Do The Vents On The Top Of An RV Microwave Need To Clear The Cabinets Above It

Published 01/19/2024

Question:

Looking for a convection microwave to replace our HotPointe EM044 under cabinet Microwave. The upper cabinets in our Entegra are 15inch deep. Does this Micro need to stick out past the front of the cabinets for the top vents to clear for heat? This will be vented out the back to outside if that matters.

asked by: Joe Z

Expert Reply:

The vents on the top of the High Pointe Over the Range RV Convection Microwave # HP44ZR allow for steam to escape even with the back of the unit being vented out so it's preferred to have the vents clear the cabinet to avoid moisture build up that could potentially ruin the cabinets. With the depth of the microwave being 15" as well you may need to screw a small 1" thick board to the wall framing as a spacer to push the vents out past the bottom of the cabinets.

expert reply by: Kevin C