Bertazzoni Over The Range Microwaves

Bertazzoni Over the Range Microwaves at Plesser's Appliances

Bertazzoni over-the-range microwaves, available at Plesser's Appliances, combine microwave cooking with cooktop ventilation in a single unit mounted above the range. Built in Emilia-Romagna since 1882, they bring Bertazzoni styling to the configuration that makes sense when wall space above the cooking surface has to do two jobs.

Two Functions, One Opening
An over-the-range unit puts the microwave and the ventilation in the same footprint, which is the practical answer in a kitchen where there is no base cabinet to spare for a drawer microwave and no wall space for a separate hood. In a smaller kitchen or a rental-grade layout, that consolidation is the whole point.

Understand the Ventilation Trade-Off
A combination unit is a compromise at ventilation compared with a dedicated hood: less capture area, lower capacity, and a filter closer to the cooking surface. If you are specifying a high-output Bertazzoni range or rangetop, a dedicated hood is the correct pairing and a microwave drawer or built-in belongs elsewhere in the room. Worth an honest conversation before ordering.

Ducted or Recirculating
Over-the-range units can typically be configured to duct to the exterior or to recirculate through a filter where ducting is not possible — useful in a condo or on an interior wall, though ducted always performs better. Confirm which configuration your model supports and what filter kit recirculating mode requires.

Microwave Functions and Controls
Multiple power levels, automatic cooking modes, and preset functions handle routine reheating and defrosting, with fan speeds and cooktop lighting integrated into the same control panel. Confirm the specific mode set and fan capacity on the current spec sheet.

Mounting, Clearance, and Installation Planning
Over-the-range installation requires adequate mounting structure in the wall, correct clearance above the cooking surface, a dedicated circuit, and either a duct path or a recirculating kit. Clearance requirements are not negotiable and vary with the cooking surface below. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about mounting height, clearance, duct routing, and electrical before installation.