We had to replace an old microwave that was installed under a 15-inch deep cabinet over the range. It was vented to the front as OTR microwaves used to be vented years ago.  New OTR microwaves are vented upward and made to go under 12-inch deep cabinets. Our challenge was to find a microwave that, when installed, would be high enough above the range to allow easy  "access" to the entire range top since it was going to stick out further.  The low profile allowed us to bump out the new microwave as we needed to do while still allowing access to the range, especially the back burners.  It is only about 10-11 inches in height, so allows the space needed to work easily on the range top.  Also LOVE the open icon that can be used instead of physically opening the door.