Is it possible to hang a microwave over a gas stove: safety requirements and basic installation rules

And where then to install?

• A good place for a microwave will be the countertop of the curbstone. But not the one next to the stove. So it will not interfere, but on the contrary, it will be in its place.
• Above the table. Using brackets or a hanging shelf, you can install a microwave oven above the countertop. This way you can save space.
• In the corner.It is there that you can put a microwave, then it will harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen and will not take up extra space
• Bar counter or even a window sill. Particularly uncluttered spaces in which the microwave oven will also find its place.

Everyone has their own kitchen - large or small, and the location of the microwave oven will depend on this aspect. But to know the elementary safety precautions when installing it is simply necessary. If you think carefully and refer to this article, then there will definitely be no problems finding a place for a microwave, and this household appliance will help out in the kitchen every day!

A large kitchen in a standard apartment is a rarity, so the issue of saving space is always relevant. Photos of interior projects are full of interesting ideas on this topic: zoning, redevelopment, corner furniture and others. In some pictures we see an ambiguous decision - placing a microwave over the hob. But is it possible to hang a microwave over a gas stove?

The trend of such an installation came to us from the American side. Many microwaves in the US, and in Europe too, are mounted this way. In the article, we will consider what is written about this in the Russian technical documentation. We will deal with the accepted norms and requirements, the consequences of hanging the microwave over the stove, and the options for the location of the device.

Can you hang a microwave above the stove?

A similar placement of a microwave can be found in a variety of elite kitchens, but it has obvious disadvantages:

in the case of using a gas stove on the forge, there is a risk of a microwave oven catching fire above it;

Do not place the microwave too close to the cooking surface

fumes and smoke from food cooked on the stove will, over time, begin to corrode the outer walls of the microwave, covering them with rust, and rendering the internal mechanisms unusable.

Whatever option for placing a microwave oven is chosen by the owners of a small kitchen, the main thing is that the device serves for a long time and brings joy.

Where to put a microwave in a small kitchen: accommodation options, photos

One fine day, it becomes obvious to us that the kitchen cannot do without a microwave. Then we consider the possibility of such a purchase, thinking about how exactly we will use this household appliance and how it will look in the interior of our kitchen. Flipping through the pages of brochures with photos of microwaves and evaluating their placement in designer kitchens, we take a look at our own kitchen and suddenly realize that there is simply no place for a microwave, there is nowhere to put it, since the kitchen is small. Where to place a bulky, but at the same time much-needed device?

Organization of safe operation

If the above precautions do not outweigh the need to install a microwave oven above the stove, the equipment will have to be separated by a protective screen, select the appropriate model of the device

The choice of material for the protective screen

The material for the manufacture of a protective gasket can be a laminated chipboard, MDF - a budget option, but short-lived and unsafe. The wear resistance of the film is low, such a layer will last about 5 years.

Metal as a screen is not suitable. It is too thin, it heats up, it is difficult to wash off water, greasy drops, although it protects from fire.Porcelain stoneware or artificial stone are problematic to install due to their weight.

A good material for the protective layer will be triplex (tempered laminated glass). It can be ordered for individual sizes or you can choose a standard version from the store already with fasteners.

But you can’t just mount the substrate between the gas stove and the microwave

It is important to organize adequate ventilation in the room

Which models are suitable for installation

If we look at the foreign experience of installing microwaves over stoves, we will see that this is possible only if you purchase an Over-The-Range microwave model.

The whole problem rests on ventilation. All microwaves have a built-in recirculation fan, but for microwaves, the blower can be positioned to blow exhaust air up and out through a roof or wall. How this is done in practice is shown in the video below.

Some suitable models:

• GE JVM7195DKWW;
• LG LGHM2237BD Diamond Collection;
• Sharp R1874T;
• LG LMV2031ST;
• GE MICROWAVES 1029481.

It is these models placed above the stove that we see in foreign interior catalogs. Their average price ranges from 19-42 thousand rubles, to which the cost of delivery from an American or European store is added.

