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Over the range: hoods trump microwaves.(HOME: Dream kitchens for less)(Buyers guide)
Convection and other added features help make over-the-range microwave ovens an enticing choice over space-stealing countertop models. But if you care about venting smoke and fumes, you're better off with a range hood, especially with a higher-powered stove.
None of the over-the-range microwave ovens we tested could match most range hoods' smoke-capturing ability. Two, the $750 Whirlpool Velos GH6208XR and the $870 Whirlpool Velos GH7208XR, cooked well, extend farther than most over front burners, and were better at venting. But they vented only slightly better than our least-effective hoods, and their high price kept them off our list of top picks. What's more, ...
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