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I N S P I R I N G T H E W O R L D ’ S K I T C H E N OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE COS-3016ORM1SS INSTALLATION GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read the following Important information regarding installation safety and maintenance.
Introduction DAMAGE—SHIPMENT/ PARTS INCLUDED Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality product. Your represents the state of the art in microwave (CONT.) design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. ADDITIONAL PARTS INSTALLATION PART QUANTITY This installation guide will show you how to install your new over-the-range microwave. •...
Mounting requirements TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • The space between the cabinets must be 30 in. (76.2 cm) wide. If the space between the cabinets is more than 30 in. (76.2 cm), you’ll need filler material to fill the gap Ruler or tape measure and between the microwave and cabinets.
Exhaust requirements Use this section if you plan to vent your microwave outside (top or back exhaust). If you plan Equivalent duct length table to recirculate the air back into the room, skip to “Removing your microwave” on page 9. To calculate your equivalent duct length: When installing exhaust vents: 1 Write the number of sections used for each of the duct pieces.
Installing your microwave Removing your microwave 1 Remove the documentation, filters, glass tray, and hardware bag from Step 1: Find the wall studs the box. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of your mi- crowave. Warning 2 Fold back all four box flaps, then carefully roll the microwave and box over onto the top side.
Step 2: Align the rear wall template 5 Tape the template in place so that it is centered on the vertical line and If the rear wall template is damaged or unusable, see “Rear wall template NOTE: the top edge is aligned with the horizontal line. dimensions”...
Step 3: Select a ventilation type Step 4: Option A - Attach the mounting plate to the wall This microwave is designed for three types of ventilation. Select the type of ventilation you want to use, then go to the corresponding page. Note: Depending on Note your stud locations, your...
Step 5: Option A - Preparing the top cabinet 5 Insert wood screw(s) through the mounting plate and into the hole(s) drilled in the stud(s), then tighten both the wood Notes screw(s) and toggle bolt(s) with a Phillips screwdriver to mount If the top cabinet template is damaged or unusable, see “Top cabinet template the plate.
Step 6: Option A - Adapt the microwave blower for 10 If you have recessed cabinets: outside top exhaust • Make two filler blocks out of scrap wood pieces the size of shaded areas H. 1 Remove and save the five screws that hold the blower unit in the They must be as thick as the microwave.
4 Place the blower unit back into the opening. The blower unit exhaust Step 7: Option A - Mount the microwave openings should face upwards. CAUTION Fan blade openings facing upwards • For easier installation and personal safety, we recommend that two people install this microwave oven.
5 While holding the microwave up against the wall and cabinet, fully tighten Step 8: Option A - Connecting ductwork the top-center machine screw, then fully tighten the outer two screws. 1 Open the cabinet and slide the exhaust adapter front-to-back or side-to-side to adjust. Blower plate Exhuast adapter Damper...
Step 4: Option B - Cutting a vent opening Step 5: Option B - Attach the mounting plate to the wall 1 Use a saber or keyhole saw to cut out the shaded area through the rear wall. Note: Depending on your stud locations, your installation may look different.
Step 6: Option B - Preparing the top cabinet 5 Insert wood screw(s) through the mounting plate and into the hole(s) drilled in the stud(s), then tighten both the wood screw(s) and toggle bolt(s) with a Phillips You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large screwdriver to mount the plate.
Step 7: Option B - Adapt the microwave blower for outside 9 If you have recessed cabinets: back exhaust • Make two filler blocks out of scrap wood pieces the size of shaded areas H. 1 Remove and save the five screws that hold the blower unit in the They must be as thick as the depth of the cabinet recess.
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4 Turn the blower unit 180° so that the fan blade openings are facing out the back of the microwave. 8 Secure the blower plate and exhaust adapter with the remaining screws you removed previously. AFTER BEFORE Blower plate Blower plate and adapter screws Exhaust adapter You’ll need:...
Step 8: Option B - Mount the microwave 5 While holding the microwave up against the wall and cabinet, fully tighten the CAUTION top-center machine screw, then fully tighten the outer two screws. • For easier installation and personal safety, we recommend that two people install this microwave oven.
Step 4: Option C - Attach the mounting plate to the wall 5 Insert wood screw(s) through the mounting plate and into the hole(s) drilled in the stud(s), then tighten both the wood screw(s) and toggle bolt(s) with a Phillips screwdriver to mount the plate. Make sure that the plate is Note: Depending on centered before tightening fully.
9 If you have recessed cabinets: Step 5: Option C - Preparing the top cabinet • Make two filler blocks out of scrap wood pieces the size of shaded areas You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough H.
Step 6: Option C - Mount the microwave 5 While holding the microwave up against the wall and cabinet, fully tighten the top-center machine screw, then fully tighten the outer two screws. CAUTION • For easier installation and personal safety, we recommend that two people install this microwave oven.
3 Plug the power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outlet. 4 Turn your circuit breaker back on. Obtaining replacement parts Call Customer Service at: 888.784.3108 30 in. Specifications (76.2 cm) COS-3016ORM1SS Model Rated voltage 120V / 60 Hz Rated input power 1550W Rated output power...
Top cabinet template dimensions If your top cabinet template is unusable, drill/cut using the dimensions below. 11.8 in. (30.0 cm) 29.5 in. (75 cm)
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Ne pas Réexpédier ce Produit au Magasin Pour tout problème concernant ce produit, veuillez contacter For full warranty details on this product please visit: le service des consommateurs Cosmo Customer Support au http://www.cosmoappliances.com/warranty +1(888) 784-3108 TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE, YOUR UNE PREUVE D’...
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Cosmo is constantly making efforts to improve the quality and performance of our products, so we may make changes to our appliances without updating this manual. Electronic version of this manual is available at: www.cosmoappliances.com...
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