Customer Questions and Answers for Microwave Cabinet Mounting Bracket by Whirlpool

Hello Dar, I'm sorry but this is the only way to mount an over the range microwave. You can mount a couple of shelf brackets and use the shelf to hang the microwave as long as the brackets are firmly secured to the wall studs to support the units' weight. There are decorative brackets that are attractive that will not only provide you with a satisfactory support for the microwave, but are also a cheaper alternative to a cabinet that will provide you with an open storage space above the unit.