Amana FTK127E Installation Guide

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FTK-127/130 Built-In Trim Kit Installation Instructions

For use with the following microwave oven ACM2160A and UMC5200AA

Proper installation is the installer's responsibility!

Write the model & serial numbers on the owner's manual.
The model number label is located on the oven front.

UL Listed-For use over electric heat source
models

(Wall Ovens)

••27" : AOES2730, AOCS2740,
MEW5527DD, MEW6527DD
30" : AOES3030, AOCS3040,
MEW5530DD, MEW6530DD,
AEW3530DD, AEW4530DD,
JJW8130DD, JJW9130DD

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, disconnect power to wall outlet before beginning
installation.

Parts, Tools, and Materials

The following parts are supplied with the oven:

Tools required to perform installation:

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Saw (Electric or Hand)

• Drill with 1/16" and 7/64" drill bits (Electric or Hand)

• Tape Measure

• Pencil

• Framing Square

• Level

Shipping Weight

• Approximate shipping weight is 16 lbs.

Cutout Dimensions

Dimensions 27" 30"

Height 16 3/4"
Width 25 1/2" 25 1/2"
Depth (min.) 23 3/4" 23 3/4"

16 3/4"

Trim Frame (1)

Bottom Duct (1)

Upper Duct (1)

Side Duct (1)

Template (1)

1" Screws
(4 required, 2 extra)

1/2" Screws
(11 required, 2 extra)

Width

Depth

3" min.

Electric Heat Source Model

Height

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death:

• Before drilling into the wall, note where electrical
outlets are and where electrical wire might be
concealed behind the wall. YOU COULD GET AN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK if you contact electrical wire
with the drill bit.

• Locate and disconnect the power to any electrical
circuits that could be affected by installing this oven.

IF YOU DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER, YOU
COULD GET AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, wear gloves when handling the
metal parts. Parts are sharp and can cause cuts and

Bottom Bracket (1)

Anti-Tip Bracket (1)

abrasions.

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FTK-127/130 Built-In Trim Kit Installation Instructions

For use with the following microwave oven ACM2160A and UMC5200AA

Electrical rating of this oven:

• 120 VAC @ 60 Hz

• 13 A / 1100 W

• You need a DEDICATED 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 20 A,
fused electrical supply (located in the cabinet
with the microwave as close as possible to the
microwave) serving only the microwave.

• Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure
whether the oven is properly grounded or if you do not
completely understand the grounding instructions.

• Do not use a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.

WARNING

Improper grounding could result in electric shock or
other personal injury.

• Save these instructions for the local electrical
inspectorís use.

• If there is an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with
a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.

• Place the plug into a properly installed and grounded
outlet.

• Amana does not recommend use of an extension

cord.

• Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or
crush it.

• Do not, under any circumstances, remove the power
supply cord grounding prong!

• This appliance MUST be grounded!

WARNING

If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed, you
could be exposed to excessive microwave energy.

Do not expose yourself to excessive
microwave energy!

• DO NOT try to operate the microwave oven with the
door open.

• DO NOT tamper with or defeat the safety interlocks.

• DO NOT place objects between the microwave oven
front face and the door.

• DO NOT allow soil or cleaner residue to build up on the
flat surfaces around the microwave oven door.

• DO NOT operate the microwave oven if it is damaged.

• The microwave oven door must close properly to
operate safely.

• DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN:

• If the door is bent.

• If the hinges or latches are broken or loose.

• If the door seals, sealing surfaces or glass is broken.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE
OVEN YOURSELF!

• It should be adjusted and repaired by a qualified

technician who can check for microwave leakage
after repairing the oven.

WARNING

If you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk
personal injury and/or property damage.

Properly polarized
and grounding outlet.

Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE
OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY MATERIAL (a
blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it.

Do not use a plastic cover. Failure to protect these

Three-prong
(Grounding plug)

surfaces could result in property damage.

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CAUTION

FTK-127/130 Built-In Trim Kit Installation Instructions

For use with the following microwave oven ACM2160A and UMC5200AA

Installation of Bottom Bracket

1. Disconnect power from microwave oven before
proceeding with installation.

2. Remove any loose items from inside the microwave
oven.

3. Fasten bottom bracket to bottom duct using 1/2" screws
(supplied).

4. Turn microwave upside down and place on a protected
surface.

3. Remove any oil or dirt on the surface of the microwave
oven where ductwork will be secured.

4. Peel off the protected backing on the double sided
tape.

5. Place the existing screw through the ductwork and
start securing the screw DO NOT TIGHTEN. Slowly
push the ductwork towards the microwave keeping
proper alignment of the ductwork. Press down firmly to
secure the ductwork and tighten the screw securely.

Existing
screw

Front

Rear

5. Attach bottom duct to bottom of microwave using

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/2î screws (supplied).

6. Turn microwave oven and bracket right side up, placing
it on a protected surface.

Installation of Vented Ductwork

1. Remove screw located on left side of microwave below
vent louvers.

2. Secure side duct to upper duct, by inserting metal tabs
on upper duct into slots on side duct and bending tabs
upward as indicated in the following illustration.

Upper
duct

Tabs

Preparing for Anti-Tip Bracket

1. Fold or cut the edges from the template along the
guide lines.

2. Place the template along the front edge of the cutout
floor, centering the template from sideñtoñside.

3. Mark the hole positions of the antiñtip bracket.

4. Remove the template and drill two holes for antiñtip
bracket. Use a drill bit no larger than 7/64î to make
holes.

Cutout floor

5. Place antiñtip bracket onto the cutout floor and secure
using 1/2" screws.

1/2" screws

Side
duct

Anti-tip bracket

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