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Installation Instructions
Over the Range Microwave Oven
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
� Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for
� Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
local inspector’s use.
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
� IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes
� Proper installation is the responsibility of the
and ordinances.
installer.
� Note to Installer – B
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Installation Instructions CONTENTS C Outside Back Exhaust............................. 18–21 General information Preparing Rear Wall ................................ 18 Important Safety Instructions .....................3 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........... 18, 19 Electrical Requirements ..............................3 Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... 19 Hood Exhaust ...........................................4, 5 Adjust Blower .................................... 19, 20 D
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Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. You should have the wall receptacle and circuit The installer must perform a ground continuity check checked by a qualified electrician to make sure on the power outlet box before beginning the the receptacle is properly grounded. installation to insure that the outlet box is properly grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
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Installation Instructions 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. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT LENGTH x USED = LENGTH Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft. 12 Ft. Straight Duct (6" 12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft. Round) Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x (1) =
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Installation Instructions NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total Maximum duct length: duct length of 3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. 3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. DUCT. Read the following carefully. Elbows, transitions, wall and roof NOTE: It is important that ven
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Installation Instructions Installation Instructions DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ PARTS INCLUDED INSTALLATION HARDWARE PACKET � If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair PART QUANTITY or replacement. Wood Screws 1 � If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair (¼" x 2") or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. Toggle Bolts 3 � If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other (and wing nuts) than the customer), repair or replace
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Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Carpenter square (optional) Pencil # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Tin snips (for cutting Scissors 3 Electric drill with /16", ½" damper, if required) Filler blocks or scrap wood (to cut template, if necessary) 5 and /8" drill bits pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Gloves Stud finder or Hammer (optional) Safety go
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Installation Instructions 1.PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1. Remove the installation instructions, Exhaust adaptor, filters, glass tray and the small hardware Wall Studs bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven. Center 2. Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. The oven should be res
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At least 30″ Installation Instructions C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position – beneath framed recessed Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet cabinet bottom 16-1/2² C C L Draw a vertical line on L 33″ to Cooktop the wall at the center of the 30″ wide space. Tape the Rear Wall Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the Template onto the wall 30″ space. matching the centerline Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall and touching the mat
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Installation Instructions D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Hole A Draw a Vertical Line Centerline on Wall from Center notches of Top Cabinet C L Horizontal Line Area E Horizontal Line Hole C Hole B Draw a Horizontal line on wall from bottom of “Rear Wall Template”. CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges. 1. Draw a Vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30" wide space. NOTE: Holes A, B and C are inside area E. If none of A, B and C is in a stud, find a stud somewhere
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Installation Instructions 2. INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to NOTE: This microwave is shipped after being the following three types of ventilation: assembled for “Recirculating”. And exhaust adaptor is shipped assembled to the filler-upper. Select the A. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) type of ventilation required for your installation and B. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) proceed to that section. C. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizo
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Installation Instructions A. RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Mount the Microwave Oven A1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE 3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to TO THE WALL mount the plate. NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure to coincide bottom line of the Mounting plate with Horizontal line of “Rear wall Template” and t
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Installation Instructions especially when mounting flush to bottom of A3. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN cabinet. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE Self-Aligning Screw INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during Microwave Oven Top installation. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon 4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. grom
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Installation Instructions B. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B2. Prepare Top Cabinet B3. Adjust Blower B4. Check Damper Operation B5. Mount Microwave Oven B6. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor B7. Connect Ductwork B1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE To use toggle bolts: TO THE WALL Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Toggle Wings Toggle Mounting Bolt Plate Wall Bolt End 3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and Attach the plate to th
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Installation Instructions B3. ADAPTING MICROWAVE B2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP CABINET EXHAUST You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a 1. Remove and save 2. Lift up the hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, screw that holds blower plate. and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. blower plate to microwave. Blower Plate Back of Microwave Screw 3. Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend
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Installation Instructions B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Upward FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during 5. Place the blower unit back into the opening. installation. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord. NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the
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Installation Instructions B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN B6. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR (cont.) Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Back of Damper Microwave Blower-Plate Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess For Front-to-Back Self-Aligning Screw Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Microwave Oven Top Needed 4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. 5. Insert 2 self-aligning screws B7.
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Installation Instructions C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Prepare Rear Wall C2. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C3. Prepare Top Cabinet C4. Adjust Blower C5. Mount the Microwave Oven C1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL C2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST TO THE WALL You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust. Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud
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Installation Instructions C2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE C4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER TO THE WALL (cont.) FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1. Remove and save screw that holds blower Plate To use toggle bolts: to microwave. Spacing for Toggles More Blower motor Than Wall Thickness screw. 2. Lift up the Blower Plate. Toggle Wings Mounting Toggle Blower Motor Plate Bolt Back of Microwave Wall Bolt End Blower Motor Screw 3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and 3. Carefully pull out the blo
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Installation Instructions 6. Place the blower unit back into the opening. C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End A End B FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched. installation. NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the
