Microwaves have become a vital part of
every kitchen. Unfortunately they have
been given little consideration in design.
This lack of good design is regarding the two most fundamental aspects
of the microwave. First is the potential
for something very hot to be removed from the unit, like soup. So naturally the best place for it is up high
over a hot stove. Ouch! The microwave/hood is probably the worst and
most dangerous appliance ever made. Not
only is the placement potentially hazardous, it also limits the use of your
cooktop, making it difficult to reach the back burners, but also limiting the
size of pots you can cook with since the bottom of the unit is lower than the
cabinets on either side.
The best location for a microwave is
around countertop height with a landing surface to the right of the unit. This is because all microwaves are made with
the hinge on the left side. This is a
highly used appliance – a little planning can make a big difference in creating
a safe and well functioning kitchen.
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