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Keep your kitchen smelling fresh with this Whirlpool WMH31017AW over-the-range microwave that features a 2-speed, 220 cfm fan and hidden vent to help keep your cooking space clean. The 1.7 cu. ft. capacity accommodates a wide range of food items.
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Door needs Clearance wider than width of Unit
on April 3, 2014
Posted by: K1940
from Branson, MO
Gender:Female
Age:65+
Came when expected; but when taken out of the packaging we found a large dent in the back right corner. Installer said it wouldn't affect mounting or operation, so we tested that it worked and began to install.
When put in the space where the old microwave was -- above the stove -- it fit just like the old one did. BUT -- when we tried to open the door, it needed more clearance to open completely (only opened 1/3 of the way.) Since there is a wall on that side -- there was no way the door was going to open.
It has to do with the way the door opens -- it needs clearance wider than the width of the microwave to open. The unit it replaced did not. This is a design issue for sure. So if you don't have any clearance on the left of the microwave -- this is not the unit for you.
This should have been stated in the description. Not knowing this beforehand cost me extra holes in the wall, more time without a microwave, and the cost of two installations -- since the installer will have to return to put a different one in.
When put in the space where the old microwave was -- above the stove -- it fit just like the old one did. BUT -- when we tried to open the door, it needed more clearance to open completely (only opened 1/3 of the way.) Since there is a wall on that side -- there was no way the door was going to open.
It has to do with the way the door opens -- it needs clearance wider than the width of the microwave to open. The unit it replaced did not. This is a design issue for sure. So if you don't have any clearance on the left of the microwave -- this is not the unit for you.
This should have been stated in the description. Not knowing this beforehand cost me extra holes in the wall, more time without a microwave, and the cost of two installations -- since the installer will have to return to put a different one in.
What's great about it: Price, appearance
What's not so great: Door Needs wider clearance than implied
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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