D E S I G N G U I D E f o r
B u i l t - i n A p p l i a n c e s
TABLE of CONTENTS
1..................... Introduction
2-3..................... 30"MicrowaveDrawers
4-5..................... 24"MicrowaveDrawer
6-7..................... Cooktop+MicrowaveDrawer
8-9..................... Slide-inRange
10-11..................... FreestandingRanges
12-13..................... OvertheCounterMicrowaves
14-15..................... OvertheRangeMicrowaves
16-17..................... Built-inKits
BackCover.......... Assistance&References
Introduction
Everykitchenneedsamicrowave—butwhereshoulditgo?Withsomanymicrowaveovenstochoosefrom,which type best suits your needs or those of yourclient?Whetheryouaredesigningakitcheninanewhome,remodelinganolderkitchenorsimplyreplacingacurrentmicrowave,thisguidewillhelpyouchoosethe best microwave for your kitchen design — andhelpyouinstallitproperly.
WhoelsebutSharpcould reinvent themicrowaveoven for today’skitchens? Sharp isa leader indevelopinginnovative solutions for microwave placement. Options include Over the Counter, Over the Range, built-in orcountertopmodelsandnow,acompletelineofMicrowaveDrawer™Solutions—themostinnovativeideasyetforwheretoplacethemicrowave.
Insight Pro™ Microwave Drawers—Sharp’snewMicrowaveDrawertakesthemicrowaveoffthecounterandplacesitrightatthemostconvenientheight,makingstirringfoodeasierandsafer.Theangledfront-mountedtouchcontrolsandsuperbaccessibilitymakeitidealforanyonewhousesthemicrowavefrequently.Mostimportantly,theMicrowaveDrawerdesignprovidesasleek,integratedlooksothatthemicrowaveovenblendsin--whereveritgoes.Modelsareavailabletofitboth30"and24"installations.
Insight Pro™ and Insight™ Ranges —These new 3-in-1 cooking centers combine a glass ceramic cooktop,conventionalorconvectionoven,andSharp’sexclusiveMicrowaveDrawerinasinglespace-savingappliance.Theyareidealforsmallerkitchens, islandsormodernopen-plandesignsthatoffer lotsofopenspacebutfewwallcabinets. By incorporatingthemicrowavewithinthe30"rangeitself,awkward installationsandclutteredcountertopsareeliminatedwhileallowingtheuseofastylishventilationhoodabovetherange.Bothfreestandingandslide-inmodelsareavailable.
Insight Pro™ Cooktop+Microwave Drawer—Combiningall theadvantagesof theMicrowaveDrawerwithasmoothelectriccooktop, theCooktop+MicrowaveDrawer isauniquekitchenplanningsolution that’san idealcompanion for wall ovens. Easy-to-use knobs control the glass ceramic cooktop while a backlit active glasstouchscreenguidestheuserthroughthemicrowavecookingprocess.
Over the Counter™ “OTC”—Designersoftenlookforwaystoplacethemicrowaveoveninthecabinetsabovethecounter.Inthepast,theonlyoptionshavebeentouseashelfinawallcabinetortobuildthemicrowaveintoacustomcabinet.Sharp’sOTC™microwavesprovideabuilt-in-readysolutiondesignedforstandard24"cabinets.EachOTCisequippedwithanunder-the-cabinetlightthatactsasadecorativeaccentlight,functionaltasklight,orserviceablenightlight.AnAccessoryKitisavailablewithtwostainlesssteelaccessorybarsandeight“S”hooks,idealforessentialcookingtools.
Over the Range “OTR”—LocatinganOTRoverarangeorcooktopprovidestheadditionalfunctionsofventilationandtasklighting.Sharp’sOTRsoffertheoptionofventingtotheoutsideverticallyorhorizontally,orrecirculatingwhen outside venting is not available. Sharp markets the largest capacity OTR in the industry, as well as aconvectionmicrowaveOTRthat’stheperfectsecondoven.
Built-in Kits for microwave ovens—SharpoffersanassortmentofUL-approvedkitsthatallowyoutobuildmanyofourlargercountertopmodelsintoacabinetorwalllocation.Kitsareavailableinanumberofcolorandmaterialoptions.Theyprovideproperaircirculationwhenthemicrowaveovenisbuiltintoaclosedlocation.Pleaserefertoeachindividualmodel’soperationmanual(availableatwww.Sharpusa.com)forinstallationrecommendations.
