Frigidaire FGBM15WCVF Installation Manual

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Installation

Over the Range

 

Instructions

Microwave Oven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions? Call 1-800-944-9044(US) or 1-800-265-8352(Canada)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

 

 

 

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

 

 

Note to Consumer – Keep these

 

IMPORTANT – Save these

instructions for future reference.

 

 

Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires

 

 

instructions for local inspector’s use.

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

 

 

IMPORTANT – Observe all

 

 

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

 

 

governing codes and ordinances.

Product failure due to improper installation is not

 

 

Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

covered under the Warranty.

 

 

instructions with the Consumer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

p/n A06823418

January 2019

Installation Instructions

CONTENTS

 

General information

 

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

3

Electrical Requirements ..........................................

3

Damage – Shipment/Installation..............................

4

Parts Included..........................................................

4

Tools You Will Need ................................................

5

Mounting Space ......................................................

5

Step-by-step installation guide

 

Placement of The Mounting Plate ......................

6–8

 

Removing the Mounting Plate ......................

6

 

Finding the Wall Studs ..................................

6

 

Determining Wall Plate Location ..................

7

 

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

8

Installation Types...............................................

.....9

A

Recirculating ...........................................

10 –13

 

 

10

 

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

 

 

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

11

 

Check Blower Plate ...............................

11

 

Mount the Microwave Oven ............

11–12

 

Installing or Change the

 

 

Charcoal Filter ..................................

12-13

Hood Exhaust ....................................................

14-15

B

Outside Back Exhaust ............................

16–19

 

Preparing Rear Wall for

 

 

Outside Back Exhaust..........................

16

 

Remove Blower Plate............................

..16

 

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

17

 

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

17

 

Adapting Microwave Blower

 

 

for Outside Back Exhaust................

17–18

 

Mount the Microwave Oven ................

19

C Outside Top Exhaust ............................

20-23

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

20

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

21

Adapting Microwave Blower for

 

Outside top Exhaust ..................

21-22

Checking for Proper Damper

 

Operation ............................................

22

Mount the Microwave Oven .........

22-23

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................

23

Connecting Ductwork..........................

23

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

24

Template Information.............................................

25

EN-2

Installation Instructions

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 ensure 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 63–85 pound (28.5–38.5 kg) product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) or a total weight of 113–135 pounds (51.3–61.2 kg).

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.

Ensure proper

ground exists

before use

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 minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard 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, 15 amps and 1.6 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a seperate and dedicated 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 seperate and dedicated 15to 20ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outler box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualifed electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.

EN-3

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

PART

QUANTITY

Wood Screws

2

(14“ x 2“)

 

Toggle Bolts (and

2

wing nuts) (316“ x 3“)

 

Self-Aligning Machine

3

Screws (14“-28 x 314“)

 

Nylon Grommet

1

(for metal cabinets)

 

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.

PARTS INCLUDED (CONT.)

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

 

 

 

 

QUANTITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top Cabinet

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Template

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear Wall

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Template

 

INSTALLATION

USE

 

Installation

1

 

IN

STRUCTIONS

 

 

 

 

&

CARE

Instructions

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use & Care

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

Separately

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Packed

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhaust

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

adaptor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glass

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tray

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turntable

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ring

 

For

some

models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convection

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

wire rack

For

some

models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shelf

1

EN-4

Installation Instructions

Tools you will need:

Tape measure

Hole saw

Stud finder or hammer

Level

Duct and masking tape

Scissors

#1 Phillips screw driver

Electric drill

3/16”, 1/2”, 5/8” drill bit

Filler wood blocks for recessed bottom cabinets

Tin snips

13" Max

(33 cm)

16 ½"

(41.9 cm)

2"(5.1 cm)

66"

(167.6 cm)

or more from the floor to the top of the microwave

Mounting Space

¼" Min

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearance

 

 

 

13" MAX.

 

 

 

(33 cm)

 

 

"

Cabinet

 

 

 

30"(76.2

cm)

30

 

(76.2 cm)

 

 

 

min.

 

 

 

Backsplash

 

Cabinet

The space between the cabinets must be 30" (76.2 cm) wide and free of obstructions.

