A:AnswerAbbey, we recommend installing per the Installation Instructions. We've included a link below for the Installation Instructions. Hopefully, this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our KitchenAid appliances!
https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/201706/InstallationInstructions-W10724871-RevA.pdf
A:AnswerHi Tom, we are attaching a copy of the installation for your convenience. https://www.kitchenaid.com/content/dam/global/documents/201408/installation-instructions-W10724870-RevA.pdf
A:AnswerHi LauraW, we are attaching a link for the installation guide which will answer all of your questions moving forward. https://www.kitchenaid.com/content/dam/global/documents/201408/installation-instructions-W10724870-RevA.pdf
A:AnswerYes, as long as you don't need the turntable. The width is about at least 18" even with the rack supports, the depth is over 13" and the height will accommodate 9".
A:AnswerHello Jam123! Unfortunately, Over the Range Microwave's cannot be used as countertop units. Thank you for your inquiry on our KitchenAid appliances.
A:AnswerHello Lissa! Per the Use and Care Guide: With the microwave oven in standby mode, touch the Timer control, enter time, then touch the Timer control or the Start control. Cook functions may be entered while the Timer is counting down. To cancel timer, touch Timer control while the Timer countdown is active in the display.
A:AnswerHello Ekeller! We are providing a link to the Installation Instructions. This will advise the proper instructions for installation on this model. https://bit.ly/2Dg9m4r
A:AnswerNo trim kit included with this unit, on my installation it was not necessary. My unit is installed under and next to oak cabinets and looks fine, if needed you could purchase some trim stain and polyurethane not hard to do.
A:AnswerWhen using bake mode, you can use regular bakeware: metal, glass, ceramic, etc. You must place bakeware on rack. During microwave mode, microwave cookware must be used. Hope this helps
A:AnswerI think the difference is that this is a 1000 watt microwave compared to most 1200 watt ones. So the cook time is a little off for directions.. Just add a few seconds and you'll be goodl