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ONLY SHARP EXTENDS YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN OPTIONS IN SO
MANY NEW WAYS.
30" Microwave Drawers
Professional TIPS
FEATURES
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• InsightPro™KB-6015KS/KK/KWwithAutomaticDrawer
• Insight™KB-6002LS/LK/LWwithManualDrawer
Kitchendesignersoftenstrugglewithwheretoplacethemicrowaveovenandhowtointegratethisoften-usedapplianceintokitchendesigns.Sharp’sMicrowaveDrawertakesthemicrowaveovenoffthecounterandplacesitrightatthemostconvenientheight,makinguseofthemicrowaveeasierandsaferforeverycookinthefamily.Itoffersdesignflexibilityandallowsyouto“hide”themicrowavewhileprovidingsuperbaccessibility.
TheMicrowaveDrawerinstallseasilyunderacounter,cooktoporwalloven,eliminatingawkwardinstallationsandclutteredcountertopswhilefreeingthespaceabovetherangeforastylishorpowerfulventilationhood.
Design Flexibility• Anidealcompaniontoa30"wallovenor30"warmingdrawer.• Built-inreadyforeasyinstallationwithnoadditionalkit.
Innovative Technology• Microwavesensortechnologyeliminatesguesswork.• MicrowaveKeepWarmsettingholdsfoodupto30minutes.
Convenience and Accessibility• Powerfulmicrowaveislargeenoughtoholda9"x13"oblongdish.• Noneedtoremovedishesfromtheoventocheckorstir.• Angledtouchcontrolsareconvenientandeasytouse.
Sophisticated Style• Integratedhandleandcontrolslendasleekappearance.• Availableinstainlesssteel,whiteorblackfinishes.
STANDARD INSTALLATION WITH DRAWERS BELOW
30"
2"
Cabinet withDrawers
30" Microwave Drawers
IDEAS
AlwayschecktheInstallationInstructionsforthespecificappliancesyouareusing.IfyouinstalltheMicrowaveDraweradjacenttoanotherappliance,besuretochecktheinstallationrequirementsforthatappliance.
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MICROWAVE DRAWER INSTALLATION WITH DROP IN COOKTOP
30"
8.5"
Filler height tomatch adjacentdrawer faces
Drop inCooktop
MICROWAVE DRAWER OR COMBO INSTALLATION WITH WARMING DRAWER BELOW
30"
2"
WarmingDrawer
36"countertop
height
30"cabinet min.
28 7/16"opening
14 13/16"opening
allow 3/16"overlap
allow 7/16"overlap
allow 3/4"overlap
allow 3/4"overlap
19" to topof floor
4"
5"
suggested electricaloutlet location*
Anti-Tip block
floor mustsupport100 lbs.
NOTE: Open TopCabinet illustrated
14 13/16"to bottomof Anti-Tip
block
3 1/2"
6"
23 1/2"min depth
28 1/8"
23 3/8"
14 19/32"
1 13/16"door thickness
15 13/32"
30"
15" autodraweropening
2"4 11/16"
84"wall
cabinet
30"cabinet min.
28 7/16"opening
14 13/16"opening
allow 3/16"overlap
allow 7/16"overlap
allow 3/4"overlap
allow 3/4"overlap
19"to topof floor
(recommended)
4"
5"
2" min.
Anti-Tip block
optional walloven cutoutillustratedin sketch
floor mustsupport 100 lbs.
14 13/16"to bottomof Anti-Tip
block
3 1/2"
(6")
23 1/2"min depth
suggested electricaloutlet location*
* Canalsobeinstalledusinganelectricaloutletinanadjacentcabinet.Alwayscheckelectricalcodesforrequirements.
This Microwave Drawer can be installed below anyelectricorgaswalloven.
24" Microwave Drawer
Professional TIPS
FEATURES
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• InsightPro™KB-6014LS/LK/LWwithAutomaticDrawer
Anymicrowaveovenlocationshouldbesafeforallusersandconvenientfortheprimaryusers.Considertheheight,agesandphysicalabilitiesofyourclientswhowillbeusingthemicrowave.
Whenmountedunderthecounter,theMicrowaveDrawerispositionedwithintheuniversalreachrangeof15"to48",providingconvenientaccesstofoods.Thislocationrequireslessbendingandprovidesaconvenientlandingspaceonthecountertopabovethemicrowave.
