Step 4: Prepare The Wall And Upper Cabinet For Installation - Kenmore 721.86002 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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