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MICROWAVE
HOOD
COMBINATION
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See "Installation
Requirements" section for further notes.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in
these installation instructions.
Table of Contents
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY.............................. 1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................... 2
Tools and Parts............................................................................... 2
Remove Cardboard Template........................................................ 2
Location Requirements................................................................... 2
Product Dimensions ....................................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements.................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 4
Remove Mounting Plate................................................................. 4
Rotate Blower Motor....................................................................... 4
Locate Wall Stud(s)......................................................................... 6
Mark RearWall................................................................................ 7
Drill Holes in RearWall.................................................................... 7
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall........................................................ 8
Prepare Upper Cabinet................................................................... 8
Install DamperAssembly ................................................................ 9
Install the Microwave Oven ............................................................ 9
Complete Installation.................................................................... 10
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 1 1
ASSISTANCE ................................................................................... 12
Replacement Parts ....................................................................... 12
Accessories................................................................................... 12
MICROWAVE
HOOD
COMBINATION
SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
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 either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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Microwave Hood Combination Safety
Important Safety Messages
Read and obey all safety messages provided in the manual and on the appliance.
Installation Requirements
Tools and Parts
Lists all necessary tools and parts required before starting the installation process.
Remove Cardboard Template
Instructions for separating and using the perforated cardboard piece as a rear wall template.
Location Requirements
Specifies criteria for choosing a suitable installation location, including dimensions and electrical needs.
Special Requirements
Details specific installation requirements for wall and roof venting configurations.
Installation Dimensions
Product Dimensions
Provides the physical measurements of the microwave oven unit.
Electrical Requirements
Grounding Instructions
Explains the critical procedures for safely grounding the microwave oven to prevent shock.
Installation Instructions
Remove Mounting Plate
Steps for removing the mounting plate from packaging or the oven itself.
Rotate Blower Motor
Guide to rotating the blower motor for different venting configurations (wall or roof).
Wall Venting Installation Steps
Specific instructions for modifying the blower and damper for wall venting.
Roof Venting Installation Steps
Specific instructions for modifying the blower and damper for roof venting.
Locate Wall Stud(s)
Possible Wall Stud Configurations
Illustrates preferred installation setups based on wall stud positioning.
Mark Rear Wall
Wall Venting Cutout Marking
Details on marking the rear wall for the required venting cutout area.
Drill Holes in Rear Wall
Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes
Instructions for drilling holes when no wall studs are present at the end holes.
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
No Wall Studs at End Holes
Attaching the mounting plate without wall studs at the end holes.
Wall Stud at One End Hole
Attaching the mounting plate with a wall stud at one end hole.
Wall Studs at Both End Holes
Attaching the mounting plate with wall studs at both end holes.
Prepare Upper Cabinet
Cabinet Preparation Steps
Steps to prepare the upper cabinet for microwave oven installation.
Install the Microwave Oven
Mounting the Oven
Procedures for safely lifting and mounting the microwave oven onto the support tabs.
Install Damper Assembly
Wall Venting Damper Installation
Steps for installing the damper assembly, primarily for wall venting.
Roof Venting Specific Instructions
Roof Venting Preparation
Instructions specific to the roof venting installation process, including damper connection.
Complete Installation
Roof Venting Final Steps
Final checks and connections for a complete roof venting installation.
Venting Design Specifications
Rectangular to Round Transition
Guidelines for clearance and use of rectangular to round vent transitions.
Recommended Standard Fittings
Lists standard vent fittings and their equivalent lengths for system calculation.
Recommended Vent Length
Vent Length Guidelines
Guidance on maximum allowable vent system length and elbow usage for optimal performance.
Assistance
Replacement Parts
Information on how to order replacement parts for the microwave oven.
Accessories
Details on available optional accessories, such as filler panels.
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