TheMicrowaveDrawerallowsaccessfromboththetopandsides,accommodatingspecialneedsfarbetterthanOvertheRangeorcountertopmicrowavemodels.ItisidealforSeniorHousingordesignsforAginginPlace.
Design Flexibility
• Idealforislands,open-plankitchensorkitchenswithfewwall-hungcabinets.
• Greatadditiontoawetbar,familyroomorhometheater.
• Built-inreadyforeasyinstallationwithnoadditionaltrimkitrequired.
Innovative Technology
• Microwavesensortechnologyeliminatesguesswork.
• MicrowaveKeepWarmsettingholdsfoodattheidealservingtemperatureupto30minutes.
Convenience and Accessibility
• MicrowaveDrawercanbeopenedandclosedautomaticallywithonefinger.
• Powerfulmicrowaveislargeenoughtoholda9"x13"oblongdish.
• Noneedtoremovedishesfromtheoventocheckorstir.
• Angledtouchcontrolsareconvenientandeasytouse.
Sophisticated Style
• Integratedhandleandcontrolslendasleekappearance.
• Availableinstainlesssteel,whiteorblackfinishes.
24" Microwave Drawer
IDEAS
The trend is toward using freestanding furniture in thekitchenthatincludesbuilt-inappliances.Whynotdesignapieceof furniturewitha24"buit-inSharpMicrowaveDrawerinyournextproject?
Manufacturersnowoffermanyoptionalarrangements.Raisedcabinetsthatelevateappliancesforeasyaccessarebecomingmorecommon.Abuilt-inMicrowaveDrawerinoneoftheseraisedcabinetscreatesanidealfunctionalworkarea.
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Always check the Installation Instructions for the specificmodelyouareusing.ThisMicrowaveDrawercanbeinstalledbelowanyelectricorgaswalloven.
24"
3'-6"
24"
3'-6"
36"countertop
height
24"cabinet min.
22 1/8"opening
14 13/16"opening
Allow7/16"
overlap
Allow 7/8"overlap
Allow 7/8"overlap
19" to topof floor
4"
5"
Suggested electricaloutlet location* Anti-Tip
block
Floor mustsupport 100 lbs.
14 3/16"to bottomof Anti-Tip
block
3 1/2"
(6")
23 1/2"min depth
Allow 3/16"overlap
21 19/32"
23 3/8"
14 19/32"
1 13/16"door thickness
15 13/32"
23 7/8"
15"auto draweropening
1 23/32"4 11/16"
* Canalsobeinstalledusinganelectricaloutletinanadjacentcabinet. Alwayscheckelectricalcodesforrequirements.
Cooktop + MicrowaveDrawer
Professional TIPS
FEATURES
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•InsightPro™KB-5121KS/KK/KWwithElectricCooktopandAutomaticMicrowaveDrawer
TheCooktop+MicrowaveDrawerisidealforislandsoropenplankitchendesigns.It’saperfectcompaniontowallovens.
Iftwopeopleinthefamilyoftencookatthesametime,considerincorporatingmultiplecookingcentersintoyourdesign.Placeonemicrowaveovenintotheprimaryworktriangle,perhapswithasecondmicrowaveontheouteredgeofthekitchenforusebyfamilymembersforsnacks.Sharp’sCooktop+MicrowaveDrawerisidealforlargerkitchenswithmultiplecookingcenters.
TheCooktop+MicrowaveDrawerdesigneliminatesmanystepsbetweenappliancesandmakesforanefficientworkspace.
• CombinesanelectriccooktopwithSharp’sMicrowaveDrawer,allinonly30"ofspace.
• MicrowaveDraweropensautomaticallywithonetouch.
• Front-mountedGlassTouchscreenislightedandangled—easytosee,easytouseandeasytoclean.
• ActiveTouchscreenControlguidesyouwithstep-by-stepdirectionsandhelpfultips.Itteachesyouhowtousethemicrowavenotonlyforreheatinganddefrosting,butalsoforcooking!
• MicrowaveSensorTechnologymeansnoguesswork.
• AutomaticOptionsinclude36foodcategoriesforcooking,6forreheatingand6fordefrosting.On-screen
microwaverecipesmakemealtimemoreinterestingwithaselectionof16deliciousnewdishes.