There are high-frequency devices in the Russian distribution network, but their design features (namely, the parameters of the ventilation unit) need to be clarified with consultants.

According to safety rules, microwave ovens themselves do not need enhanced ventilation, but a similar design should be provided if the device is to be installed above the stove.

The distance between the bottom and the hob is from 75 cm.But here you need to take into account the height of users: they should be comfortable cooking in dishes of different heights and see the microwave panel.

Before installing the microwave, it is necessary to calculate a sufficient distance between the wall elements of the kitchen set. Above the device there should be a cabinet, a shelf, if the device is to be suspended.

If there is a large space between the walls of the cabinets and the microwave, it is permissible to close it with filler strips.

Organization of safe operation

If the above precautions do not outweigh the need to install a microwave oven above the stove, the equipment will have to be separated by a protective screen, select the appropriate model of the device

The choice of material for the protective screen

The material for the manufacture of a protective gasket can be a laminated chipboard, MDF - a budget option, but short-lived and unsafe. The wear resistance of the film is low, such a layer will last about 5 years.

On sale there is also refractory chipboard, MDF. If it is not possible to buy such material, you can contact a door manufacturing company to apply a special fire-resistant coating. In addition to the main property, it is also easy to clean with abrasive products, scrapers

Metal as a screen is not suitable. It is too thin, it heats up, it is difficult to wash off water, greasy drops, although it protects from fire. Porcelain stoneware or artificial stone are problematic to install due to their weight.

A good material for the protective layer will be triplex (tempered laminated glass). It can be ordered for individual sizes or you can choose a standard version from the store already with fasteners.

But you can’t just mount the substrate between the gas stove and the microwave

It is important to organize adequate ventilation in the room

Which models are suitable for installation

If we look at the foreign experience of installing microwaves over stoves, we will see that this is possible only if you purchase an Over-The-Range microwave model.

The whole problem rests on ventilation. All microwaves have a built-in recirculation fan, but for microwaves, the blower can be positioned to blow exhaust air up and out through a roof or wall. How this is done in practice is shown in the video below.

Some suitable models:

• GE JVM7195DKWW;
• LG LGHM2237BD Diamond Collection;
• Sharp R1874T;
• LG LMV2031ST;
• GE MICROWAVES 1029481.

It is these models placed above the stove that we see in foreign interior catalogs. Their average price ranges from 19-42 thousand rubles, to which the cost of delivery from an American or European store is added.

There are high-frequency devices in the Russian distribution network, but their design features (namely, the parameters of the ventilation unit) need to be clarified with consultants.

According to safety rules, microwave ovens themselves do not need enhanced ventilation, but a similar design should be provided if the device is to be installed above the stove.

Good ventilation prevents grease from mixing with dust and moisture, which protects surfaces from contamination. But the extractor power is greater than that of the microwave air outlet, so the latter will not work as efficiently.

The distance between the bottom and the hob is from 75 cm.But here you need to take into account the height of users: they should be comfortable cooking in dishes of different heights and see the microwave panel.

Before installing the microwave, it is necessary to calculate a sufficient distance between the wall elements of the kitchen set. Above the device there should be a cabinet, a shelf, if the device is to be suspended.

Most models do not exceed 76 cm in width, 25-45 cm in height, and 30-45 cm in depth, so the minimum niche parameters are just that. We choose the device so that there are gaps and at the same time there is a comfortable installation height

If there is a large space between the walls of the cabinets and the microwave, it is permissible to close it with filler strips.

Is it possible to place a cabinet above the stove

If you contact the gas service with a question, is it possible to hang a kitchen cabinet over a gas stove, then the answer will be no. There are several reasons for this:

1. Fire hazard. Kitchen furniture is made of wood, MDF, chipboard, etc., and these are all combustible materials. Under the influence of high temperatures, a piece of furniture can become hot and flare up, and if the flame is not extinguished in time, this is fraught with a full-scale fire.
2. Another, albeit more harmless, reason lies in the fact that the cabinet material, when heated and exposed to steam, can warp, absorb moisture or dry out, as a result, new furniture will only have to be thrown away.
3. Even if the wall cabinet withstands thermal procedures without damage, no one can guarantee that when heated, it will not begin to emit substances hazardous to health (some types of laminated chipboard emit formaldehyde and phenols).And even if the manufacturer claims that his furniture is 100% environmentally friendly, it is still better not to take risks and not expose surfaces to constant high temperatures.

