Builder's Guide

21
OVER-THE-COUNTER MICROWAVE
21
IDEAS
You can turn a blank wall into functional space. Simply mount an OTC microwave with a small cabinet above and place
wall cabinets or finished panels on the side. Below, place a conventional cabinet or use a kitchen cart for a unique
application and lighted work area.
27" Retrofit
1 ½" Filler
1 ½" Filler
24" Cabinet
36" Retrofit
Open
Shelving
1'-11
7
/8"
OTC Microwave
Open
Open
27" Retrofit
1 ½" Filler
1 ½" Filler
24" Cabinet
36" Retrofit
Open
Shelving
1'-11
7
/8"
OTC Microwave
Open
Open
valance under
adjacent
cabinets to
match bottom of
OTC microwave
countertop
below
± 2" Vertical filler panel
blocking
27" upper cabinet
2' - 10"
2' - 5
1
/2"
±2"
±2"
1' - 11
7/8"
OTC microwave
2x runners
(at cabinet)
2
1
/4"
fasten 2x runners
to all available
studs
2' - 7"
1' - 0" typical
adjacent cabinets
Align edge of
outer wrap
with face of
adjacent
cabinets.
Valance under adjacent cabinets to
match bottom of OTC Microwave.
To allow for finish material
Provide runner
at mounting
bracket
±
3
/4"
2
1
/4" inset
'2x' Runners
18" Cabinet
2' - 8"
1' - 2
1
/16"
1' - 0"
Typical cabinet
SECTION
PLAN
24"
30"
24"
18"
30"
18"
36"
36"
42"
12"
OTC outside dimensions (W x H x D)
23-7/8" x 14-1/16" x 15-9/16"
1' - 8
3
/
4
" (at microwave)
2' - 0"
(at cabinet)
2x runners
(at microwave)
The arrangement shown illustrates the OTC microwave
located in a corner using standard 27" wall cabinets and
custom trim wall mounting.
FOR CORNER MOUNT