• ElectricGlassCeramicCooktopfeaturesinfiniteheatcontrolledbyeasy-to-useknobs.Onedual-use6"/9"ribbonheatingelement,one8"andtwo6"ribbonheatingelementsprovideconvenienceandflexibility.
• CooktopWarmingZonemakesmealcoordinationsimple.
• MicrowaveKeepWarmholdsfoodupto30minutes—it’sawarmingdrawerinsidethemicrowave!
• Powerful1000WMicrowaveislargeenoughtoholda9"x13"oblongdish.
• Built-inReadyforeasyinstallationwithnoadditionaltrimkitorventilationrequired.
Cooktop + MicrowaveDrawer
IDEAS
The drawer location, with its easy viewing of food andcontrols, is more convenient for most cooks than otherbelow-the-counterlocationoptions.
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ISLAND COOKING AND PREPING AREA WITH SEATING
30" Cutout
Seating Area
38"
1"
13"
30" BaseCabinet
30" BaseCabinet
30"30"
36"countertop
height
18"to uppercabinets
22 7/8"
6"
6"
Allow7/16"
productoverlap
15" ± 1/8"verticalopening
23 1/2"min depth
25"countertop
depth
16 5/8"min to anyobstruction
behindcabinet face
30"to bottom of cabinet over
cooktop
30"
13"max
30"openingwidth
Preferredjunction box
location
30"cutout
22 7/8"cutout
3/8" minimunflat area
31 1/2"
R
3/8" minimunflat area
3/4" min.
If using countertop with integrated drip edge, remove 3/4" to clear 31 1/2" width control panel as illustrated.
15" autodrawer open
31 1/2" glass and control panel
29 7/8" width of unit
30" door andlouver width
23 7/16"depth
1 11/16"door thickness
15 5/8" fromthe bottom sideof the cooktopto the bottomcover
Slide-in Range
Professional TIPS
FEATURES
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•InsightPro™KB-4425LS/LK/LWConvectionRangewith TouchscreenTechnology
Thesleekslide-inmodelKB-4425Lisidealforislandsandpeninsulas.Althoughitoccupiesawidthofonly30",itstwospaciousovensofferthecapacitytomicrowavea9"x11"panoflasagnaorroasta25-poundturkey.
Thisslide-inmodelprovidesatruebuilt-inappearanceandonlyoneelectricalconnectionisneeded.InsightRangesrequireone50ampcircuit.Electricalrequirementsare50amps;at240V,13.0kW;at208V,10.0kW.
Slide-inmodelsprovideaseamlessappearancebetweentherangeandthecountertop.It’saneasyandcost-effectiveoption.
• Slide-inDesignprovidesaseamlessappearancebetweentherangeandcountertop,boastingabuilt-inlook.
• TrueEuropeanConvectionCookingSystemincorporatesathirdrearheatingelementandfanthatcontinuallycirculateshotairthroughoutthelowerovencavityformoreevencooking.
• CustomConversionTechnologypinpointstheexacttimeandtemperaturesettingsforspecificfoods,adjustingautomatically.
• High-TechLCDTouchscreenNavigationforMicrowaveandLower Oven guides you through the cooking process withstep-by-stepdirectionsandhelpfultips.
• Front-mountedglasstouchcontrolsareangledforconvenienceandsafety,eliminatingtheneedtoleanoverahotcooktop.
• World’sfirstMicrowaveDrawerprovidessuperbaccessandallowsstirringfoodwithoutremovingthedish.
• Microwavesensortechnologyeliminatesguessworkwhencookingorreheatingyourfavoritefoods.
• EZPullOvenRacksareidealforheavierfoods,evena25lb.turkey.TwoEZPullracksareincluded.
• WarmingZoneenablesyoutokeepfoodswarmmakingmealcoordinationsimple.
• Largewindowsandintegratedhandlescreateaunifiedlook.
Slide-in Range
IDEAS
TheInsightRangewiththeR-1880LSConvectionOvertheRangeMicrowaveisa6-in-1CookingCenter.Justimaginehavingtwoconvectionovens,twomicrowaveovens,acooktopandacombinationconvection/microwave–allinone30"space!
