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...seriously injured if you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Remove Cardboard Template 2 Location Requirements 2 Product Dimensions 3 Electrical ... 8 Prepare Upper Cabinet 8 Install Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12 MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY Your safety and the safety of your appliance...
...seriously injured if you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Remove Cardboard Template 2 Location Requirements 2 Product Dimensions 3 Electrical ... 8 Prepare Upper Cabinet 8 Install Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12 MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY Your safety and the safety of your appliance...
Installation Guide
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...filter may not be free of the cardboard packaging. 2. Set the cardboard template to the side and refer to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for 1/4" x 2" lag screws ■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver ■ 1½" (3.8 cm) diam. Location Requirements Check the ... the perforation is for wood studs. The piece inside upper cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section. NOTES: ■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure that the materials used will be installed. Special Requirements For Wall Venting Installation Only: ■...
...filter may not be free of the cardboard packaging. 2. Set the cardboard template to the side and refer to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for 1/4" x 2" lag screws ■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver ■ 1½" (3.8 cm) diam. Location Requirements Check the ... the perforation is for wood studs. The piece inside upper cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section. NOTES: ■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure that the materials used will be installed. Special Requirements For Wall Venting Installation Only: ■...
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... of electric shock by providing an escape wire for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Failure to whether the microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay... below. The plug must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If the power supply cord is typical for the electric current. The microwave oven is properly grounded. upper cabinet and side cabinet depth A. 2" x 4" wall stud B. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the...
... of electric shock by providing an escape wire for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Failure to whether the microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay... below. The plug must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. If the power supply cord is typical for the electric current. The microwave oven is properly grounded. upper cabinet and side cabinet depth A. 2" x 4" wall stud B. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the...
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...Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be attached to the back of the microwave oven and lift up. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven. Screws (in another location where wall or roof venting may be made to ...attaching damper plate to the venting system. Exhaust port A. Damper plate 2. Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed, or the microwave oven is attached to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Blower motor 5. If the mounting plate is reinstalled in recessed holes) 4. ...
...Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be attached to the back of the microwave oven and lift up. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven. Screws (in another location where wall or roof venting may be made to ...attaching damper plate to the venting system. Exhaust port A. Damper plate 2. Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed, or the microwave oven is attached to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Blower motor 5. If the mounting plate is reinstalled in recessed holes) 4. ...
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... back of "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Lower blower motor back into the slots in Step 3 of the microwave oven. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in the top of "Wall Venting Installation Only." Screws C. Diagonal wire cutting pliers... is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 1, at the perforations. 5. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Damper plate tabs D. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular...
... back of "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Lower blower motor back into the slots in Step 3 of the microwave oven. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in the top of "Wall Venting Installation Only." Screws C. Diagonal wire cutting pliers... is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 1, at the perforations. 5. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Damper plate tabs D. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular...
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... "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at Both End Holes Figure 4 B D B A A,D A,D A,D E E E E C C C C F F A. Cabinet opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. Mounting plate center markers 6 Using a stud finder, locate the edges of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. Wall Stud at...
... "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at Both End Holes Figure 4 B D B A A,D A,D A,D E E E E C C C C F F A. Cabinet opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. Mounting plate center markers 6 Using a stud finder, locate the edges of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. Wall Stud at...
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... least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the wall at Both End Holes (Figure 4) 1. This is level. 4" (10.2 cm) Centerline 6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 8. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must align with front edge of cabinet. Holding the cardboard template in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. 3. Refer to Figure 3 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations...
... least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the wall at Both End Holes (Figure 4) 1. This is level. 4" (10.2 cm) Centerline 6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 8. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must align with front edge of cabinet. Holding the cardboard template in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. 3. Refer to Figure 3 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations...
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... the lag screw(s) and bolt. Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top of the microwave oven. Push the bolt with toggle nuts through the end hole that fits over the 5/8" (16 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of "Installation for Wall... Template against the rear wall so that it is level. 8. The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at both ends. 1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert 3/16-24 x 2" round-head bolts through the drywall, ...
... the lag screw(s) and bolt. Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top of the microwave oven. Push the bolt with toggle nuts through the end hole that fits over the 5/8" (16 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of "Installation for Wall... Template against the rear wall so that it is level. 8. The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at both ends. 1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert 3/16-24 x 2" round-head bolts through the drywall, ...
