Does this microwave convection vent out the front or up onto the upper cabinets?
1554629
When you install the unit, you can choose if you want the fan to blow out through a filter on the front, or up through the top into the upper cabinet where you should have a vent installed to the outside.
1554630
It can be configured to either vent out the front or if you have the ventilation ducting to outside you can direct it up through a duct in the top (through the cabinets above it) or out the wall behind it. Other than mustering up the courage to cut a hole in the side of my house, and measuring about 6 times to make sure it was in the correct location, it was actually pretty easy to make it vent out through the wall.
1546595
No, it needs to mount to a cabinet opening whit the recomended dimentions. Its important for the microwave to be able to work appropietly.
34903
it goes in from the front panel and comes out the top. You can place the unit against a wall without issues.
1008053
This is a countertop microwave does not have vent to vent out if that is what you are asking.
1496497
When using this microwave -- and probably any microwave -- inside a wood cabinet, there is a concern over getting rid off all the heat being generated so that the cabinet is not hurt, burned, etc. So for this kind of install, Panasonic offers a special built-in trim kit designed specifically for this model microwave and is sold on Amazon (I bought one for a 30" wide cabinet). One part of the kit puts covers over the standard back and bottom vents and forces the air out front. The other part of the kit is a nice cover plate that goes around the microwave (anchoring to the wood cabinet, not the microwave) to hide these new vents. The vent part adds to the microwave height so that it now needs an 18" opening -- I will be shaving about 1/4" of the microwaves rubber legs to allow me to use just a slightly smaller opening and to get the frame to fit on my cabinet just right.
340841
It vent out the back and needs to have space to circulate. If no space on top, then sides most have space to let air circulate.
224232
The vent is on the back. This is a counter top microwave. Not suitable for over the stove mounting.
2077748
It goes straight up but I often redirect it with a piece of cardboard (i.e. Fedex envelope) taped to the back or side. The tape is a hinge and the cardboard lies flat like a flap over the vent when the unit is off (which helps protect it from dust). Once on, the outgoing air lifts the cardboard to a 45 degree angle and the warm air gets redirected. I use this air to dry clothes, dishes, etc.
1389231
The recirculating vent is located on the top forward end of the unit. My cabinets are also 12" deep and the vent clears the cabinet with no problems. If you need additional specs, I recommend you the following URL on the web: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-40675-2.pdf
667698
Yes, it has several slit vents that allow venting without food getting on the inside of the microwave.
920111
My bride of 44 years tell me that it is straight convection, when used in that mode. However, there is a compu cook mode, it will combine both means of convection and microwave. From my perspective, when using convection, we use a metal dish, and it doesn't spark. That seems to be the sign that it is only using convection when in the convection mode. I sure hope this helps. This is the second of these that we have had, and we both love it. Good luck, and again, I hope this helps you. Harry
2198060
Comes out at separate vent areas. We love our heater and have not had any problems.
713250
No, it does not vent in the front. The vents are on the left side, the back side and the right side. I remember seeing somewhere -- possibly in the instruction manual that came with it -- that the unit was designed for "freestanding" use and not for undercounter use, due to possible heat buildup that could reduce the unit's ability to cool properly.
1211678
This microwave has option to vent both inside with a filter or outside additional installation required. Thank you.
1950815
It only has vents in the front and back right at the arch. They zip open and closed as you like. I really like this unit I am using it indoors for seedlings and may take it into the garden this spring. It is heavy duty and nice to have with my grandchildren, they love to help water plants that I dug up this fall. Nice unit. :-)
507126
Yes, it sticks out 4 inches past my kitchen cabinets. Since I have black counters, black appliances, and a black backsplash , the microwave blends with the rest of the kitchen and I don't really notice that it sticks out past the brown wood cabinets that we have.
2003292
It has a vent in the back but If you look on you tube there is a convection cooking lady who has one in her RV she also shows you how to use the basics