Built-in Microwave Installation Inside Kitchen Cabinet

[@neilhunter1484]

4 Years later and LG is still using this trim kit. The video filled in the blanks from the instructions. Thank you.

[@ThatDadMike]

Glad the video helped, thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@raquelthenjimenez1564]

Thank you so much because I was breaking my head trying to figure out how to unmount my microwave. Your video was extremely helpful. At the end I was laughing and thought to myself imagine I do all of that and once it’s done realized I forgot to connect the cord 🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂😂

[@ThatDadMike]

I am so glad the video helped! Yeah, forgetting to plug in the cord would be a pain - ask me how I know :)

[@NadiMich]

Thank you for your video. My opening is about 28" since we are putting the microwave where the double oven used to be. Bought a new LG oven and LG microwave to go on top, so those trim pieces are too short. Might have to get a carpenter to modify the cabinet.

[@trevorcearley927]

Thanks for the video! You did not go into any detail on attaching the braces around the microwave before sliding it into the space. Was that because the instructions clearly layout how to attach that? Thanks!

[@ThatDadMike]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! The braces were very well depicted in the instructions however in hindsight I should have done a better job of talking through it. Believe it or not this was the very first video I had ever made and I have definitely learned a lot since then 🙂

[@chrisg.298]

Thanks for this video. I went and made it twice as hard (another story), but this helped as the included instructions are not that clear in places.

[@jamesbrady1930]

this video helped a lot. gonna see if I can do this as i couldn't fit it just right on the shelf when I replaced the prior microwave and trim kit. LG's instructions are super damn vague and no-frill lol. I will see if the door kicks into the bottom portion of the facade this time.

[@ThatDadMike]

Best of luck! I agree, the directions for the LG are not the greatest 🙂. Let us know how it goes.

[@jamesbrady1930]

thank you. I will give you a heads up. I am probably going to get a new board that raises it slightly, so the door doesn't kick into the lower inside part of the bevel facade. @@ThatDadMike

[@herlindaglasscock1136]

Thank you for a really helpful video!

[@ThatDadMike]

Thank you!

[@MariaVargas-od1nu]

Hi!!!! Just finished installing the microwave + trim kit. Thank you so much for the walkthrough.

[@ThatDadMike]

Fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@cookingwithelise]

Thanks, Mike! We found this video very helpful!

[@JeffMinnichbach]

Does this microwave come with the base or that’s part of trim kit?

[@ThatDadMike]

That's part of the trim kit

[@DavidSmith-ij7fm]

Mike, It seems so odd that the trim piece has no grill/venting slats. My old GE unit trim did. Looking around it appears most of the brands no longer have a grill on the trim piece. Do you feel the microwave gets adequate airflow without the vents on the trim?

[@ThatDadMike]

Thanks for watching the video! The trim piece has ventilation slots along all four sides that are hard to see until installed against the flat cabinet that provide enough airflow. Direct message me and I can send you a few pictures if it would be helpful (unfortunately I am unable to attach them here).

[@PABallin48]

@@ThatDadMike Yeah Mike, I have that same question as well

[@trevorcearley927]

Was the three-hole lip that was part of the bottom duct attached to the microwave FLUSH against cabinet or was there a gap? Trying to determine if my stopper is not far enough back. Thanks!

[@ThatDadMike]

On mine, the bottom lip of the frame that the microwave sits in was flush to the cabinet face.

[@buddytaylor6983]

So a countertop microwave will work as long as it has the trim kit for it? Never had a house with an above the oven microwave, but we’re about to buy a house with one. The microwave does not work. Your video really give me some insight. Just need to know if a countertop microwave will work. Thanks

[@ThatDadMike]

Yep, it should work fine as long as there is a kit for it. The easiest way I found to figure out which one word work best is to find a trim kit that you like and buy the microwave that corresponds to it.

[@kylebarelli3223]

Is there any way around installing this in a cabinet without the outer trim? I just need to secure it but the outer trim willl make it too wide since the oven below it is not as wide.

[@ThatDadMike]

The trim kit came with a base for the microwave that you install in the cabinet - you could certainly leave the trim piece off but the cost of the trim kit was as much as the microwave. Since the microwave is a tabletop version, perhaps just set the microwave into the cabinet without anything and see if that would work for what you are trying to do.

[@shahsmerdis]

Lg makes a built in microwave?

[@gizmo99uoft]

This video saved me.

[@xxxblanco]

Nice video! my cabinet opening is 16 3/4" high and width is 28.5", the instructions say cabinet must be 25.5" wide, but im not sure if that is a minimum measurement or it has to be exactly that? how wide is your cabinet if you remember? thank you! I think I can tell from the tape measure it's 25

[@ThatDadMike]

Thank you! I just measured and the microwave opening in the trim kit is about 25" wide. If I remember correctly, slightly wider was ok as long as the trim kit would cover the opening on all sides. I think they gave you the 25.5 measurement because the lip that sits inside the cabinet is likely that wide.