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.

As a guide to installation, see page 26 for Mounting Template Information.

If the cabinet depth, including the cabinet doors, is more than 13”, then the unit must be spaced out from wall using adequate materials supporting 150 lbs to allow proper top vent air exhaust/intake.

EN-5

Installation Instructions

1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE

1Remove the installation instructions,use and care, exhaust adapter, turntable ring, shelf, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag.Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven. please note: Do Not Remove plastic plug protective cover until just before hanging the unit.

Small Hardware Bag

Exhaust Adapter

Filters and Turntable

Ring below glass tray

Shelf ( For some models)

Glass Tray

2Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam.

Carton

Styrofoam

3 Pull the carton up and off the oven.

4Cut the middle of the outer protective plastic bag to remove the mounting plate

Screws Screws

Mounting Plate

5Remove the screws from each end of the mounting plate. This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. Reinstall the screws into the holes where they were removed.

B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Wall

Studs

Center

1Find the studs, using one of the following methods:

A.Stud finder – a magnetic device which locates nails.

B.Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. This will indicate a stud location.

2After locating the stud(s), find the center by probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should be 16ω (40.6 cm) or 24ω (61 cm) from this mark.

3 Draw a line down the center of the studs.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

EN-6

Installation Instructions

C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position-beneath flat bottom cabinet

1/4" Minimum clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

²

 

 

 

16-1/22″

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

At least 30

Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30wide space.

Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching the centerline and touching the bottom of the cabinet.

Plate position-beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw a line on the

back wall equal to the depth of the front

overhang.

1/4" Minimum clearance

1/4" Minimum clearance

C

30300″to Cooktop

Plate position-beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom

1/4" Minimum clearance



C

30300″to Cooktop

Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30″ space.

Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching the centerline and touching the bottom cabinet frame.

Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.

Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.

If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as the front overhang depth. This will keep the microwave level.

1Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.

2Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang.

3For this type of installation with front overhang only, align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not touching the cabinet bottom as described

in Step D.

EN-7

Installation Instructions

D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO

READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS

IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS

REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

4"

016'

 

3/8" TO EDGE

12"

Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line.

( %76 176 (14 *14+<106#.1765+&' ':*#756

%76 *1.' 6*417)* 4'#4 9#.. (14 ':*#756 #ਸ਼

016'

Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the mounting plate.

IMPORTANT:

LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTERLINE.

MARK THE LOCATION FOR 2 ADDITIONAL, EVENLY SPACED TOGGLE BOLTS IN THE MOUNTING PLATE AREA.

Hole B

%#76+10 Ä +( ':*#756 #ਸ਼ +5 215+6+10'& 1765+&'

4'%1//'0&'& &+/'05+10 )4'#5'Ä.#&'0 #+4 9+..

&+5%*#4)' +061 *175' 5647%674'

/+0+/7/ 9+&6* 4'37+4'&

 

 

 

 

 

Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the

4'#4 9#.. 6'/2.#6'

mounting plate.

IMPORTANT:

THE CENTERLINE.

 

 

 

LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF

 

 

 

MARK THE LOCATION FOR 2 ADDITIONAL, EVENLY

Centerline

 

 

SPACED TOGGLE BOLTS IN THE MOUNTING PLATE

 

 

AREA.

%

Draw a Vertical Line

notches

 

on Wall from Center

 

 

of Top Cabinet

$

&

%

#

 

Horizontal Line

Area E

C

L

Hole A Horizontal Line

Draw a horizontal line on wall at the bottom of “Rear Wall Template”.

1

2

3

4

Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30" wide space.

Draw a horizontal line on the wall at the bottom of “Rear Wall Template”.

Find a wall stud in area "E" of mounting plate Refer to section 1B. Finding the wall studs.

For attaching the mounting plate into stud drill a 3/16" hole into wood stud. Drill a 5/8" hole for toggle bolt in 1 other location (Hole A or Hole B)

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.

NOTE: Holes A and B are inside area E. If neither of Holes A and B are not in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a circle to line up with the stud. It is important to have at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave. Set the mounting plate aside.

EN-8

Installation Instructions

2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C)

This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation:

A.Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)

B.Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)

NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Recirculating. Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section.

ARECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

See page 10

Models are

shipped for

 

 

recirculating exhaust.

 

 

Some

models

have

a

disposable charcoal filter

 

 

installed to help

remove

 

 

smoke and odors.

 

 

BOUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT)

Adaptor Must Be

Moved to the Back for

Outside Back Exhaust

See page 16

COUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT)

Adaptor in Place for

Outside Top Exhaust

See page 20

NOTE: Read the pages 14-15 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 10.

EN-9

Installation Instructions

A RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

A2. Prepare Top Cabinet

A3. Check Blower Plate

A4. Mount the Microwave Oven

A5. Install or change Charcoal Filter

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are reinstalled. This will help to prevent excessive vibration.

Make sure the motor wiring has been properly routed and secured, and that the wires are not pinched.

A1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud.

NOTE: If the cabinet depth including the cabinet doors is more than 13""'' then the unit must be spaced

out from wall using adequate materials supporting 150 Ibs to allow proper top vent air exhaust/intake.

13" MAX.

(33 cm)

Cabinet

Cabinet

 

1Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.

2Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 34(19 mm) onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

 

Spacing for Toggles

 

More Than Wall

 

Thickness

Mounting

Toggle Wings

Toggle

Plate

Bolt

 

Wall

Bolt End

3Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the bottom of the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet.

CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.

4Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts.

EN-10

Installation Instructions

A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.

Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

NOTE: Adjust top template accordingly if the microwave

is being spaced out from the wall due to cabinet depth (including cabinet doors) of more than 13''".

Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.

A3. CHECK BLOWER PLATE

Blower Plate

Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up.

Check to see that the blower plate is correctly installed on the unit.

A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the handle

or heat shield during installation. Do not remove the cardboard spacers between the heat shield and door.

NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.

NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening

screws.

NOTE: When mounting the

 

 

microwave oven, thread

 

 

power cord through hole in

 

 

bottom of top cabinet. Keep

 

 

it tight throughout Steps

1

Lift microwave, tilt

1–3. Do not pinch cord or

 

it forward, and hook

lift oven by pulling cord.

 

slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.

2 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet

bottom.

3Insert a self-aligning screw through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially

when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Filler Block

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

Microwave Oven Top

4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

EN-11

Installation Instructions

A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN (cont.)

5Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.

6 Tighten center screw completely.

7Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)

8Install grease filters. See the Use &&&&and Care packed with the microwave.

A5. INSTALLING OR CHANGE

THE CHARCOAL FILTER (Some Models)

NOTE: The charcoal filter is factory installed in some models. Refer to the Use and Care to see if yours is factory installed and for replacement information.

For models without the recirculation filter access door,follow these steps to replace or install a charcoal filter.

A 5.1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

A 5.2 Open the microwave door and remove the two vent mounting screws ;located on top of the microwave using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Charcoal

Filter

A 5.3 Remove the charcoal filter by pushing the top of the filter inwards,then pull it forward out from the unit.

A 5.4 Slide the top of the new charcoal filter into the top of the filter cavity.

EN-12

Installation Instructions

A5. INSTALLING OR CHANGE

THE CHARCOAL FILTER(cont.)

A 5.5 Press the bottom of charcoal filter to place it into the correct position.

A 5.6 Reinstall the vent by sliding the bottom of the vent into place. Push the vent top into position and slide right into place. Replace the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

A 5.7 Close the microwave door. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

EN-13

Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCTING

NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 314x 10(8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 5” (12.7 cm)diameter/ 6(15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet (42.7 m).

Outside ventilation requires an EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCT.Read the following carefully.

NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using 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 exhaust adaptor has been designed to mate with a standard 314x 10(8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular duct.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of 314x 10(8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 5” (12.7 cm) diameter/ 6 (15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet (42.7 m).

Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps, etc., present additional resistance to airflow and are equivalent to a section of straight duct which is longer than their actual physical size. When calculating the total duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections. The chart below shows you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical ducts.

