Microwaves are indeed a part of American kitchens and have been for some time. That doesn't mean that there is always an acceptable place to put them. Appliance manufacturers have been designing microwaves to second as range hoods. They are also available to vent forward so that they can be built-in to the cabinetry. Even so, there is not always a good solution for every circumstance.
Susanserrackd has suggested 14 tips on locating your microwave. Click on her link to read the whole article.
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