Amana AMV1150VAD, AMV2174VAS Dimension Guide

Microwave Hood Combination

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

AMV1150VA AMV1160VA AMV2174VA

Electrical: A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15or 20-amp fused electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker. A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this microwave oven be provided.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

	17	"	16	"
			(41.3 cm)
	(43.8 cm)

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

A 3¹⁄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used.

The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent.

15	"
(40.
0	cm)

	)
	.0 cm
29	" (76

For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows.
				CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS
To calculate the length of the system you need, add the equivalent length for each vent
piece used in the system. See the following examples:				The grounded 3-prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet.
A	B	C		A				B

					12" (30.5 cm) min.
					14" (35.6 cm) max.
				30"	upper cabinet and
				(76.2 cm)	side cabinet depth
				min.
				30"
				(76.2 cm)
D	E	F	G	typical*
A. Rectangular to round transition piece: 3			" x 10" to 6" = 5 ft
(8.3 x 25.4 cm to 15.2 cm = 1.5 m)
B. Roof cap: 3 " x 10" = 24 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 7.3 m)				66" (167.6 cm) min.
C. 90° elbow: 3 " x 10" = 25 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 7.6 m)
D. 90° elbow: 6" = 10 ft (15.2 cm = 3 m)
E. Wall cap: 3 " x 10" = 40 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 12.2 m)
F. 45° elbow: 6" = 5 ft (15.2 cm = 1.5 m)
G. 90° flat elbow: 3	" x 10" = 10 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 3 m)

6" (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total

A

B

6 ft (1.8 m)

2 ft

A. Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m)

(0.6 m)

B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m)

C. 1 rectangular to round transition

A. 2" x 4" wall stud

piece = 5 ft (1.5 m)

D. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m)

B. Grounded 3-prong outlet

straight = 8 ft (2.4 m)

*30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height.

C

D

Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/cooktop below.

3 " x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total

Rectangular to Round Transition for Roof Venting

A

B

NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between

6 ft (1.8 m)

the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round

transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully.

2 ft

A

(0.6 m)

C

B

A. One 3 " x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow = 25 ft (7.6 m)

D

C

B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m)

A. Roof cap

C. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m)

B. 6" (15.2 cm) min. diameter round vent

E

C. Elbow (for wall venting only)

D. Wall cap

F

E. 3 " x 10" to 6" (8.3 x 25.4 cm to 15.2 cm)

3" (7.6 cm)

rectangular to round transition piece

F. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) high

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation	Ref. W10247296B
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.	9/30/10