Convection/Micro

[hickory]

The Frigidaire conv./micro just died. The darn thing never worked right anyway.It took twice as long to bake any thing as a conventional oven and the microwave seemed very weak. Have any of you replaced yours with one that didn't require a lot of modifications? Can anyone recommend a particular model or brand they find better than the Fridgidaire?

[1retired06]

We replaced the one in our 2005 with a Panasonic, model was about the same size as the old one. Only mod required was to raise the oven up a bit so door would clear the trim.

[ranch560]

I posted this this spring:

You can very easily change out your present micro with a new micro/convection oven. First thing you need is to confirm the size. Almost all popular new units are going to be 30" wide. If your micro is smaller, It will be harder to find a replacement.

The internet is a great source to pick out a new replacement. I chose a GE # 9179 as I wanted a better quality than the Frigidaire it replaced. Found it on sale for $425.

The install was pretty easy. Replaced the rear mounting plate with the new one which carries most of the weight. The bolts that attach it to the bottom of the cabinet had to be relocated as did the electric cord hole. And it aligned right up with the outside exhaust vent with some minor tweaking.

When you de-box the new unit, you may find you have to change the location of the fan outlet from the top to the rear on the micro, but that's easy, just follow the directions.

I strongly suggest you have a person helping you remove the old unit and setting the new unit as they are heavy and very bulky in tight quarters.

My unit is about a year old now and we love it. Everything works better and is of better quality than the old one. The exhaust fan is amazing as it is more powerful and much more quiet. And we are using the convection oven feature more often as it really works like it's supposed to!

[hickory]

Thanks for the replies. I just ordered a Frigidaire from Menards. Should be an exact replacement.

[washley1]

Ours was replaced under extended warranty with a Sharp. It is a far better unit than our original, which I have quite forgotten what it was. Maybe a Dometic?