Other disadvantages include the fact that the cabinet will suffer all the time from soot and grease drops, which will spoil the whole look. You will have to constantly wash it with detergents, and this also negatively affects laminated and wooden surfaces.

Basic rules for placing a microwave oven near the stove

The close proximity of a microwave oven next to any kitchen appliances always causes distrust. Stories about harmful radiation and its even greater harmful effects next to other kitchen appliances pop up in my memory with lightning speed.

As for the location next to the stove, there are certain restrictions.

How to install a microwave oven next to the stove

A popular option is a place on a nearby countertop. In this case, the following rules must be observed:

1. Cannot be placed side by side. Optimally - at arm's length, so that you can put a hot plate, and not hold it over the stove.
2. The swinging door of the microwave oven should not touch the stove, go beyond the boundaries of the hob and touch the dishes on it.
3. If the distance between the appliances still remains small, the surface of the microwave oven will have to be washed more often. Fat, soot, drops of soup from a boiling pot - all this will certainly end up in the microwave.
4. Neighborhood is possible only when installing heat-insulating elements.
5. It is necessary to save empty space around the heater. This will provide the necessary air circulation.
6. The microwave oven must not interfere with the use of the stove and vice versa.
7. The surface of the microwave should not be forced with various objects, especially if the stove is in close proximity. For example, napkins are flammable, and sweets in a vase will simply melt.

The location of the microwave and stove on the same level is acceptable in a medium-sized kitchen and more, when it is possible to maintain a safe distance between the two heating devices.

In a small room, you should pay attention to other options:

• windowsill;
• hanging cabinet or shelf;
• separate tabletop;
• stand-alone wall mount away from the stove;
• a niche in the kitchen set;
• a separate shelf on an open rack.

As a last resort, install the stove at the end of the dining table, if its dimensions allow.

Is it possible to hang a microwave over an electric stove

Such design solutions attract imaginary practicality. The desire to hang a microwave over the stove is due to the lack of free space and the small area of ​​\u200b\u200bwork surfaces in the kitchen.

In principle, you can mount a microwave oven above an electric stove. Provide a permissible height of at least 75 cm above the burners and protective thermal insulation - a kind of shield from the thermal effects of the stove.

The following materials are suitable for this:

• foil insulation;
• fire-resistant glass;
• basalt cardboard in foil;
• drywall wrapped in foil;
• roll insulator.

When choosing a material for creating a heat-insulating screen, you need to familiarize yourself with its features. Some materials prevent the free cooling of objects, which can lead to damage to household appliances.

The nuances of the location above the electric stove:

1. Questionable convenience.Location at a height will make the process of heating food difficult. Of course, this is safe if there are small children in the house, but what about adult family members of short stature? It is not very convenient to use the microwave when food is being cooked on the stove or hot dishes are standing. The risk of getting burned increases.
2. Search for a specific microwave oven model. Overall models are not suitable for weight and bulky appearance. It is necessary to maintain the integrity of the picture and choose a microwave oven with a suitable design. Ideally, if the manufacturer, color and style of household appliances match.
3. Reduction of operational terms. From constant exposure to heat and high humidity, the microwave will fail or lose its appearance. Rust will appear, internal parts will become unusable, external buttons will melt, electronics will deteriorate. All these processes are much faster if the oven is budgetary and does not differ in high-quality assembly.
4. Not safe. No matter how strong the fasteners are, under the influence of aggressive external factors, they can become loose and not hold the device.
5. The microwave oven above the electric stove takes the place of the hood or interferes with its operation. The result of this design is a constantly smoky kitchen and a smelly apartment.

How to put the microwave

Considering the need for ventilation during microwave operation, the most suitable places can be identified. The distance between the back panel and the wall must be at least 15 cm. Based on this criterion, we will analyze the possible positions where you can put the microwave.

