Installation Instructions; Space Requirements - Whirlpool MH7140XF Use & Care Manual

I
NSTALLATION
S
PACE REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: There must be at least one wall stud within
cabinet opening.
Check the opening where the microwave
oven hood will be installed. The location must
provide:
•
2 inch x 4 inch (5.1 x 10.2 cm) wood studding and
3 ⁄ inch (.95 cm) thickness drywall or plaster lath
8
•
Support for microwave oven hood weight of
150 pounds (68 kg) plus the weight of items
placed in the oven or upper cabinet
•
30 inch (76.2 cm) wide minimum opening
•
14 inch (35.6 cm) clearance between the bottom
of microwave oven hood and the cooktop
•
Protection from draft areas, such as windows,
doors, and strong heating vents
•
Grounded electrical outlet (see "Electrical
requirements" in the "Microwave Oven Safety"
section)
CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
30 1 ⁄ " (76.8 cm) min. from cooking
4
A surface (or countertop) below microwave
oven to top of wall mounting bracket
14" (35.6 cm) min. to cooking surface
B
(or countertop) below microwave oven
6
I
NSTRUCTIONS
1
66 ⁄ " (168.3 cm)
4
min. mounting
height from
floor
1
23 ⁄ "
16
(58.6 cm)
door open
Shipped ready for ventless (recirculating)
operation, converts to top or rear discharge.
1
66 ⁄
min.
mounting
height from
Exhaust outlet
connects to
3 1 ⁄ "x10" (8.25 x
4
25.4 cm)
30" (76.2 cm)
duct
min. width required
15 3 ⁄ " (39 cm)
8
16 1 ⁄ " (41.3 cm)
4
30"
(76.2 cm)
13" (33 cm)
" (168.3 cm)
4
floor