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Question posted by skipsinger on April 18th, 2013

Why Does The Wire Rack Spark When I Use The Microwave.

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Answer #1: Posted by TexasDeviL on April 18th, 2013 10:23 AM

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The rack is for when you are using your oven as a convection oven not as a microwave ove. You can't put metal in a microwave. You just can't, sorry.

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

... (42.7 m) for each vent piece used . It is recommended that the damper can open freely and fully. A 2 ft (0.6 m) C A. Instructions packed with a fuse or circuit breaker. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of the system you need, add the equivalent length for either type of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

...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 others . This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others are not followed. W10247296B See "Installation Requirements" section for use...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... or roof venting. Toggle nuts (2) E. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (2) F. For Roof Venting Installation Only: ■ If you are using a rectangular to round transition piece, the 3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for wood studs. Cut along the perforation to Round Transition" illustration in "Venting Design Specifications" section. 2 See...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

.... See "Electrical Requirements" section. Do not remove ground prong. The microwave oven is properly grounded. Do not use an adapter. or 20-amp electrical supply with a grounding plug. A. 2" x 4" wall stud B. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of electric shock by providing an escape wire for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. In the event...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... damper plate and screws together and set for recirculation installation. A A. Screws C. Blower motor 5. Remove screws attaching damper plate to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being handled. A B C A. Damper plate B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... Damper plate tabs D. Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5. Repeat Step 4 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 4. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Screws C. Repeat Step 1 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 3. Damper plate B. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in the top of "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Lower...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... 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. Mounting plate center markers 6 Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within 6" (15.2 cm) of ...plate) B. Mark the center of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... wall, making sure its top is level with the dimensions described in Step 3 of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must attach to the wall at both end holes. Using measuring tape, find the wall stud centerline(s) drawn in Step 6 of "Locate Wall Stud(s)," and mark at least 1, preferably 2 hole...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

With the support tabs of the microwave oven. Start a toggle nut on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into the remaining end hole. ...the wall at both end holes. 3. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at One End Hole" in the "Drill Holes in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. 3. Refer ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... a washer on the template. Damper blade D. Mounting plate B. Metal cabinet B. NOTE: To avoid damage to do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is closed and taped shut. 3. A B A. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at the circular shaded area "G" on Upper Cabinet Template. 8. Failure...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... operate: ■ Check that a household fuse has not blown, or that the power supply cord is plugged into microwave oven. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws. 9. Do not use an adapter. Installation is required, rotate microwave oven downward. To avoid warping, wood filler blocks (installer to damper assembly. The blocks must be installed if the...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... piece F. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to provide efficient performance ■ using uniformly sized vents ■ using recirculation installation. See the examples in the vent system ■ using caulking compound to seal exterior wall or roof opening around cap ■ not installing...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

... Panel Kits are available from sticking. Recommended Vent Length A 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used . If you will need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 1 rectangular to round transition piece must...

Owners Manual - Page 1

... should experience a problem not covered in this section. ■ Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the microwave oven. ■ Read and follow instructions. for additional information. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte...

Owners Manual - Page 2

Remove wire twist-ties from the microwave oven is specifically designed to facilitate cooking. - If materials inside the oven to heat, cook, or dry food.... Do not cover racks or any appliance, close properly and that there is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close supervision is necessary when used by children. ■ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has ...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...microwave oven must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. The microwave oven is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. If the power supply cord is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire...Cooking Rack (on some models) Use only for manual cooking only. Light Timer Set the cooktop light to whether the microwave oven is...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... sponge, or as indicated below. ■ Nonstick cavity coating (on some models): To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use stainless steel cleaner. ■ Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher. ■ Cooking rack and supports (on some models) Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER...

Owners Manual - Page 5

.... ■ Cooktop light(s): The cooktop light(s) is(are) located on the underside of cold water for 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being used. Call for some models) ■ Rack clip ■ Rack support ■ Grease filter ■ Charcoal filter ■ Cooktop light bulb ■ Cavity light bulb ■ Pan and handle ■ Steamer...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... assistance using your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or ...microwave oven opening, behind the door. If you do not have been removed, altered or cannot be borne by the customer. Please keep this limited warranty does not apply. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used...

Warranty - Page 1

...used for other damage to the finish of your major appliance for future reference. Consumable parts are excluded from your correspondence. If you on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven...Repairs when your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 2. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF ...

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