Frigidaire FFMV1846VS Over-the-Range Microwave 1.8 cu ft

Overview

At 30 inches wide, Frigidaire's FFMV1846VS mounts over the range with 1.8 cu ft of capacity, 1000 cooking watts and a two-speed 105/300 CFM fan for venting above the stove.

The tradeoff, per one owner, is that the fan clears smoke and odor well mainly when cooking sits directly under the microwave rather than across the whole stovetop. It runs non-ducted by default; a kit for outside venting is sold separately.

• 1.8 cu ft interior capacity
• 300 CFM two-speed fan
• Child lock and 27-button panel
• LED cooktop light

Who it's for

Kitchens replacing an existing over-the-range Frigidaire benefit most, since the mounting bracket and holes tend to match. Cooks relying on strong ventilation across the whole stovetop, not just directly under the unit, should look for a stronger fan.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

1000 cooking watts across 10 power levels handle standard reheating and defrost tasks, controlled through a 27-button panel with auto defrost and a timer. The 300 CFM fan runs at two speeds but recirculates air by default rather than exhausting outside, since it ships non-ducted; a ducting kit is sold separately for anyone who wants true outside venting.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

Panasonic NN-SU158S Over-the-Range Microwave 1.9 cu ft

GE JVM7195SKSS Over-the-Range Microwave 30 in

GE Microwave 1.6 Cu Ft

• Frequency 2450000000 vs 1183000000 Hz (+107%)
• Item Weight 35 vs 40 pounds (-12%)
• Capacity 1.8 vs 1.6 cu ft (+12%)