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This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See "Installation
Requirements" section for further notes.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in
these installation instructions.
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ..............................1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................2
Tools and Parts...............................................................................2
Remove Cardboard Template ........................................................2
Location Requirements...................................................................2
Product Dimensions .......................................................................3
Electrical Requirements ..................................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................4
Remove Mounting Plate .................................................................4
Rotate Air Deflector.........................................................................4
Locate Wall Stud(s) .........................................................................6
Mark Rear Wall................................................................................7
Drill Holes in Rear Wall....................................................................7
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........................................................8
Prepare Upper Cabinet...................................................................9
Install the Microwave Oven ............................................................9
Complete Installation ....................................................................10
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................11
ASSISTANCE ...................................................................................12
Replacement Parts .......................................................................12
Accessories...................................................................................12
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See “Installation Requirements” section for further notes. These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions. -
Page 2: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Remove Cardboard Template The cardboard piece from the top of the microwave oven Tools Needed packaging is perforated. The piece inside the perforation is for use as a rear wall template. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools 1. -
Page 3: Product Dimensions
Installation Dimensions Electrical Requirements NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. WARNING 30" (76.2 cm) min. Electrical Shock Hazard 30" (76.2 cm) typical* Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 12" (30.5 cm) min. Do not remove ground prong. -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Rotate Air Deflector NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or work surface. roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system. 1. - Page 5 5. Slide damper assembly into the damper plate by placing the Roof Venting Installation Only long tab of the assembly under the raised slot of the damper plate, as shown 1. Repeat Step 1 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.” 2. Repeat Step 2 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.” 3.
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Page 6: Locate Wall Stud(S)
Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within install the microwave oven. the opening. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” 2. -
Page 7: Mark Rear Wall
5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section, align the mounting plate center Mark Rear Wall markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3, and that stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. -
Page 8: Attach Mounting Plate To Wall
4. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall. 1. Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”... -
Page 9: Prepare Upper Cabinet
Prepare Upper Cabinet Install the Microwave Oven 1. Disconnect power to outlet. WARNING 2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet. 3. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of the Excessive Weight Hazard upper cabinet, and attach with tape or thumbtacks. Make sure the template centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on Use two or more people to move and install the rear wall. -
Page 10: Complete Installation
NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip 2. Connect vent to damper assembly. 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. -
Page 11: Venting Design Specifications
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and Rectangular to Round Transition builder/contractor reference only. NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round NOTES: transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. -
Page 12: Assistance
Recommended Vent Length x 10 (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6 (15.2 cm) round vent 6" (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total " " " 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.