14-15 ..................... Over the Range Microwaves
16-17 ..................... Built-in Kits
Back Cover .......... Assistance & References
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Appliance
Introduction
ONLY SHARP E X TENDS YO UR
KITCHEN DESIGN OPTIONS
IN SO MANY NEW WAYS.
Every kitchen needs a microwave — but where should
it go? With so many microwave ovens to choose from,
which type best suits your needs or those of your
client? Whether you are designing a kitchen in a new
home, remodeling an older kitchen or simply replacing a
current microwave, this guide will help you choose the
best microwave for your kitchen design — and help you
install it properly.
Sharp is a leader in developing innovative solutions for microwave placement. So who else but Sharp could reinvent
the microwave oven for today’s kitchens? Options include Over the Counter
®
Microwaves, Over the Range, built-in
or countertop models and now, a complete line of Microwave Drawer® Solutions — the most innovative ideas yet
for where to place the microwave.
Insight Pro® Microwave Drawer Ovens — Sharp’s Microwave Drawer appliance takes the microwave off the counter and
places it right at the most convenient height, making stirring food easier and safer. The angled front-mounted touch controls
and superb accessibility make it ideal for anyone who uses the microwave frequently. Most importantly, the Microwave
Drawer design provides a sleek, integrated look so that the microwave oven blends in -- wherever it goes. Models are
available to fit both 30" and 24" installations.
Insight Pro and Insight® Ranges —These 3-in-1 cooking centers combine a glass ceramic cooktop, conventional
or convection oven, and Sharp’s exclusive Microwave Drawer oven in a single space-saving appliance. They are
ideal for smaller kitchens, islands or modern open-plan designs that offer lots of open space but few wall cabinets.
By incorporating the microwave within the 30" range itself, awkward installations and cluttered countertops are
eliminated while allowing the use of a stylish ventilation hood above the range. Both freestanding and slide-in
models are available.
Insight Pro Cooktop+Microwave Drawer
®
Appliance — Combining all the advantages of the Microwave Drawer
oven with a smooth electric cooktop, the Cooktop+Microwave Drawer appliance is a unique kitchen planning
solution that’s an ideal companion for wall ovens. Easy-to-use knobs control the glass ceramic cooktop while a
backlit active glass touchscreen guides the user through the microwave cooking process.
Over the Counter “OTC” Microwaves — Designers often look for ways to place the microwave oven in the cabinets
above the counter. In the past, the only options have been to use a shelf in a wall cabinet or to build the microwave
into a custom cabinet. Sharp’s OTC
®
microwaves provide a built-in-ready solution designed for standard 24"
cabinets. Each OTC microwave is equipped with an under-the-cabinet light that acts as a decorative accent light,
functional task light, or serviceable nightlight. An Accessory Kit is available with two stainless steel accessory bars
and eight “S” hooks, ideal for essential cooking tools.
Over the Range “OTR” Microwaves — An OTR over a range or cooktop provides the additional functions of
ventilation and task lighting. Sharp’s OTRs offer the option of venting to the outside vertically or horizontally, or
recirculating when outside venting is not available. Sharp markets the largest capacity OTR in the industry, as well
as a convection microwave OTR that’s the perfect second oven.
Built-in Kits for microwave ovens — Sharp offers an assortment of UL-approved kits that allow you to build many
of our larger countertop models into a cabinet or wall location. Kits are available in a number of color and material
options. They provide proper air circulation when the microwave oven is built into a closed location. Please refer to
each individual model’s operation manual (available at www.Sharpusa.com) for installation recommendations.
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24"Microwave
STANDARD INSTALLATION WITH DRAWERS BELOW
30"
2"
Cabinet with
Drawers
30" M icrowave
Drawer® Ovens
Drawer® Ovens
®
Insight Pro•
Insight Pro•
opens with Easy Open handle or
opens with Easy Open handle or
Auto-Touch™ controls
Auto-Touch™ controls
Insight Pro•
Insight Pro•
MW with Easy Open handle
with Easy Open handle
Insight•
Insight•
Drawer
Manual Drawer
ProfessionalTIPS
Professional TIPS
Anymicrowaveovenlocation
Kitchen designers often struggle
should be safe for all users and
with where to place the microwave
convenientfortheprimaryusers.
oven and how to integrate this
Considertheheight,agesand
often-used appliance into kitchen
physical abilities of your clients
designs. Sharp’s Microwave
who will be using the microwave.
Drawer oven takes the microwave
Whenmountedunderthe
off the counter and places it at a
counter, the Microwave Drawer
convenient height, making use of
ovenispositionedwithinthe
the microwave easier for virtually
universalreachrangeof15"to
every cook in the family. It offers
48", providing convenient access
design flexibility and allows you
tofoods.Thislocationrequires
to “hide” the microwave while
lessbendingandprovidesa
providing superb accessibility.
convenientlandingspaceonthe
The Microwave Drawer oven
countertop above the microwave.
installs easily under a counter,
TheMicrowaveDraweroven
cooktop or wall oven, eliminating
allowsaccessfromboththe
awkward installations and
top and sides, accommodating
cluttered countertops while freeing
specialneedsfarbetterthan
the space above the range for a
Over the Range or countertop
stylish or powerful ventilation hood.
microwave models. It is
®
KB-6524PS/PK/PW
KB-6525PS/PK/PW
®
®
KB-6024MS/MK/
KB-6025MS/MK/MW
®
®
KB-6001NS with Manual
KB-6002LS/LK/LW with
idealforSeniorHousingor designs for Aging in Place.
KB-6525PS
FEATURES
FEATURES
Design Flexibility
Design Flexibility
Ideal for islands, open-plan kitchens or kitchens with few •
An ideal companion to a 30" wall oven or Sharp's 30" •wall-hung cabinets.