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ISLAND COOKING AND PREPING AREA WITH SEATING
30" Cutout
Seating Area
38"
1"
13"
30" BaseCabinet
30" BaseCabinet
30"
27" back tofront of doors
45 3/8" ovendoor open
42" drawer open
36 ± 1/8"to bottom of cooktopsurface
31 1/4" glass and control panel
29 7/8" width of unit
30"door width
36"countertop
height
18" to uppercabinets
23 1/8"
minimum 30" tobottom of cabinetover cooktop
30"
30" opening widthMaximum depth of cord, plug and receptacle box is 4" to prevent interference with lower oven.
preferred electricaloutlet area
6 1/8"
6 1/8"
7 3/8"
4"
6"6"
Freestanding Ranges
Professional TIPS
FEATURES
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•InsightPro™KB-3425LS/LK/LWConvectionRangewith TouchscreenTechnology
•Insight™KB-3401LS/LK/LWRangewithConventionalOven
ResearchconductedatVirginiaTech,withpartialfundingfromNKBA,indicatesthat59%ofhouseholdsusetheMicrowaveOvenasmuchasormorethantheyusetheirrange.
AccordingtoDr.JoAnnEmmel,PhD,VirginiaTech’sCenterforRealLifeKitchenDesign,“Thismakesthemicrowaveovenanintegralpartofthefoodpreparationactivitiesinthehome...Knowingwhatwedoaboutmicrowaveovenusage,placingthemicrowaveovenneartherangeproducesaveryefficientworkpatternforthekitchen.TheInsightRangeprovidesconsumerswithanotheroptionforgroupingthesecookingfunctionstogetherinonearea.”
• Combinesaglassceramiccooktop,conventionalovenandMicrowaveDrawer.World’sfirstMicrowaveDrawerprovidessuperbaccessandallowsstirringfoodwithoutremovingthedish.
• Front-mountedglasstouchcontrolsareangledforconvenienceandsafety,eliminatingtheneedtoleanoverahotcooktop.
• Compact3-in-1designallowstheuseofastylishrangehoodorevenaSharpOvertheRangemicrowave.
• Cost-effectivesolutionrequiresvirtuallynoinstallation.Idealforopen-plankitchens,islandsandtightspaces.
• Largewindowsandintegratedhandlescreateaunifiedlook.• Microwavesensortechnologyeliminatesguessworkwhen
cookingorreheatingyourfavoritefoods.• EZPullRackisidealforheavierfoods,evena25lb.turkey.
KB-3425LS/LK/LW and KB-3401LS/LK/LW:
• TrueEuropeanConvectionCookingSystemincorporatesathirdrearheatingelementandfanwhichcontinuallycirculateshotairthroughoutthelowerovencavityformoreevencooking.Nowyoucanbakemultipleracksofdeliciouscookiesorcrustybreadsatthesametimewithsuperbresults.
• Convectionbroilingletsyoukeepthedoorclosed,helpingmeatsbrownbeautifullywhilesealinginjuicesthatmakefoodmoresucculent.
• WarmingZoneenablesyoutokeepfoodswarm,makingmealcoordinationsimple.
Freestanding Ranges
Sharp’spowerful,quietRangeHood,modelKB-0333KK/KW/KScoordinatesbeautifullywithotherSharpcookingappliances.
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KB-3425LS/LK/LW Insight Pro™ Range
• High-TechLCDTouchscreenNavigationforMicrowaveandLowerOvenguidesyouthroughthecookingprocesswithstep-by-stepdirectionsandhelpfultips.
• CustomConversionTechnologypinpointstheexacttimeandtemperaturesettingsforspecificfoods,adjustingautomatically.
• EZPullOvenRacksareidealforheavierfoods,evena25lb.turkey.TwoEZPullracksareincluded.
• AutomaticOpeningMicrowaveDraweropenswiththetouchofabutton.
36"countertop
height
18"to uppercabinets
preferred electricaloutlet area
minimum 30" to bottom of cabinet over cooktop
30"
30"opening width
6 1/8"
6 1/8"
7 3/8"
4"
6"
6"
Maximum depth of cord, plug and receptacle box is 4" to prevent interference with lower oven.
27"back to front
of doors
45 3/8" ovendoor open
42"draweropen
36 1/8"to cooktop
surface
44 3/8"backsplash
29 7/8"
30" door width
Over the Counter™Microwaves
Professional TIPS
FEATURES
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•R-1210/11/14
Sharp’sOvertheCounterMicrowavesopennewdesignoptionsforkitchendesigners.ThisspacesavinglocationoffersaccentandtasklightingwithAuto-Touchcontrolsonthedoorateasy-to-readeyelevel.
