KitchenAid KHMC1857WSS Support Question
KitchenAid KHMC1857WSS Support Question
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Question posted by cm7405 on April 15th, 2011
What Keeps Things From Falling Into The Exhaust Vent?
The exhaust opening on top of the microwave are too large is my unit missing some kind of cover?
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Related KitchenAid KHMC1857WSS Manual Pages
Use & Care Guide - Page 1
... safety messages in the microwave oven.
■ The microwave oven must be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of others . Microwave Hood Combination Safety
Your safety and ...FAQs) section of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. We have provided an easy to excessive microwave energy:
■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with...
Use & Care Guide - Page 2
... dropped.
■ The microwave oven should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in convection, combination, grill or "PAN BROWN" mode (on .
■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Do not use straight-sided containers with the door open since open-door operation can...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This device complies with a grounding plug. Touch CLOCK, enter time, then touch CLOCK or the Start control.
Options or Setup
Vent Timer, Light Timer, Filter Reset, Sound On/Off, Scroll Speed, Demo Mode, Calibration...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
...Combination Cycles (on rack for bake and for steaming, or use the dish in the microwave oven with plates that the food be placed directly on some models): ■ Use ovenproof, microwave... and combination cycles.
■ Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.) ■ Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.) ■ Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
... be used after cooking. Remove bulb cover screw, and open the bulb cover. Remove two screws on some models): mild soap, water and soft brush or dishwasher. Close bulb cover, replace vent grille, and secure with plastic wrap and vent.
Enter the additional time, if desired, and start the microwave oven. Keep Warm
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
...microwave oven
Check the following : ■ Proximity
Move the receiver away from microwave oven during microwave oven operation to the cover for the first few convection cycles. Odor and smoke coming from the microwave oven... below is an error indicator. Open and close door. Fan running during microwave oven operation.
Arcing in "Microwave Oven Care" section.
Call for some...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
...using your correspondence. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is...cover:
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you can find your model number and serial number on the label located on how to use your home of the microwave oven opening...keep this limited warranty does not apply.
Dimension Guide - Page 1
..." x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total
A
B
6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft (0.6 m)
C
A. Microwave Hood Combination
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KHMC1857W KHMC1857XS KHMS2040W
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS... open freely and fully. Rectangular to Round Transition for Roof Venting ...microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece
F. A
B C
3" (7.6 cm)
D
A. diameter round vent
C. Vent...
Installation Guide - Page 1
...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 injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol.
W10247296B These installation instructions cover different models. Table of Contents
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY...
Installation Guide - Page 2
... tools and parts before starting installation. NOTES: ■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure that the vent fits
properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully. See User Instructions.)
NOTE: Depending on model, charcoal filters may be combined.
Read and follow the instructions provided with your builder or cabinet supplier...
Installation Guide - Page 3
...outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be inside the upper cabinet. In the event of an electrical short ...;₈" (76.0 cm)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For all governing codes and ordinances.
The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Installation ...
Installation Guide - Page 4
... of microwave oven. Exhaust port
6. A
B
C
A. Damper plate
2.
Screws (in another location
where wall or roof venting may be used.
Rotate Blower Motor
The microwave oven is reinstalled in recessed holes)
D
A. NOTE: Skip this section if you are inserted into the microwave oven.
A
Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is
changed, or the microwave oven is...
Installation Guide - Page 5
... 2 screws removed in Step 3 of the microwave oven. Reattach damper plate. Slots
8. Repeat Step 1 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 3. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of
microwave oven, and flat sides of blower motor face back of the microwave oven (as shown), performance will be poor. Damper plate B. Exhaust port
IMPORTANT: If blower motor is...
Installation Guide - Page 6
...A
E
E
E
E
F
F
NOTE: If wall stud is within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.
1.
Mark the center of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. Mounting plate center...opening . Locate Wall Stud(s)
NOTE: If no wall studs exist within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline (see "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting...
Installation Guide - Page 7
...opening.
Measure down from the bottom edge of cabinet. Cut a 3/4" (19 mm) hole in Step 9 to the horizontal line drawn in place, mark both sides of the centerline, and mark.
10.
Mark Rear Wall
The microwave oven...End Holes (Figures 1 & 2)
1. If the end holes are properly marked.
D. Wall Venting Installation Only
Upper cabinet bottom
³⁄₈" (1 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
...
Installation Guide - Page 8
... lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at One End Hole" in the "Drill Holes in "Locate...covering (for example, tile backsplash), be secured to make sure toggle nut has opened against the upper cabinet bottom.
Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into wall stud(s) in Step 2 of "Mark Rear Wall."
2. Start a toggle nut on bolts from the back of the microwave oven...
Installation Guide - Page 9
... the 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the bottom of the microwave oven so that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully.
2. NOTE: To avoid damage to move and install microwave oven. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws.
These are for wall venting only)
1. Position the damper assembly on the template. With front of...
Installation Guide - Page 10
....
10 Raised tabs B. Do not remove ground prong. Plug microwave oven into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Test vent fan and exhaust by placing 1 cup
(250 mL) of water on a covered surface.
8. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of the damper assembly slides under vent)
Complete Installation
1. Connect vent to follow these instructions can result in place, insert bolts...
Installation Guide - Page 11
...length equivalents are not provided with
microwave hood combination.
■ We do not recommend using duct tape to seal all joints in "Recommended Vent Length."
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. A
B
C
D
E
3" (7.6 cm)
F
A. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) of...
Installation Guide - Page 12
...C
D
A.
Replacement Parts
If any of the microwave oven. See the following examples:
3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total
A
B
6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft (0.6 m)
C
A.
See "Recommended Standard Fittings" section for details. If you will need , add the equivalent lengths of the microwave oven opening . Each panel is located behind the door. ■...
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