Kenmore 721.80032 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 Ibs., 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.
WARNING
If you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or
property damage.
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30" min. cabinet opening width
/Grounded Plug
i,_- (inside upper cabinet)
Power Supply
Cord Hole
30" min. clearance from bottom
of cabinet to cooking surface
or countertop
(Use templates included
with installation instructions)
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Figure 4
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 inproperty damage.