When installing the microwave on the countertop, it is very convenient to place it in the corner kitchen wall. It can also be placed on a low cabinet.In this position, it does not occupy a convenient space for cooking and technical standards are observed.

It is necessary to fix the microwave on the wall on special brackets or a stand. This method will allow you to find the most convenient place in the kitchen:

• hang above the desktop if there are no hanging cabinets in the vicinity;
• fasten near the dining table or other options.

It is undesirable, but acceptable in some models, to make the microwave an element of the built-in kitchen. At the same time, the oven can be located both in a hanging cabinet and adjacent to one of the sides close to the cabinet wall (depending on the design of the ventilation outlets and the density of the metal frame of the equipment). In this case, for ease of use, it is worth considering the location of the oven door and cabinets.

Often in the kitchen there is equipment that is not directly related to cooking - this is a TV and a gas boiler. In principle, these elements can be located next to each other while observing safety standards.

If the microwave is located near the installed gas boiler, it is important that the column is of a closed type: it is dangerous to allow the connection of steam and an open burner. Possible option and microwave installation next to the TV

Modern plasma models are placed for maximum convenience and visibility, as a rule, high on the wall. Thus, the operation of the microwave is unlikely to affect the functioning of the TV, if there are no such restrictions in the instructions. Another thing is if the idea arises to put a TV on a microwave - such a combination is hardly possible.If the oven is used for a long time, the heating of the panel may melt the plastic foot of the TV, and the release of hot air will affect the screen

A possible option is to install a microwave near the TV. Modern plasma models are placed for maximum convenience and visibility, as a rule, high on the wall. Thus, the operation of the microwave is unlikely to affect the functioning of the TV, if there are no such restrictions in the instructions. Another thing is if the idea arises to put a TV on a microwave - such a combination is hardly possible. If the oven is used for a long time, the heating of the panel may melt the plastic stand of the TV, and the release of hot air will affect the screen.

Where is the best place to put the microwave

Many housewives are confused when the question arises of where to place the microwave. On the one hand, it should be convenient for frequent use. On the other hand, the dimensions are impressive, and it takes up a lot of space in the kitchen set. The desire to profitably hide appliances or fit into the overall interior of the kitchen leads to several installation options:

• place the equipment on the tabletop;
• make a hanging microwave;
• put the oven on or under other appliances (this method is used to save space in the presence of a small kitchen);
• build a microwave in the kitchen;
• on the windowsill, if its width allows.

All methods have the right to exist, but with certain criteria and installation rules

At the same time, it is also important to understand that not only the location of the furnace is important, but also its proximity to other electronics, since some equipment may be affected by its negative influence.

Where NOT to install a microwave

1. Plate.Any stove, whether gas or electric, is a heating element. From the proximity of the microwave oven to heating equipment, its operation may deteriorate. It is also undesirable to install the oven above the multicooker and directly above the stove.
2. Next to the TV. Or even on it. Why? Vapors from food will settle very abundantly on the surface of the TV and on its screen, which will significantly increase the time for cleaning it. And excessive overheating for the TV is also unfavorable. And the signal? After all, the waves, thanks to which the microwave oven heats up food, can become a significant hindrance while watching your favorite TV series at dinner!
3. Height. It is not difficult to guess that a too high location of the microwave oven will not be very convenient for households, since you will constantly have to reach for hot food, which is also not safe.
4. The most common place to install a microwave oven is a refrigerator. It may seem to some that it is strictly forbidden to install a microwave oven there, because it heats, and the refrigerator, on the contrary, cools. Will this affect the operation of household appliances? No. The freezer is well insulated from the external environment, as well as heating occurs exclusively inside the microwave oven. So their location nearby will not affect in any way in a negative way. Although, there is an opinion that their neighborhood nevertheless led to poor-quality work, and this fact is clearly not worth excluding.
5. Table. It's definitely not worth placing a microwave in the middle of the table. She's obviously going to get in the way. It is also not advisable to pile something on the microwave oven itself, as this is unlikely to be convenient.
6. Washing machine.Yes, it happens if the apartment is small. During the spin cycle, the washing machine tends to rattle very strongly, and sometimes even sway, so the microwave oven will only interfere there, but it definitely won’t benefit it.

