GE 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave: Make popcorn, reheat leftovers, thaw frozen items and more using this GE over-the-range microwave, which features one-touch settings for flexible operation. The cooktop light allows you to maintain a clear view of the stovetop below. Plus, the 2-speed exhaust fan removes smoke, steam and odors that are produced while cooking on your range.
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I had a challenging installation, in part because of my 15 inch deep upper cabinets. If you have 15 inch deep cabinets, you'll need a "bump out kit" rather than the standard mounting plate. For some reason this kit seemed to cause us trouble. Specifically, it seemed to make the microwave not level front to back. The instructions don't mention this.
Also, if you are installing this for re-circulating, you need to swap the direction of the fan.
If you are planning to have it installed, then these things are probably not important, but for the DIY installer, it is challenging.