AboutCraig Alan Berberich Expertise I can answer a variety of questions in reference to proper kitchen & bath design. This can include product options, safety concerns, guidelines, installation and lighting.
Experience I have been in the Kitchen & Bath industry for 19 years. I have experience ranging from design to installation and fabrication. I spent several years as a corporate trainer working with the National Kitchen & Bath Association to train national big box chain. I have had multiple projects featured in national publications, the last of which was Coastal Living Magazine Idea house in Florida.
Organizations NKBA, IEEE
Publications Coastal Living Magazine, Better Homes & Garden, Kraftmaid Cabinetry Brochure, Dupont Corian National Advertising, Pergo Flooring National Advertising, The Home Depot National Kitchen & Bath Insert
Education/Credentials Kansas State University, National Kitchen & Bath Association, 20/20 Design Software, Zig Zigglar Selling Skills, Tony Lowe Sales
Expert: Craig Alan Berberich Date: 7/6/2008 Subject: over the stove top microwave
Question We just purchased a GE model over the stove microwave but found that the depth of the product (16")will stick out too much. We have only an 11.5" depth from the back wall to the end of the cabinets. How can we find a vented microwave with the dimensions we require?
Answer Kathy,
The GE over the range (OTR) you described is a normal size. Keep in mind most range hoods also project beyond the face of the cabinets.
The reason for the OTR doing this is two fold. 1) This is your ventilation and needs to be able to move air and needs to create air movement above all four burners. 2) If the microwave was only 11 1/2" on the outside, it would be much smaller on the inside and not fit many of your microwaveable dishes.
