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Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven BEFORE YOU BEGIN (Read these instructions completely and carefully.) IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. •...
Contents General information Step-by-step installation guide Important safety instructions ....... 3 1. Placement of the mounting plate ..... 8 A. Removing the microwave oven from the Electrical requirements ......... 3 carton/removing the mounting plate..8 Hood exhaust ..........4 B. Finding the wall studs ........ 8 Damage –...
General information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded The power cord of this outlet. The installer must perform a ground appliance is equipped continuity check on the power outlet box before with a three-prong beginning the installation to insure that the (grounding) plug which outlet box is properly grounded.
General information HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 11. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
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General information Maximum duct length: NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 3 ¼˝ x 10˝ rectangular or 6˝ diameter For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. 3 ¼˝...
General information DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/INSTALLATION • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. •...
General information TOOLS YOU WILL NEED #1 and #2 Phillips Pencil Ruler or tape measure and Carpenter square (optional) screwdriver straight edge Tin snips (for cutting Scissors (to cut Electric drill with ˝, ½˝ and Filler blocks or scrap wood damper, if required) template, if necessary) ⅝˝...
Step-by-step installation guide 1. PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. REMOVING THE B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE Wall Studs 1. Remove the installation instructions, Exhaust adaptor, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag.
Step-by-step installation guide C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom 16 ½˝ Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30˝ 30˝...
Step-by-step installation guide D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Draw a Vertical Line Centerline Hole A on Wall from Center notches of Top Cabinet Horizontal Line Area E Hole C Hole B Horizontal Line Draw a Horizontal line on wall from bottom of “Rear Wall Template˝.
Step-by-step installation guide 2. VENTILATION TYPES (CHOOSE A, B OR C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for following three types of ventilation: Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). And exhaust adaptor is shipped assembled to the A.
Step-by-step installation guide A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) A1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE NOTE: The house duct is needed to connect to the exhaust adaptor after installation completion. FOR EXHAUST ADAPTOR AND PROPER DAMPER OPERATION House Duct CHECK Damper Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Back of Microwave...
Step-by-step installation guide B. RECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS) (CONT.) Roll the blower unit 90 ° so that fan blade Secure the blower to the microwave using the openings are facing toward the front of the blower retaining screws from Step 1. microwave.
Step-by-step installation guide C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT) C1. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180 °. FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST Before Rotation After Rotation Remove and save screw that holds blower Plate to microwave. Blower Retaining Screws Back of Microwave Back of Microwave Place the blower unit back into the opening.
Step-by-step installation guide 3. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A. Prepare Rear Wall (only horizontal duct) B. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C. Prepare Top Cabinet D. Mount the Microwave Oven E. Connecting Ductwork (only vertical duct) A. PREPARING THE REAR B. ATTACH THE MOUNTING WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK PLATE TO THE WALL EXHAUST...
Step-by-step installation guide B. ATTACH THE MOUNTING D. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE PLATE TO THE WALL (CONT.) OVEN To use toggle bolts: Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Toggle Wings Mounting Toggle Plate Bolt FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
Step-by-step installation guide D. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE E. CONNECTING DUCTWORK OVEN (CONT.) FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST Cabinet Front House Duct Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. Insert the 2 self-aligning screws 1.
Before You Use Your Microwave BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Read the Owner’s Manual. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. Keep installation instructions for the local inspector’s use. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. Install turntable and ring in cavity.