Warming Drawer.
Great addition to a wet bar, family room or home theater.•
Built-in ready for easy installation with no additional kit.•Built-in ready for easy installation with no additional trim •
Microwave Keep Warm set ting holds food up to 30 minutes.•Microwave sensor technology virtually eliminates •
Convenience and Accessibility
guesswork.
Powerful microwave is large enough to hold a 9" x 13" oblong dish.•
Microwave Keep Warm setting holds food at the ideal •
No need to remove dishes from the oven to check or stir.•
serving temperature up to 30 minutes.
Angled touch controls are convenient and easy to use.•
Sophisticated Style
Integrated handle and controls lend a sleek appearance.•
For most current and complete specifications, visit www.sharpusa.com. For installation tips, visit www.sharpusa.com/microwavedrawer/installationtips.
Available in stainless steel, white or black finishes.•
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Convenience and Accessibility
Microwave Drawer oven is easy to open or close. Three •different door opening options are available.
Powerful microwave is large enough to hold a 9" x 13" •oblong dish.
No need to remove dishes from the oven to check or stir.•Angled touch controls are convenient and easy to use.•
Sophisticated Style
Integrated handle and controls lend a sleek appearance.•Available in stainless steel, white or black finishes.•
For most current and complete specifications, visit www.sharpusa.com. For
installation tips, visit www.sharpusa.com/microwavedrawer/installationtips.
INSTALLATION WITH DROP IN COOKTOP
30"
8.5"
Filler height to
match adjacent
drawer faces
Drop in
Cooktop
INSTALLATION WITH WARMING DRAWER BELOW
30"
2"
Warming
Drawer
36"
countertop
height
30"
cabinet min.
28 7/16"
opening
14 13/16"
opening
allow
3
/16"
overlap
allow
7
/16"
overlap
allow 3/4"
overlap
allow 3/4"
overlap
19" to top
of floor
4"
5"
*suggested electrical
outlet location
*15" for KB-6525PS/PK/PW
Anti-Tip block
floor must
support
100 lbs.
NOTE: Open Top
Cabinet illustrated
14 13/16"
to bottom
of Anti-Tip
block
3
1
/2"
6"
23 1/2"
min depth
28
1/8"
23 3/8"
14 19/32"
1
13
/16"
door thickness
*15 13/32"
30"
15" auto
drawer
opening
2"
4
11/16"
84"
wall
cabinet
30"
cabinet min.
28 7/16"
opening
14 13/16"
opening
allow
3
/16"
overlap
allow
7
/16"
overlap
allow 3/4"
overlap
allow 3/4"
overlap
19"to top
of floor
(recommended)
4"
5"
2" min.
Anti-Tip block
optional wall
oven cutout
illustrated
in sketch
floor must
support 100 lbs.
14 13/16"
to bottom
of Anti-Tip
block
3
1
/2"
(6")
23 1/2"
min depth
*suggested electrical
outlet location
30" M icrowave
Drawer® Ovens
IDEAS
Microwave Drawer ovens can be installed below any electric or gas wall oven.
Always check the Installation Instructions for the specific appliances you are using. If you install the Microwave Drawer oven
adjacent to another appliance, be sure to check the installation requirements for that appliance.
* Can also be i nstalled using an electrical outlet in an adjacent cabinet. Always check electrical codes for requirements.
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24"Microwave
24" M icrow ave
Drawer® Ovens
Drawer® Ovens
®
Insight Pro•
Insight Pro•
opens with Easy Open handle or
opens with Easy Open handle or
Auto-Touch™ controls
Auto-Touch™ controls
Insight Pro•
Insight Pro•
MW with Easy Open handle
with Easy Open handle
Insight•
Insight•
Drawer
Drawer
ProfessionalTIPS
Professional TIPS
Anymicrowaveovenlocation
Any microwave oven location
should be safe for all users and
should be safe for all users and
convenientfortheprimaryusers.
convenient for the primary users.
Considertheheight,agesand
Consider the height, ages and
physical abilities of your clients
physical abilities of your clients
who will be using the microwave.
who will be using the microwave.
Whenmountedunderthe
When mounted under the
counter, the Microwave Drawer
counter, the Microwave Drawer
ovenispositionedwithinthe
oven is positioned within the
universalreachrangeof15"to
universal reach range of 15" to
48", providing convenient access
48", providing convenient access
tofoods.Thislocationrequires
to foods. This location requires
lessbendingandprovidesa
less bending and provides a
convenientlandingspaceonthe
convenient landing space on the
countertop above the microwave.
countertop above the microwave.
TheMicrowaveDraweroven
The Microwave Drawer oven
allowsaccessfromboththe
allows access from both the
top and sides, accommodating
top and sides, accommodating
specialneedsfarbetterthan
special needs far better than
Over the Range or countertop
Over the Range or countertop
microwave models. It is
microwave models. It is
idealforSeniorHousingor
ideal for Senior Housing or
designs for Aging in Place.
designs for Aging in Place.
®
KB-6524PS/PK/PW
KB-6524PS/PK/PW
®
®
KB-6024MS/MK/
KB-6024
®
®
KB-6001NS with Manual
KB-6001NS with Manual
MS/MK/MW
KB-6524PS
FEATURES
FEATURES
Design Flexibility
Design Flexibility
Ideal for islands, open-plan kitchens or kitchens with few •
Ideal for islands, open-plan kitchens or kitchens with few •wall-hung cabinets.
wall-hung cabinets.
Great addition to a wet bar, family room or home theater.•
Great addition to a wet bar, family room or home theater.•Built-in ready for easy installation with no additional trim •
Built-in ready for easy installation with no additional trim •kit required.