How Do I Replace an Above-The-Range Microwave?

Above the range microwave ovens are a convenient way to preserve counter space. When the microwave oven was first introduced, the retail models sold for residential use were countertop appliances. This meant having to clear space off a kitchen countertop in an area near an electrical outlet to power the appliance. If you have an above the range microwave that has stopped working, you can replace it yourself.

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Instructions

- 1
  Open the cabinet doors above the existing microwave, locate the power cord and unplug it.
- 2
  Have someone hold the underside of the old microwave as you unfasten the four retaining bolts or screws with a screw gun.
- 3
  Pull the old microwave away from the cabinet carefully and set it aside. Unpack the new above-the-range microwave.
- 4
  Hold the new above-the-range microwave under the cabinets, pressing upward against the cabinet bottom. Insert and tighten the new retaining bolts or screws with a screw gun.
- 5
  Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. Set the date and time, following the instruction manual.

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