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.../Installation 6 Parts Included 6 Tools You Will Need 7 Mounting Space 7 Step-by-step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting Plate 8 Finding the Wall Studs 8 Determining Wall Plate Location 9 Aligning the Wall Plate 10 Installation Types 11-22 A Outside Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........13, 14 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall...
.../Installation 6 Parts Included 6 Tools You Will Need 7 Mounting Space 7 Step-by-step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting Plate 8 Finding the Wall Studs 8 Determining Wall Plate Location 9 Aligning the Wall Plate 10 Installation Types 11-22 A Outside Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........13, 14 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall...
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... of supporting the cabinet load, in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The installer must be installed by a qualified electrician to 20- It must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning installation to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code. 3 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT, DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS FROM THE POWER CORD. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS...
... of supporting the cabinet load, in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The installer must be installed by a qualified electrician to 20- It must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning installation to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code. 3 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT, DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS FROM THE POWER CORD. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS...
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...;4" x 2") Toggle Bolts (and wing nuts) (3⁄16" x 3") QUANTITY 2 4 PARTS INCLUDED (CONT.) ADDITIONAL PARTS PART TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Top Cabinet Template QUANTITY 1 REAR WALL TEMPLATE ININSSTTRAULCLTAITOIONNS Rear Wall 1 Template Installation 1 Instructions Separately 2 Packed Grease Filters Self-Aligning Machine 3 Screws (1⁄4"-28 x 31⁄4") Nylon Grommet 2 (for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. • If the unit is damaged...
...;4" x 2") Toggle Bolts (and wing nuts) (3⁄16" x 3") QUANTITY 2 4 PARTS INCLUDED (CONT.) ADDITIONAL PARTS PART TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Top Cabinet Template QUANTITY 1 REAR WALL TEMPLATE ININSSTTRAULCLTAITOIONNS Rear Wall 1 Template Installation 1 Instructions Separately 2 Packed Grease Filters Self-Aligning Machine 3 Screws (1⁄4"-28 x 31⁄4") Nylon Grommet 2 (for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. • If the unit is damaged...
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... cabinet template for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be 30″ (76.2 cm) or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave NOTES: • The space between the cabinets must be 30" (76.2 cm)wide and free of obstructions. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for power cord...
... cabinet template for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be 30″ (76.2 cm) or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave NOTES: • The space between the cabinets must be 30" (76.2 cm)wide and free of obstructions. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for power cord...
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REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. This will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs Center Carton Styrofoam 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. B. a magnetic device which locates nails. Reinstall...
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. This will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs Center Carton Styrofoam 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. B. a magnetic device which locates nails. Reinstall...
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... D. 9 Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. Installation Instructions C. If the cabinets have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position-beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position-beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame At least 30″ (76.2 cm), up to 36″ (91.4 cm) 30″ (76.2 cm) to Cooktop Plate...
... D. 9 Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. Installation Instructions C. If the cabinets have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position-beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position-beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame At least 30″ (76.2 cm), up to 36″ (91.4 cm) 30″ (76.2 cm) to Cooktop Plate...
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... NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. 10 For holes that the tabs are touching the bottom of the microwave. NOTE: If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for the rear wall. If there is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a fifth circle to support the weight of the cabinet or the level line drawn...
... NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. 10 For holes that the tabs are touching the bottom of the microwave. NOTE: If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for the rear wall. If there is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a fifth circle to support the weight of the cabinet or the level line drawn...
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... types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for kit number.) 11 Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). On Models shipped for the recirculating exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to help remove smoke and odors. A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT) Adaptor Must Be Moved to the...
... types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for kit number.) 11 Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). On Models shipped for the recirculating exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to help remove smoke and odors. A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT) Adaptor Must Be Moved to the...
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Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Wall Bolt End 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the mounting plate and the wall. 4 Tighten all bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to...
Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Wall Bolt End 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the mounting plate and the wall. 4 Tighten all bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to...
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.... (It will need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the exhaust adaptor. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt...
.... (It will need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the exhaust adaptor. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt...
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...-to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 8 Install grease filters. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 Blower Plate Damper Back of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to -Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed A6. Turn two full turns on each screw. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf...
...-to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 8 Install grease filters. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 Blower Plate Damper Back of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to -Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed A6. Turn two full turns on each screw. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf...
