Nice Height Between Stove And Microwave

The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends that the bottom of the microwave should be no higher than 54 inches above the floor which would allow for 18 inches of clearance between the microwave and the typical cooktop height of 36 inches.

Height between stove and microwave. Most over-the-range microwaves are roughly 17 tall. The manufacturers instructions show 30 minimum from the top of the stove to the underside of the cabinet above the microwave. All current over the range microwaves and Advantium ovens can be installed over gas cooking products up to and including 5 burner stoves.

An above-the-range microwave can be mounted over gas stoves of up to five burners that have a BTU rating of under 60000 BTUs. The 66 from the floor dimension will allow approximately 13-16 between the cooktop and the bottom front of the microwave We prefer 17 or 18 where possible so the appliance area feels spacious and workable. Min Height between range and Microwave hood.

Another 3 inches might do the trick. Explore more on it. Jwicklander Jeffrey Wicklander June 16 2009 300pm 3 Majority of manufacturers state that the top of the microwavebottom of the cabinet is to be 30 inches off the stove top.

Looked in the Manual and there does not seem to be a recommended distance between the top of the range and the bottom of the microwave hood. Over the range microwaves require a minimum 66 mounting height from floor to top of the micro. Sizes for most over-the-range models have a width of between 29 to 30 inches a height between 16 to 18 inches and a depth of between 15 and 16 inches.

We have 32 14 which would put the underside of the microwave at 15 78 above the stove. California State Code California building codes specify that any range hood including microwaves installed above the stove must be a minimum of 24 inches away from the surface of the stove top if the hood is made of a noncombustible material. The height from the top of your cooktop to the underside of your range hood is a very important measurement for safety reasons.

Some manufacturers allow smaller clearances. In respect to this how high does a microwave have to be above a gas stove. Some manufacturers allow smaller clearances.