Mark Rear Wall - KitchenAid YKMHS120ES Installation Insrtuctions

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.
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A. Centerline
2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template (carton
top cap) to the centerline on the wall, making sure it is level,
and that the top of the cardboard template is butted up
against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.
NOTES:
If the front edge of the upper cabinet is lower than the back
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edge, lower the cardboard template so that its top is level
with the front edge of the cabinet.
If the cardboard template is damaged or unusable, measure
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and mark the wall with the dimensions described in Step 4.
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A. Rear wall
B. Cardboard template
C. Top of cardboard template must
align with front edge of cabinet.
D. Front edge of upper cabinet
3. Holding the cardboard template in place, mark both holes
in the lower corners, and draw a horizontal line across the
bottom edge of the cardboard template. These represent
the mounting plate's end holes and bottom edge.
4. Remove the cardboard template and check the markings:
Upper cabinet bottom
15³⁄₄"
Centerline
(40.0 cm)
14¹⁄₈"
(35.9 cm)
Mounting plate end hole
The bottom edge line must be 17Z\v" (43.8 cm) from the
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bottom of the upper cabinet and must be level.
The end holes must be 15C\v" (40.0 cm) from the bottom edge
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of the upper cabinet and must be on a level line with each
other. They must each be 14Z\," (35.9 cm) from the centerline.
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Mark Rear Wall

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17¹⁄₄"
(43.8 cm)
14¹⁄₈"
(35.9 cm)
Bottom of mounting plate
5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in
"Locate Wall Stud(s)" section), align the mounting plate center
markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom
edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3, and that
the end holes are properly marked. Make sure the mounting
plate is level.
6. Holding the mounting plate in place, find the wall stud
centerline(s) drawn in Step 2 of "Locate Wall Stud(s)," and
mark at least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the mounting
plate, closest to the wall stud centerline(s). See figures 1, 2
and/or 3 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in "Locate
Wall Stud(s)" section. The blackened holes in the shaded
areas are ideal hole locations.
7. Set the mounting plate aside.
For Wall Venting Installation Only:
Upper cabinet bottom
4" (10.2 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
8. Mark the centerline C\," (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of
the upper cabinet.
9. Using measuring tape, measure out 6" (15.2 cm) on both
sides of the centerline, and mark.
10. Measure down 4" (10.2 cm) from the mark made in Step 8
and mark.
11. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines
through the marks made in steps 8 and 10.
12. Draw the 2 vertical, plumb lines down from the marks made
in Step 9 to complete the 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle.
This is the venting cutout area.
13. Cut a C\v" (19 mm) hole in one corner of the cutout area.
14. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area.
" (1 cm)
³⁄₈
Centerline
6" (15.2 cm)