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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
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.
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
W10188238A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY .............................. 1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................... 2
Tools and Parts............................................................................... 2
Location Requirements................................................................... 2
Product Dimensions ....................................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements .................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 4
Remove Mounting Plate ................................................................. 4
Rotate Blower Motor....................................................................... 4
Locate Wall Stud(s) ......................................................................... 6
Mark Rear Wall................................................................................ 6
Drill Holes in Rear Wall.................................................................... 7
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........................................................ 7
Prepare Upper Cabinet................................................................... 8
Install the Microwave Oven ............................................................ 8
Complete Installation ...................................................................... 9
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 10
ASSISTANCE ................................................................................... 11
Replacement Parts ....................................................................... 11
Accessories................................................................................... 11
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. W10188238A Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ... 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ... -
Page 2: Installation Requirements
Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking ■ 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 compound the microwave oven, so that the door can open fully. -
Page 3: Product Dimensions
A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven. ■ For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
B. Back of microwave oven 3. Reattach the 2 screws. 4. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that door does not swing open while the microwave oven is being handled. NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being handled. - Page 5 2. Repeat Step 2 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.” 3. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of microwave oven, and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven. Lower blower motor back into microwave oven.
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Page 6: Locate Wall Stud(S)
F. Mounting plate center marker Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. -
Page 7: Drill Holes In Rear Wall
5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section, align the mounting plate center marker to the centerline on the wall, making sure its top edge is aligned with the horizontal line drawn in Step 3. Make sure the mounting plate is level. -
Page 8: Prepare Upper Cabinet
2. Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped shut. 8 " (22.2 cm) 3. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate. NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being handled. -
Page 9: Complete Installation
6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip 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. -
Page 10: Venting Design Specifications
If venting through the roof, and rectangular to round transition is used, be sure there is at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. See “Rectangular to Round Transition” illustration. -
Page 11: Assistance
ASSISTANCE Filler Panel Kits are available from your dealer to use when installing this microwave oven in a 36" (91.4 cm) or 42" (106.7 cm) wide opening. The filler panels come in pairs. Each panel is 3" (7.6 cm) wide. - Page 12 W10188238A SP PN W10188947A DE68-03534A © 2008. 9/08 All rights reserved. Printed in Malaysia...