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microwave-what to do if there's no room?

  • 25-04-2009 9:05am
    #1
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    Alright, i've been given a microwave by an uncle for dublin, only problem is that there's no counter space for it. However, there's space in a cabinet below the oven that i can fit it into. Is it safe to run it in there? Or will i have to take it out before i use it? I don't want to have to put it on the ground, but that's the alternative.


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  • #2
    Keith in cork
    Registered Users Posts: 338 ✭✭Keith in cork


    SeaSlacker wrote: »
    Alright, i've been given a microwave by an uncle for dublin, only problem is that there's no counter space for it. However, there's space in a cabinet below the oven that i can fit it into. Is it safe to run it in there? Or will i have to take it out before i use it? I don't want to have to put it on the ground, but that's the alternative.


    Mines in the press. never use it so dunno about long term use. once the cabinet door is open when its on it'll be fine, sister has heres in the press fulltime and no problems. i'd imagine it'll get smelly/messy, being in a confined space so be sure to take it out and clean it and clean the shelving weekly.
    Stick it on jumbletown, with the deep fat fryer, you'll make 20notes;)


  • #3
    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    Putting it in a cabinet shouldn't be a problem as they are often built into kitchen units. Don't forget to make sure that you have plenty of airflow around the sides and back of the microwave, about 50 mm should be ok.


  • #4
    eamon234
    Registered Users Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭eamon234


    Or you could get a microwave shelf if you have the wall space most DIY places would have them.


  • #5
    TequilaMockingBird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,392 ✭✭✭TequilaMockingBird


    You can get wall brackets for microwaves - a similar thing to a TV bracket?

    I wouldn't be keen on just popping it in a cupboard. The ones incorporated with ovens, in "built-in" kitchens would have some ventilation.

    Brackets: http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=30001&catalogId=1500001501&langId=-1&searchTerms=microwave+bracket&Submit=GO+%3E


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