Replacing a built-in microwave (countertop, appliance, installed, cabinet)

[rockky]

We have a Jenn Air built-in microwave/oven combination. It came with the house. Why anyone would combine these two appliances confounds me. The microwave has pitted areas and some rust on the interior. I want to replace it, but all I see is parts for this particular model. JMC8100ADB.

Does anyone know of a way to find a replacement that would adapt to the current setup without replacing the entire oven as well? It's not in bad shape at all.

Thanks!

[K'ledgeBldr]

Oven/micro combo's are intergal components. The cost to replace individual part(s) would far exceed the cost of replacing.
The better "choice" is a separate wall oven and micro- however, it will probably entail some cabinet modifications and a slight electrical modification.

[chet everett]

The manual I found online says that is NOT a "built in only" type microwave. It needed a "build-in kit" to be installed in a cabinet -- JXA 1027 for 27" opening or JXA1030 for 30".

Odds are you remove the kit and access the microwave just like any other countertop unit.

No big deal.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Yep, as chet stated(according to the model number you gave) it is a countertop type micro with a trim kit. Remove trim face plate, then there are usually a few screws that hold the micro in place. Remove those and the micro should slide right out.

[rockky]

That's great! My husband had it apart at one point. For some reason I thought it just looked like 'guts' in there.

Thanks so much!!!!

[rockky]

Chet, for some reason the system won't allow me to give you rep points....gotta spread it around first. ?????? I don't recall ever having contact with you prior to this. Anyway, I do appreciate your time and effort. Thanks again!