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Table of Contents Introduction ____________________________ 3 Design Ideas ____________________________ 4 - 13 Wet Bar ____________________________ 4 Corner ____________________________ 5 Double Oven _______________________ 6 Island Location ______________________ 7 Retro for OTC _______________________ 8 Blank Wall OTC it ____________________ 9 Transition Rooms ____________________ 10 Stand-Alone ________________________ 11 Raised Cabinets _____________________ 11 Food Preparation ____________________ 12 D
Intro Where should the MICROWAVE go? With such an assortment of microwave ovens to choose from, which microwave best suits your needs? Whether you are designing a kitchen in a new home, remodeling an older kitchen or simply replacing a current microwave, this guide should help you through the process. The following is a checklist of questions you may want to consider before making your selection.
I d e a s Wet Bar Ready to Warm... D e s i g n New Designs for New locations! The Sharp Over the Counter Carousel Microwave opens new design options for the kitchen designer. This space saving location offers accent and task lighting with AutoTouch controls on the door at easy-to-read eye level. The arrangement shown illustrates the new OTC positioned in standard wall cabinets located over the counter in a wet bar.
D e s i g n Corner... I d e a s The arrangement shown illustrates the new OTC located in a corner using standard 27 inch wall cabinets and custom trim wall mounting.
I d e a s D e s i g n Double Oven... It is becoming more common to see two microwave ovens in the kitchen. Why not install a microwave/convection oven or a Sharp High Speed Oven and a regular sensor microwave? As illustrated below these ovens are built-in and ready to cook, reheat or defrost at the same time for those big families and big parties.
D e s i g n Island Location... I d e a s The arrangement shown illustrates the new OTC located in an island in drop down wall cabinets. The OTC can be used to light a work space or breakfast bar, providing full access to cooking without taking up counter space. + _ 1' - 2" End Panel 18" Cabinet above OTC 21/4" Blocking 1' - 2" OTC 2' - 6" Full Wall Cabinet 12" Typ. Cabinet 21/4" Provide opening for electrical Aline edge of outer wrap with face of adjacent cabinets.
I d e a s D e s i g n Retro for Over the Counter... Want an OTC microwave oven however you don’t want to remodel your whole kitchen? Retro fit it into your current cabinets. Pull out any wall cabinet over 24 inches wide, mount the OTC on the wall and trim it out with a number of optional ideas as illustrated. Design TIP... Add a two inch valance to the bottom of the cabinets to line up with the bottom of the OTC.
D e s i g n Blank Wall OTC it... I d e a s 2.25 12 STEP-OUT 12 upper cabinet to come out flush with otc outer case top view cooking preparation area side panel to come out flush with otc outer case counter top (solid surface) 24" CABINET FINISH PANEL FINISH PANEL 1' - 11 7/8" O.T.C. MICROWAVE 18" SIMPLE APPLICATION Turn a blank wall into functional space. Simply mount an OTC microwave with a small cabinet above and place some finished panels on the side.
I d e a s D e s i g n Transition Room... Microwave ovens are no longer just for kitchens. You now see additional microwaves in game rooms, wet bars, master bedrooms, home theaters and transition rooms. With so many Sharp built-in options to choose from, specify a Sharp Carousel in your next project. Illustrated is a transition room off the master bedroom.
D e s i g n Stand-Alone... I d e a s There is a trend to have free standing furniture in the kitchen that includes built-in appliances. Free up your imagination and design a piece of furniture with a built-in microwave in your next project. Raised Cabinet... 3' - 6" Cabinet manufacturers are offering more optional arrangements. Raised cabinets to elevate appliances for easy access are becoming more common. A built-in microwave in one of these raised cabinets creates an ideal functional work area.
D e s i g n I d e a s Food Preparation... Sharp OTC microwave ovens offer an optional accessory kit with two stainless steel accessory bars and eight “S” hooks. The arrangement shown illustrates the new OTC located in standard wall cabinets over the counter. This creates a perfect cook station and preparation area.
D e s i g n Double OTC it... I d e a s Double your counter space and your cooking power with two Over the Counter microwave ovens. Create the ultimate cook area. As illustrated below these ovens are built-in and ready to cook, reheat or defrost at the same time for those big families and big parties.
R e f e r e n c e s Counter Dimensions...
R e f e r e n c e s Built-in Kits...
R e f e r e n c e s Built-in Kits... RK-46K24/RK-46W24 RK-46S24 RK-42S24 RK-6S24/RK-6K24 RK-51K/RK-51W RK-51S27 RK-66A/66WB RK-93S27 RK-90S27 20 1/8" 17 1/8" 26 7/8" 1 7 1 /8" ± 1/8" 21 /4" 26 /8" 20 21 1/4" 29 7/8" 20 1/8" ± 1/8" min. 19 1/2" nominal 2"x2" /8" ± 1/8" min. 22 3/4" (steel raisers) 28 5/8" ± 1/8" min.
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R e f e r e n c e s OTR Installation Guide... Over The Range Separate 15 amp. or greater electrical receptacle must be located in the cabinet directly above the microwave oven.
R e f e r e n c e s OTC Installation Guide... Over The Counter Separate 15 amp. or greater electrical receptacle must be located in the cabinet directly above the microwave oven.
Sharp Assistance... Phone Numbers: Dial 1.800.BE SHARP (237-4277) for: • Service (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) • Parts (for your authorized parts distributor) Additional Assistance: • Accessories and Cookbooks 1.800.642.2122 • To receive the most current specifications, visit www.dexpress.com or call Dimension Express at (775) 833.3600 from a fax machine. Enter code 9026 for instructions and a directory of Sharp Microwave Ovens. Internet Access: www.sharpusa.
