Although a microwave oven can greatly facilitate the life of its owners, it also has a noticeable drawback - dimensions. If your kitchen no longer has free space for another large item, you can use brackets or a special hanging shelf.
Brackets
When choosing brackets, consider the dimensions of the microwave oven. It is not necessary to go to the store with a measuring tape - all the necessary parameters can be found in the microwave passport. The length of the brackets depends on the width of this device - it should be with a margin, since it is not safe to install the oven with its back wall close to the wall. For proper operation, a gap should be provided between the wall and the microwave, the size of which should be about 20 cm.
Another important characteristic that can be learned from the microwave oven passport is the mass of the model you like. After that, it remains to make sure that the selected brackets are capable of withstanding such a load. However, in the case of the mass of the microwave oven, one should not forget about the safety factor of the bracket: if you want to be sure for sure that the oven is fixed correctly and will not collapse during operation, add a few more kilograms to the indicator of the permissible load on the mountings.
The reserve when calculating the permissible load is not only reinsurance, but also taking into account the weight of products heated in the oven, as well as dishes, which can be quite heavy.
Decide on the type of brackets you need. Their first type is distinguished by the ability to change the length of the brackets without removing them from the wall in the kitchen, which allows you to install microwave ovens of different sizes on the same mounts. This is done with the help of special regulators, but they are also the weakest link in the structure: this movable and fragile element can quickly fail, as a result of which the stove will collapse to the floor. The other type of brackets are not equipped with regulators and are not able to adapt to different models of microwave ovens, but they are more durable due to the integrity of their design.
Too cheap brackets from a manufacturer you are hearing about for the first time is a serious risk. Use brand name mounts, paying a little more for them, but getting rid of the need to pay for a new microwave.
A shelf
A wall shelf for a microwave oven, like brackets, should be selected and attached to the wall based on the dimensions and weight of the oven. But there are also peculiarities of this installation method: the surface of the shelf under the microwave oven should not be slippery, otherwise the oven may fall from its place when you pull the door too sharply towards you. It is best to equip the shelf with a small barrier at the outer edge to prevent it from falling.
