Preparation Of Top Cabinet; Checking For Proper Damper Operation; Mount The Microwave Oven - Frigidaire FMV145K Installation Instructions Manual

A2.
USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET
You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a
hole large enough for the power cord to fit through,
and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.
•
Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET
TEMPLATE.
•
Tape it underneath the top cabinet.
•
Drill the holes, following the instructions on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes
in the cabinet bottom.
CHECK FOR PROPER
A3.
DAMPER OPERATION
Exhaust Adaptor
(absent on models shipped
Blower Plate
for recirculation exhaust)
•
Place the microwave in its upright position, with the
top of the unit facing up.
•
This microwave oven may be shipped assembled for
top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation
exhaust (adaptor absent).
•
Make sure tape securing damper is removed and
damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.
•
You will need to make adjustments to assure proper
alignment with your house exhaust duct after the
microwave is installed.
Installation Instructions
Damper
Back of
Microwave
13
A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE
OVEN
FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL
SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle
during installation.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent
cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the
cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not
used, case damage may occur from over
tightening screws.
NOTE: When mounting
the microwave oven,
thread power cord
through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Keep it tight
throughout Steps 1–3. Do
not pinch cord or lift oven
by pulling cord.
2 Rotate front of oven
up against cabinet
bottom.
Insert a self-aligning screw through top center
3
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
threads have engaged. (It will be completely
tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially
when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.
Lift microwave, tilt it
1
forward, and hook
slots at back bottom
edge onto four lower
tabs of mounting
plate.