YOUR SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU START Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! – Read the entire manual before you begin. – The model number label is located on the oven front. See Figure 1. – Mounting plate is located on back side of microwave oven. See Figure 2. BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Model Number Label Mounting...
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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 that it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath. –...
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. Damper/duct connector One power cord clamp and (for roof vented or wall vented installation) One dark-colored mounting screw Not Actual Size (to hold the power cord) 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) Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof Key hole saw (for the power cord hole) or wall venting) Electric drill...
STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS w w WARNING w w 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 Detail. Upper Cabinet NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the...
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 w WARNING - FIRE HAZARD w w THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED! You may vent your oven in one of three ways: Roof Venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof, as in Figure 6 (3-1/4"...
STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM 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 sticking. DUCT LENGTH The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 feet.
STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for room venting (recirculating). You need to adjust the blower if you want wall vented or roof vented installation. w w WARNING w w 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.
STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER WALL VENTED INSTALLATION: 1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and back plate two blower plate screws. Remove the blower blower unit plate from cabinet. See Figure 12. blower plate mounting screws 2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven.
STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER ROOF VENTED INSTALLATION: blower plate 1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and mounting two blower plate screws. Remove the blower screws plate from cabinet. See Figure 18. 2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven.
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE TEMPLATE 1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and mark the vertical center line on the back wall, as in Figure 22. 2.
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET. w w WARNING w w 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.
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STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED 3/16" Hole on Studs TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 3/4" Hole on Drywall Only 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the "...
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STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL TO PREPARE THE REAR WALL CUTOUT OPENING AND EXHAUST ADAPTOR/MOUNTING PLATE FOR WALL VENTING AND ROOF VENTING: NOTE: If room vented installation is used, skip this step. 1. Place the mounting plate against the rear wall as described in step 5 item 1 (page 15).
STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL w w WARNING w w 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 hole 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See Figure 26) at the bottom of the mounting plate.
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STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL 5. Roof vented installation: See Figure 32. Install ductwork through the vent opening in the damper upper cabinet. Complete the venting system through the roof according to the method needed. See “PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM,” STEP 2 on the page 8.
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