Combination oven fitted into galley - air gap

[Whitelighter]

I have a cupboard design to take a microwave oven - there is power to the back etc. Thing is I'd like a combination convection oven and most I have found are too wide by 2/3cm. The opening is narrower than the internal dimensions (opening is 50cm). Most ovens seem to be 52/3 cm width.

I have found one which is exactly 50cm wide so will leave a 1.5cm air gap round the sides, 1cm on top and 3cm behind.

Is this sufficient air gap? I can drill vent holes to one side in an anoining cupboard but id rather not

 

[GSL]

Is there any room to fit a small computer type fan in the back to disperse any heat build up through to an appropriate area?

 

[Whitelighter]

Yes there is, and I could vent to an adjoining cupboard. It's lose to a vent for the AC system so I could cut another similar in and it wouldn't look out of place

 

[aquapower]

Yes there is, and I could vent to an adjoining cupboard. It's lose to a vent for the AC system so I could cut another similar in and it wouldn't look out of place

Manufacturers instructions tell you ventilation requirements for appliances, as that's what an installer is required to work from, heat proof panel can be used if required.

 

[Whitelighter]

Would this be an insulated metal/reflective stick on panel? Any idea where to get one?

 

[Piers]

I have a cupboard design to take a microwave oven - there is power to the back etc. Thing is I'd like a combination convection oven and most I have found are too wide by 2/3cm. The opening is narrower than the internal dimensions (opening is 50cm). Most ovens seem to be 52/3 cm width.

I have found one which is exactly 50cm wide so will leave a 1.5cm air gap round the sides, 1cm on top and 3cm behind.

Is this sufficient air gap? I can drill vent holes to one side in an anoining cupboard but id rather not

Hi. Doesn't the instruction manul state the minimum airgap?

 

[GSL]

Yes it would be, I used it on my last SeaRay when I swapped the Microwave for a combination oven. Similar air-gaps to what you are quoting, and never a problem, but I did line the area with a self stick-on foil first.

Bought on Ebay I suspect

Graham

 

[boatmike]

usually its about 20cm all around for a free standing one. Looked at this recently as I wanted to do the same. Look at "integrated" cookers to build in.

 

[Portofino]

Would this be an insulated metal/reflective stick on panel? Any idea where to get one?

Here this stuff will work stuck on the bits you want to min heat -inside the cupboard .
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/heat-shielding-protection/design-engineering-reflect-a-gold

 

[Whitelighter]

usually its about 20cm all around for a free standing one. Looked at this recently as I wanted to do the same. Look at "integrated" cookers to build in.

Integrated ones are all too wide at standard cabinet width of 600mm. Actually I reckon I have a void above I can open up and a void to the side so it should be fine I think

My limits are 500mm wide and 320mm tall- just in case anyone knows of such an integrated oven

 

[mparrish]

I've been looking for a similar size one. Just come across this one - no idea what its like, but the size is good.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-mc209-20l-1200w-combi-oven-grill-microwave-silver/206-4157.prd

 

[mparrish]

oops. although says combi its not actually. It's just a microwave and grill !

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

The Sharp combi microwave that Fairline used to fit has a trim kit available which collects the exhaust air from the back of the microwave and ducts it back out through the trim kit. That microwave is 52cm wide, so you'd need to enlarge the opening to your cabinet, but the trim kit would then hide the cuts (this obvs only works if the internal width of your cabinet is wider than the 50cm current width of the opening).

 

[jfm]

I'd prefer to chop into the adjacent cupboard and fit a 60cm integrated oven. I don't know how possible that is of course, but isn't it all just veneered plywood?

 

[Whitelighter]

Hmm, not really keen on that. To help here is the cabinet in question:

The door is removable leaving a finished edge. No idea if the wood is laminate or solid. This is where Ferretti intended a microwave to go.

Dimensions of the opening are 500mm x 325mm. Internal dimensions are 530mm x 340mm.
There is a finished top to the cabinet but you can see there is significant box above it and to the left/right of it. I suspect I can cut away some or all of the internal boxing. Below is the stbd cabin.

 

[Spi D]

I have one (at home) measuring H29 x W46 x D38.

It offers a plethora of cooking options

I know that it gets pretty hot on top if cooking for more than a few minutes (don't ask...) so at least 4 cm free space above is recommended

 

[Whitelighter]

Do you know the make/model?

 

[Nick_H]

Dimensions of the opening are 500mm x 325mm. Internal dimensions are 530mm x 340mm

That seems to make JTB's idea feasible, or are you keen to keep the wooden door to hide the oven when not in use?

 

[Whitelighter]

No, quite happy for the wooden door to go leaving the front of the microwave snugly in the gap

 

[boatmike]

Please be careful. The clearance required around a microwave is not because the casing gets hot although with cheap combi's this can be a problem on convection because they don't have enough insulation. Its to allow the fan to exhaust the air. In a restricted space there is a serious fire risk if you don't allow proper air circulation as the wave emitter can overheat. I think the newer CE regulations require overheat shutdown for this reason but my mate in the fire service tells me he has seen them literally explode if not given sufficient clearance. I was looking to install a small combi but cant find one smaller than my 25 litre Russell Hobbs one at home which is great and doesn't get hot but is quite heavy and too big....