The microwave is over the stove; however, the magnetic paper towel holder is the perfect solution to keeping paper towels at hand. We saw the holder that Sue bought and we plan on doing the same. Obviously, you would remove the paper towels if using the stove. I think, in the year that we have owned the 2551, I have used the stove two or three times.
It is much neater than having the paper towels on the counter.