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Installation Instructions

Over the Range Microwave Oven

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for

• local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes

• and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consu mer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper inst allation is not covered under the W arranty.

READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

CONTENTS

Installation Instructions

General information

Important Safety Instructions .....................3

Electrical Requirements ..............................3

Hood Exhaust...........................................4, 5

Damage – Shipment/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

C Outside Back Exhaust.............................18–21

Preparing Rear Wall...................... .. ........18

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ...........18, 19

Preparation of Top Cabinet.....................19

Adjust Blower ............. .......................19 , 20

Mount the Microwave Oven...............20, 21

Before You Use Your Microwave..............22

Aligning the Wall Plate ............................ 10

Installation Types.................................11–21

A Recirculating...........................................12–13

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall................. 12

Preparation of Top Cabinet.....................12

Mount the Mi crowave Oven. ................ .. .. 13

B Outside Top Exhaust.............................. 14–17

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall................. 14

Preparation of Top Cabinet.....................15

Adjust Blower .................................... 15, 16

Check Damper Operation........................ 16

Mount Microwave Oven........................... 16

Adjust Exhaust Adaptor.................... ....... 17

Connecting Ductwork.............................. 17

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product requires a three-prong gr ounded outlet. The installer must perform a ground conti nuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to insure that the outlet box is properly grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet electrical requirements noted (under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies.

CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation to avoid severe or fatal shock injury.

CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this 59 pound product, plus addit ional oven loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of 109 pounds.

CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or a peninsul a. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND a wall.

NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is recommended that two people inst all this product.

You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is very important to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT, DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14.5 amps (13 amps, CANADA) and 1.65 kilowatts (1.5 kilowatts, CANADA). This product must be connected to a supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency. Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code for this ki lowatt rating. The power supply cord and plug should be brought to a separate 20 ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box sh ould be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualifi ed electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.

IMPORTANT–PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to

Insure proper

ground exists

before use

minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Installation Instructions

HOOD EXHAUST

NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 11.

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.

DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT

LENGTH x

Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.

12 Ft. Straight Duct (6" Round)

Rectangular-to-Round Transition Adaptor*

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood. Total Length = 41 Ft.

* IMPORT ANT: If a rectangular-to-round transi tion adaptor is u sed, the bottom cor ners of the damper will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to all o w free movement of the damper.

12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft.

5 Ft. x (1) = 5 Ft.

NUMBER USED =

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY )

The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.

DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT

LENGTH* x

Roof Cap 40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.

3 Ft. Straight Duct (3¼" x 10" Rectangular)

90° Elbow 10 Ft. x (2) = 20 Ft.

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood. Total Length = 63 Ft.

NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust wi th space between studs, or wall should be prepared at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.

3 Ft. x (1) = 3 Ft.

NUMBER USED =

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

Installation Instructions

NOTE: If you need to ins tall ducts , note that t he total

duct length of 3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should not exceed 60 equivalent feet.

Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. Read the following carefully.

NOTE: It is important that venting be install ed u sing the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible. This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages. Also , make sure dampers

swing freely and nothing is blocking the ducts.

Exhaust connection:

The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a standard 3¼" x 10" rectangular duct.

If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-r ound transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less

than a 6" diameter duct.

DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT

LENGTH x

Rectangular-to-Round Transition Adaptor* 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, t he total duct length of 3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should not exceed 60 equivalent feet.

Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps, etc., present additional resistance to

airflow and are equivalent to a secti on of straight duct which is longer than their actu al physical s ize. When calculating the total duct length, add the equival ent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections. The char t below shows you how to calculate total equ ivalent ductwork l ength using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical ducts.

NUMBER USED =

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Roof Cap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Straight Duct 6" Round or 3¼" x 10" Rectangular 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will have to be cut to fit, using the tin

Total Ductwork = Ft.

snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper. Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are base d on actual

tests and reflect requirements for good vent ing performance with any vent hood.

Installation Instructions

DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION

• If the unit is damaged in shipment, return th e unit to the store in which it was bought 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 by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART QUANTITY

Wood Screws (¼" x 2")

Toggle Bolts (and wing nuts)

(

/16" x 3")

Self-aligning Machine Screws (¼"-28 x 3¼")

Nylon Grommet (for metal cabinets)

You will find the installation hardware cont ained in a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have all these parts.

NOTE: Some extra parts are included.

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART QUANTITY

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

REAR WALL TEMPLATE

Top Cabinet Template

Rear Wall Template

Installation Instructions

Separately Packed Grease Filter

Exhaust adaptor

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure and straig ht edge

Carpenter squ are (optional)

Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required)

Gloves

Scissors (to cut template, if necessary)

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)

MOUNTING SPACE

16-½ "

33"min.

LevelSafety goggles

Backsplash

Electric drill with 3/16

" drill bits

and

Stud finder or Hammer (optional)

NOTES:

Bottom edge of cabinet needs to be 33" or more from the cooking surface

• The space between the cabinets must be 30" wide and free of obstructions.

• This microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 33" wide.

• If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation.

• When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth flat cabinets be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance.

", ½"

Duct and masking tape

Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabin et installations only)

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