AnOTC(OvertheCounterMicrowave)locatedinstandardwallcabinetscreatesaperfectcookstationandpreparationarea.
AddanOTCinawetbarorrefreshmentcenter.Themicrowaveisalwaysreadysofriendsandfamilycanenjoysnackswithalittlewineandcheese.
Makegooduseofacornerspace!LocateanOTCinacornerusingstandard27"wallcabinetsandcustomtrimwallmounting.
• OvertheCounterMicrowaveOvensenableeasyandaffordableinstallation,includingapplicationsincornercabinets,aboveislands,overfoodpreparationareasandinnearlyanywallcabinet.TheOTCdesignsavesvaluablecounterspaceandmovesastepbeyondother“built-insolutions”thatrequirespecialkitsandtools.
• CleananduncluttereddesignwithAuto-Touch™ControlPanellocatedontheovendoorsothecontrolsareeasytoseeandreach.
• StainlessSteelfinishwithsmoothglasswindow—elegantandpractical.
• Large141/8"diameterCarousel®turntable—thelargestturntableofanymicrowaveoveninitsclass—foraddedcapacityandversatility.
• SensorCook®Centerincludes11Smart&Easy®sensorsettingsforthemostpopularmicrowavedfoods.Noneedtosettimesorpowerlevels—andnoguesswork!
• InteractiveCookingSystemwithCustomHelp™includesoptionsforEnglish,SpanishorFrench.
• DefrostCenterquicklydefrostsmeatsandpoultrybyweight.Specificprogramforeachcategoryassuresexcellent,evenresults.
• KeepWarmPlusletsyoukeephotfoodhotupto30minutesaftercookingisfinishedwithnolossoffoodquality.
• InstantAction™Keyssavetimeandmakemicrowavingeasy!Touchonceforeachserving—uptoeight.Ovenstartsautomatically.
Step out center 24" cabinet forward to make an accent
valance under adjacent cabinets to match bottom of O.T.C. Microwave
countertopbelow
± 2" Vertical filler panelblocking
27" u
pper
cab
inet
2' -
10"
2' -
5 1 /
2"
±2"
±2"
1' -
11 7/
8"O.
T.C. m
icro
wav
e
'2x runners(at microwave)
'2x runners(at cabinet)
2 1/4"fasten '2x' runners to
all available studs
2' - 7
"
1' - 0" typicaladjacent cabinets
Align edge of outer wrap with face of adjacentcabinets.
Valance under adjacent cabinets to match bottom of O.T.C. Microwave.
To allow for finish material
Provide runner at mounting bracket
± 3/4"
2 1/4" inset
'2x' Runners
18" C
abin
et2'
- 8"
1' -
2 1 /
16"
1' - 0"Typical cabinet
SECTION
PLAN
24"
30"24"
18"
30"
18"
36"
36"42"
12"OTC outside dimensions (W x H x D)
23 7/8" x 14 1/16" x 15 9/16"
1' - 8
3 /4" (
at micr
owav
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2' - 0
" (at c
abine
t)
Over the Counter™Microwaves
IDEAS
Youcanturnablankwallintofunctionalspace.SimplymountanOTCmicrowavewithasmallcabinetaboveandplacewallcabinetsorfinishedpanelsontheside.Below,placeaconventionalcabinetoruseakitchencartforauniqueapplicationandlightedworkarea.
SharpOTCmicrowaveovensofferanoptionalaccessorykitwithtwostainlesssteelaccessorybarsandeight“s”hooks.
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Separate15amporgreaterelectricalreceptaclemustbelocatedinthecabinetdirectlyabovethemicrowaveoven.
ThearrangementshownillustratestheOTClocatedinacornerusingstandard27"wallcabinetsandcustomtrimwallmounting.
27" Retrofit
1 1/2" Filler 1 1/2" Filler24" Cabinet
36" Retrofit
OpenShelving
1'-11 7/8"O.T.C. Microwave
Open
Open
27" Retrofit
1 1/2" Filler 1 1/2" Filler24" Cabinet
36" Retrofit
OpenShelving
1'-11 7/8"O.T.C. Microwave
Open
Open
Over the RangeMicrowaves
Professional TIPS
FEATURES
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•R-1880LS,R-1870/71/72/74Convection
•R-2130JS,R-2120JK/JWwith2.1cu.ft.capacity
•R-1514StainlessHide&Sleek•R-1520LK/LW/LQHide&Sleek
EverySharpOvertheRangemicrowavecanbeeasilyadaptedforeitheroutsideventilation(verticalorhorizontal)orfornon-vented,ductedrecirculation.
