Double Oven and Microwave Housing

[arseneknows]

Hi

I am doing a makeover of the our kitchen and one of the things I want to do is merge the microwave into the existing oven housing as shown to free up some counter space.

The housing is doweled and possibly glued but I need to drop the oven lower to create the space for the microwave above it. Anyone on here done this before and I can reuse the existing carcass without breaking it?

The measurement of carcass from top of upper door to the bottom of lower draw is 1970mm. I think the overall height of unit from floor is 2150mm

double oven is about 880, microwave needs a trim kit which I think is about 400 Are these things standard sizes and if so what door sizes do I need to order for top and bottom?

Thanks!

 

[foxhole]

Yes , can be done, fixed shelves can be cut thru centre to remove , only problem is getting new door to fit, are they still available?Microwave trim kits are for specific models not usually for basic freestanding models.

 

[arseneknows]

Thanks Foxhole.

I will buy a Microwave that looks almost identical to the one pictured, it has a compatible trim kit. (NN-TKT59SFP
Microwave Oven Trim Kit for NN-ST479SBPQ)

Question is, does this vent at the front?

The doors will need replacing for sure. I can get a good match online but what I am unsure about is the dimensions. I might need to buy the microwave first and install it all then work out what doors will fit. Wonder if I need a filler panel? Drawer at bottom and cupboard above?

 

[JohnD]

with ovens and other hot things, it may be helpful to remove (or at last cut a hole in) the back panel of the housing, so that air can circulate up the service gap at the back and escape upwards

 

[foxhole]

Trim will allow venting if required and you will already have ventilation if it's got a double oven in unit.