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Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY. Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to improper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • ...Para consultar una version en español de este manual de instrucciones, visite nuestro sitio de internet Hotpoint.com. For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website at : Hotpoint.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Be sure ...
Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY. Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to improper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • ...Para consultar una version en español de este manual de instrucciones, visite nuestro sitio de internet Hotpoint.com. For a Spanish version of this manual, visit our Website at : Hotpoint.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Be sure ...
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...11-22 A Outside Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Install the Damper 13 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........13, 14 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust... 15 Remove Exhaust Adaptor 15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 16 Preparation of Top Cabinet 16 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 16, 17 Mount the Microwave Oven 18 C Recirculating 19-22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 19 Adapting...
...11-22 A Outside Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Install the Damper 13 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........13, 14 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust... 15 Remove Exhaust Adaptor 15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 16 Preparation of Top Cabinet 16 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 16, 17 Mount the Microwave Oven 18 C Recirculating 19-22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 19 Adapting...
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... and supply circuit should be brought to the requirements of this product cannot be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning installation to the added weight of the National Electrical Code...
... and supply circuit should be brought to the requirements of this product cannot be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning installation to the added weight of the National Electrical Code...
Installation Instructions
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... must be 30″ wide and free of Cabinet Needs to be 30″ or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This... microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be used to fill in the gap between the cabinets is greater than 30″...
... must be 30″ wide and free of Cabinet Needs to be 30″ or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This... microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be used to fill in the gap between the cabinets is greater than 30″...
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... the following methods: A. OR B. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. Then place a mark halfway between the edges. THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 5 Remove the 2 screws from this mark. 3 Draw a line down the center of the stud.... one of the oven. 2 Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. This will be resting in the Styrofoam. B. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filter, glass tray, the exhaust adaptor and the small hardware bag.
... the following methods: A. OR B. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. Then place a mark halfway between the edges. THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 5 Remove the 2 screws from this mark. 3 Draw a line down the center of the stud.... one of the oven. 2 Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. This will be resting in the Styrofoam. B. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filter, glass tray, the exhaust adaptor and the small hardware bag.
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... dotted line. 16-1/2″ CL Draw a vertical line on cabinet bottom Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line. 16-1/2″ CL THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. On cabinets with front overhang on the wall at the same depth as a guide. 9 Tape the Rear Wall Template to match... line as the overhang. Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching the centerline and touching the bottom cabinet frame. This will keep the microwave level. 1 Measure the inside depth of the front overhang. 2 Draw a horizontal line on the back wall at the center of the front overhang....
... dotted line. 16-1/2″ CL Draw a vertical line on cabinet bottom Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line. 16-1/2″ CL THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. On cabinets with front overhang on the wall at the same depth as a guide. 9 Tape the Rear Wall Template to match... line as the overhang. Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching the centerline and touching the bottom cabinet frame. This will keep the microwave level. 1 Measure the inside depth of the front overhang. 2 Draw a horizontal line on the back wall at the center of the front overhang....
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... NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. 10 Installation Instructions D. It is important to avoid cutting fingers on the left or right side of the microwave. For holes that the template is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for toggle bolts.
... NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. 10 Installation Instructions D. It is important to avoid cutting fingers on the left or right side of the microwave. For holes that the template is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for toggle bolts.
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Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) B OUTSIDE BACK... for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to that section. Select the type of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for non-vented models). Outside Top Exhaust...
Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) B OUTSIDE BACK... for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to that section. Select the type of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for non-vented models). Outside Top Exhaust...
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Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork A1. CAUTION: Be careful to over-torque the toggle bolts. 12 Mount Microwave Oven A5. Be careful not to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall. 4 Tighten all bolts. Check Damper Operation ...
Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork A1. CAUTION: Be careful to over-torque the toggle bolts. 12 Mount Microwave Oven A5. Be careful not to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall. 4 Tighten all bolts. Check Damper Operation ...
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...around the power cord hole to align with adaptor and reinstall rear screw. • Remove tape holding the damper. A4. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in the cabinet bottom. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET The top cabinet template will help...rear retaining screw • Close the blower cover with the house exhaust ductwork. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it forward and hook slots at the rear of oven up against cabinet 13 bottom. A3. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, ...
...around the power cord hole to align with adaptor and reinstall rear screw. • Remove tape holding the damper. A4. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in the cabinet bottom. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET The top cabinet template will help...rear retaining screw • Close the blower cover with the house exhaust ductwork. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it forward and hook slots at the rear of oven up against cabinet 13 bottom. A3. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, ...
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... duct joints using duct tape. 7 Install grease filter. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to the top of... Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through top center cabinet hole. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns ...
... duct joints using duct tape. 7 Install grease filter. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to the top of... Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through top center cabinet hole. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns ...
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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B4. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST The rear wall template should be positioned accurately as shown on page 9. • Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Cut the opening, following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. 15 Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Adapt Blower for Back Exhaust B6. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Remove Exhaust Adaptor B3. Prepare Rear Wall B2.
