Kenmore 721.86012 Installation Instructions Manual page 4

YOUR SAFETY FIRST
• MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.
– Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so that it is supported by the wall. The wall 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 wall structures are able to support 150 lbs., 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 4 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.
If you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or
property damage.
• 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 inproperty damage.
4
WARNING
30" min. cabinet opening width
30" min. clearance from bottom
of cabinet to cooking surface
or countertop before installation.
(Use templates included
with installation instructions)
Figure 4
CAUTION
Grounded Outlet
(inside upper cabinet)
Power Supply Cord Hole