[@r.c.b.8087]

Nice video. Wrong camera lens. But, nice video.

[@ThatDadMike]

Thank you and agree, I have since upgraded my camera equipment 🙂

[@Karmakazeez]

Thanks dad!

[@wxkeithnj]

Thanks for the great video, Mike. My cabinet opening is exactly 25", so I'm trying to gauge if I'll need to notch another .25" off each side before I buy this microwave and trim kit. Do you recall how wide your cabinet opening is? I can't quite tell from your video how wide that side vent is. It looks like I'll have ~.6" on the sides without widening my opening.

[@ThatDadMike]

Thanks for the kind words! I just measured mine (without removing the trim) and it looks to be close to 25" (the opening in the trim kit for the microwave is 24.5"). If memory serves, I had only a small amount of space on either side. It sounds like you will be ok and not need to notch anything. Here is a copy of the install manual I found online: manualzz.com/doc/53167943/lg-electronics-mk2030nst-trim-kit-for-countertop-microwav...

[@ThatDadMike]

Just found a copy of the manual online. manualzz.com/doc/53167943/lg-electronics-mk2030nst-trim-kit-for-countertop-microwav... it does say 25.5" width but worth a shot to check before you notch the cabinet.

[@wxkeithnj]

@@ThatDadMike Just wanted to come back and saw everything worked out well with my install! Thanks again for the video! I didn’t have to notch the cabinet, but I did attach a piece of plywood to the bottom of the cabinet to raise the microwave/vent up half an inch, since the cut out in our cabinet was a little bit too high.

[@ThatDadMike]

Awesome, so glad to hear it all went well! Thanks for letting me know!

[@faridafarida2042]

Hi thanks for this video so impressive

[@ThatDadMike]

Thank you!

[@mogajiaishat441]

Nice one

[@carolgidner5155]

Where do you buy the bracket to secure the microwave inside the cabinet??

[@ThatDadMike]

The bracket came with the trim kit

[@carolgidner5155]

@@ThatDadMike thank you! How do you attach it to the microwave? Screw it into the feet?

[@ThatDadMike]

Happy to help! The bracket had corresponding holes in it that matched the holes in the bottom of the microwave and screws came with the kit. It was much easier than I had originally thought once I had everything laid out. The base then has a tab that slides into the small bracket that you see me install in the cabinet so it all lines up correctly.

[@sqkumar7198]

what's the model no. your microwave ?

[@ThatDadMike]

Microwave: amzn.to/4du5UUd

[@vanessatakalani8573]

Really helpful

[@kaleema7957]

Hi Mike, great video! Where did you get the base bracket from for this LG? Can you provide a model / item number. My old microwave's brackets do not fit my new LG microwave base brackets. Without it, the microwave sits too low for the trim and just slides around the built in cabinet. Thanks

[@ThatDadMike]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I had a similar problem and ended up having to buy the complete trim kit. I found one at Best Buy as an open box and saved a significant amount of money. Here is the link to the trim kit i used. The base was in the kit: www.lg.com/us/kitchen-accessories/lg-MK2030NST-microwave-trim-kit

[@kaleema7957]

@@ThatDadMike Thanks Mike. No wonder its so pricey! I will have wait it out and keep searching for a better $. Hopefully I have some luck like yours :) Thanks again

[@PlunderRoad]

So the trim kit comes with the mounting pieces and base plates (not sure what they're called)? Trying to modified a previous Wolf trim kit with parts as the LG is slighting top short., Willing to buy this kit if it works! Better than forking out $1000 for a black plastic wolf microwave. ;-)

[@ThatDadMike]

Wow, $1000 for a plastic kit, that's terrible! This kit came with the base that sits under the microwave, the vent duct that is attached on the side of the microwave and the trim ring.

[@PlunderRoad]

@@ThatDadMike Sorry I mean the microwave itself is about $1000. I think trim kits are a few hundred bucks. Decided to get an LG and order a trim kit online. Stores don't seem to carry them.

[@ThatDadMike]

Wow that's still expensive for a microwave! I noticed that as well - it was hard to find the trim kit for a number of models and I think I just got lucky finding the one for the LG.

[@PlunderRoad]

@@ThatDadMike I followed your direction and used the face trim from older unit. Good to know for other folks.

[@ThatDadMike]

Excellent, thanks for sharing!

[@chodson65]

I asked our kitchen designer what was the standard size of the cabinet. She said 30 is a standard. I am having the shelf 30 inches. I hope she is correct l.

[@ThatDadMike]

I just measured my cabinet and it is about 32" and the opening for the microwave is slightly less than 30"

[@علیاکبرزارعی-ز4ض]

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[@stephaniedelatorre5206]

When you bought the microwave, did it come with the border or you bought that separate?

[@ThatDadMike]

It actually was a separate piece. I was shocked it was more than the microwave! I was able to find both as "open box" (but still in the box) and saved a significant amount of money vs. new at Best Buy.

[@joshkeller1533]

does the trim kit for the outside come with the internal base and holder?

