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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.
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Installation Instructions This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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 3 For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. should Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Installation Instructions ADDITIONAL PARTS DAMAGE – SHIPMENT INSTALLATION • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the Part Quantity unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or Top Cabinet replacement. Template • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED #1 and #2 Phillips Pencil Carpenter square screwdriver (optional) Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Scissors (to cut template, if necessary) Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing Electric drill with 3 16...
Installation Instructions PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE REMOVING THE MICROWAVE FINDING THE WALL STUDS OVEN FROM THE CARTON Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray, mounting plate, and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the foam protecting the front of the oven.
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Installation Instructions DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate Position – beneath flat bottom Plate Position – beneath framed cabinet recessed cabinet bottom 30” to Cooktop Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30”...
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Installation Instructions MARKING THE MOUNTING HOLES OPTION 1: USE PAPER REAR WALL TEMPLATE 30” 3/8" TO EDGE OPTION 2 OPTION 1 NOTE: Refer to step C “DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET on page 10 for aligning instructions. 12" NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO STEP 1: Installer uses bracket to make 2 marks.
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Installation Instructions MARKING THE MOUNTING HOLES OPTION 2: USE METAL BRACKET AS TEMPLATE NOTE: Refer to step C “DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET on page 8 for aligning instructions. STEP 1: STEP 4: Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of Installer uses a level to draw a horizontal line the 30”...
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to NOTE: Select the type of ventilation required for your the following three types of ventilation: installation and proceed to that section. A. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) B.
Installation Instructions RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 3/8" TO EDGE OPTION 2 A2. Prepare Top Cabinet 12" STEP 1: Installer uses bracket to make 2 marks. First OPTION 1 mark is made by using the stampled slot in bracket. Second mark is made on the ouside edge of bracket.
Installation Instructions CHECK BLOWER MOTOR Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing toward the front of the oven. ORIENTATION BEFORE: Fan Blade The blower fan blade opening should be facing the Openings Facing Up front of the microwave. You will have to remove the top cover plate to check the fan blade orientation.
Installation Instructions NOTE: When mounting ADAPTING BLOWER FOR the oven, thread power RECIRCULATION (continued) cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Place the blower unit back into the opening. Keep it tight throughout CAUTION Steps 1–3. Do not pinch Lift oven, tilt it Do not pull or stretch the cord or lift oven by pulling...
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Installation Instructions WHEN REPLACING THE MOUNT THE OVEN CHARCOAL FILTER (continued) If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will Attach the oven to the top cabinet by inserting be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet that helps remove smoke and odors.
Installation Instructions OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B2. Prepare Top Cabinet 3/8" TO EDGE OPTION 2 12" STEP 1: Installer uses bracket to make 2 marks. First OPTION 1 mark is made by using the stampled slot in bracket. Second mark is made on the ouside edge of bracket.
Installation Instructions Slide the blower plate from under its retaining USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE flange and lift it off. Remove the cover plate FOR PREPARATION OF TOP installed on the back. Remove and save screws that hold blower unit to the oven CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a Retaining...
Installation Instructions ADAPTING BLOWER FOR Attach the exhaust adaptor to the blower plate with the two bronze metal screws provided. OUTSIDE VENTILATION Make sure that the damper pivots easily before (continued) mounting oven. You will need to make adjustments to assure Place the blower unit back into the opening.
Installation Instructions MOUNT THE OVEN ADJUST THE EXHAUST (continued) ADAPTOR Cabinet Front Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor Cabinet Bottom Shelf to connect to the house duct. Filler Block Damper Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Back of Oven Self-Aligning Screw Oven Top...
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Installation Instructions OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Prepare Rear Wall 3/8" TO EDGE OPTION 2 C2. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12" STEP 1: Installer uses bracket to make 2 marks. First OPTION 1 mark is made by using the stampled slot in bracket. Second mark is made on the ouside edge of bracket.
Installation Instructions ADAPTING BLOWER FOR USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST CABINET 1 Remove and save the two screws that hold the blower plate in place. Slide blower plate from You need to drill holes for the top support screws and under its retaining flange.
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Installation Instructions Locate the two “knockout” plates, on the rear MOUNT THE OVEN oven panel, near the top of the oven. Using tin snips, carefully cut the web area from the two holes side-by-side (that secure the knockouts to the oven). Cut all four webs on both rear knockouts;...
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Installation Instructions Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Oven Top Attach the oven to the top cabinet by inserting 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. Be sure to keep power cord tight.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Make sure the microwave oven has been Read the Owner’s Manual. installed according to instructions. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove all packing material from the FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE. microwave oven. Install turntable and ring in cavity. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.
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