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Dimension Guide - Page 1

...the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that a separate circuit serving only this microwave oven be provided. 17 " (43.8 cm) 16 " (41.3 cm) VENTING REQUIREMENTS....6 cm) max. Roof cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) min. Elbow (for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Instructions packed with a fuse or circuit breaker. Rectangular to round transition piece: 3 " x 10" ...

Installation Guide - Page 1

...kill or hurt you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to Wall 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 particular model may differ slightly from the illustration...

Installation Guide - Page 2

..." socket wrench ■ Masking tape or thumbtacks (or box wrench) for use appropriate fasteners. Location Requirements Check the opening . ■ Support for wall or roof venting. NOTES: ■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure that the damper blade can open freely and fully. Special Requirements For Wall...

Installation Guide - Page 3

... Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- Failure to whether the microwave oven is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven. The microwave oven is typical for the electric current. The plug must be inside...

Installation Guide - Page 4

...Rotate Blower Motor The microwave oven is attached to the back of microwave oven. A Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed, or the microwave oven is reinstalled in another location where wall or roof venting may be attached to back of the microwave oven. Wall Venting Installation Only 1. Reattach blower motor to the back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed...

Installation Guide - Page 5

...C A. Screws C. Damper plate tabs D. Reattach blower motor to the microwave oven. 7. Repeat Step 4 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 4. Roof Venting Installation Only 1. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of microwave oven, and flat sides of blower motor face back of "Wall Venting Installation Only." A 6. Securely tighten screws. Make sure damper plate tabs...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... C C D B D A A A A E E E E F F NOTE: If wall stud is within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. 1. End holes (on mounting plate) B. Support tabs F. No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at Both End Holes Figure... (see "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done. Holes for lag screws E.

Installation Guide - Page 7

... 2. Cardboard template C. Make sure the mounting plate is the venting cutout area. 13. Following are ideal hole locations. 7. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a level line with each be on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of upper cabinet 3. Wall Venting Installation Only Upper cabinet bottom ³⁄₈" (1 cm) 4" (10...

Installation Guide - Page 8

... Cabinet 1. The "rear wall" arrows must be secured to the wall on the wall. 2. B D A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt B. Mounting plate C. If installing on bolts from the back of the microwave oven. No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 & 2) NOTE: The mounting plate must be sure the "Rear Wall" arrows align to the thickest...

Installation Guide - Page 9

... hang it on support tabs at points "D" and "E" on Upper Cabinet Template. 8. Sheet metal screws 3. Power supply cord bushing 6. For Roof Venting Installation Only 7. IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven is at one corner of microwave oven B. Damper blade D. 5. These are for wall venting only) 1. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws. Support tabs 4.

Installation Guide - Page 10

..., or that the long tab of the damper plate. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of the microwave oven. With the microwave oven centered, and with sheet metal screw. Connect vent to the User Instructions for filter placement. Bolts For Roof Venting Installation Only 1. NOTE: The screw cannot be added. Damper assembly C. Do not use an adapter...

Installation Guide - Page 11

... designer and builder/contractor reference only. For optimal venting installation, we recommend: ■ using roof or wall caps that have back draft dampers ■ using a rigid metal vent ■ using the most direct route by minimizing the length of the vent and number of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that...

Installation Guide - Page 12

... available from sticking. Replacement Parts If any of the microwave oven opening . Following is 3" (7.6 cm) wide. ASSISTANCE Call your model number located on the front facing of the installation hardware needs to round transition piece = 5 ft (1.5 m) D. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m) If the existing vent is located behind the door. ■ Damper Assembly ■...

Use & Care Guide - Page 1

... complete model and serial number ready. If you for example, closed glass jars - are very important. These instructions include a "Troubleshooting" section to excessive microwave energy: ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the provided Installation Instructions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the microwave oven. ■ Read and follow instructions.

Use & Care Guide - Page 2

... kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near water - for storage purposes. Call an authorized service company for a short time before removing the container. - Do not use the microwave oven ...microwave oven for examination, repair, or adjustment. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in convection, combination, grill or "PAN BROWN" mode (on . ■ Use care when cleaning the vent...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... Hz, AC only, 15- WARNING: Improper use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. Vent Fan Various speeds, ranging from high to run for about 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and padlock icon appears in hours and minutes with...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... off (on some models) The convection element and fan are embedded in the microwave oven. 4 Place cookware directly on rack for bake and for steaming, or use the dish in the wall of ...the base and lid for convection cycles (baking or roasting). To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to catch the drippings. Convection rack D. Steamer insert G. Accessories Convection Rack (on ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

...; Stainless steel cavity and exterior (on some models) before sensor cooking. Dishwasher cleaning is behind the vent grille at least 3 minutes. Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs NOTE: A filter status indicator (on some models) appears in the microwave oven. To reinstall, place end of the filter into its slotted area - Close bulb cover, replace...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

... directions ■ This is off. Call for contact and model identification information. The microwave oven's cooling fan (on during convection cooking (on . Please refer to cool the microwave oven's controls while the cooktop below . Make sure Control Lock is separate from the vent fan, automatically comes on some models) ■ This is a list of available...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

...and transportation for product service if your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major... ■ Solid state touch control system parts SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY On microwave ovens only, in the second through tenth years from date of purchase, when this major appliance...

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