Consumer. Need Help? For customers in the United States, call: 1-800-944-9044 For Canadian customers, call: 1-866-294-9911 Over the Range Microwave Oven Note to Consumer – • instructions for future reference. Save these • Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
Mount the Microwave Oven ...18 Recirculating ... 19–22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ...19 Preparation of Top Cabinet ...19 Check Microwave Assembly ...20 Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirculation...20–21 Mount the Microwave Oven...21–22 Installing the Charcoal Filter ...22 Before You Use Your Microwave ... 23...
15 to 20 ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the...
HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
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Installation Instructions NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 3 ⁄ x 10 rectangular or 6 diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet (42.67 m). Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. Read the following carefully.
Installation Instructions DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
30 (76.2 cm), a Filler Panel Kit may be 30 (76.2 cm) min. used to fill in the gap between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner’s Manual contains the kit number for your model. Backsplash •...
The center of any adjacent studs should be 16 or 24 (40.64 cm or 60.96 cm) from this mark. Draw a line down the center of the studs. THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level. Mounting Plate with Tabs Below Cabinet THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.
It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave. Set the mounting plate aside. Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a hole for wood screws.
INSTALLATION TYPES This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation: A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) See page 12...
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Check Damper Operation A4. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
(absent on models shipped Blower Plate for recirculation exhaust) • Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up. • This microwave oven may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).
Installation Instructions Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven.
Cut the opening, following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. (Horizontal Duct) REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR This microwave oven is shipped assembled for top exhaust. You will need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall opening. To remove the exhaust adaptor from the microwave oven: Remove tape securing damper.
Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1 Remove and save screw that holds blower motor to microwave.
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Make sure the wires are not pinched. NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven. Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the screw from Step 1. Blower Plate Blower Motor Screw...
Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.
C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C2. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Check Microwave Assembly C4. Adjust Blower C5. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. Install Charcoal Filter ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud.
Exhaust Adaptor (absent on models shipped for recirculation exhaust) • Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up. • The microwave oven may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).
Place the blower unit back into the opening. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched. Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw removed in Step 4. Replace blower plate with the screw removed in Step 1.
Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. Install turntable and ring in cavity. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. Plug power cord into a dedicated 15 to 20 amp electrical outlet.
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