Installation Instructions
Over the Range Microwave Oven
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully. |
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local inspector’s use. |
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires |
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• IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes |
basic mechanical and electrical skills. |
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• Proper installation is the responsibility of the |
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READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Installation Instructions
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General information |
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Important Safety Instructions ..................... |
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Electrical Requirements .............................. |
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Hood Exhaust ........................................... |
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Damage – Shipment/Installation ................. |
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Parts Included............................................... |
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Tools You Will Need..................................... |
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Mounting Space............................................ |
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Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate ................ |
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Removing the Mounting Plate ................... |
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Finding the Wall Studs .............................. |
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Determining Wall Plate Location ............... |
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Aligning the Wall Plate ............................ |
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Installation Types ................................. |
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A Recirculating ........................................... |
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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. |
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Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... |
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Mount the Microwave Oven..................... |
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B Outside Top Exhaust .............................. |
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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. |
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Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... |
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Adjust Blower .................................... |
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Check Damper Operation........................ |
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Mount Microwave Oven........................... |
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Adjust Exhaust Adaptor........................... |
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Connecting Ductwork .............................. |
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C Outside Back Exhaust............................. |
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Preparing Rear Wall ................................ |
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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........... |
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Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... |
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Adjust Blower .................................... |
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Mount the Microwave Oven............... |
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Before You Use Your Microwave .............. |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. The installer must perform a ground continuity 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 additional 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 peninsula. 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 install this product.
IMPORTANT–PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK.
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The power cord of this |
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appliance is equipped |
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with a three-prong |
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(grounding) plug which |
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mates with a standard |
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three-prong (grounding) |
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wall receptacle to |
Insure proper |
minimize the possibility |
Insure proper |
of electric shock hazard |
ground existsts |
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before use |
from this appliance. |
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 kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and plug should be brought to a separate 20 ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.
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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.
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Roof Cap |
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*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 snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
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NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with 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.
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NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total |
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duct length of 3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter |
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round duct should not exceed 60 equivalent feet. |
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Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST |
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DUCT. Read the following carefully. |
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof |
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airflow and are equivalent to a section of straight duct |
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calculating the total duct length, add the equivalent |
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lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the length |
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Exhaust connection: |
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of all straight duct sections. The chart below shows |
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The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a |
you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length |
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standard 3¼" x 10" rectangular duct. |
using the approximate feet of equivalent length of |
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If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round |
some typical ducts. |
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than a 6" diameter duct.
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Transition Adaptor* |
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* 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
snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
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Installation Instructions
DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION
•If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the 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
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Wood Screws |
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Toggle Bolts |
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(and wing nuts) |
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(3/16" x 3") |
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Self-aligning |
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Machine Screws |
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(¼"-28 x 3¼") |
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Nylon Grommet |
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(for metal cabinets) |
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You will find the installation hardware contained in a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
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Top Cabinet |
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Installation |
Installation |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Separately 1
Packed
Grease
Filter
Exhaust |
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adaptor |
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Installation Instructions
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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Ruler or tape measure |
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and straight edge |
Carpenter square |
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver |
Pencil |
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Tin snips (for cutting |
Scissors |
damper, if required) |
(to cut template, if necessary) |
Gloves |
Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) |
Safety goggles |
Level |
Electric drill with 3/16", ½" and 5/8" drill bits
Stud finder or Hammer (optional)
Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only)
Duct and masking tape
MOUNTING SPACE
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cooking |
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Backsplash |
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NOTES:
•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.
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