If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round

 

 

 

 

"

 

 

 

 

 

 

transition adaptor must be used. A 5"""'''''" (12.7cm)/ 6" (15.2cm)

 

 

 

 

diameter duct is acceptable to use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUIVALENT

 

NUMBER

 

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

LENGTH

x

USED

=

LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rectangular-to-Round

5 Ft. (1.5 m)

x

(

)

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

Transition Adaptor*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wall Cap

40

Ft. (12.2 m)

x

(

)

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90° Elbow

10

Ft. (3 m)

x

(

)

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45° Elbow

5 Ft. (1.5 m)

x

(

)

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90° Elbow

25

Ft. (7.6 m)

x

(

)

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45° Elbow

5 Ft. (1.5 m)

x

(

)

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roof Cap

24

Ft. (7.3 m)

x

(

)

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Straight Duct 6“ (15.2 cm)

1 Ft. (0.3 m)

x

(

)

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

Round or 314“ x 10“

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8.2 x 25.4 cm Rectangular)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Ductwork

=

Ft. or m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*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.

EN-14

Installation Instructions

EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCTING

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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

 

 

 

 

EQUIVALENT

 

NUMBER

 

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

LENGTH

x

USED

=

LENGTH

 

 

 

Roof Cap

24 Ft. (7.3 m)

x

(1)

=

24 Ft. (7.3 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 Ft. (3.6 m) Straight Duct

12 Ft. (3.6 m)

x

(1)

=

12 Ft. (3.6 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6”/15.2 cm Round)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rectangular-to-Round

5 Ft. (1.5 m)

x

(1)

=

5 Ft. (1.5 m)

 

 

 

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. (12.5 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*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.

 

 

 

 

EQUIVALENT

 

NUMBER

 

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

LENGTH*

x

USED

=

LENGTH

 

 

 

Wall Cap

40 Ft. (12.2 m)

x

(1)

=

40 Ft. (12.2 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Ft. Straight Duct

3 Ft. (0.9 m)

x

(1)

=

3 Ft. (0.9 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(314” x 10”/8.2 x 25.4 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rectangular)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90° Elbow

10 Ft. (3 m)

x

(2)

=

20 Ft. (3 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. (19.2 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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Installation Instructions

B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prepare Rear Wall

B2. Remove Blower Plate

B3. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

B4. Prepare Top Cabinet

B5. Adjust Blower

B6. Mount the Microwave Oven

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are reinstalled. This will

help to prevent excessive vibration.

Make sure the motor wiring has been properly routed and secured, and that the wires are not pinched.

12"

4"

B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust.

 

12"

 

 

4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

Tape it to the rear wall.

Cut the opening, following the instructions of the

REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

B2. REMOVE BLOWER PLATE

Remove and save the screw that holds the blower plate to the microwave. Lift off the blower plate.

Blower Plate

Back of

Microwave

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Installation Instructions

B3. ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud.

1Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.

2Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 34(19 mm) onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacing for Toggles More

Than Wall Thickness

Mounting

Toggle Wings

Toggle

Plate

Bolt

 

Wall

Bolt End

3Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the bottom of the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet.

CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.

4Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts.

B4. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.

Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.

B5. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

1 Remove and save screw that holds blower motor to microwave.

Blower Motor

Back of

Microwave

Blower Motor

Screw

2Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit.

Before: Fan Blade

 

Openings Facing

 

Forward

End B

End A

3 Roll the blower unit 90°

Before Rotation After Rotation

Back of

Back of

Microwave

Microwave

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Frigidaire FGBM15WCVF Installation Manual
Knockout Plates: Snip all 4 webs on each knockout panel
and remove the metal knockouts for rear airflow. Please take care to remove any sharp edges created from removing the knockout plates.

Installation Instructions

B5. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.)

4 Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°.

Before Rotation

After Rotation

Back of

Back of

Microwave

Microwave

5Gently remove the wires from the grooves. Reroute the wires through grooves on other side of the blower unit.

Before Rerouting

After Rerouting

Wires Routed Through Right Side

Wires Routed Through Left Side

6Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing out the back of the microwave.

Before Rolling

After Rolling

Back of

Back of

Microwave

Microwave

 

7 Remove the knockout plates in the back of the unit with snips. (For some models)

Back of mircrowave

8 Place the blower unit back into the opening.

AFTER: Fan Blade

Openings Facing Back

End A

End B

CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are properly secured.

NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven.

9Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the original screw.

Blower Plate

Back of

Microwave

Blower Motor

Screw

10Replace the blower plate in the same position as before with the screw. Make sure the screw is tight.

11Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the oven by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven.

Adaptor

Back of

Microwave

Guide

Guide

Locking Tabs

 

Push in securely until it is in the lower locking tabs. Take care to assure that the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top and that the damper swings freely.

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Installation Instructions

B6. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the handle or heat shield during installation. Do not

remove the cardboard spacers between the heat shield and door.

NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.

NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting the

 

microwave oven, thread

 

power cord through hole in

 

bottom of top cabinet. Keep

 

it tight throughout Steps

 

1–3. Do not pinch cord or

1 Lift microwave, tilt it

lift oven by pulling cord.

forward, and hook

 

slots at back bottom

 

edge onto four lower

 

tabs of mounting

 

plate.

2Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom.

3Insert a self-aligning screw through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Filler Block

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

Microwave Oven Top

4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

5Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.

6 Tighten center screw completely.

7Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)

8Install grease filters. See the Use &&&&and Care packed with the microwave.

IMPORTANT: Remove the cardhoard spacers between heat shield and door.

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C

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

C2. Prepare Top Cabinet

C3. Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Top Exhaust

C4. Check Damper Operation

C5. Mount Microwave Oven

C6. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor

C7. Connect Ductwork

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are reinstalled. This will help to prevent excessive vibration.

Make sure the motor wiring has been properly routed and secured, and that the wires are not pinched.

12"

4"

C1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud.

1Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.

2Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall

and reattach the toggle wings to 34(19 mm) onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

 

Spacing for Toggles

 

More Than Wall

 

Thickness

Mounting

Toggle Wings

Toggle

Plate

Bolt

Wall

Bolt End

3Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the bottom of the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet.

CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.

4Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts.

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Installation Instructions

C2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.

Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.

C3. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

1Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up.

Blower Plate

Back of

Microwave

Blower Motor

Screw

Remove the screw that holds the blower plate to the microwave. Remove and save the screw holding the blower motor to the microwave.

2Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit.

End B

End A

Back of

Microwave

3Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing out the top of the

microwave.

Before Rotation After Rotation

Back of

Back of

Microwave

Microwave

4 Place the blower unit back into the opening.

AFTER: Fan Blade

Openings Facing Top

Back of

Microwave

CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are properly secured.

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Installation Instructions

C3. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (cont.)

5Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw removed in Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight.

6Replace blower plate with the screw removed in Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight.

Back of

Microwave

7Attach the exhaust adaptor to the top of the blower plate by sliding it into the guides of the

blower plate.

Adaptor

Guide

Back of

Microwave

Locking Tab

Push in securely until it is in the locking tabs. Take care to assure that the damper hinge is installed so that the damper swings freely.

C4. CHECK FOR PROPER

DAMPER OPERATION

Blower Plate

Exhaust Adaptor

Damper

Back of

Microwave

Make sure tape securing damper is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.

You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave is installed.

C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the handle or heat shield during installation. Do not

remove the cardboard spacers between the heat shield and door.

NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.

NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are

not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting the

 

microwave oven, thread

 

power cord through hole in

 

bottom of top cabinet. Keep

 

it tight throughout Steps

 

1–3. Do not pinch cord or

1 Lift microwave, tilt it

lift oven by pulling cord.

forward, and hook

 

slots at back bottom

 

edge onto four lower

 

tabs of mounting

 

plate.

2 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom.

3Insert a self-aligning screw through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

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Installation Instructions

C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN (cont.)

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Filler Block

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

Microwave Oven Top

4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

5Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.

6 Tighten center screw completely.

7Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)

8Install grease filters. See the Use &&&&and Care packed with the microwave.

C6. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct.

Blower Plate

Damper

Back of

Microwave

 

 

For Front-to-Back or Side-to-Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed

C7. CONNECTING DUCTWORK

House Duct

1Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adaptor.

2Seal exhaust duct joints using furnance duct tape for high temperature applications.

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