher up on the wall. Check the installation instructions that come with your particular model to be sure.
If you do not already have a ventilation system in place, contact a contractor to have one installed. Reframe the opening, if necessary.
If your kitchen cabinetry and framing are sturdy, they may be sufficient to support a relatively heavy over the range microwave. If the materials are less robust, reframe the area where you will install the microwave with two by fours.
Some experts recommend reframing in all cases. Place it where you want the microwave to sit, and follow the guidelines to cut through the drywall. Remove the drywall and pull out the insulation from the area inside the wall.
Secure two by fours between the wall studs. Check the instructions provided with your microwave for the exact dimensions.
Fill in any empty space with new insulation. Part 2. See if your microwave has an installation template or wall plate.
Your model should come with a template to help guide you when installing mounting hardware. Place this on the wall, and the template should tell you where to place the hardware.
Some models also come with a mounting bracket that will have pre-drilled holes so you can easily screw it in place. Find at least one stud. Use an electronic stud finder, or gently tap on the wall with a hammer.
When the taps sound dull instead of hollow, you have located a stud. Mark the site on the wall. Once you find one, measure 16 inches to the either side to mark others. Using your template, make sure that the hardware will be mounted on at least one of the studs. If not, reframe the site or contact a contractor for help.
Drill holes in the template or attach the wall plate. Usually, over the range microwaves will be installed using toggle bolts. Predrilling holes for these bolts will make installation easier--just follow the guidelines on your template. Set microwave into position or onto the wall plate. It will help to have another person to help you hold up the microwave. Push it up and bring it up to the bottom of the cabinet.
If your model has a wall plate, fit it into the bracket that will help hold it in place. Make sure that someone keeps holding the microwave in place for now. Plug in the microwave. Thread bolts through the bottom of the cabinet. Feed the bolts or screws supplied with your microwave or recommended by its instructions into the holes you previously drilled in the bottom of the cabinet. They should slip into slots in the top of the microwave.
Tighten them using a wrench or screwdriver until the microwave is securely held in place. Connect the blower.
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