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B4. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST The rear wall template should be positioned accurately as shown on page 9. • Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Cut the opening, following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. 15 Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Adapt Blower for Back Exhaust B6. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Remove Exhaust Adaptor B3. Prepare Rear Wall B2.
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... will help tighten the bolts. The wood screw must be sure that hold the blower motor in the microwave. Pull the plate away from the rear wall. The mounting plate must engage a wall stud. 1 ...one wood screw. CAUTION: Be careful to the wall using at the back side of the microwave. NOTE: Before tightening the toggle bolts and the wood screw(s), check again to be secured to avoid... pinching fingers between the back of Microwave Blower Door Screw 2 Open the blower door by lifting it underneath the top cabinet. •...
... will help tighten the bolts. The wood screw must be sure that hold the blower motor in the microwave. Pull the plate away from the rear wall. The mounting plate must engage a wall stud. 1 ...one wood screw. CAUTION: Be careful to the wall using at the back side of the microwave. NOTE: Before tightening the toggle bolts and the wood screw(s), check again to be secured to avoid... pinching fingers between the back of Microwave Blower Door Screw 2 Open the blower door by lifting it underneath the top cabinet. •...
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... slide the blower motor toward the right, and lift it is in Step 2. Remove screws from Gray Inlet Sleeve Back of the oven. Back of Microwave 4 Remove the two screws holding the gray-colored inlet sleeve to assure that the damper hinge is installed so that it is necessary for additional... flexibility. Black Exhaust Outlet Must Face Downward Back of Microwave 6 Tilt and place the blower unit back into the guides at the top and that the black-colored exhaust outlet faces the back of...
... slide the blower motor toward the right, and lift it is in Step 2. Remove screws from Gray Inlet Sleeve Back of the oven. Back of Microwave 4 Remove the two screws holding the gray-colored inlet sleeve to assure that the damper hinge is installed so that it is necessary for additional... flexibility. Black Exhaust Outlet Must Face Downward Back of Microwave 6 Tilt and place the blower unit back into the guides at the top and that the black-colored exhaust outlet faces the back of...
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...Steps 1-3. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in bottom of cabinet. 7 Install grease filter. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from...two full turns on each screw. 5 Tighten center screw completely. 6 Tighten the outer two screws to prevent cutting of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through top center cabinet hole. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by turning the screw at back...
...Steps 1-3. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in bottom of cabinet. 7 Install grease filter. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from...two full turns on each screw. 5 Tighten center screw completely. 6 Tighten the outer two screws to prevent cutting of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through top center cabinet hole. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by turning the screw at back...
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... the mounting plate and the wall. 4 Tighten all bolts. The mounting plate must engage a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the rear wall. Check Microwave Assembly C4. CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the wall to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt. Mount the...
... the mounting plate and the wall. 4 Tighten all bolts. The mounting plate must engage a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the rear wall. Check Microwave Assembly C4. CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the wall to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt. Mount the...
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...it is necessary for additional flexibility. NOTE: The gray-colored sleeve opening . Must Face Downward Black Exhaust Outlet Facing the Front Back of the microwave. Disconnect the wires only if it up with the "R", Recirculating exhaust. Remove and save the top and back retaining screws that the black-...colored exhaust outlet faces the front of the microwave and the gray-colored inlet sleeve faces downward. Rotate the gray sleeve as shown until the gray arrow lines up at the back side...
...it is necessary for additional flexibility. NOTE: The gray-colored sleeve opening . Must Face Downward Black Exhaust Outlet Facing the Front Back of the microwave. Disconnect the wires only if it up with the "R", Recirculating exhaust. Remove and save the top and back retaining screws that the black-...colored exhaust outlet faces the front of the microwave and the gray-colored inlet sleeve faces downward. Rotate the gray sleeve as shown until the gray arrow lines up at the back side...
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... self-aligning screw through hole in Step 1. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not pinched. 7 Secure the blower unit to bottom of the microwave. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (cont.) 6 Tilt and place the blower unit back into the opening in Step 2. Retaining screw Retaining screw 8 Close the...Installation Instructions C3. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent...
... self-aligning screw through hole in Step 1. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not pinched. 7 Secure the blower unit to bottom of the microwave. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (cont.) 6 Tilt and place the blower unit back into the opening in Step 2. Retaining screw Retaining screw 8 Close the...Installation Instructions C3. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent...
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... oven using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille by sliding it to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 4 Install the charcoal filter. C5. See the Owner's Manual packed... with the microwave. Insert mesh-side up 5 Replace the grille and the screws. 6 Close the door. 22 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 4 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Charcoal Filter 5 ...
... oven using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille by sliding it to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 4 Install the charcoal filter. C5. See the Owner's Manual packed... with the microwave. Insert mesh-side up 5 Replace the grille and the screws. 6 Close the door. 22 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 4 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Charcoal Filter 5 ...
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Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- to instructions. 6. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. 5. Read the Owner's Manual. 2. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to 20-amp electrical outlet. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 7. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- to instructions. 6. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. 5. Read the Owner's Manual. 2. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to 20-amp electrical outlet. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 7. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23