Makesurethetopoftheovenisatleast66"fromthefloorandatleast30"fromthecookingsurface.Aseparate15amporgreaterelectricalreceptaclemustbelocatedinthecabinetdirectlyabovethemicrowaveoven.
OvertheRangemodelsprovideventilationandaworklight,aswellasaspace-savinglocationforthemicrowave.ConsidertheheightofyourclientswhenyouconsideranOTRoption.
R-1880LS, R-1870/71/72/74
• Sharp’sConvectionMicrowaveOvertheRangebrowns,bakes,broils,crispsandroastswithmicrowave,convection,combinationandbroiloptions.Bycombiningconvectioncookingwithmicrowaveenergy,it’stheperfectsecondoven.
• 13"diameterceramicturntablewithon/offflexibilityaccommodatesoversizedoroblong-shapeddishes.
• Automaticallycomputesbroiling,roastingandbakingtimeandtemperaturesettings.Formicrowavecooking,Sharp’sSmart&Easy®Sensorautomaticallydeterminescookingtimesandpowerlevelsfor12microwavefavorites.
R-2130JS, R-2120JK/JW
• Huge2.1cu.ft.capacityallowsfulluseoftheovencavityforlargerectangularcookwareandmultipledishes.
• SmartCarousel®technologyeliminatestheneedtoturnfood.Thishiddenrevolvingtechnologybeneaththeceramiccookingsurfacemaximizesusableovencapacitywhileprovidingasmooth,easy-to-cleanceramiccookingsurface.
• Accommodatesuptofour111/4"dinnerplates–nomoreheatingonedishatatime.InverterTechnologyandVariablePowerpreventsplattersbygentlyheatingdelicatefoods.
R-1880LS
R-2130JS
30"
30"
12"
30" or more fromcooking surface 66" or more
from floor
24"
18"
30"
18"
36"
36"
42"
12"
Over the RangeMicrowaves
R-1514, R-1520LK/LW/LQ
• Hide&Sleek™designisclean,unclutteredandsymmetrical.TheAuto-Touchcontrolpanelisdiscreetlyconcealedbehindtheovendoor,anditsflushdesignfitsbeautifullywithotherappliances.
• Large141/8"diameterturntableaccommodatesoversizedoroblong-shapeddishes.
• InteractiveCookingSystemwithCustomHelp™includesoptionsforEnglish,SpanishorFrench.SensorCook®Centerincludes11sensorsettings.
MakesurethetopoftheOTRisatleast66"fromthefloorandatleast30"fromthecookingsurface.Aseparate15amporgreaterelectricalreceptaclemustbelocatedinthecabinetdirectlyabovethemicrowaveoven.
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Separate15amporgreaterelectricalreceptaclemustbelocatedinthecabinetdirectlyabovethemicrowaveoven.
R-1514
Built-in Kit s
Professional TIPS
BUILT-IN KITS for Countertop Microwaves
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WhenbuildinginaSharpcountertopmicrowaveoven,besuretousetheproperSharpbuilt-inkit.AllSharpkitsareULapprovedandprovideductworktoassureproperaircirculationaroundtheproduct.
Notallmicrowaveovenscanbebuilt-in.Checkthenameplateand/orcartonofthemicrowaveovenforthecorrectbuilt-inkit.Thisinformationisalsoatwww.sharpusa.com.OperationManualsandInstallationInstructionscanbedownloadedfromtheSharpwebsite.
Neverencloseamicrowaveovensotightlythataircannotcirculatearoundit.Itwillnotfunctionproperlyinatightenclosure.
Sharp offers a variety of Built-in Kits for Full Size and Family Size models.Preparecabinetorwallopeningtoprovideaccesstoaseparate3-pronged,120V AC outlet of 15 amps or larger. Please refer to operation manual forinstallationrecommendations.
* Checknameplateorcartonforproductionlocation.“MadeinThailand”modelsrequirebuilt-inkitmodelsRK-40K24,RK-40W24orRK-40S24.Kitsarenotinterchangeable.
