Step 4: Prepare The Wall And Upper Cabinet For Installation - Kenmore 721.86012 Installation Instructions Manual

MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE
TEMPLATE
1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find
and mark the vertical center line V on the back
wall, as in Figure 22.
2. Find and mark one or two points where the studs
are on the wall (Studs are normally 16 inches apart.)
and then measure and mark the stud locations. If
you cannot find any wall stud, consult a local
building contractor.
CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE
MICROWAVE OVEN IF YOU CANNOT FIND A
WALL STUD.
3. Line up the plumb line on the wall with the center
line on the mounting plate.
NOTE: Be sure the minimum width is 30 inches and
the distance from the top of the mounting
plate to the range or counter top is at least
30 inches. See Figure 4 on page 4.
4. Center mounting plate in opening by lining up the
plumb line on wall with centerline on mounting plate.
Make sure the minimum width is 30 inches and that
the top of the mounting plate is located a minimum
of 30 inches above the cooking surface.
See Figure 23.
NOTE: If the front edge of the cabinet is lower than
the back edge, adjust the mounting plate to
be level with the cabinet front.
5. Measure the bottom of the upper cabinet frame.
Trim the edges "A", "B" and "C" on the upper
cabinet template so that the template will fit on the
bottom of the upper cabinet. If upper cabinet has a
recessed frame, trim template so that it fits inside
the recessed area. Align the centerline of the upper
cabinet template with the centerline of the mounting
plate; then securely tape or tack the upper cabinet
template in place. See Figure 23.
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND
UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION
V
Figure 22
Upper Cabinet Template
Mounting Plate
(1-piece Mounting Plate)
Upper Cabinet Template
Mounting Plate
(3-piece Mounting Plate)
Figure 23
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