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    CarlyTD Posts: 51, Reputation: 3
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    Apr 18, 2008, 11:02 AM
    Range Hood Microwave install
    Hi,

    I am replacing a standard range hood with a microwave and have a problem.

    I agree that it was way to low, so I took a few inches off the cabinet and it seems to be an OK height, but it is deeper than the cabinets so it sticks out and blocks the range top. I only need a few inches.

    My question is instead of mounting it on the wall, can I cut out the drywall and frame an area so that the microwave is slightly recessed into the wall?

    I am OK with making sure the vent and the cord, and screw holes are proper, but can a microwave sit in the wall?

    Any hints or advice would be great.

    Thanks

    PS - One thing I forgot to mention, this is a condo and the wall that would need to hold the microwave is common to another unit...
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    Stratmando Posts: 11,188, Reputation: 508
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    Apr 18, 2008, 04:00 PM
    Personally I would leave the wall intact, and butt up to wall. Likely a code issue as well.
    You may need to relocate the outlet to the cabinet above Micro.
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