Can I put a microwave in the refrigerator 4 important aspects

Microwave oven can be placed in the refrigerator, but it is not always safe

Microwaves are sometimes placed on refrigerators. But is it possible to put a microwave in the refrigerator and not this contradict the standards of fire safety? Answers to questions of this nature, I will detail.

The best options for accommodation

Do I need a microwave in the kitchen? The answer to this question is obvious - of course, I need! We use it not only to heat the cooled dishes, but also for defrosting, and even in an oven for cooking delicious meals and desserts.

Is it possible to put a microwave in the refrigerator, because it heats and bakes and ohlazhlaet refrigerator and freezes? In fact, the reason is not the case, because both units are insulated housing, high and low temperature prevail exclusively within these hulls, not extending outwardly and are not contacting. In this sense, to put a microwave in the refrigerator can be.

These devices do not pass each other warm and cold, if there are a number

Accommodation in the kitchen: 4 aspect

Instructions for microwave ovens does not prohibit the operation of the device placement directly on the refrigerator.

The right "neighborhood" to avoid problems later

Refrigerator with a microwave can coexist peacefully during the entire period of operation of both instruments, given some of the features:

• frequency of use of the microwave oven;
• the location of the ventilation openings on the microwave oven;
• space around the apparatus (whether they are located in tight closed cabinets, niches, etc...);
• height refrigeration and usability engineering.

To answer the question of whether to put a microwave in the refrigerator can be, consider these features in more detail:

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	Aspect 1: how often to use the oven Since the furnace body may become very hot, it is necessary to take into account a space for ventilation. If the stove is rarely used and not for a long time, restrictions on placement is not available. Put a microwave in the refrigerator can be, if it will be used for: defrost; heating ready meals; with brief cooking cycle the oven (e.g., drying grain which takes no more than 5-7 minutes).
	Aspect 2: the location of the ventilation holes Not always holes for discharging excess heat are located on the sides or on the rear wall of the housing. It also happens that the ventilation grille located at the bottom, then it is essential to ensure uniform outflow of air, placing the stove on the legs, on the stand, but not close to the body of the enclosure.
	Aspect 3: maximum free space around No matter on which surface stands microwave, as long as there is enough space for circulating air flows, particularly when preparing for a dish for 40 minutes therein or even hours. Things to consider: necessary to provide a space between the surface and the bottom of the oven, it is impossible to put the technique without legs; whether you can put a microwave in the closet? It is possible, if between the oven body and the walls of the cabinet will be at least 15 cm of free space on each side; If the microwave is standing on the refrigerator, up to the ceiling must be at least 20 cm of space.
	Aspect 4: The height of the refrigeration and usability engineering Microwave on the refrigerator if it is a high double chamber, must not be placed due to security reasons: optimum location of the microwave: 130 cm from the floor, or about 10 cm below the shoulder; placing the unit higher than you can get from his own height without pulling your hands, just uncomfortable every time have to use a stool or a chair; if the oven stands on the fridge, then get heated food can be dangerous: reaching for the plate, it is possible to pour the contents of the hot and burned.

As an insulation material for the absorption of heat coming from the stove should not use paper, oil cloth or kitchen towel, and the segment of plywood or solid rubber, otherwise it is not safe.

The most successful variants of accommodation

Setting the microwave in the kitchen must meet certain requirements. If space allows, give the oven a separate place away from other home appliances. For example, it is not recommended to put it next to the TV.

In the photo - a good option position

The best accommodation option is to install on a special bracket-holders. This L-shaped mounting, allowing to place the microwave on a wall in any convenient place. They can be bought at any hardware store, but if you want to make with your own hands.

If this is not possible, the microwave can be put on the surface of the kitchen cabinets, or the sill. The main thing is that the surface is smooth, the oven was on it completely, not hanging, and all around there is enough space for the removal of hot air.

Ideal - the use of special brackets

Put on the microwave something extremely undesirable: a furnace body is not designed for the load so heavy objects do not belong there. Maximum - the kitchen clock or vase with a flower.

Output

Microwave oven can be placed on the refrigerator, taking into account specific features of the device. If possible, it is better to prepare for a kitchen assistant, your special place, and what to put on the refrigerator - to choose from a list of home decor or flowers.

Otherwise, this version of the layout result in a permanent damage to one or both instruments, and the price of new equipment or compensation for repairs and maintenance is much costs a pretty penny.

Videos in this article describes in detail the features of the placement of microwave ovens in the kitchen.