Location Requirements; Product Dimensions - Whirlpool GH6177XPS Installation Instructions Manual

Parts Supplied
For reorder information, see "Replacement Parts" section.
NOTE: The hardware items listed here are for wood studs. For
other types of wall structures, be sure to use appropriate
fasteners.
A B
F
A. 1/4-20 x 3" bolts (6)
B. Washers (2)
C. Toggle nuts (4)
D. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (4)
E. Power supply cord bushing (1)
F. Damper assembly (for wall or roof
venting)
NOTE: Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal
filter may be combined.
Materials needed
Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See "Venting Design
Specifications" section.

Location Requirements

Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed.
The location must provide:
Minimum installation dimensions. See "Installation
Dimensions" illustration.
Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and
minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within
cabinet opening.
Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes
microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave oven
and upper cabinet.
Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See
"Electrical Requirements" section.
NOTES:
If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure
there is at least 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance between the wall and
the microwave oven, so that the door can open fully.
Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to
withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for
cooking. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make
sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or
sustain other damages.
4
C D
Not Shown:
Upper cabinet template
Mounting plate (attached to
back of microwave oven)
Aluminum grease filters
Charcoal filters (Depending
on model, charcoal filters
may not be included. See
Use and Care Guide.)
Special Requirements
For Wall Venting Installation Only:
The 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) cutout area must align with the
rectangular hole in the mounting plate.
Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent tube
fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully.
E
For Roof Venting Installation Only:
If using rectangular to round transition piece, the 3" (7.6 cm)
clearance needs to exist above the microwave oven so that
the damper blade can open freely and fully. See "Rectangular
to Round Transition" illustration in "Venting Design
Specifications" section.
Installation Dimensions
NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper
cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section.
66" (167.6 cm) min.
*30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height.
Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/cooktop
below.
A B
30"
(76.2 cm)
min.
30" (76.2 cm) typical*
12" (30.5 cm) min.
14" (35.6 cm) max.
A. 2" x 4" wall stud
B. Grounded 3 prong outlet

Product Dimensions