- Mounting methods
- Basic process
Installation methods
The first step is to determine where and how you want to install the built-in microwave oven yourself. The matter is that for today there are some original ideas on installation, namely:
- Installation of built in microwave oven in a kitchen set. A traditional option that does not take a lot of time;all modern furniture manufacturers create special kitchen sections for various types of household appliances. Microwave oven in this case is not an exception and to install it and connect with your own hands, you will need to find a suitable in size locker in the furniture store.
Fixing above the hob
- Fixing in the recess. A more laborious option of installing a microwave oven, which should be planned during repairs in the house or apartment. You need to pre-select the microwave, on the basis of what to make the size of the built-in housing niche from gypsum board. In this case, it is recommended to simultaneously think over an additional place in the niche, for example, to connect an oven or a drying machine.
Gypsum board recess for household appliances
- Installation in a drawer. The most modern idea that you can see in the photo below. This option is incredibly convenient to use and also allows you to save a bit of free space. The leading companies for the production of microwave ovens have in their line of models such options, the cases of which are mounted in a kitchen box. Install the built-in microwave oven and connect to electricity in this case will not be difficult, the only obstacle, as evidenced by customers' reviews - the increased cost of unusual models.
The house and apartment are usually used the first two options, with the installation of a built-in microwave oven in the kitchen set is more popular and simple. Next, we'll look at a simple installation manual by yourself, which anyone can do in 5 minutes.
Basic process of
So, in order to install the built-in microwave oven in the kitchen yourself, you need to perform the following steps:
- Unpack the purchase and check it for defects / damages.
- Make sure that there is a connection point near the installation site, to which the electrical cord from the equipment will reach. If there is no suitable point nearby, you need to connect the outlet yourself to protect yourself from using unreliable extension cables. The height of the socket installation should not only be convenient, but also safe( it can not be fastened near the sink, hob, etc.).
- Install all fasteners if they are included( eg guides as shown in the diagram).
- Make a hole in the back of the furniture to connect the built-in microwave oven to the outlet.
- Carefully place the casing inside the recess / cabinet / drawer.
- Disconnect the power cord and connect it to the electrical outlet.
- Install the decorative frame that comes with the equipment.
That's the whole instruction for installing and connecting the built-in microwave oven with your own hands. As you can see, you can do it yourself with this kind of work, and you can do installation in 5 minutes( maximum 10), if everything is prepared. We recommend at the end to watch the video, which provides a visual instruction on how to install the housing of a microwave oven in a niche!
We hope that now you know how to properly install and connect the built-in microwave oven without calling the master. As for the latter, the price of a specialist's work will cost at least 1500 rubles, which can easily be saved!
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