Frigidaire PLBMV188HC - Microwave Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Over The Range Microwave Oven
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT
• Save these instructions for local
inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
• Observe all governing codes and
coordinates.
NOTE TO INSTALLER
•
instructions with the Consumer.
• NOTE TO CONSUMER
future reference.
SKILL LEVEL
• – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.

1 MOUNTING SPACE

This Over the Range Microwave Oven requires a mounting
space on a wall as shown in Figure 1. It is designed to be used
with standard 12" wall cabinets.
12"
15.5"
Backsplash
At least 2"
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
– Be sure to leave these
– Keep these instructions for
30"
30" or more
from cooking
66" or more
from fl oor
Figure 1
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered
under the Warranty.
• Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing
the Over the Range Microwave Oven. Two people are
recommended to install this product.
• If a new electrical outlet is required, its installation should
be completed by a qualifi ed electrician before the Over the
Range Microwave Oven is installed. See 3 ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 2.

2 WALL CONSTRUCTION

This Over the Range Microwave Oven should be mounted
against and supported by a fl at vertical wall. The wall must be
fl at for proper installation. If the wall is not fl at, use spacers to
fi ll in the gaps. Wall construction should be a minimum of 2" x
4" wood studding and
The mounting surfaces must be capable of supporting weight
of 110 pounds—the oven and contents—AND the weight of
all items which would normally be stored in the top cabinet
above the unit.
The unit should be attached to a minimum of one 2" x 4"
wall stud.
To fi nd the location of the studs, one of the following methods
surface
may be used:
A. Use a stud finder, a magnetic device which locates the
nails in the stud.
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface
to find a solid sound. This will indicate stud location.
The center of the stud can be located by probing the wall with
a small nail to fi nd the edges of the stud and then placing a
mark halfway between the edges. The center of any adjacent
studs will normally be 16" or 24" to either side of this mark.
NEED HELP?
For customers in the United States and Canada
United States: 1-800-944-9044
Canada: 1-800-265-8352
READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
3 / " or more thick dry wall or plaster/lath.
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