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Originally Posted by heartofthecountry
I get that the microwave is placed in homes above the range. On our last lifestyle visit my wife and I [who are both short] noticed how hard it was to use it. We would find it almost impossible to heat something take it out, stir the food without spilling, burning ourselves, etc. We figured we would end up using it for storage and get a small one for the limited counter space but what else can we could do? We do not want to use a step stool as we figure that could be dangerous. Is this a problem for anyone else or am I just crazy  |
There is a minimum height for the microhood. Look at the installation instructions for your unit. If it can be lowered, than do so. Only warning my mom's in NY was at the lowest above the range. The problem was a hot boiling Tall pot steams the control panel and the micro hood did not last to its expected life. When she past my brother increased the height about 3 inches from the lower level. I am 5'3" and yes I sometimes have to be careful. Mom was barely 5"