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    May 28, 2008, 09:15 AM
    Minimum distance between gas range and vented microwave?
    Can someone tell me what is the minimum (acceptable) distance from range top to bottom of microwave (with outside vent) thanks
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    May 28, 2008, 10:42 AM
    I ~think~ its 20" for an electric range and 24" for a gas one.
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    May 28, 2008, 12:35 PM
    The maker of the microwave will spell out the distance they require above the cook top, it may be more than code but never less than code. Do you have your installation manual?
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    Jun 19, 2008, 02:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1
    The maker of the microwave will spell out the distance they require above the cook top, it may be more than code but never less than code. Do you have your installation manual?
    This was my experience also.
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