Why must it be at least 2 feet from cooktop or oven?
1842311
I asked the same question, since mine sits on a shelf alongside of my wall oven. Their concern is that the heat from such a unit will not allow the M/W to cool properly.
1842312
I'm not familiar with such a restriction. Mine is installed just above my wall oven. No problem.
1842313
my microwave is not 2 feet from oven, in fact it is above in a built out cabinet space. it functions just fine. now, i don't use my conventional oven much and i have never used it at the same time as the microwave, but so far, i have had no problems with this microwave oven...i love it.
1842314
Since I have a dedicated shelf/cupboard for mine, this wasn't something I needed to be concerned about. However, I pulled the manual and could not find anything about this particular measurement. If I were to hazard a guess, I would thing there might be a conflict between the Operating Frequency of 2,450 MHz and whatever the other appliances are using. Perhaps an inquiry to Panasonic (1-800-211-7262) or http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo would answer your question.
1842315
This is so that the vents on the side and back do not become clogged with other grease or debris which could prevent the oven from working properly.
1629601
Absolutely 35 degrees is nothing....Think of it like this...the heat needs to collect under the dome of the oven to reach a good cooking temperature. The only thing that would disrupt this would be gusty winds so just keep it out of the wind....Oh lord my sister just chimed in she said " it's like blowing on a hot muffin of course its going to cool off" ...Also as hot as this oven can get I don't think you'll have any problem even with a little wind.
1701290
I have the same problem as the stove top is above this area. I can measure when I get home.
2102355
It works great for me in the oven but I would not recommend on top of the stove.
1736695
Depends on what you are baking or cooking. My oven goes as high as 500 degrees.
1593363
my oven will not reach the tempterature you set it for. do i need a oven sensor
2046784
the exterior f the oven come very very hot when using. The under installation might be larger then the oven, no kid acces, or near your legs. Hope this would be helpful
852259
Honestly, two inches is not a safe distance for any appliance of this nature
57735
During the fall season when the sun is lower in its trajectory the oven is at a steep angle, thus the leg needs to be anchored with the supplied stakes. A wind of less than 15 mph would be recommended by me in order to keep the reflective panels from buckling in the wind.
232455
best to talk to the manufacturer. but why try to use it indoors when you have an oven. it is really meant and more fun to use it outdoors.
2163684
The directions that came with my silicone oven liner stated very clearly that the liner cannot be placed anywhere except on the bottom of the oven. I put it there, several years ago, below the heating element. It works very well, no problems.
739728
Hello Howard,I have my oven in the place where the microwave once was. I ha plenty of clearance. The oven is no different then a regular toaster oven. You should have at least 4 inches of clearance and you should be fine. Remember never set anything on top of unit.
416231
I am not sure about that. I have only used my on the stove top and placed it in the oven to stay warm. Sorry.
341378
There is something on the back, so that the oven itself stays several inches away from the wall. I'm guessing because it can get very warm. Including that, the handle is approximately 15.5" from the wall.
238992
I'm not real big on reading instructions, but ... we have it about six inches from the tiled wall. The only part of the oven perimeter that gets warm is the top. They say it's for warming dishes. :>)
280935
Please allow 3" of space on each side of the oven and 2.5" on top for ventilation.
1595444
My answer is going to be a bit different than what I've read by others. My intent is not to be controversial but to err on the side of caution. Mine sits on a counter top with a space of 10" from the top of the oven to the bottom of a kitchen cabinet. Either side of the oven has at least 6" of space. The bottom sits on the counter top on the units four mounted feet. Broiling a steak, chops, etc. is doing it's job at 500 degrees so if the unit didn't get hot then I doubt it would be doing its job. Naturally heat rises and disperses to the top and to each side. These would be areas I would not choose to touch while it's on for obvious reasons. I've had mine now for nearly a year without any problems. Giving proper attention by allowing the unit to have ventilation above and to each side; you shouldn't have any issues with heat.