Install Damper Assembly; Install The Microwave Oven - Whirlpool MH1170XS Installation Instructions Manual

5. Cut the 1 " (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area
"G" on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord.
NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to
be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown.
A
A. Metal cabinet
B. Power supply cord bushing
6. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at points "D" and "E" on the template.
These are for two 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts and washers
used to secure the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.
For Roof Venting Installation Only
7. Cut 3/4" (19 mm) hole at one corner of the shaded rectangular
area "F" on Upper Cabinet Template.
8. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the rectangular area.

Install Damper Assembly

(for wall venting only)
1. Check that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully.
2. Position the damper assembly on the back of the microwave
oven so that the damper blade opens away from the
microwave oven.
A B
A. Back of microwave oven
B. Damper assembly
C. Damper blade
D. Sheet metal screws
3. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws.
B
C
D

Install the Microwave Oven

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
IMPORTANT: The control side of the unit is the heavy side.
Handle the microwave oven gently.
1. Place a washer on each 1/4-20 x 3" flat-head bolt and place
inside upper cabinet near the 3/8" (10 mm) holes.
2. Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped shut.
3. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on
support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate.
NOTE: Do not grip or use the door or door handle during
installation.
A. Mounting plate
B. Support tabs
4. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply
cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the
upper cabinet.
5. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet.
NOTE: If venting through the wall, make sure the damper
assembly fits easily into the vent tube in the wall cutout.
A
B
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