KitchenAid KMLS311HBS - Manuals

Page 2 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; Tools and Parts; Tools needed; Location Requirements; Special Requirements

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. 3 Phillips screwdriver for ¼- 20 x ...

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

3 Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See the “Electrical Requirements” section. *24” (61 cm) is typical for 60” (152.4 cm) installation height. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/ cooktop below. Product Dimensions *Overall de...

Page 4 - Roof Venting Installation Only; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Install Damper Assembly

4 Wall Venting Installation Only 1. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular vent cover on the damper plate. Install Damper Assembly (for wall venting only) 1. Check th at damper blade moves freely, and opens fully. 2. Position the damper assembly on the back of the microw...

Page 5 - Vent Cover Installation; (for both upper vent and wall vent installation)

5 3. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws. Note: To ensure good performance of airflow, for Wall and Roof venting, remove the charcoal filter from the bottom plate before operating the microwave oven. Vent Cover Installation (for both upper vent and wall vent installation) 1. Remove scre...

Page 6 - No Wall Studs at End Holes; Wall Studs at End Holes

6 Possible W all Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. No Wall Studs at End Holes No Wall Studs at End Holes NOTE: If wall studs is within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline (see "Mark Rear Wall" section)...

Page 7 - Mark Rear Wall

7 Wall Studs at End Holes Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wallstud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the verticalcenterline of the opening. 2. Align the center markers on the mounting plat...

Page 8 - Wall Venting Installation Only; Drill Holes in Rear Wall; Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1; Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

8 Wall Venting Installation Only 8. 9. 10. 11. Mark the centerline 3 / 8 " (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of the upper cabinet. Using measuring tape, measure out 6" (15.2 cm) on both sides of the centerline, and mark. Measure down 4" (10.2 cm) from the mark made in s tep 8 and mark. Us...

Page 9 - For Roof Venting Installation Only

9 3. Position mounting plate on the wall. 4. Push the bolt with toggle nut through the drywall and finger tighten the bolt to make sure toggle nut has opened against drywall. 5. Insert a lag screw into the remaining end hole. 6. If installing on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into the other ...

Page 10 - Complete Installation

10 5. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. NOTE: If venting through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily into the vent in the wall cutout. 6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7 thro...

Page 11 - VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS; Recommended Vent Length

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 - ASSISTANCE; Replacement Parts

6" (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total . If the existing vent is round, a rectangular-to-round transition piece must be used. In addition, a rectangular 3" (7.6 cm) extension vent between the damper assembly and rectangular to round transition piece must be installed to keep the dam...