Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements - Whirlpool BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN 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
■ ®†
T10 TORX screwdriver
*Shim may be needed for 30" (76.2 cm) installation in double-
walled cabinetry (having outer walls that protrude past the front
surface of the cutout opening). See Step 7 in "Install the
Microwave Oven (30" [76.2 cm] Installation Only)" section.
Parts Supplied
All of the following parts are provided, but not all parts will be
used. The cutout opening size will determine which parts you will
use. See chart below parts list to see which parts are used for
each installation.
A
D E
A. Side brackets (2)
B. 1/2" T-10 screws (4)
C. 1" T-10 screws (6)
D. Mounting brackets (2)
E. Side trim panels (2)
F. Spacer strips (4)
INSTALLATION
24" (61.0 cm) installation
30" (76.2 cm) installation
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

■ Drill
■ 5/64" (2 mm) drill bit
■
1/4" (6 mm) shim*
B C
F
PARTS USED
B, C, D, F
A, C, E, F

Location Requirements

The microwave oven may be located in a cabinet, and/or above a
built-in oven, or below the counter and/or below a non-vented
cooktop. Check the opening where the microwave oven will be
installed. The location must provide:
■ Wood cabinetry.
■
Cutout opening that is plumb and square. See "Minimum
Cutout Dimensions" in "Minimum Dimensions" section.
■ Cutout floor that is solid, level and flush with bottom of
cabinet cutout.
■ Support for weight of at least 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes
microwave oven and items placed inside.
■ Grounded electrical outlet. See "Electrical Requirements"
section.
■ Minimum installation clearances for installation location. See
"Minimum Dimensions" section.
■
Complete enclosure around the recessed portion of the
microwave oven.