Frigidaire FMV157G, FMV157GB - 1.5 cu. Ft. Microwave Oven, FMV157GQ - 1.5 cu. Ft. Microwave Oven, FMV157GS - Microwave Installation Instructions Manual

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

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• Product failure due to improper installation is not

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Recirculating ........................................ 19–22

Attach Mounting Plate to 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 the Charcoal Filter ..............22

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

CONTENTS

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

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

Installation Types.............................................. 11–22

Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12–14

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

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

Checking for Proper Damper

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

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

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................14

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

Outside Back Exhaust............................ 15–18

Preparing Rear 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 Outside Back Exhaust................16, 17

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

Installation 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 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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 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.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

Installation Instructions

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)

HOOD EXHAUST

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

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)

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.

* 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.

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

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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) (31⁄4” 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)

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 31⁄4“ x 10“ (8.2 x 25.4 cm) Rectangular

Total Ductwork = Ft. or m

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on 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

NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 3

⁄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 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 31⁄4” x 10” (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular duct.

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

a 6” (15.2 cm) diameter duct.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, 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).

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.

Installation Instructions

PART

QUANTITY

Top Cabinet 1 Template

Rear Wall 1 Template

Installation 1 Instructions

Separately 2 Packed Grease Filters

PART QUANTITY

Wood Screws 2 (1⁄4“ x 2“)

Toggle Bolts (and 4 wing nuts) (3⁄16“ x 3“)

Self-Aligning Machine 3 Screws (1⁄4“-28 x 31⁄4“)

Nylon Grommet 2 (for metal cabinets)

Power Cord Strap 1 (plastic)

• 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.

DAMAGE—SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION

PARTS INCLUDED

(CONT.)

INSTALLA

TION

INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITIONAL PARTS

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

Installation Instructions

REAR

WALL

TEMPLATE

PARTS INCLUDED

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.

HARDWARE PACKET

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 Phillips screwdriver

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure and straight edge

Carpenter square (optional)

Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required)

Electric drill with 3⁄16“, 1⁄2“ and 5⁄8“ drill bits

Hammer (optional)

Stud finder or

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

Gloves

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)

Level

Duct and masking tape

MOUNTING SPACE

NOTES:

• 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.

Backsplash

66″ (167.6 cm) or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave

“ (76.2 cm)

“ (5.1 cm)

“

(76.2 cm)

min.

⁄2“ (41.9 cm)

Bottom Edge of

Cabinet Needs to

be 30″ (76.2 cm)

or More from the

Cooking Surface

Installation Instructions

Scissors (to cut template, if necessary)

Safety goggles

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) from this mark.

Draw a line down the center of the studs.

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

Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front 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.

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

FINDING THE WALL STUDS

PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

Wall Studs

Center

Carton

Pull the carton up and off the oven.

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.

Mounting Plate

Screws

Styrofoam

Installation Instructions

Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

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.

Measure the inside depth of the front overhang. Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal

distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang.

For 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.

Plate position—beneath flat bottom cabinet

Plate position—beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang

Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom

At least 30″ (76.2 cm),

up to 36″ (91.4 cm)

Plate position—beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom

Installation Instructions

30″ (76.2 cm)

to Cooktop

Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame

Mounting Plate with Tabs Below Cabinet Bottom the Same Distance as the Front Overhang Depth

30″ (76.2 cm)

to Cooktop

ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30″ (76.2 cm) wide space.

Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the

cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets with front overhang. Line up the notch and centerline on the bottom of the mounting plate to the centerline on the wall.

While holding the mounting plate with one hand, draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D (see illustration above/actual plate marked with arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting.

NOTE: If neither C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a fifth circle to line up with the stud. It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave.

Set the mounting plate aside.

Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with a stud, drill a 5⁄8″ hole for toggle bolts.

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.

Installation Instructions

CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges.

Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from Center of Top Cabinet

Area E

Hole A

Hole B

Hole D

Hole C

Centerline Notches

INSTALLATION TYPES

(Choose A, B or C)

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

A.Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B.Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C.Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)

NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside

Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section.

