“can you open the door if flush with a cabinet on door hinge?”
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Actually you do need some clearance on the door hinge side. I have 0.5 inch clearance on the left side and the door does not open fully without forcing. I just got the microwave today and maybe the hinge will eventually get bent enough that it will open without a loud cracking noise. The best way to align the microwave for clearance on the door hinge side is to install the microwave and then loosen the screws from the top mounting about 4 turns or so (make sure the microwave is secure and not in any danger of dropping) and then force the door open to 90 degrees and keep it open. Then tighten the mounting screws all the way. Now the microwave is shifted to the right enough for the door to swing open with the least amount of interference. Unfortunately for me a have a pantry on the left side and only 0.5 inches of clearance on the left side when the microwave is shifted to the right as far as possible in my installation (no clearance at all on the right side). The door only opens about 35 degrees before the door hits the pantry on the left but it can be forced open to 90 degrees with a resulting loud crack and the door hinge must be bending because the door tilts down after this. It can be bend back to level with a little upward pressure with the door open just slightly. I have no idea want damage this is doing to the long term reliability of the door hinge, but it is the best I can do with my space restrictions. We are hoping that the door hinge loosens up over time without any significant reliability impact. Since it does open 35 degrees freely, the door does not have to be forced open every time we use the microwave. Also note that with the bending of the door hinge that the door does not close easily -- either it needs a light upward force (which I do) or needs to be slammed (which my wife does). I have seen other microwave ovens with a specification of 0.5 inches clearance on the hinge side , but I didn't see that listed for this model when I was searching for this information. I could have measured this in the store, but I was in a hurry to replace a older GE Adore 1.9 cu foot unit (from 2012) so I bought this unit on-line and it was ready within 30 minutes after ordering it. There are very few choices if you want to pick up a over-the-range microwave within a few hours. I was glad that Best Buy had one available in store. All the holes lined up and I could use the old GE Adore wall bracket as well. It is a perfect fit other than the door hinge issue.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You need a little more than 0.5 inches on the door hinge but the door hinge is not at the edge of the microwave oven. It is inside by about 0.3 inches. So you need a little more than 0.2 inches from the left side of the microwave oven body, which gives you a little more than 0.5 inches at the door hinge.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, it needs 0.5 inch clearance minimum and ideally maybe another 1/8 inch. I submitted a longer post on a similar question.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, with no problem.
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