Is it possible to arrange a microwave on a washing machine?

On the question whether it is possible to put a microwave on top of a washing machine, disputes have long been going on. The washing machine located in the kitchen seems to be the best place for a microwave. This option has long been used in small apartments. Material and color are perfectly combined with the interior. However, the question arises how safe is such a neighborhood?

What do we know about washing machines and microwaves

According to the instructions, the microwave oven should be located at a height of at least 90 cm from the floor. This is quite consistent with the dimensions of the washer. The back panel of the microwave requires free access of air for the Kenotron cooling fan to operate. And this item is easily achieved. Microwave outside almost does not heat up.The effect can only appear as a result of long work, but this fact is unlikely to hurt washing machine. Heating the bottom panel, even during hour work, cannot cause damage, and even less fire to the plastic covering the washing machine.

Neighborhood arising from the neighborhood

With all its perfection, the microwave oven keeps many dangers. You should never forget that this is an electrical appliance that can cause a short circuit due to water on its surface and internal parts. The washing machine is always connected to the water supply, and the moisture around it becomes a common thing. However, modern models are practically leakproof and do not allow leaks.

Electrical safety is guaranteed with reliable grounding, which is made when installing equipment.

The danger for objects placed on top of a washing machine is vibration, which is almost impossible to avoid. Therefore, having a microwave on top of a washing machine, you should consider some of the nuances:

• it is necessary to make sure that the washing machine is set perfectly, and working in the spin mode does not cause serious shaking;
• you need to make sure that the legs of the microwave oven are sufficiently firmly in contact with the lid of the washing machine, and the oven does not slide on the surface;
• whenever possible, the power of the microwave should be limited from the washing machine to a separate machine.

Common Myths

Talk about the fact that the top panel of the washing machine can withstand no more than 15 kg is groundless: we are talking about a point load application. No microwave can create such pressure. To consider microwave radiation dangerous is an even greater misconception. It is reliably isolated from people by a powerful plastic and metal screen (for more details, see the articleharm microwaves: truth or myth).

With a normal attitude to technical devices, the only drawback can be traces from the legs of the microwave on the white surface of the washer. This question is completely solved if you put rubber or other gaskets under the legs. And yet, the best place for a microwave oven are the corners well fixed on the wall,reliably fixing the device from falling and not interfering with its operation (for more details see the article how to hang a microwave on the wall). It is also possible to install on the countertop (however, with the loss of working space) or in a specially equipped open kitchen cabinet.