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Installation Over the Range Instructions Microwave Oven BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. Note to Consumer – • Keep these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT – • Save these • Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires instructions for local inspector’s use.
Installation Instructions Adapting Microwave Blower CONTENTS – for Outside Back Exhaust....17 18 General information Mount the Microwave Oven ....19 Important Safety Instructions ........3 Recirculating ........– Electrical Requirements .......... 3 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .... Damage – Shipment/Installation......4 Preparation of Top Cabinet ....20 Parts Included............
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is The installer must perform a ground continuity check properly grounded. on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to insure that the outlet box is properly Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is...
Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED DAMAGE—SHIPMENT/ (CONT.) INSTALLATION ADDITIONAL PARTS • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the PART QUANTITY unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or Combined T replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Pencil Carpenter square # 1 Phillips screwdriver (optional) Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Scissors “ “ “ Electric drill with ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ (to cut template, if necessary) drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed...
Installation Instructions PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE REMOVING THE MICROWAVE FINDING THE WALL STUDS OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven. Wall Studs Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton...
Inst allat ion Inst ruct ions DETERM INING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position—beneath flat bottom Plate position—beneath framed recessed cabinet cabinet bottom NOTE: IT IS VERY READ AND FOLLO IMPOR IN THE W THE TANT BEFOR INSTA LLATIO DIREC REAR...
Installation Instructions ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE 3/8" TO EDGE 12" NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line. READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE. This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom 4"...
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for the following three types of ventilation: Recirculating. Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section.
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Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCTING NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total Maximum duct length: duct length of 3 ⁄ ” x 10” (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of (10.
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Installation Instructions EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCTING NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 20. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
Installation Instructions OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Top Exhaust A4. Check Damper Operation Mount Microwave Oven 3/8" TO EDGE along the dotted line. Trim the rear wall template Adjust Exhaust Adaptor 12"...
Installation Instructions USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires FOR PREPARATION OF TOP will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit. CABINET End B 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.
Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE ADAPTING MICROWAVE OVEN BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw removed in Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight. Replace blower plate with the screw removed in Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE ADJUST THE EXHAUST OVEN (cont.) ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor Cabinet Front to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Back of Damper Blower Plate Microwave Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess...
Installation Instructions You need to drill holes for the top support screws and ATTACH THE MOUNTING a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through. PLATE TO THE WALL • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
Installation Instructions Roll the blower unit 90° Place the blower unit back into the opening. Before Rotation After Rotation AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End A End B Back of Back of Microwave Microwave Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower Before Rotation After Rotation...
Installation Instructions Cabinet Front MOUNT THE MICROWAVE Cabinet Bottom Shelf OVEN Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL Microwave Oven Top SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
Installation Instructions RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C2. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Check Blower Plate 3/8" TO EDGE Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line. 12" NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THE DIRECTIONS READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION...
Installation Instructions NOTE: When mounting the CHECK BLOWER PLATE microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in Blower Plate bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps Lift microwave, tilt 1–3. Do not pinch cord or it forward, and hook lift oven by pulling cord.
Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE C5. INSTALLING OR CHANGE OVEN (cont.) THE CHARCOAL FILTER Insert 2 self-aligning screws NOTE: The charcoal filter is factory installed in through outer top cabinet recirculating models. Follow these steps to replace a holes. Turn two full turns on filter or to install a filter after converting a vented each screw.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Make sure the microwave oven has been & Read the CARE Manual. installed according to instructions. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S Remove all packing material from the USE. microwave oven. Install turntable ring and glass tray in cavity Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.
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3/8" TO EDGE 12" Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line. NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE. This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom 4"...