[@joshkeller1533]

i bought the same expensive trim kit but wasn’t sure if it was coming with the internal holder or if it was just the outer border.

[@ThatDadMike]

It comes with it. Thank goodness considering how expensive the trim kit was 🙂

[@heljos2487]

How does this vent? Looking at doing something similar.

[@ThatDadMike]

The microwave has a vent that is channeled by the metal duct you see being installed on the side that causes it to vent out of the front of the trim piece

[@heljos2487]

@@ThatDadMike thanks for sharing

[@flordemariaholmes4808]

How did you remove the trim? Please

[@ThatDadMike]

On the old trim, there were 2 screws on the top and 2 on the bottom that were in between the vent slats. The new trim has 2 in the top and 2 on the bottom inside the microwave door.

[@علیاکبرزارعی-ز4ض]

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[@chaitramayya4870]

Hi, thanks for this video. Can you provide the model number of the microwave itself?

[@ThatDadMike]

Hi Chaitra, The model number of the LG microwave is LMC2075ST

[@TheAlmir79]

What where the cut out measurements for that microwave, and how wide is that trim kit, My cabinet cut out is 24w 16h and 23 deep,

[@ThatDadMike]

Looking at a few different websites, it looks like you will need to find a 24 inch trim kit to get the size that you need. The trim kit I installed in the video is for a 30 inch cabinet - here is the link: www.lg.com/us/kitchen-accessories/lg-MK2030NST-microwave-trim-kit

[@nkbromaj2961]

@@ThatDadMike This kit says the overall size is 29 23/32" X 19 1/16". My cabinet opening is exactly 28.5” x 19.5”. Looks like the height will be off by 7/16” I’m looking into a filler - but not excited about the compromise. Can you confirm the actual size of your cabinet cutout, and the overall height of the trim kit, please? Hoping the spec sheet is off - but that’s not likely. It’s ridiculous how there aren’t at least a few standard options for standard cutout sizes. My previous unit was a GE Profile convection with a trim kit... (no longer mfg) and now nothing seems to fit without fillers or carpentry mods. I even relaxed my budget, going up to $2,000 - still nothing! The only thing that comes close is the Bosch Convection pull down door. However, that’s on back order thru November. It’s blows my mind that your microwave went out in the morning - and you found one that worked, and the coordinating trim kit... in stock - all in one day.

[@ThatDadMike]

@NK Bromaj, I just measured the dimensions and the overall dimensions they are stating are outer edge to outer edge of the trim kit that sits outside the cabinet. The inner lip that sits inside the cabinet is ~24 5/8 wide x 12 7/8 high. My cabinet is a standard 32" wide cabinet. I did get very lucky finding the kit but it did take some time to research. What worked best in my case was searching for trim kits for a 32" wide cabinet, and then buying the corresponding microwave. Luckily we have a number of Best Buy stores within 50 miles and when I searched their website, on the right hand side I found one marked "open box" locally so I knew it was in stock. Hopefully this helps - let me know if you need anything else!

[@CoastalHomeHunter]

@@ThatDadMike Thanks for your reply. Manufacture spec sheet says overall height of Trim Kit is 19 1/16". Is the 19 1/16" exactly.... in other words, is that what you measures? I have found several space sheets with conflicting measures - on kits. My cut out is 19 1/2" high... so, if the outer top to outer bottom measurement is truly 19 1/16".... it's not gonna work in my case. That's a 7/16" difference. Ugh!

[@ThatDadMike]

@Nichole Brosch 19 1/16" is exactly the height of my trim piece.

[@oyjguerraguerra9119]

hey, mike you went to fast on the base where your microwave goes .i know you turned the microwave upside down, but your video went to fast on the piece

[@ThatDadMike]

Sorry about that it was the first video I had ever made for the channel 🙂

[@nell7741]

For a person who would be doing this for the first time, it would be nice to have seen the power cord placement. You skipped a couple of steps!

[@ThatDadMike]

My apologies, this was the first video I had ever done. My power cord simply plugged in to the plug on the wall in the cabinet. No wiring necessary.

[@vieraflash7148]

More than a couple. Tight shots of very few steps obviously don't show overall tasks to be performed. From experience removing old unit is most critical as how many screws, where located and best tool to remove. A second issue would be does the new unit actually fit the opening without modifications.

[@cember01]

Yeah, I was looking for that side vent attachment at 1:50, but all I could see is Mike's...um..shorts😆. Still, for a 1st video, this is pretty good. My advice would be to edit less out and show too much, because it's easy for users to ff, rw, & step around in KZbin.

[@longdriver2]

My trim kit cost over $300

[@ThatDadMike]

Wow. It's hard to believe they can charge so much for the trim!

[@strangerintown3676]

Best to have a microwave that just sits on the counter

[@archieblevins833]

You cut out sliding the microwave in the hole

[@ThatDadMike]

Apologies, there was nothing to really see because it just slid straight in. The hook below the microwave was not visible to be filmed