DIMENSIONS
Built-in Kit Model# Microwave Models A B C D E
RK-40K/W/S24(24")* R-426LS,R-425LS,R-420LK/LW,R-405KS*,R-402JK/JW* 171/8" 2311/16" 1511/16"to16" 221/16"to223/8" Min.203/8"
RK-46K/W/S24(24") R-405KS*,R-402JK/JW* 171/8" 2311/16" 1511/16"to16" 221/16"to223/8" Min.203/8"
RK-51/RK-51W(27") R-530EK/EW,R-520LK/LW 181/8" 27" 163/4"to17" 243/8"to2411/16" Min.20"
RK-51S27†(27") R-530ES† 181/8" 27" 163/4"to17" 243/8"to2411/16" Min.20"
RK-51K/W/S30†(30") R-530EK/EW/ES†,R-520LK/LW† 181/8" 297/8" 163/4"to17" 243/8"to2411/16" Min.20"
† ThismodelcanbebuiltintoacabinetorwallbyitselforaboveanyelectricwallovenorwarmingdrawerusingtheappropriateSharpBuilt-inKit.Itcannotbebuilt-inaboveanygaswalloven.
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The outlet should NOT be located in the shaded area indicatedintheillustrationbelowunlessthereisadepthofmorethan21"fromthefronttotheback,thentheoutletmaybelocatedatanylocationontherearwall.
Theflooroftheopeningshouldbeconstructedofplywoodstrongenoughtosupporttheweightoftheoven(about100pounds).Thefloorshouldbelevelforproperoperationofthemicrowave.Besuretocheckthelocalbuildingcodeasitmayrequirethattheopeningbeenclosedwithsides,ceiling and rear partition. The proper functioning of themicrowavedoesnotrequiretheenclosure.
Toreceivethemostcurrentspecifications,visitwww.dexpress.com/sharporcallDimensionExpressat925-284-3558fromafaxmachine.Entercode9026forinstructionsandadirectoryofSharpapplianceproducts.
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BUILT-IN KITS for Countertop Convection and Specialty Microwave Ovens
SharpoffersavarietyofBuilt-inKits.Preparecabinetorwallopeningtoprovideaccesstoaseparate3-pronged,120VACoutletof15ampsorlarger.Pleaserefertooperationmanualforinstallationrecommendations.
OutletshouldNOTbelocatedinshadedarea
DIMENSIONS
Built-in Kit Model# for Microwave Models
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RK-82K(24")forR-820BK 1611/16" 223 /4" 161/16"±1/8" 21"±1/8" Min.191/4" nominal2"x2"
actual:19 /16"x19 /16" 15"±1/8" 161/2" 141/2"±1/8"
RK-66A/66WB(27")forR-930AK/AW† 197/8" 267/8" 177/8"
(+ht.ofwood) 251/4"±1/8" Min.191/2" nominal2"x2"actual:19 /16"x19 /16" 183 /8"±1/8" 15" 171/8"
RK-93S27(27")forR-930CS† 201/8" 267/8" 171/8"
(+ht.ofwood) 251/4"±1/8" Min.191/2" nominal2"x2"actual:19 /16"x19 /16" 183 /8"±1/8" 155 /8" 171/8"
RK-90S27(27")forR-90GCHighSpeed†† 211/4" 267/8" 201/8"±1/8" 255 /8"±1/8" Min.223 /4" steelrisers
actual:111/16"x79 /16" 117/8"±1/8" 223 /4" 201/8"±1/8"
RK-93S30(30")forR-930CS† 201/8" 297/8" 171/8"
(+ht.ofwood) 281/4"±1/8" Min.201/8" nominal2"x2"actual:19 /16"x19 /16" 183 /8"±1/8" 155 /8" 171/8"
RK-90S30(30")forR-90GCHighSpeed†† 211/4" 297/8" 201/8"±1/8" 285 /8"±1/8" Min.223 /4" steelrisers
actual:111/16"x79 /16" 117/8"±1/8" 223 /4" 201/8"±1/8"
† ThismodelcanbebuiltintoacabinetorwallbyitselforaboveanyelectricwallovenorwarmingdrawerusingtheappropriateSharpBuilt-inKit.Itcannotbebuilt-inaboveanygaswalloven.
††ModelR-90GCcanbebuiltintoacabinetorwallovenbyitselforaboveanyelectricwallovenusingtheappropriateSharpbuilt-inkit.
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