Amana MVH140E Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 31

YOUR SAFETY FIRST
C A U T I O N
Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY
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MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover.
Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.
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– Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of
minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.
– ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud.
– DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet.
– BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures are able to support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any items
you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.
– Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.
– BE SURE you have enough space. See Figure 4 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.
– This microwave oven can be installed over gas or electric cooking products no more than 36 inches wide.
14" min. microwave oven
to cooking surface or
countertop
INSTALLATION
W A R N I N G
If you do not mount the oven as instructed,
you risk personal injury and/or property damage.
30" min. cabinet opening width
30" min. clearance from bottom
of cabinet to cooking surface
or countertop
(Use templates included
with installation instructions)
Maximum gas or electric
cooking product width of
36 inches.
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Grounded Outlet
(inside upper cabinet)
Power Supply Cord Hole
Figure 4