Page 2 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; Tools and Parts; Tools Needed; Materials Needed; Remove Cardboard Template; Special Requirements; For Wall Venting Installation Only:
2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ■ Measuring tape ■ Pencil ■ Masking tape or thumbtacks ■ Scissors ■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver ■ No. 3 Phil...
Page 3 - Installation Dimensions; Product Dimensions; Electrical Requirements; Electrical Shock Hazard; WARNING; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; For all cord connected appliances:
3 Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. 12" (30.5 cm) min.14" (35.6 cm) max. 30" (76.2 cm) min. A B upper cabinet and side cabinet depth 30" (76.2 cm) typical* 66" (167.6 cm) min. A. 2...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Remove Mounting Plate; Rotate Blower Motor; Wall Venting Installation Only
4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be attached to the back of the microwave oven. NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Remove any remaining contents from the m...
Page 5 - Roof Venting Installation Only
5 7. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven. A B C D A. Damper plateB. ScrewsC. Damper plate tabsD. Slots 8. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1. Roof Venting Installation Only 1. Repeat Step 1 from “Wall Ventin...
Page 6 - Possible Wall Stud Configurations; Figure 1; No Wall Studs at End Holes; Figure 2; Wall Stud at End Hole; Figure 3; Wall Studs at End Holes; Figure 4
6 Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening. 2. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plum...
Page 7 - Mark Rear Wall; Drill Holes in Rear Wall; Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)
7 Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. A A. Centerline 2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template ...
Page 8 - Attach Mounting Plate to Wall; No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 and 2); Prepare Upper Cabinet
8 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both end holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or ¹⁄₄ x 2" lag screws. Refer to illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate...
Page 9 - For Roof Venting Installation Only; Install Damper Assembly; Install the Microwave Oven; Excessive Weight Hazard
9 5. Cut the 1 ¹⁄₂ " (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area “G” on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord. NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole as shown. A B A. Metal cabinetB. Power supply cord bushi...
Page 10 - Complete Installation
10 6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9. 7. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on a covered surfac...
Page 11 - VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS; For optimal venting installation, we recommend:; Rectangular to Round Transition; Recommended Standard Fittings
11 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/ contractor reference only. NOTES: ■ Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. ■ We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent. ■ To avoid possible produc...
Page 12 - Recommended Vent Length; ASSISTANCE; Replacement Parts; Accessories
Recommended Vent Length A 3 ¹⁄₄ " x 10” (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6” (15.2 cm) round vent should be used.The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent. See “R...