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"Cubic feet" refers to the amount of space inside a microwave, but remember that much of that space comes from the height. The smallest over-the-range microwave is built to fit over a 24-inch range and the largest over a 30-inch range (helpfully, these are also the same widths of standard double door cabinetry). Size: OTR microwaves are sized to fit neatly over standard-sized ranges.Lastly, after considering each products' price, warranty, most useful features, we weigh the scores to find the best OTR microwaves on the market. We also assess how easy each product is to use, scoring everything from the control panel and the alert tones to the helpfulness of the user manual, ability to monitor food cooking inside the microwave, and ease of cleaning. Pulling from over a century of experience testing appliances from toaster ovens to air fryers and beyond, we narrowed down the enormous field to 22 microwaves and put them through a gamut of tests over two months, like melting cheese, defrosting 44 pounds of ground beed, baking 88 potatoes, popping popcorn, and reheating a dinner plate. That’s why the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances Lab has done the work for you. It can be overwhelming to parse through all the important information on over-the-range microwaves to figure out which model is right for you. An over-the-range microwave takes the place of a range hood, and almost all building codes require a venting system to be installed over a kitchen stove but keep in mind an over-the-range microwave ventilation system typically won't vent as well as a range hood. Unlike countertop models, OTR microwaves are not portable, and they boast a higher price tag: However, they also have built in exhaust fans, which serve as a stove-top ventilation system to eliminate smoke, steam, and cooking odors.
#OVER RANGE MICROWAVE FREE#
Instead of a countertop microwave, these appliances free up counter space and to give your kitchen a neat, streamlined look. Over-the-range microwaves (or OTR microwaves) are microwaves that can be installed over your stove.