Does Whirlpool microwave need to be vented?

Countertop microwaves should be at least two feet away from the stove. They can’t withstand the heat from the stove like an over-the-stove variation. Giving them at least two feet of distance can ensure hot food spills won’t damage the exterior of the microwave.

Yes. A recirculating range hood works beautifully, the same way as a ducted range hood. The main difference is that rather than the air getting exhausted to the outside, it passes through a filter, and then recirculated back into the house.

All microwaves need to be ventilated. System can be any recirculating vent or exhaust fan system! Both systems have their pros & cons. A recirculating duct might need to be replaced every 6 months, yet, it’s cheap and easy-to-install!

Convertible means it can vent through the wall or ceiling using a duct, or can be converted to non-venting (filters the air and blows it back into the kitchen) with Recirculation Kit Part Number W10294733 which is available from your dealer or an authorized parts distributor.

1) Recirculating Vent (ductless) These microwaves have a built-in exhaust fan that filters and recirculates the air back into the kitchen using a charcoal filter. This option is the least expensive one and easier to install than other options, but it also has some significant drawbacks.

Do not install within a closed cabinet or a cut-out space where the bottom is covered. These can be installed under a cabinet, even if there is not a cooking surface underneath the appliance.

A convertible range hood is a range hood that can be converted from ducted to ductless. They are typically ducted hoods that can be converted to ductless using a recirculating kit. A recirculating kit attaches to the top of your range hood.

Yes, a cord with a standard 3-prong plug comes out of the top. If you look at the top of the microwave and imagine a line dividing it in half from the front to the back, then the cord comes out of the center of the right-side half.

Adequate ventilation, especially if the microwave is built into a wall of cabinetry, is a must.

Ducted or vented microwaves feature exhaust fans that vent air outside of the house. Recirculating, non-ducted or updraft microwaves filter air then push it back into the kitchen.

Some built-in microwaves can simply be plugged into a power outlet, while others will require some light electrical work.

Convertible vents offer improved air quality by venting air outside of the kitchen. They can also convert into a ductless system that uses air filters. Recirculating microwave vents send your kitchen air through a series of aluminum, carbon, or charcoal filter vents.

A ductless recirculating vent pulls air through a filter and exhausts the air back into the kitchen. Some units are equipped with a charcoal filter that traps some particulate matter and odors, but most of the heat and moisture, along with some types of particles, stay in the house.

No, this does not need to be vented to the outside. This model comes recirculated into the home.

A microwave oven, designed exclusively for a kitchen countertop, has vents that are built into the back of the microwave. If installed into a cabinet, these vents will be blocked and unable to release steam from the microwave. Talk about a fire hazard for your kitchen.