Q. Can you put a microwave in a cabinet?

Answer

You shouldn't put a microwave oven in a cabinet since it won't work properly. Vents are often constructed into the rear of a microwave oven that is intended just for use on a kitchen tabletop. When a microwave is built within a cabinet, these vents get obstructed and are unable to expel the steam that is produced by the appliance. Your kitchen actually poses a risk of having a fire, doesn't it?