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OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please read and save these installation instructions. MODEL NO.: DOTRC11B, DOTRC11W P/N: 3828W5U0043...
YOUR SAFETY FIRST Read this entire manual before you begin. BEFORE YOU START • Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! – Write the model & serial numbers on the owner’s manual. The model number label is located on the oven front.
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YOUR SAFETY FIRST • THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED! – If there is an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
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YOUR SAFETY FIRST • MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT. – Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed to support 150 lbs. – ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, frame member. –...
PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN: NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts. One power cord clamp and Backdraft damper / duct connector One dark-colored mounting screw (for roof-venting or wall-venting installation) (to hold the power cord) Not Actual Size ( 2 pieces must be Actual Size...
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PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION: Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top. Clear tape Stud finder or thin nail. (for taping the templates to the wall) Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole) Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or wall venting) Electric drill...
STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS W A R N I N G AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED! 1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet above the oven, as shown in Figure 4. Upper NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the Cabinet...
STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 9, page 9. W A R N I N G -F I R E H A Z A R D THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED! You may vent your oven in one of three ways.
STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSYTEM STANDARD FITTINGS NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper’s sticking. DUCT LENGTH The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 feet.
STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER W A R N I N G ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE WORKING ON IT. • DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws and tip the vent grille forward, then lift it out.
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STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER ROOM-VENTED (recirculating) INSTALLATION: blower screw 1. Remove and save the two blower screws. See Figure 15. 2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven. 3. Rotate blower unit 90˚ turn so that the exhaust ports face the front of the unit.
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU START 1. Remove any shipping materials and parts from inside the microwave oven. 2. Cover the counter top or cooktop with a thick, protective A thick, protective covering to protect it from damage and dirt. covering See Figure 20.
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET. W A R N I N G BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING HOLES INTO THE WALL. Electrical wires could be concealed behind the wall covering and if the drill hits them you could get an electric shock.
STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE 1. Remove the templates from upper cabinet and wall. NOTE: If you are venting the oven through the wall, be sure you align the damper/connector on the rear of the mounting plate with the 3 1/4"x10" duct. Be sure the damper moves freely.
STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL W A R N I N G You will need two people to lift this power cord microwave. Failure to use more than one person could result in personal injury. power cord 1.
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STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL 6. Roof-vented installation: Align the damper/duct connector with the vent on top of the microwave oven. Damper should be on top of tab. Use two tapping screws (bright-colored) to attach damper/duct connector to the microwave oven. See Figure 36.
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