New microwave

I installed a new microwave above my stove this weekend.

I like installing things and fixing things, and this was a relatively easy installation.

I had to prepare the microwave by rotating the exhaust fan 90 degrees, also cutting the sheet metal holes on the back by removing the tabs on the plates.

A bracket on the back against the backsplash holds part of the weight.  This bracket was screwed into two holes, which I drilled through the Corian and drywall, and into the metal studs.  I drilled pilot holes and then used self-tapping metal screws, and the bracket was firm.

Next, I drilled holes using the provided template into the cabinet above the microwave.  It took two of us to mount the microwave to the rear bracket, then screw the bolts from the top of the cabinet.

Fortunately this is the second microwave I've installed so I knew how to do it and saved $70!