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Can a countertop microwave be used as a built in.
Consumer microwave ovens come in both freestanding and built in models.
According to the countertop microwaves reviews there is no.
Free up counter space with a microwave drawer.
Choose the microwave wisely.
The design of both the microwave differs from each other as a countertop microwave oven is more boxed and smaller which is good for heating food and other features but the built in microwave ovens can cook bake toast and much more thus having more space with a different design.
For instance a built in convection microwave or a microwave drawer for that matter too can be used on a counter.
With oven to table quality ceramic turntable platter thesharp matte black carousel convection microwave ovenis a simple safe microwave oven that can be built into your cabinets.
However only select models can be installed in a cabinet for a built in look.
Avail the benefits of baking and grilling.
If you have ample counter space and do not want to spend all the extra money on custom built microwaves then a countertop microwave would work best for you.
When remodeling an existing kitchen or planning a new one many homeowners install a built in oven.
But not an over the range variant.
Lots of microwaves come with trim kits.
Besides the cooking features people can also.
It gives the built in look without spending a fortune.
We are going with a countertop microwave that has an available trimkit rather than a true built in microwave.
Doubt to say that built in microwave is positioned as one of the top class microwaves that have been.
It is possible to install a countertop microwave in a built in microwave hole but you must do so carefully as these two types of microwaves have different venting systems.
Built in microwaves free up counter space for other appliances and for food preparation though the trade off is that a built in reduces available cabinet space.
The trim kit does add to the cost but it ends up costing less than high end built in microwaves.
In fact there is even an optional stainless steel trim kit for a modern design.
To convert built in capable countertop microwaves into a built in microwave a 27 or 30 wide trim kit will be needed.
This type of kit ranges from metal to wood to plastic and comes in a variety of configurations for countertop installations or corner installations.
You will need to check countertop microwave clearance before putting a microwave in a cabinet or another built in nook.
Other microwave configurations that are to installed built in with the cabinet can for once be kept at the counter.