Useful tips for correct installation

The microwave oven must be grounded following the recommendations in the instructions that came with the microwave oven to avoid electric shock. At the same time, if it was decided to put the oven on the refrigerator, you will have to ground both devices.

When installing a microwave oven of any model and brand, you should adhere to the following installation rules:

• Ideally, it should be placed on a flat and stable surface while maintaining air access to its ventilation;
• It is better to install away from heating appliances and other household appliances that can generate heat;
• Do not cover the oven with objects from its environment. The distance between them must be at least 10 centimeters;
• Keep a free space of at least 30 centimeters above the top cover of the oven.
• For ease and convenience of placing a microwave oven in the kitchen, you can use special brackets that allow you to fix it on the wall. In addition, when choosing a place for a microwave, you should remember not only about comfortable cooking, but also about how you will wash it.

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It is perfectly acceptable to install a microwave on a windowsill, the main thing is that its dimensions not only allow it to be done, but also ensure its proper ventilation.At the same time, it should be borne in mind that the warm air emanating from the microwave in the cold season can lead to the accumulation of condensate flowing down from them on the glasses.

When installing the stove on the table, we must not forget that there are always dishes and other kitchen utensils on it, which will not only create difficulties in its operation, but also in a certain way block the work of its ventilation.

Do not forget about the aesthetic side of the issue - the microwave should organically fit into the interior of the kitchen and be easy to use.

• Regardless of the chosen model of the stove, due to the heat generated by it during operation, it should not be installed in closed, non-ventilated niches;
• Do not place the oven in close proximity to appliances that generate heat;
• It is forbidden to put it in close proximity to the water supply, since water entering its body can lead to a short circuit and its complete failure.

There are a few simple recommendations that will help avoid damage to the unit and extend its life:

• When installing the device, you need to provide a separate outlet for it.
• Do not place the device near indoor plants, as electromagnetic radiation will adversely affect the plants.
• It is not advisable to turn on the microwave oven and the device on which it is located at the same time.
• Do not place the device near gas meters in order to avoid incorrect operation of the latter.
• It is strictly forbidden to install above the sink, on a high refrigerator, gas stove.It is desirable that the TV, if there is one in the kitchen, be placed high under the ceiling on special brackets.
• If there is a gas boiler nearby, then it must be of a closed type.

However, in this case, it is necessary to monitor the correct installation of the device, which provides for the optimal installation height, the absence of vibrations, splashing water, heating devices nearby.

Why is location so important?

How many people, when installing a microwave oven in their kitchen, thought about whether it is in its place? Probably units. Someone has it on the refrigerator, someone just on the cabinet, someone is in limbo. And is it right?

The location of the microwave oven must meet, first of all, three criteria: safety, correct operation, and only then convenience. Probably everyone understands why safety comes first. This device is electrical, powered by the mains, which means it represents some danger.

That is why it is so important to know where it is worth and not worth installing this household appliance.

Using the oven

After turning on the fire in the oven, it is best to set the maximum heating temperature to save time. But during this period, it is necessary to carefully evaluate the smell that may appear when the temperature rises. In older models of stoves, you will have to check the uniformity of fire visually.

You can watch the flame in the oven through a special window.

If there are signs of a specific gas composition, it is necessary to immediately turn off the device, ventilate the room and repeat the heating after a while.If, after a couple of minutes of heating, it “pulled” a burn, then this means poor cleaning of the walls after the previous use. It is better to turn off the stove and wash the walls, otherwise the new dish will absorb the burnt particles and ruin its flavor.

Some models of past releases have design flaws that lead to burning of dishes. If it is not possible to replace the equipment, then folk remedies can come to the rescue: the location of silicate bricks at the bottom, containers with water, salt or sand.

