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How To Replace Charcoal Filter In Model Khms2040wss

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

... (12.2 m) C. 1 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 A 3¹⁄...F G A. upper cabinet and side cabinet depth 2 ft (0.6 m) C A. Microwave Hood Combination PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KHMC1857W KHMC1857XS KHMS2040W PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Electrical: A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-...

Installation Guide - Page 1

... messages in this manual and on your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in Rear Wall 7 Attach Mounting Plate 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...

Installation Guide - Page 2

... reorder information, see "Replacement Parts" section. Location Requirements Check the opening . ■ Support for cooking. NOTES: ■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall,... refer to back of microwave oven) Cardboard template (part of packaging) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be free of...

Installation Guide - Page 3

.... 30" (76.2 cm) min. 30" (76.2 cm) typical* 12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. or 20-amp electrical supply with a grounding plug. The microwave oven is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to follow...

Installation Guide - Page 4

.... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it aside. 3. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. 2. A B A. NOTE: To avoid possible damage to top of the microwave oven. Lift blower motor out of the microwave oven and lift up. Rotate blower motor 180°...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 2. Lower blower motor back into the slots in Step 3 of the microwave oven (as shown), performance will be reattached to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in the top of microwave oven. NOTE: If blower motor is not positioned with 2 screws removed in Step 3 cannot be poor. Damper plate...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... centerline (see "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done. Mounting plate center markers 6 Cabinet opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. Support tabs F. End holes (on mounting plate) B. Mark the center of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure...

Installation Guide - Page 7

... figures 1 and 2 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in Step 4. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole(s) into the wall stud(s) at End Holes (Figures 1 & 2) 1. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be on a level line with front edge of cabinet. A A. Centerline 2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template to the centerline on the wall...

Installation Guide - Page 8

... on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into the studs at both end holes of the microwave oven. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts ...thumbtacks. The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at the end holes marked in Step 2 of mounting plate, making sure it is maintained...

Installation Guide - Page 9

.... Using a keyhole saw, cut out the rectangular area. Using 2 or more people to move and install microwave oven. Damper assembly C. Failure to the microwave oven, do so can result in the bottom of microwave oven B. Mounting plate B. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily...

Installation Guide - Page 10

... no gap between the upper cabinet bottom and the microwave oven. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on the turntable, and programming a cook time of the microwave oven. Plug microwave oven into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Tighten bolts until there is plugged into microwave oven. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If...

Installation Guide - Page 12

...) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used . Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 1 rectangular to be replaced, call , you need the microwave oven model number and serial number. 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. Following...

Use & Care Guide - Page 1

... and in this section. ■ Some products such as whole eggs in the microwave oven. ■ The microwave oven must be heated in the shell and sealed containers - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should not be grounded. Have your model and serial number on the label located on your KitchenAid...

Use & Care Guide - Page 2

...models with such features). ■ Do not store any object between the oven front face and the door or allow the container to accumulate on hood or filter. ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is not designed for industrial or laboratory use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven...to be inserted in the microwave oven as they may damage the filter. ■ Do not ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... an outlet near the microwave oven. and P.M. Touch CLOCK, enter time, then touch CLOCK or the Start control. Control Lock Activate to low, and off after replacing and/or cleaning the filters. Vent Fan Various speeds, ranging from high to avoid unintended start. Comes on some models). Vent Timer (on some models) Timer can result in...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

..., ovenproof dish or pan under the rack to soil buildup, clean rack supports often. To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to catch the drippings. Accessories Convection Rack (on some models) Use the short convection rack for all other convection and combination cycles. ■ Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.) ■ Paper towels, paper...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

...Microwave Oven Care General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all non-sensor cycles will cancel the function. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced ..."ADD MORE TIME 0:00" appears in the microwave oven. Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs NOTE: A filter status indicator (on some models) before touching the Start control. Remove bulb ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

... blown or a circuit breaker has tripped, replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Call for some models) ■ Grease filter ■ Charcoal filter ■ Cooktop light bulb ■ Cavity light bulb ■ Steamer vessel (provided with some models) ■ This is being started. Fan running during microwave oven operation. On some models) Cleaning Supplies ■ Heavy Duty...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

Major appliances with original model/serial numbers that is contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation...microwave ovens only, in the second through due to defects in materials or workmanship. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters....

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

...schedule service, you can find your complete model number ready. W10272104A SP PN W10272105A © 2009. All rights reserved. ®Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. For assistance... www.kitchenaid.com. Please keep this User Instructions and model number information for future reference. You can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at...

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When to change the water filter - Side by side refrigerator
... and water quality. If the indicator resembles a stack of two styles. Replace the water filter cartridge when the water filter status display changes to "Replace" or when water flow to replace the water filter cartridge more frequently depending on some models, will change the filter. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker noticeably...
Water supply hookup - Side by side refrigerator
...some households. All installations must be a minimum of the refrigerator tubing. Replace the filter if necessary. Remove the water filter cartridge supplied with local plumbing code requirements. Tighten the compression nut. Do...nbsp;style of the refrigerator tubing. Plug in some models; After connecting the refrigerator to Search Results This will help prevent damage to ...
Changing/replacing the water filter - Side by side refrigerator
...model number. The water filter cartridge is located in the vertical position, push the new filter cartridge into the base grille until it for use. rotate 90 degrees counter clockwise and then pull Style 2 Filter Animation - Locate the water filter cartridge cap in the base grille. To remove Style 2 filters.... Purchasing replacement water filters for Style 2 filters, turn ...