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Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT – • Save these instructions for • Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires local inspector’s use.
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. You should have the wall receptacle and circuit The installer must perform a ground continuity check checked by a qualified electrician to make sure on the power outlet box before beginning the the receptacle is properly grounded.
Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST 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 11. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
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Installation Instructions Maximum duct length: NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of round duct should not exceed 60 equivalent feet. 3¼"...
Installation Instructions DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ PARTS INCLUDED INSTALLATION HARDWARE PACKET • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair PART QUANTITY or replacement. Wood Screws • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair (¼"...
Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Carpenter square (optional) Pencil # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Tin snips (for cutting Scissors Electric drill with ", ½" damper, if required) Filler blocks or scrap wood (to cut template, if necessary) "...
Installation Instructions 1.PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE REMOVING THE MICROWAVE FINDING THE WALL STUDS OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE Remove the installation instructions, Exhaust adaptor, filters, glass tray and the small hardware Wall Studs bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.
Installation Instructions DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position – beneath framed recessed Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet cabinet bottom 16-1/2 ² Draw a vertical line on ″ the wall at the center of to Cooktop ″...
Installation Instructions ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Hole A Draw a Vertical Line Centerline on Wall from Center notches of Top Cabinet Horizontal Line Area E Horizontal Line Hole C Hole B Draw a Horizontal line on wall from bottom of “Rear Wall Template”. CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges.
Installation Instructions 2. 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”. And exhaust adaptor is shipped assembled to the filler-upper. Select the type of A.
Installation Instructions RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Mount the Microwave Oven ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to TO THE WALL mount the plate.
Installation Instructions especially when mounting flush to bottom of MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN cabinet. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE Self-Aligning Screw INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
Installation Instructions ADAPTING MICROWAVE USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP FOR PREPARATION OF TOP EXHAUST CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a Remove and save Lift up the hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, screw that holds blower plate.
Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Upward FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during Place the blower unit back into the opening. installation.
Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR (cont.) Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Back of Damper Microwave Blower-Plate Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess For Front-to-Back...
Installation Instructions OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Prepare Rear Wall C2. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C3. Prepare Top Cabinet C4. Adjust Blower C5. Mount the Microwave Oven PREPARING THE REAR WALL ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST TO THE WALL You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust.
Installation Instructions ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER TO THE WALL (cont.) FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST To use toggle bolts: Remove and save screw that holds blower Plate to microwave. Spacing for Toggles More Blower motor Than Wall Thickness screw.
Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN Place the blower unit back into the opening. AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End A End B FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during wiring.
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Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Make sure the microwave oven has been Read the Owner’s Manual. installed according to instructions. Remove all packing material from the microwave KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR oven. THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE. Install turntable and ring in cavity. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.