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Name: Bosch - 500 Series 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel
Brand: Bosch
SKU: 5584100
Price: 699.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (37 reviews)

Bosch - 500 Series 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel

Model:: HMV5053U; |
SKU:: 5584100

User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 37 reviews.

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QuestionCan this fit into a built wall unit?
Asked 1 year ago by Mark.
- Answer Hi Mark, thanks for your question. Over-the-range microwaves, such as the HMV5053U, are not designed for use within a built-in cutout. When installing any appliance it is recommended and advised to follow the spec sheet and install guide for proper installation and use. If you have any additional questions, please contact a professional installer.
  Answered 1 year ago by BoschAppliancesUSA
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QuestionDoes this unit come in white
Asked 2 years ago by Linbob05.
- Answer Hi, thank you for your interest. At this time, OTR microwaves are only available in stainless steel.
  Answered 2 years ago by BoschAppliancesUSA
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QuestionDoes this microwave have a programmable night light?
Asked 2 years ago by VAPat.
- Answer Hi VAPat, thank you for your question. The HMV5053U does not feature a night light. Thank you and have a great day.
  Answered 2 years ago by BoschAppliancesUSA
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QuestionI have yet to find a microwave over the range with adequate venting capability. They are all inferior, been through quite a few now. Can anyone who actually purchased one give some feedback on this? Will it actually vent a boiling pot of water? Thanks.
Asked 2 years ago by Woodmeister.
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QuestionIs the minimum 30 inch space requirement range top to BOTTOM of microwave or minimum 30 inch space range top to TOP of microwave? 30 inch from range top to microwave bottom does not make sense.
Asked 3 years ago by Rex.
- Answer Hi Rex, thank you for your question and interest in Model:HMV5053U. Here is the link to the Product Datasheet, please see page two: https://files.bbystatic.com/lWCSLNYAr5LhM1Hz6cqWuQ%3D%3D/ccfd96e2-e5fb-47e4-b5f5-5c1510a3b486.pdf The Manufacturer actually recommends 33 to 36 inch clearance. 30 inches is the minimum.
  Answered 3 years ago by BoschAppliancesUSA
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QuestionWhat distance is required from stove top to bottom of microwave
Asked 3 years ago by Rex.
- Answer Hi Rex, thank you for your question and interest in Model:HMV5053U. The Manufacturer recommends 33 to 36 inches for clearance, although the minimum allowable clearance is 30 inches.
  Answered 3 years ago by BoschAppliancesUSA
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QuestionDoes this work as a range hood when vented outside?
Asked 5 years ago by FatherYogurt.
- Answer Hi FatherYogurt. Thank you for your question. The 500 Series Over-the-Range Microwave, Model #HMV5053U does work as a range hood. It also provides task lighting for your range.
  Answered 5 years ago by BoschAppliancesUSA
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QuestionDoes the microwave have a stainless steel handle or is it plastic?
Asked 5 years ago by 3333.
- Answer Yes, the handle of this microwave is stainless steel metal.
  Answered 5 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionI have a hmb 5050/01 27 inch bosch microwave. will this microwave fit into the over the range slot?
Asked 5 years ago by benny.
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QuestionDoes the door open down or to the side?
Asked 6 years ago by Ru.
- Answer To the side
  Answered 3 years ago by MRJK
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QuestionWhat is the door handle made of?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi there. Thank you for your question. The handle on the 500 Series Over the Range Microwave is metal.
  Answered 6 years ago by BoschAppliancesUSA
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QuestionIs this microwave compatible with the wall mount of older model bosch (model no: HMV2021U/01)?
Asked 7 years ago by EvChan.
- Answer Yes, this microwave is compatible with the wall mount of older model bosch
  Answered 6 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionExhust make noise?
Asked 7 years ago by yog.
- Answer The exhaust vent is very noisy, even at lowest setting.
  Answered 7 years ago by LDPe
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Questionthe CFM in the product description description is wrong. it is NOT 654 cfm fan which would be amazing, it is 385 CFM from Bosch specs.
Asked 7 years ago by EliJohn.
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QuestionAre all over- the- range standard? I mean with this Bosch 500 2.1 Cu. Ft. fit in the space were my previous unit was?? Same vent to outside, plug location, etc. Will it just easily fit into the same spot?? Old out new one just slide right in. Thanks
Asked 7 years ago by Rick.
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QuestionWe need to replace our built in Bosch hmb5050 microwave, will the Bosch 500 series/stainless steel over the range fit in that space. Will we need a new trim kit?
Asked 7 years ago by Maggie.
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QuestionDoes this model have an LED cooktop light?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 8 years ago by ChazS
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Questionwhat is cost of installation (replacing an existing bosc microwave
Asked 6 years ago by kathy.
- Answer Hi kathy. Thank you for your question. Please check with your local Best Buy for installation charges.
  Answered 6 years ago by BoschAppliancesUSA
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QuestionThe specs page says it has only 1 fan speed, but one of the answers said it has 4. Which is correct? (and if it's 4 speeds, plz update the spec page!)
Asked 7 years ago by dougl.
- Answer The vent fan has 2 speeds, high and low.
  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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Questions & Answers

