A:Answer Model JES1072SHSS is designed for countertop use, and we cannot recommend installing it in a tight or enclosed space. Any area you install the microwave would need to have adequate air clearance on each side (3"), the top (3") and the rear (1"), or the unit may not function properly. Additional information on air clearance and location requirements is available in an article on our GE Appliances website titled "Microwave Air Clearance - Countertop Only Models"; you can view that when you look up the title and click the Support tab.