Upgrade Your Kitchen Game! ✨
The Whirlpool 8171339 Genuine OEM Side Panel Kit is a factory-certified accessory designed for seamless replacement of your microwave's side panel. Compatible with various brands and engineered for quality, this kit ensures a perfect fit and easy installation with just a multi screwdriver. Elevate your kitchen's look with its sleek stainless steel finish.
C**U
They don't fit without cutting them
I thought the reason that they were almost as expensive as the microwave was that they were a custom size for it. Neither dimension matched the microwave Depth and height needed to be cut.Another very frustrating thing: the screw hole locations. You screw these fillers into your cabinets before mounting the microwave. The holes near the elbow are so difficult to reach . Why wouldn't they make a hole on the opposite edge, so you can fit a screw driver through it and reach the screw that you are trying to screw in? It would be such an obvious improvement.I would give this less stars, but it actually looks better than any alternative we could think of, so ultimately, I am glad that we go them. They should just provide a disclaimer that they need to be cut.
T**Y
Hopefully my review can help you purchase the right kit.
I just installed a 30 inch 2.1 CUFT over the range microwave in a 36 inch opening. The product description for all of the trim kits is not clear what kit fits what microwave This kit is made for a low profile microwave, it did not fit my application. If you are installing a full-size microwave over your stove you will probably need the kit I had to purchase which is Whirlpool W10164745 it is also available here on Amazon.
M**O
Not a Whirlpool part and it's short
This is not a Whirlpool part. It's a universal part manufactured by Imperial Cal Products Inc. This is not the problem. I thought that since the item is being sold on Whirlpool store on Amazon, it fits Whirlpool microwave perfectly. It does not. As seen in the posted pictures, the part is a bit short which makes the whole setup does not look very good. I am not sure why they don't make it one inch longer!The interesting thing is that when I called Whirlpool company to verify that this is the product they really recommend for the model of my microwave, they said, we are not responsible for items not sold directly by Whirlpool website even Whirlpool store on Amazon. Weird!
D**E
Grey, Scratched and Writing on the fillers
We ordered these and didn't open the box until today (when our install is scheduled). These are nothing like what other reviewers have shown in their pictures. They aren't stainless steel on the visible side, are painted grey, and have blue writing and designs on them. I'm at a loss what to do at this point. So very unhappy.
H**B
Great answer, just pricey
This is a great answer to fill the extra space when replacing a 36" hood with a 30" microwave. Just peel off the protective film and install before you do final hanging of microwave and you'll be fine. As for the cost, this was more than 50% of the cost of the microwave itself, so I was not happy about that, but they do look great.
B**N
Great product and deal
This was the best price I could find and it looks great with our Bosch microwave. It is stainless steel contrary to a previous review it is grey. The only thing that is grey is the plastic protective coating that needs to be removed.
J**Y
Expensive but needed.
This product does exactly what it is intended to do. It is however, overpriced in my opinion. Since my builder made my house with a 36” opening for a microwave I had no choice but to buy this product since 36” microwaves are no longer available.
S**E
Does the job
Works as expected and matches the finish on my kitchen aid microwave. Is it a perfect solution? No but I don’t have other options. It was easy to install.
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