Amana MVH250L Owner's Manual page 33

Installation
YOUR SAFETY FIRST
I WARNING I
If you do not mount the oven as instructed,
you risk personal injury and/or property damage.
I CAUTION ]
Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY
MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover.
Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage.
• MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.
- Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The walt should be constructed of
minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.
- ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud.
- DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet.
- BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wail structures are able to support 150 Ibs., plus the weight of any items
you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.
- Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.
- BE SURE you have enough space. See Figure 3 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.
- This microwave oven can be installed over gas or electric cooking products no more than 36 inches wide.
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or countertop
Grounded Outlet
(inside upper cabinet)
(Use templates Included
with installation inetruedons)
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Figure 3
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