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Question posted by rep435 on July 4th, 2012

Venting

Does my microwave need to be vented?

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Installation Instructions - Page 1

... you 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 Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Remove Cardboard Template...
Installation Instructions - Page 2

... Shown: Upper cabinet template Mounting plate (attached to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for wood studs. See "Venting Design Specifications" section. For Roof Venting Installation Only: ■ If you are for cooking. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the...
Installation Instructions - Page 3

...max. Do not use an adapter. Required: ■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. A. 2" x 4" wall stud...Hazard Plug into an outlet that is properly grounded. Failure to whether the microwave oven is properly installed and grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 or 20-amp ...
Installation Instructions - Page 4

... screws attaching damper plate to the venting system. NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is attached to back of the microwave oven. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into...
Installation Instructions - Page 5

... 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 reattached to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 1 of the microwave oven. Repeat Step 4 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 3. Slots 8. Reattach blower motor to the microwave oven. 7. Screws C. Securely tighten screws...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

... 6" (15.2 cm) of the wall stud(s) within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. 1. Cabinet opening . See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." Mounting plate center markers 6 ... of the vertical centerline (see "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done. Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within...
Installation Instructions - Page 7

...If the cardboard template is over wall studs, use 1 lag screw and one corner of the cutout area. 14. Wall Venting Installation Only Upper cabinet bottom ³⁄₈" (1 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) Centerline 6" (15.2 cm) 6" ...mounting plate's end holes and bottom edge. 4. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on both sides of the centerline, and mark. 10. Rear wall B.
Installation Instructions - Page 8

...Wall Studs at One End Hole" in the "Drill Holes in Step 3 of the microwave oven. Mounting plate C. Securely tighten all contents from the back of the mounting plate. With...is level. 4. The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at both end holes drilled into wall stud(s) in Step 6 of the mounting plate facing forward, insert...
Installation Instructions - Page 9

...microwave oven door is the heavy side. NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven... from the microwave oven. For Roof Venting Installation Only 7. Using 2 or more people to the upper cabinet. Back of the microwave oven is closed and taped shut. 3. Push microwave oven against mounting plate...
Installation Instructions - Page 10

... an electrician. ■ Check that a circuit breaker has not tripped. WARNING A. Bolts For Roof Venting Installation Only 1. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be installed if the damper assembly is now complete. If adjustment is plugged into microwave oven. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws. 9. Repeat steps 3-6. 10. Tighten bolts until there is no...
Installation Instructions - Page 11

...Vent materials needed for installation are for optimal hood performance If venting through the roof, and rectangular to Round Transition" illustration. Do not vent... For optimal venting installation, we recommend: ■ using duct tape to seal all joints in "Recommended Vent Length." Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the ...
Installation Instructions - Page 12

... or visit our website listed in the User Instructions. You will need your dealer to be found on the front frame of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must be used. When you will need the microwave oven model number and serial number. W10247296B SP PN W10345003B © 2010...
Dimension Guide - Page 1

...Venting NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must be provided. Microwave Hood Combination PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS GMH3204XV GMH5205XV GMH6185XV WMH1162XV WMH1163XV WMH1164XW WMH2175XV WMH2205XV WMH3205XV WMH31017A... for each vent piece used . It is recommended that the damper can open freely and fully. To calculate the length of the microwave oven and the rectangular...
Warranty Information - Page 1

... the installation of your product, you on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Have your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location...unless such damage results from defects in a manner that have access to the Internet and you need further assistance, you can find your major appliance. Outside the 50 United States and Canada,...
Use & Care Guide - Page 1

... , tell you how to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you still need your model and serial number located on your appliance. Connect only to excessive microwave energy: ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the provided Installation Instructions. We have provided many important safety messages in TROUBLESHOOTING...
Use & Care Guide - Page 2

... (91.44 cm). ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - for industrial or laboratory use the microwave oven near a swimming pool, or similar locations. ■ Do not immerse cord or plug in water...when cleaning the vent-hood filter. This type of injury to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it has been damaged or dropped. ■ The microwave oven should not be...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... padlock icon appears in the display. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with a fuse or circuit breaker. Timer With the microwave oven in death, fire, or electrical shock. Repeat to practice using the Vent Fan control. Comes on automatically as to turn back on all tones. Programming tones may be turned off . Do...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... water, then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use the dish in the microwave oven. Preset Reheating Touch REHEAT, enter number code of the microwave oven opening opposite the tab area, swing up , replace vent grille, and secure with screws. ■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located on the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5

...) of a service call for contact and model identification information. If microwave oven still does not operate, call . Open and close door. Arcing in the microwave oven Check the following : ■ Proximity Move the receiver away from the vent fan, automatically comes on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6

...complete model number ready. If you on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. You can write to Whirlpool with the removal from your ...contact your major appliance is used in a manner that have access to the Internet and you need further assistance, you may contact Whirlpool at : Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 ...

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