Fitting a microwave (1 Viewer)

[Burkey]

I have removed a very unsafe oven and intend to replace with a microwave. The opening (photo attached) is approximately 550 square and the microwave 450 wide and 250 high. I have fabricated a fascia but I need some advice on how to stabilise it and secure it from continual shake etc.
I can fit a securing strut at the rear .
I can also fit L brackets each side on the floor but still concerned that the oven could loosen through continuous shaking. Has anyone done this before ?

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

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[pappajohn]

Remove the outer cover of the microwave and see if any internal parts are within an inch or so of the sides.
If not, refit the cover and screw a couple of battens to the sides at floor height.
Replace oven and screw battens to the floor of the cupboard/ opening.
Fit facia.
Job done.
Don't forget to provide plenty of ventilation


You will know it has screws through the side but nobody else will ever see them.
The old CRT TV in my RV was screwed in place with four 2" woodscrews in the same manner.

 

[Mikeco]

Personally I would not take the cover of the microwave, just screw some deep battons eitherside of it to the shelf it sits on, the weight will keep it in place.
If in doubt fix a piece of wood at the top to stop it moving upwards.

 

[Burkey]

Remove the outer cover of the microwave and see if any internal parts are within an inch or so of the sides.
If not, refit the cover and screw a couple of battens to the sides at floor height.
Replace oven and screw battens to the floor of the cupboard/ opening.
Fit facia.
Job done.
Don't forget to provide plenty of ventilation


You will know it has screws through the side but nobody else will ever see them.
The old CRT TV in my RV was screwed in place with four 2" woodscrews in the same manner.

I’ll try that , thanks

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[Burkey]

Personally I would not take the cover of the microwave, just screw some deep battons eitherside of it to the shelf it sits on, the weight will keep it in place.
If in doubt fix a piece of wood at the top to stop it moving upwards.

Another option to consider, thanks

 

[MisterB]

Be careful if you do remove the case of the microwave oven as it can be dangerous I understand..

 

[Puddleduck]

Make sure you have plenty of air flow round it

 

[Burkey]

Be careful if you do remove the case of the microwave oven as it can be dangerous I understand..

??? When you say dangerous…how dangerous are we talking here ? And how do I avoid the danger please

 

[autorouter]

This method worked for me. The microwave feet are attached with screws. I cut a piece of plywood to exactly the right size for the shelf, marked the position of the feet, then screwed through the plywood and the feet with longer screws. Obviously take care with the length of the screws so that they are not too long, and won't cause damage inside the microwave. Then a couple of screws at the front to hold the plywood to the shelf.

There was no access under the shelf, but if there was, a variation would be to screw up through the shelf, so the plywood becomes unnecessary.

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[autorouter]

??? When you say dangerous…how dangerous are we talking here ? And how do I avoid the danger please

No danger if it is unplugged. The manufacturers go to extreme lengths to ensure that microwave radiation can't be generated unless the oven door is closed and there is a metal seal to stop any microwave leakage. If you take the cover off, you can in theory defeat all those interlocks if you are foolish enough, and fire up the magnetron with no protection. I believe the first thing it gets is the fluid inside your eyeballs.

 

[MisterB]

No danger if it is unplugged. The manufacturers go to extreme lengths to ensure that microwave radiation can't be generated unless the oven door is closed and there is a metal seal to stop any microwave leakage. If you take the cover off, you can in theory defeat all those interlocks if you are foolish enough, and fire up the magnetron with no protection. I believe the first thing it gets is the fluid inside your eyeballs.

It wasn't an issue re radiation, it relates to power still being held within the microwave which can cause injury from what I understand

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[cyberyacht]

The base of mine had metal feet bulges projecting about 15mm below the base. I used short self-tapping screws into them.

 

[eddie]

Discharge the magnetron first before screwing anything in to it

 

[Burkey]

The base of mine had metal feet bulges projecting about 15mm below the base. I used short self-tapping screws into them.

I’ll look at that option, thanks

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[pappajohn]

Be careful if you do remove the case of the microwave oven as it can be dangerous I understand..

Possibly, if it's used with the cover off.
Just removing the cover will have no risk.
I don't think the factory production line workers will be wearing anti radiation suits.

 

[Burkey]

Possibly, if it's used with the cover off.
Just removing the cover will have no risk.
I don't think the factory production line workers will be wearing anti radiation suits.

Thank you, feel a lot safer for hearing that

 

[MisterB]

I have already pointed out it's NOT a radiation issue, it's a high voltage issue from what I understand!!

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[pappajohn]

Discharge the magnetron first before screwing anything in to it

That's why I said to check the location of internal components before fitting screws.
No danger of shock just lifting the cover and looking.

 

[Verteuil Man]

Do you really want a microwave?

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[Burkey]

That's why I said to check the location of internal components before fitting screws.
No danger of shock just lifting the cover and looking.

Thanks

 

[eddie]

That's why I said to check the location of internal components before fitting screws.
No danger of shock just lifting the cover and looking.

Someone was meant to ask ‘how’ to!

And the answer was to touch it with your tongue like you do a PP3 Battery

 

[Burkey]