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Over-the-range microwave ovens.(Buyers Guide)(Cover Story)
If you want a microwave oven but don't want to sacrifice counterspace, an over-the-range (OTR) model might be the answer. For about $350 to $700, you can fit your new cabinets with an OTR oven that will serve as an exhaust fan for your range (although it won't ventilate as well as a regular exhaust hood). For more versatility, consider a speed-cooking unit that combines microwave with convection or halogen heating. They cost about $600 to $1,300. Here are highlights from our recent tests of microwave ovens and speed cookers.
PERFORMANCE, FEATURES, AND DESIGN
Most OTR ovens are 30 inches wide to fit above a 30-inch range (the most common size). They're fairly spacious inside--about 1.4 to 1.9 cubic feet of claimed capacity--a bit less than the largest countertop models. They will fit an 8x1312-inch dish with the turntable rotating or a 9x15-inch dish with the turntable off. A turntable promotes even cooking, so we advise using one when possible. Another useful feature: a sensor that shuts off the oven when the food reaches a high enough temperature. It adds about $30 to the cost.
As a rule, the higher the wattage, the faster a microwave oven can cook. The OTR ovens we've tested recently were fairly ...
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