Sharp 1.5 Cu. Ft. 1000W Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with Concealed Control Panel in Stainless Steel

Only microwave I could find that went flush to wall and door could still open. So far so good no problems yet. Easy to install.

I purchased this unit as a replacement for the over the range microwave at my mom's house. It was the same basic model, but the one that broke was manufactured in 2005. The owner's manuals are the the same as the model is almost identical. This meant that we didn't have to fool around with a new mounting style. With the help of my two grown sons, we were pretty easily able to lift it into place and secure it. (NOTE: We did test the unit before we mounted it to make sure it worked.) We were surprised that the unit actually arrived earlier than scheduled (on a Thursday instead of the following Tuesday). This was a bonus as we had the manpower to install it that Thursday evening in time for a small party we had on Sunday. So kudos for the speedy delivery. In addition to having the same mounting system as the previous unit to make installation easier, it was also important that the operating instructions were the same for my 87 year old mom. She didn't have to learn how to operate the new microwave because the control panel operation is almost identical to her previous one. So that was a plus, too! If you are buying this to replace a similar model, you should be happy with it. One thing that is a bit odd about this product line is that the control panel for cooking time/power/modes/etc. is actually INSIDE the door. You have to open up the microwave door to make the settings. Or, if you're partway through. You have to open the door to change things. You get used to that pretty quickly, but it is different than the way the vast majority of microwaves operate. The only minor gripe, is that the original one had a white face and now they apparently only make it in stainless steel. However, once we installed it, it looked GREAT. My mom was happy, and I guess that's the most important part. As someone pointed out, the lights are on the dim side, so we might replace the original with brighter LED bulbs. But that's me, my mom thinks they're fine. Also as pointed out, the fan DOES have two speeds, but you'd be hard-pressed to hear/feel any difference between them. Her unit vents to the outside. I guess it really doesn't matter too much. We might notice a difference in the draw when there's something boiling on the stove, but we haven't had that opportunity yet. But at least it works. Overall, we're very happy with the unit. Walmart had the cheapest price of any of the online dealers at the time.