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Summary of Contents for Amana ACO1840AB
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions ACO1840AB ACO1840AW ACO1840AC ACO1860AB ACO1860AW ACO1860AC ACO1860AS... -
Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. B. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy. • Read all the instructions before using your oven. - Turn the oven off. • Do not allow children to use this oven without close - Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at supervision.
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Page 4: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement ( U.s.a. Only)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY) This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency • Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or energy and if not installed and used properly, that is television. in strict accordance with the manufacturer's •... -
Page 5: Grounding Instructions
INSTALLATION A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS C. RADIO INTERFERENCE 1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an radio reception. electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the 2. -
Page 6: Your Safety First
INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST Read this entire manual before you begin. BEFORE YOU START • Proper installation is the installer's responsibility! - Write the model & serial numbers on the owner’s manual. The model number label is located on the oven front. - Page 7 INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock! - Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the oven is properly grounded or if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions. DO NOT USE A FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL OR GROUNDING CIRCUIT.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION YOUR SAFETY FIRST WARNING If you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or property damage. 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.
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Page 9: Parts, Tools, Materials
INSTALLATION PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN: NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts. One power cord clamp and Backdraft damper / duct connector One dark-colored mounting screw (for roof-venting or wall-venting installation) (to hold the power cord) Not Actual Size ( 2 pieces must be... - Page 10 INSTALLATION PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION: Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top. Clear tape Stud finder or thin nail. (for taping the templates to the wall) Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole) Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or wall venting) Electric drill...
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Page 11: Step 1: Prepare The Electrical Connections
INSTALLATION STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING WARNING - FIRE HAZARD AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED! Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury. • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG! This appliance MUST be grounded! 1. -
Page 12: Step 2: Prepare The Venting System
INSTALLATION STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM WARNING - FIRE HAZARD THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED! NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 9. You may vent your oven in one of three ways. -
Page 13: Standard Fittings
INSTALLATION STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM STANDARD FITTINGS NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3" extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper’s sticking. -
Page 14: Step 3: Prepare The Venting Blower
INSTALLATION STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE WORKING ON IT. • DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock. Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roof venting. If you want wall-venting or room-vented (recirculating) installation, you must change the fan, as detailed below. - Page 15 INSTALLATION STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER 4. Reassemble the blower wire. See Figure 15. 5. Rotate the unit so that the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 16. When you insert blower unit, blower wire must be like figure 16. 6.
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Page 16: Step 4: Prepare The Wall And Upper Cabinet For Installation
INSTALLATION STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE TEMPLATES 1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and mark the vertical center line on the back wall, as in Figure 22. 2. - Page 17 INSTALLATION STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION WARNING BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING HOLES INTO THE WALL. Electrical wires could be concealed behind the wall covering and if the drill hits them you could get an electric shock. DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET.
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Page 18: Step 5: Install The Mounting Plate
INSTALLATION STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 3/16" Hole on Studs 5/8" Hole on Drywall Only 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30″ Minimum 66"... - Page 19 INSTALLATION STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE TO PREPARE THE REAR WALL CUTOUT OPENING AND EXHAUST ADAPTOR/MOUNTING PLATE FOR WALL-VENTED: 1. Place the mounting plate against the rear wall as described in step 5 item 1. 2. Using a pencil, put dots through slots F and G, and through holes H and I.
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Page 20: Step 6: Attach The Oven To The Wall
INSTALLATION STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL WARNING You will need two people to lift this microwave. power cord Failure to use more than one person could result in personal injury. 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See power cord hole Figure 26 at the bottom of the mounting plate. - Page 21 INSTALLATION STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL 6. Roof venting installation: Install ductwork through the vent opening in the upper cabinet. Complete the venting system damper through the roof according to the method needed. See Figure 34. See PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM, STEP 2.
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