Features of placing a microwave oven on the refrigerator in the kitchen

The above norms practically exclude the proximity of household appliances to each other and to a refrigerator, in particular. However, microwave oven manufacturers do not prohibit such placement.

• The first thing to consider when installing a microwave oven on a refrigerator is to ensure ventilation. So that nothing interferes with the ventilation process, there must be a gap between it and the furnace. In part, it is formed due to the presence of legs in the microwave oven.
• The second is the presence of a heat-insulating layer between the devices. One cools, the other heats, different functions can adversely affect the operation of devices.

Do not fill the air space with paper, cellophane and allow the presence of other objects in the gap between the refrigerator and the microwave oven. As an additional layer to ensure the evenness of the surface, you can use a sheet of plywood that fits the size of the microwave base. Plywood sheet solves the problem of providing thermal insulation and ventilation.

Considering that the microwave and the ceiling must be 20 cm apart, the device cannot be placed on a tall refrigerator.

When placing a microwave oven, it is worth considering the frequency of use.If the microwave is used to heat food a couple of times a day, then the surface of the refrigerator is an excellent solution for installing the appliance.

Provided that the oven will be used for full-fledged cooking with all culinary processes, namely: defrosting, stewing and boiling, i.e., the operating time will be measured in hours, it is forbidden to put it there.

Why is it convenient?

In the case of a small room, the use of a microwave oven on the surface of other household appliances is justified. But sometimes owners of a large kitchen also put the appliance on the surface of the refrigerator.

• Saving time. He took out a plate and immediately put it on heat.
• Space saving. The weight of the refrigerator allows you to support the weight of the microwave, so why clutter up other surfaces.
• There are small children in the house who strive to put something that is not supposed to be put into the microwave oven, and if it is worth it, they cannot reach it high.

Varieties

There are several types of household gas appliances.

• A gas stove is a device that is designed to cook food directly on the stove. Appliances include from one to four burners. Cookers are available with or without an oven.
• Geyser - designed to heat water in a residential area. The columns are automatic (they ignite on their own and maintain the set water temperature), semi-automatic (they require adjustment depending on the water pressure, and so on), manual (each time you need to manually start the column and monitor its operation).
• Gas boiler - designed to work in the heating system of the room, if the boiler is single-circuit, and for heating and heating running water - if it is double-circuit.
• Gas burners for heating stoves - the name itself speaks of the purpose, that is, for heating a room using brick stoves.
• Gas metering devices - designed to fix the amount of fuel pumped through them. For the consumer, this means the amount of substance used.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Analysis of an incorrectly installed microwave over the stove: mistakes of performers.

The nuances of installing a microwave over a household stove:

Installation of a microwave hood over the stove.

So can you hang a microwave over a gas stove? The instructions for microwave ovens do not recommend this installation method. Reasons: lack of a full-fledged hood, violation of safety standards, creation of far from optimal conditions for the operation of the device itself. But if other options are not considered, it is permissible, based on foreign experience, to select the appropriate model and, in accordance with safety rules, install it above the hob.

Do you have questions about installing a microwave oven? Or would you like to share your experience of operating a microwave oven mounted directly above the stove? Tell us if it is convenient for you to use the device and what disadvantages you found - write your comments in the block below, add a photo of your microwave oven, ask questions to our experts.

Conclusion

Before installing a microwave over a gas stove, it is worth asking the opinion of representatives of service organizations. Their employees will certainly offer to consider alternative options. No one can categorically forbid, but one must always remember about possible irreversible consequences.

A large kitchen in a standard apartment is a rarity, so the issue of saving space is always relevant.Photos of interior projects are full of interesting ideas on this topic: zoning, redevelopment, corner furniture and others. In some pictures we see an ambiguous decision - placing a microwave over the hob. But is it possible to hang a microwave over a gas stove?

The trend of such an installation came to us from the American side. Many microwaves in the US, and in Europe too, are mounted this way. In the article, we will consider what is written about this in the Russian technical documentation. We will deal with the accepted norms and requirements, the consequences of hanging the microwave over the stove, and the options for the location of the device.