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How to measure for a built-in, drawer or over-the-range microwave

Countertop, over-the-range, built-in and drawer models have different installation needs. Compare the configuration first.

  1. Identify countertop, over-the-range, drawer or manufacturer-approved built-in installation.
  2. Record the opening and surrounding cabinet depth; check which surfaces define each measurement.
  3. For built-in models, confirm whether a trim kit is required and use its separate cutout instructions.
  4. For drawer models, check the support platform, anti-tip block and open-drawer clearance; standard and flush cutouts can differ.
  5. For over-the-range models, check mounting support, cooking-surface clearance, ventilation route and electrical supply.

Your measurement notes

Appliance model: ____________________   Configuration: ____________________

Opening width: __________   Height: __________   Depth: __________

Units: __________   Utility locations: _________________________________

Surrounding clearances / delivery route: __________________________________

Installer’s unresolved checks: __________________________________________

Use the instructions for the exact model.

Take measurements from the reference points shown in the manufacturer’s drawing. A body measurement is not an opening requirement. Do not use one model’s diagram to establish another model’s fit.

Bosch HMB50152UC · Standard cabinet installation; built-in microwave; not a countertop or over-the-range installation

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GE GCST09N1WSS · countertop microwave; freestanding placement

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GE GCST14S1WWW · countertop microwave; freestanding placement

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GE GCST16S1WSS · countertop microwave; freestanding placement

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GE JES1657SMSS · countertop microwave; freestanding placement

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GE JES2051SNSS · countertop microwave; freestanding placement

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GE JVM3160RFSS · over-the-range microwave; standard upper cabinet

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GE JVM6175SKSS · over-the-range microwave; standard mounting configuration

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GE JVM7195SKSS · over-the-range microwave; standard mounting configuration

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GE Profile PCWK22U1WSS · built-in-capable microwave; compatible trim kit; receptacle inside cabinet

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GE Profile PSA9120SPSS · over-the-range microwave; standard mounting configuration

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GE Profile PSA9240SPSS · over-the-range microwave; standard mounting configuration

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GE Profile PVM9005SJSS · over-the-range microwave; standard mounting configuration

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GE Profile PVM9179SRSS · over-the-range microwave; standard mounting configuration

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Sharp SMD2470ASY · Standard 24-inch cabinet installation; drawer microwave; flush mounting excluded

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