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... venting through the power supply cord hole in back or other injury. Metal cabinet B. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at the bottom of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily into the vent in place. 9 Install ...Damper Assembly (for wall venting only) 1. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws. Mounting plate B. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in the wall cutout. 6. Cut 3/4" (19 mm) hole at the circular shaded area "G" on the template. ...
... venting through the power supply cord hole in back or other injury. Metal cabinet B. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at the bottom of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily into the vent in place. 9 Install ...Damper Assembly (for wall venting only) 1. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws. Mounting plate B. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in the wall cutout. 6. Cut 3/4" (19 mm) hole at the circular shaded area "G" on the template. ...
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... B. Refer to damper assembly. NOTE: The screw cannot be the same thickness as shown. Long tab F. Check the operation of microwave oven by operating the vent fan. 5. Save Installation Instructions for troubleshooting information. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws. 9. Bolts For ... 3 prong outlet. 3. Do not use an extension cord. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. A B C D E F A. Plug microwave oven into a grounded 3 prong outlet. WARNING A. Do not remove ground prong. To avoid warping, wood filler blocks (installer to provide) may be ...
... B. Refer to damper assembly. NOTE: The screw cannot be the same thickness as shown. Long tab F. Check the operation of microwave oven by operating the vent fan. 5. Save Installation Instructions for troubleshooting information. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws. 9. Bolts For ... 3 prong outlet. 3. Do not use an extension cord. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. A B C D E F A. Plug microwave oven into a grounded 3 prong outlet. WARNING A. Do not remove ground prong. To avoid warping, wood filler blocks (installer to provide) may be ...
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... F A. See "Rectangular to 15.2 cm = 1.5 m) B. Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. Elbow (for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. See the examples in the vent system ■ using caulking compound...at least 3" (7.6 cm) high Recommended Standard Fittings The following length equivalents are for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. ■ We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent. ■ To avoid possible product ...
... F A. See "Rectangular to 15.2 cm = 1.5 m) B. Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. Elbow (for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. See the examples in the vent system ■ using caulking compound...at least 3" (7.6 cm) high Recommended Standard Fittings The following length equivalents are for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. ■ We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent. ■ To avoid possible product ...
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... or service center for details. Accessories Filler Panel Kits are available from sticking. You will need , add the equivalent lengths of the microwave oven opening . The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must be installed ...and serial number plate, which is round, a rectangular to use no more than three 90° elbows. When you need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Replacement Parts If any of available replacement parts. See "Recommended Standard Fittings" section for either type of...
... or service center for details. Accessories Filler Panel Kits are available from sticking. You will need , add the equivalent lengths of the microwave oven opening . The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must be installed ...and serial number plate, which is round, a rectangular to use no more than three 90° elbows. When you need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Replacement Parts If any of available replacement parts. See "Recommended Standard Fittings" section for either type of...
Dimension Guide
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..." (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. A. 2" x 4" (5.1 x 10.2 cm) wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outlet *30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Microwave Hood Combination PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WMH76719C Required: • A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- Page 1 of 2 Ref. Recommended: • A time-delay fuse or time...
..." (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. A. 2" x 4" (5.1 x 10.2 cm) wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outlet *30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Microwave Hood Combination PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WMH76719C Required: • A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- Page 1 of 2 Ref. Recommended: • A time-delay fuse or time...
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...Length A 31⁄4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be free of 2 Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to Round Transition" illustration in "Recommended Vent Length." See "Recommended Standard Fittings" section for either type of 140... Only: • Cutout must not exceed the equivalent of vent. For Roof Venting Installation Only: • If you need, add the equivalent lengths of the microwave oven and the . A B C D E 3" (7.6 cm) F 27" (68.6 cm) models A. Roof cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) min. In ...
...Length A 31⁄4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be free of 2 Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to Round Transition" illustration in "Recommended Vent Length." See "Recommended Standard Fittings" section for either type of 140... Only: • Cutout must not exceed the equivalent of vent. For Roof Venting Installation Only: • If you need, add the equivalent lengths of the microwave oven and the . A B C D E 3" (7.6 cm) F 27" (68.6 cm) models A. Roof cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) min. In ...