What is a convertible vent type for microwave?

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.

Convection baking uses a fan to circulate air inside of the oven. It does not require a vent to the outside. You may want a vented range hood to collect smoke and odors from the cooktop, but you do not need one for the oven.

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.

Countertop microwaves usually have vents either on the sides or on the top, while built-in models almost always have their vents at the back. When putting a countertop microwave into a cabinet, you’ll want to ensure that there is enough space on all sides to ensure that there is adequate airflow around your microwave.

No, convection ovens do not require ventilation because they use a fan to circulate the air inside the oven to help food cook faster and more evenly.

Microwaves are shipped from the factory to vent out the top (vertically) but can also be vented out the rear (horizontally).

Instead of saving space in the kitchen by putting the microwave over the range, move it to a built-in cubby under the counter. You may also be able to mount it under the cabinets, just above the counter. While over-the-range microwaves have been stylish for years, the trend is on the way out in 2018.

Venting Power The average over-the-range microwave vents air at a rate of around 300 CFM (cubic feet per minute), while dedicated range hoods can reach rates above 450 CFM.

A recirculating ventilation system reuses air from the range after filtering to ensure that reintroduced air is clean. Because the system uses air that is already cooled or heated, these systems require less energy to function. Recirculating systems can be set up to remove humidity from the range.

Convection ovens do not have vents. They use a fan to circulate warm air inside the oven that heats your food evenly. If you want to vent your convection oven to the outside, we recommend a professional range hood.

Some over-the-range microwaves have exhaust fans that vent kitchen air out of the house through ductwork in the wall. Some don’t and instead filter, then push it back out into the kitchen. Many will come with the ability to do either, so you must choose which one and set it up before installing.