Bosch - 500 Series 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel

Q: QuestionCan this fit into a built wall unit?

Q: QuestionDoes this unit come in white

Q: QuestionDoes this microwave have a programmable night light?

Q: QuestionI have yet to find a microwave over the range with adequate venting capability. They are all inferior, been through quite a few now. Can anyone who actually purchased one give some feedback on this? Will it actually vent a boiling pot of water? Thanks.

Q: QuestionIs the minimum 30 inch space requirement range top to BOTTOM of microwave or minimum 30 inch space range top to TOP of microwave? 30 inch from range top to microwave bottom does not make sense.

Q: QuestionWhat distance is required from stove top to bottom of microwave

Q: QuestionDoes this work as a range hood when vented outside?

Q: QuestionDoes the microwave have a stainless steel handle or is it plastic?

Q: QuestionI have a hmb 5050/01 27 inch bosch microwave. will this microwave fit into the over the range slot?

Q: QuestionDoes the door open down or to the side?

Q: QuestionWhat is the door handle made of?

Q: QuestionIs this microwave compatible with the wall mount of older model bosch (model no: HMV2021U/01)?

Q: QuestionExhust make noise?

Q: Questionthe CFM in the product description description is wrong. it is NOT 654 cfm fan which would be amazing, it is 385 CFM from Bosch specs.

Q: QuestionAre all over- the- range standard? I mean with this Bosch 500 2.1 Cu. Ft. fit in the space were my previous unit was?? Same vent to outside, plug location, etc. Will it just easily fit into the same spot?? Old out new one just slide right in. Thanks

Q: QuestionWe need to replace our built in Bosch hmb5050 microwave, will the Bosch 500 series/stainless steel over the range fit in that space. Will we need a new trim kit?

Q: QuestionDoes this model have an LED cooktop light?

Q: Questionwhat is cost of installation (replacing an existing bosc microwave

Q: QuestionThe specs page says it has only 1 fan speed, but one of the answers said it has 4. Which is correct? (and if it's 4 speeds, plz update the spec page!)

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QuestionCan this fit into a built wall unit?

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QuestionDoes this microwave have a programmable night light?

QuestionI have yet to find a microwave over the range with adequate venting capability. They are all inferior, been through quite a few now. Can anyone who actually purchased one give some feedback on this? Will it actually vent a boiling pot of water? Thanks.

QuestionIs the minimum 30 inch space requirement range top to BOTTOM of microwave or minimum 30 inch space range top to TOP of microwave? 30 inch from range top to microwave bottom does not make sense.

QuestionWhat distance is required from stove top to bottom of microwave

QuestionDoes this work as a range hood when vented outside?

QuestionDoes the microwave have a stainless steel handle or is it plastic?

QuestionI have a hmb 5050/01 27 inch bosch microwave. will this microwave fit into the over the range slot?

QuestionDoes the door open down or to the side?

QuestionWhat is the door handle made of?

QuestionIs this microwave compatible with the wall mount of older model bosch (model no: HMV2021U/01)?

QuestionExhust make noise?

Questionthe CFM in the product description description is wrong. it is NOT 654 cfm fan which would be amazing, it is 385 CFM from Bosch specs.

QuestionAre all over- the- range standard? I mean with this Bosch 500 2.1 Cu. Ft. fit in the space were my previous unit was?? Same vent to outside, plug location, etc. Will it just easily fit into the same spot?? Old out new one just slide right in. Thanks

QuestionWe need to replace our built in Bosch hmb5050 microwave, will the Bosch 500 series/stainless steel over the range fit in that space. Will we need a new trim kit?

QuestionDoes this model have an LED cooktop light?

Questionwhat is cost of installation (replacing an existing bosc microwave

QuestionThe specs page says it has only 1 fan speed, but one of the answers said it has 4. Which is correct? (and if it's 4 speeds, plz update the spec page!)