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11-04-2011, 11:04 AM
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Microwave replacement recommendations?
The Magic Chef microwave w/vent hood that is mounted over my range has burned up twice. The first time they replaced it at no charge, but not this time. Can any of you recommend a replacement for it? It is about 20 inches wide. I definitely don't want another Magic Chef! Thanks!
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11-04-2011, 11:22 AM
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dont know about burned up have you checked the fuse my 1985 still works
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11-04-2011, 11:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whem2fish
dont know about burned up have you checked the fuse my 1985 still works
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Yeah, it actually smoked. The first on was flaming underneath when we unplugged it. The last one was smoking but had not flamed up when we unplugged it!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
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11-04-2011, 11:56 AM
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I got a Sharp Carousel with the following dimensions:
The dimensions are 20 1/2(w) X 12 1/8(h) X 19 3/4(d).
It is a convection/microwave but I suspect they have a regular microwave with the same dimensions.
Note that if for some reason you decided to get a convection type that they get much hotter behind than a regular microwave and unless your existing unit is vented out of the back you will need to get a build-in kit to make sure air is pulled in from the front and exhausted back out of the front.
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11-04-2011, 12:56 PM
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I will second the Sharp Convection/ Microwave combo. Very good quality unit. I replaced a OEM Sylvania in a new Weekend Warrior that I recently sold and was very happy with it. The GE combo unit in my present Fleetwood Expedition also works very well although would be too large for your application.
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11-04-2011, 02:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clay L
I got a Sharp Carousel with the following dimensions:
The dimensions are 20 1/2(w) X 12 1/8(h) X 19 3/4(d).
It is a convection/microwave but I suspect they have a regular microwave with the same dimensions.
Note that if for some reason you decided to get a convection type that they get much hotter behind than a regular microwave and unless your existing unit is vented out of the back you will need to get a build-in kit to make sure air is pulled in from the front and exhausted back out of the front.
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Does this unit have a built-in vent hood for the stove?
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Joe & Annette
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11-05-2011, 09:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jminyard
Does this unit have a built-in vent hood for the stove?
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No it is actually a counter top unit that has a build-in kit available.
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11-05-2011, 01:18 PM
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Hey Joe,
You may have a hard time finding one that small that mounts on the wall. There is another thread about this. It seems like a lot of units didn't use standard sizes so replacing them is almost impossible.
My microwave is 28 X 14. The standard size for a house is 30 X16. I can't find a wall unit to fit. Good luck buddy!
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11-05-2011, 02:54 PM
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Check a dealer that sales new motorhomes; folkes buy motorhomes and have the microwave swaped out for convections all the time. That"s how I got replacement for mine.
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11-05-2011, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by melvonnar
Check a dealer that sales new motorhomes; folkes buy motorhomes and have the microwave swaped out for convections all the time. That"s how I got replacement for mine.
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That's a great idea! I'll check it out. Thanks!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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11-05-2011, 06:49 PM
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As stated earlier, try a microwave/convection...they are great.
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11-11-2011, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
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Just wanted to close this thread. We couldn't find a replacement that would fit the space and had the vent hood for the stove built in, except the one at Adventure RV for $375. We decided to take a chance with another Magic Chef just like the first two. We found it on-line for $187 and took an additional 3-year warranty on it. Surely if it's going to burn up it will do it in four years! Thanks all, for your suggestions!
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