Frigidaire CFMV157GBA, CFMV157GCA, CFMV157GMA, CFMV157GQA, CFMV157GSA Installation Guide

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Installation

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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governing codes and ordinances.

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instructions with the Consumer.

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Microwave Oven

• Note to Consumer - Keet) these

instructions for future reference.

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

• Proper installation is tile responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under tile Warranty.

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installation Instructions

CONTENTS

General information

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

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

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

Damage - Shipment/Installation .............................. 6

Parts Induded. ......................................... 6

Tools You Will Need ............................................... 7

Mounting Space ...................................................... 7

Step-by-step installation guide

Placement of Mounting Plate ............................ 8-10

Removing the Mountirlg Plate ...................... 8

Finding tile Wall Studs .................................. 8

Determining Wall Plate Location .................. 9

[] Recilvulating ........................................ 19-22

Attach Mourning Plate m Wall ............ 19

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

Check Microwave Assembly ................ 20

Adapting Microwave Blower

for Recirculation .......................... 20, 21

Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 21, 22

Installing tile Charcoal Filter .............. 22

Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23

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

Installation Types. ............................................. 11-22

[]Outside Top ............................

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

Preparation of Top Cabinet ................ 13

Checking for Proper Damper

Operation ............................................ 13

Mount the Microwave Oven ......... 13, 14

Adjust flae Exhaust Adaptor - ............. 14

Connecting Ductwork .......................... 14

[]Outside Back Exhaust 15-18

Preparing Real" Wall for

Outside Back Exhaust .......................... 15

Remove Exhaust Adaptor .... .................. 15

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .......... 16

Preparation of Top Cabinet .............. 16

Adapting Microwave Blower

for OutsMe Back Exhaust ................ 16, 17

Exhaust 12-14

Mount the Microwave Oven .............. 18

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. The installer nmst 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 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.

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

supply circuit of the proper voltage and fl'equency. 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

15- to 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.

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.

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.

Ensureproper groundexists

beforeuse

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 6.

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

DUCT PIECES

RoofCap

12Ft,(3,6m)StraightDuct (6"/15,2cmRound)

Rectangular-to-Round

TransitionAdaptor*

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are basedon actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood,

* 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.

LENGTH x USED

24Ft,(7,3m) x (1)

12Ft,(3,6m) x (1)

5Ft, (1,5 m) x

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

(1)

Total Length =

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

24Ft,(7,3m)

12Ft,(3,6m)

5Ft,(1,5m)

41 Ft. (12.5 m)

Wall Cap 40 Ft, (12,2 m) x (1) 40 Ft, (12,2 m)

3 Ft,StraightDuct

31/4"x10'78,2x 25,4cm

Rectangular) 90° Elbow

3 Ft,(0,9m)

10 Ft, (3 m)

(1)

(2)

3 Ft,(0,9m)

20Ft,(3m)

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood,

NOTE: For back exhaust, care shouM be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, oi" wall shouM be prepared

at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.

Total Length = 63 Ft. (19.2 m)

Installation Instructions

NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 31/4" x 10" (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or

6" (15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed 120 equivalent feet (36.5 m).

Outside ventilation requires a HOOD 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 cleat" 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 31/4" x 10" (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular duct.

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

transition adaptor nmst be used. Do not use less than a 6" (15.2 em) diameter duct.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

DUCT PIECES

Rectangular-to-Round TransitionAdaptor*

LENGTH x USED

5 Ft,(1,5 m)

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of

3l/4" x 10" (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed 120 equivalent

feet (36.5 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 al)t)roximate feet

of equivalent length of some typical ducts.

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

x ()

Ft,or m

Wall Cap

90° Elbow

45° Elbow

90° Elbow

45° Elbow

RoofCap

StraightDuct6" (15,2cm) Roundor374"x 10"

(8,2x 25,4cm)Rectangular

40Ft,(12,2m)

10 Ft,(3m)

5 Ft,(1,5 m)

25 Ft, (7,6 m)

5 Ft,(1,5 m)

24 Ft,(7,3m)

I Ft,(0,3m)

x ()

Ft,or m

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular to round transition

adaptor is used, the bottom corners of tbe dan]per will bave to be cut to fit, using tbe tit] snips, in order

to allow Dee movement of tbe dan]per.

Total Ductwork

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance wit[] any vent hood.

Ft. or m

Installation Instructions

DAMAGEmSHIPMENT/

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 tile customer.

• If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement nmst

be made by arrangement between customer

and installer.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART QUANTITY

Wood Screws 2

(1/;,x 2")

ToggleBolts (and 4 wing nuts) (Sk6"x 3")

PARTS INCLUDED (coNT.)

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TOPCABINETTEMPLATE

REAR WALL

TEMPLATE

TopCabinet Template

RearWall

Template

Installation Instructions

Separately Packed

Grease Filters

QUANTITY

Screws (1/4"-28x 31/4'') Self-Aligning Machine 3

Nylon Grommet 2 (for metal cabinets)

(plastic)

Power CordStrap 1

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.

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1Phillipsscrewdriver

Tinsnips(forcutting damper,if required)

Gloves

Scissors (tocuttemplate,if necessary)

Pencil

Rulerortapemeasureand

t edge

Electricdrill with skd',Y2"and%"

drill bits

Carpentersquare (optional)

Fillerblocksor scrap woodpieces,if needed Fortop cabinetspacing (usedonrecessedbottom cabinetinstallationsonly)

Saw(saber,holeor keyhole)

Safetygoggles

MOUNTING SPACE

66" (167.6cm) or Morefrom

the Floorto the Topof the

Microwave

Backsplash

BottomEdgeof

CabinetNeedsto

30" (76.2cm)

or Morefrom the

CookingSurface

Studfinder or Hammer(optional)

Level

NOTES:

• The space between the cabinets must be 30" (76.2 cm)wide and flee 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, fiat cabinets, be careful to follow the

instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance.

Duct and masking tape

Installation Instructions

PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

I-_ REMOVING THE MICROWAVE

OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE

[]Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass

tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the fl'ont of the oven.

[]Fold 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.

[Pull the carton up and off the oven.

[]Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Mounting

Screws----__

Plate

I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS

]Find 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.

[] After 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 16" (40.6 cm) or 24" (61 cm) fi'oln this mark.

[]Draw a line down the center of the studs.

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

[]Remove the screws from 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.

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