Drill Holes In Rearwall - Whirlpool GH7208XRQ2 Installation Instructions Manual

NOTE: Secure t hemounting plate tothewall a tall4 corner holes
drilled into thewall s tuds and/or drywall using either 1 /4-20 x 3"
round-head bolts and toggle nuts or1/4x2"lagscrews.
Refer toillustrations in"Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in
"Locate W all Stud(s)" section.
No Wall Studs at Corner Holes (Figures I & 2}
NOTE: The mounting plate must also be secured to the wall on at
least 1 wall stud as well as at all 4 corners.
1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward,
insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through all 4 corner holes
of mounting plate.
2. Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting plate.
Leave enough space for the toggle nuts to go through the wall
and open.
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A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt
B. Mounting plate
C. Spring toggle nut
3. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the top
of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the
upper cabinet.
4. Push the 4 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and
finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened
against drywall.
One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes (Figure 3)
1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward,
insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through the 2 corner holes
that fit over the two 3/4" (19 mm) holes drilled in Step 2 of
"Installation for One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes" in the
"Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section.
2. Start toggle nuts on the bolts from the back of the mounting
plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through
the wall and to open.
3. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the top
of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the
upper cabinet.
4. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and
finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened
against drywall
5. Insert 2 lag screws into the remaining 2 corner holes.
6. If installing on a second wall stud, insert lag screw(s) into the
other hole(s) drilled in Step 2 of "Installation for One Wall Stud
at Two Corner Holes" in the "Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section.
7. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
8. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.
Wall Studs at All Four Corner Holes (Figure 4)
1. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the top
of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the
upper cabinet.
2. Insert lag screws into the 4 corner holes.
3. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
4. Securely tighten all lag screws.
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B"
A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt
B. Mounting plate
C. Drywall
D. Spring toggle nut
5. Insert lag screw(s) into the holes drilled into wall stud(s) in
Step 2 of "Installation for No Wall Studs at Corner Holes" in
the "Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section.
6. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
7. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.