Designing a new kitchen or remodeling an existing one can prompt you to select a new set of appliances. If you are working with a small space or just don't use a microwave much, you may want to "think small" when the time comes to choose a microwave. The smallest over-the-range microwaves have less than 2 cubic feet of capacity.
GE JVM1665DNWW
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With a height of 16 inches, the JVM1665DNWW ranks among GE's shortest over-the-range microwaves. It measures 29-7/8 inches wide and 15-3/8 inches deep. This 1.6-cubic-foot microwave oven offers 1,000 watts of cooking power and provides a 1,200-watt grilling element. This white appliance also comes in black (JVM1665DNBB) and stainless-steel (JVM1665SNSS) designs.
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Frigidaire FFMV152CLW
Frigidaire also offers one of the shortest microwaves on the market, as well as one of the shallowest. The FFMV152CLW measures 16-13/32 inches high, 29-7/8 inches wide and 15-1/32 inches deep. This white model offers 1.5 cubic feet of cooking space and 900 watts of cooking power with a stainless-steel interior. You can also buy it in black (FFMV152CLB).
Whirlpool WMH1164XWS
Another product with limited depth measurements is the Whirlpool WMH1164XWS. It measures 15-7/16 inches deep, 17-¼ inches high and 29-15/16 inches wide. Buyers of this model get 1,000 watts of cooking power and 1.6 cubic feet of capacity in a stainless-steel finish.
GE JVM1540MPSA
Another shallow microwave for consumers to consider is the GE JVM1540MPSA. This appliance provides 1.5 cubic feet of space and 950 watts of cooking power. It has a black and silver metallic finish, with measurements of 29-7/8 inches wide, 16-25/32 inches high and 15-11/32 inches deep.
Sharp R-1874
One of the microwaves with the lowest measurements for height and depth comes from Sharp. The R-1874 stands 16-11/32 inches high, 29-15/16 inches wide and 15-9/32 inches deep. It delivers 1.1 cubic feet of capacity and convection cooking with 850 watts of power. This unit has a stainless-steel finish.
LG LMV1680ST
LG's entries into the small, over-the-range microwave category include the LMV1680ST. This 1.6 cubic-foot appliance has 1,000 watts of cooking power in a stainless-steel finish. It also comes in white (LMV1680WW) and black (LMV1680BB). It measures 16-7/16 inches high, 15-5/8 inches deep and 29-15/16 inches wide.
Sharp R-1405
Another small microwave offered by Sharp is the R-1405. It has 1.4 cubic feet of capacity and 950 watts of cooking power. This black unit is 16-¼ inches high, 29-15/16 inches wide and 15-9/16 inches deep.