KitchenAid KMHC319EWH - Manuals

Page 2 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; Tools and Parts; Tools Needed; Remove Cardboard Template; Set the cardboard template to the side and refer to it during; Location Requirements; 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. Parts Supplied For information on reordering, see “Replacement Parts” section.NOTE: The hardware items list...

Page 3 - Installation Dimensions; Product Dimensions; Electrical Requirements; Electrical Shock Hazard; WARNING; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

3 Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. *30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/cooktop below. Product Dimensions *Overa...

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 mic...

Page 5 - Roof Venting Installation Only

5 6. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular damper vent covers at the perforations. 7. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3. 8. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the mic...

Page 6 - Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down; Possible Wall Stud Configurations; Figure 1; No Wall Studs at End Holes; Figure 2; Wall Stud at One End Hole; Figure 3; Wall Studs at Both 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. Centerline 2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template (ca...

Page 8 - Attach Mounting Plate to Wall; No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 and 2); Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting plate.; 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 2" 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; Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws.; Install the Microwave Oven; Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped shut.; With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply; 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. 6. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at points “D”...

Page 10 - Loosen mounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and; Insert damper assembly through the cabinet cutout so that the; Complete Installation; If the microwave oven does not operate:

10 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 surface. 8. Loosen mounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and reti...

Page 11 - VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS; For optimal venting installation, we recommend:

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 product ...

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 ve...