On Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:58:14 -0400, "Steve Freides" >
wrote:

> She who knows what she wants in the kitchen says the next order of
> business - we will be buying a convection toaster oven very soon now -
> is to replace the range hood with a combination range hood and microwave
> oven, this in order to free up the counter space currently taken up by
> the microwave in our small kitchen. The previous discussion of
> convection toaster ovens was indeed very helpful.
>
> I imagine this is a matter for a contractor, since I'm sure not all
> range hoods are the same, but if anyone has any recommendations, we are
> all ears here. We like our microwave ovens powerful - I think our
> current model is 1100 or 1200 watts. Our house does vent the range hood
> to the outside.
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
Wondering if your stovetop is gas or electric? Will you be able to
find one of those combo units with a decent fan in it? If it's gas,
you may want to reconsider due to toxins (particularly nitrogen
dioxide) in the air and the need to ventilate more than most people
think.

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