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Mount the Microwave Oven IMPORTANT NOTES: • Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are not pinched. This will need to cut an opening in the rear wall for holes A and B in the rear wall opening , following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. 15 Back of Microwave To remove the exhaust adaptor from the microwave oven: 1 Remove tape securing damper. 2 Raise damper flap. Back of the track...
Mount the Microwave Oven IMPORTANT NOTES: • Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are not pinched. This will need to cut an opening in the rear wall for holes A and B in the rear wall opening , following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. 15 Back of Microwave To remove the exhaust adaptor from the microwave oven: 1 Remove tape securing damper. 2 Raise damper flap. Back of the track...
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... bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to avoid pinching fingers between the back of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Blower Motor Back of the mounting plate and the wall. 4 Tighten all bolts. Attach the plate to microwave. Installation Instructions B3. BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Up End...
... bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to avoid pinching fingers between the back of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Blower Motor Back of the mounting plate and the wall. 4 Tighten all bolts. Attach the plate to microwave. Installation Instructions B3. BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Up End...
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... wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that fan blade openings are properly secured. Make sure the screw is tight. 9 Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 8 Replace the blower plate in the lower locking tabs. Back of Microwave Back of Microwave Adaptor Back of the blower unit. NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on other side of Microwave Guide Guide Locking...
... wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that fan blade openings are properly secured. Make sure the screw is tight. 9 Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 8 Replace the blower plate in the lower locking tabs. Back of Microwave Back of Microwave Adaptor Back of the blower unit. NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on other side of Microwave Guide Guide Locking...
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... Block Equivalent to Depth of top cabinet. Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by turning the screw at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of oven up against the wall and the top cabinet.) 2 Rotate front of mounting plate. Installation Instructions B6. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through outer top...
... Block Equivalent to Depth of top cabinet. Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by turning the screw at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of oven up against the wall and the top cabinet.) 2 Rotate front of mounting plate. Installation Instructions B6. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through outer top...
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... toggle wings to Wall C2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to help to the wall using toggle bolts. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that the wires are reinstalled. CAUTION: Be careful to mount the plate. Attach Mounting Plate to 3⁄...
... toggle wings to Wall C2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to help to the wall using toggle bolts. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that the wires are reinstalled. CAUTION: Be careful to mount the plate. Attach Mounting Plate to 3⁄...
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...: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward Blower Plate Back of the microwave. Save any unused parts for recirculating models. If the microwave was shipped for top exhaust, proceed to the microwave. NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in a later step. Installation Instructions C3. The damper is not needed for possible future use. Blower Plate 3 Slip the damper out of the motor frame. 20 The wires will be shipped assembled for top exhaust...
...: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward Blower Plate Back of the microwave. Save any unused parts for recirculating models. If the microwave was shipped for top exhaust, proceed to the microwave. NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in a later step. Installation Instructions C3. The damper is not needed for possible future use. Blower Plate 3 Slip the damper out of the motor frame. 20 The wires will be shipped assembled for top exhaust...
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... careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to the top cabinet. 21 Make sure the screw is tight. 9 Replace blower plate with the screw removed in Step 4. NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through top center cabinet hole. Back of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top FOR EASIER INSTALLATION...
... careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to the top cabinet. 21 Make sure the screw is tight. 9 Replace blower plate with the screw removed in Step 4. NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through top center cabinet hole. Back of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top FOR EASIER INSTALLATION...
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... wire mesh of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille. Insert mesh-side up 22 Installation Instructions C5. Pull the grille straight off. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 4 Install the charcoal filter. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER NOTE: The charcoal filter is factory installed in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 8 Install grease filters. C6. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Follow these steps to replace a filter or to install a filter...
... wire mesh of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille. Insert mesh-side up 22 Installation Instructions C5. Pull the grille straight off. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 4 Install the charcoal filter. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER NOTE: The charcoal filter is factory installed in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 8 Install grease filters. C6. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Follow these steps to replace a filter or to install a filter...
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Read the Owner's Manual. Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23 Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 7. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. to instructions. OMWANNEURA'SL 2. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to 20-amp electrical outlet. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. ININSSTTARLULCATTIIOONNS 6. ININSSTTARLULCATTIIOONNS 5.
Read the Owner's Manual. Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23 Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 7. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. to instructions. OMWANNEURA'SL 2. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to 20-amp electrical outlet. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. ININSSTTARLULCATTIIOONNS 6. ININSSTTARLULCATTIIOONNS 5.