Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Separate Cardboard Template; Location Requirements - Whirlpool WMH53521HZ Installation Instructions Manual

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. 2 Phillips screwdriver
■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver
for 1/4-20 x 3" (7.6 cm)
bolts
■ Drill
■
3/16" (5 mm), 3/8" (1 cm),
5/8" (1.6 cm) drill bits
■ 3/4" (1.9 cm) hole saw
Parts Needed
For information on reordering, see the "Replacement Parts"
section.
NOTE: The hardware items listed here are for wood studs.
For other types of wall structures, be sure to use appropriate
fasteners.
A B C
A. 3/16-24 x 3" round-head
bolts (2)
B. 1/4-20 x 3" fl at-head bolts (2)
C. Washers (2)
D. 3/16" toggle nuts (2)
E. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (2)
F. #6 x 3/8" Sheet metal screws (2)
G. Power supply cord bushing (1)
H. Damper assembly (for wall or
roof venting)
NOTE: Depending on model, aluminum grease fi lter and
charcoal fi lter may be combined.
Materials Needed
■ Standard fi ttings for wall or roof venting. See the "Venting
Design Specifi cations" section.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

■ Diagonal wire cutting pliers
■
Stud fi nder
■ 7/16" (1.1 cm) socket
wrench (or box wrench) for
1/4" x 2" (6.4 mm x 5.1 cm)
lag screws
■ 1
1 / " (3.8 cm) diameter hole
2
drill bit for wood or metal
cabinet
■
Keyhole saw
■ Caulking gun and
weatherproof caulking
compound
■ Duct tape
D E F
H
:
Not Shown
■
Mounting plate (attached to
back of microwave oven)
■
Cardboard template (part of
packaging)
■
Aluminum grease fi lters
■
Charcoal fi lters (Depending
on model, charcoal fi lters may
not be included. See
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Instructions. )

Separate cardboard template

The wall template and upper cabinet template is embedded in
the backside of the carton box. They are used as a rear wall
template and upper cabinet template.
1. Cut along the dotted line to separate the cardboard template
from the backside of the carton box.
2. Set the cardboard template to the side and refer to it during
the "Mark Rear Wall" and "Prepare Upper Cabinet" parts of
installation.
B
A
A. Backside of the carton box
B. Cardboard template (including Rear Wall template and Upper
Cabinet template)
Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed.
G
The location must provide:
■
Minimum installation dimensions. See the "Installation
Dimensions" illustration.
■
Minimum one 2" x 4" (5.1 x 10.2 cm) wood wall stud and
minimum 3/8" (1 cm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within
cabinet opening.
■
Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg) which includes
microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave
oven and upper cabinet.
■
Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See the
"Electrical Requirements" section.
NOTES:
■
If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make
sure there is at least 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance between the
wall and the microwave oven so that the door can open fully.
■ Some models have a pocket handle. If installing the
microwave near a right side wall, make sure there is at least
3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between wall and microwave oven
so you can grab the handle integrated inside the door.
■ Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to
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User
withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for
cooking. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make
sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate, or
sustain other damages.
Special Requirements
For Wall Venting Installation Only:
■ Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent fi t
properly and the damper blade opens freely and fully.

Location Requirements