Make sure the plug for the microwave s power cord can reach.
How to wall mount a microwave above a stove.
Over the range microwaves also called otr microwaves are great space savers but note that in general they do not vent quite as well as a stand alone hood.
Locate the two or more holes along the upper edge of the microwave.
Set microwave into position or onto the wall plate.
This is a classic choice especially in smaller kitchens.
You need a microwave designed especially for the job as well as a vent to carry away exhaust fumes from the stove.
Tucked away neatly over your stove the microwave does double duty as a hood vent.
The bottom edge of the plate should have an area covered in holes.
Remove the mounting plate.
The hard part will be the exhaust vent.
Align the mounting plate s holes with marks you made for wall stud locations.
Use a marker to draw circles in at least two holes.
1 over the range.
Fill in these with a marker as well.
At least one should be completely over a wall stud to support the microwave s weight.
If your space fulfills all the above requirements you can officially start the installation process.
The microwave must be mounted on a wall that is a minimum of 2 inch x 4 inch wood studding and 3 8 inch or more thick dry wall or plaster lath.
In its simplest form the project involves installing a mounting bracket on the back wall drilling access holes in the upper cabinet through which to feed the electrical cord and vent duct hooking the oven onto the mounting bracket then bolting the oven in place through the bottom of the upper cabinet.
Measure up from the floor or down from the ceiling and make a pair of marks on the wall at the height for the bottom of the microwave.
Push it up and bring it up to the bottom of the cabinet.
It will help to have another person to help you hold up the microwave.
5 inches in height.
If your model has a wall plate fit it into the bracket that will help hold it in place.
Sink the screws from the mounting kit through the holes in the mounting plate and into wall studs.
The wall must be capable of supporting 110 lbs.
Over the range microwaves are conveniently placed and do double duty as range vents.