A:AnswerCharles, this model Microwave required 30" from the bottom of the cabinet above to the to of the Range top below. More information can be found on page 3 of the Installation Instructions: https://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Installation%20Instructions%20-%20W10823839.pdf.
A:AnswerJon, the clearance from the bottom of the cabinet to the top of the cooking surface is 30 inches. . Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Amana appliances!
A:AnswerVent it's ok, you could choose to vent out or in, of course if you vent out, you will have less smell or smoke than if you vent in or recycle air.