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT)

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT)

RECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

See page 12

See page 15

See page 19

On models shipped for recirculating exhaust, a disposable charcoal filter is factory installed to help remove smoke and odors.

On Models shipped for outside top exhaust or outside back exhaust, a Charcoal filter Accessory Kit is required for the recirculating exhaust. (See your Owner's Manual for kit number.)

Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust

Installation Instructions

Adaptor Must Be Moved to the Back for Outside Back Exhaust

Place 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 tabs on 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.

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

ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL

A1.

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.

Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate

through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3⁄4″ (19 mm) onto each bolt.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Check Damper Operation A4. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork

Wall

Mounting

Plate

Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness

Bolt End

Toggle Bolt

Toggle Wings

To use toggle bolts:

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

A4.

CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION

A3.

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.

A2.

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

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.

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.

Insert 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.

Exhaust Adaptor

Blower Plate

Damper

Back of

Microwave

• 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.

Installation Instructions

• Place the microwave in its upright position, with the

top of the unit facing up.

• 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.

Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom.

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 lift oven by pulling cord.

Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.

Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Tighten 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.)

Filler Block

Microwave Oven Top

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

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

Tighten center screw completely.

Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.

Installation Instructions

ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

A5.

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

Back of

Microwave

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

Blower Plate

Damper

CONNECTING DUCTWORK

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

Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

A6.

House Duct

Self-Aligning Screw

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.)

A4.

This microwave oven is shipped assembled for top exhaust. You will need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall opening. To remove the exhaust adaptor from the microwave oven:

Remove tape securing damper.

Slip the damper out of the track on the blower frame by pressing and twisting both ends.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Remove Exhaust Adaptor 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.

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

Back of Microwave

Raise damper flap.

Installation Instructions

PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

B1.

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

• Read the instructions on the REAR

WALL TEMPLATE.

• Tape it to the rear wall, lining up with the

holes previously drilled for holes A and B in the wall plate.

• Cut the opening, following the instructions of the

REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

B2.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

Blower Plate

ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL

B3.

USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET

B4.

•

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.

Wall

Mounting

Plate

Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness

Toggle Bolt

Toggle Wings

To use toggle bolts:

Bolt End

Installation Instructions

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

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.

Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through

the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3⁄4″ (19 mm) onto each bolt.

1 2

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

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

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

BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Up

Remove and save screw that holds blower motor to microwave.

ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

B5.

End B

End A

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

Back of Microwave

Blower Motor

Blower Motor Screw

Attach 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.

AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back

Place the blower unit back into the opening.

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

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

ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.)

B5.

Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°.

Before Rotation After Rotation

Gently 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

Back of Microwave

Blower Plate

Blower Motor Screw

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

Before Rolling After Rolling

Back of Microwave

End A

End B

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.

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

Installation Instructions

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.

Guide

Adaptor

Locking Tabs

Back of Microwave

Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

Installation Instructions

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

B6.

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

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.

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.

tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Tighten 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.)

Filler Block

Microwave Oven Top

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

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

Tighten center screw completely.

Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.

Self-Aligning Screw

Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom.

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 lift oven by pulling cord.

Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.

USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

C2.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C2. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Check Microwave Assembly C4. Adjust Blower C5. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. Install 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.

• 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.

Installation Instructions

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

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

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

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

ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL

C1.

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.

Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through

the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to

⁄4″ (19 mm) onto

each bolt.

Wall

Mounting

Plate

Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness

Bolt End

Toggle Bolt

Toggle Wings

To use toggle bolts:

RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless)

AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing

Forward

ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION

C4.

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

Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing toward the front of the microwave.

Roll

Slip the damper out of the track on the blower frame by pressing and twisting both ends.

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

Blower Plate

Blower Motor Screw

Back of

Microwave

Remove tape securing damper.

Raise damper flap.

NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the grooves of the motor frame.

Installation Instructions

BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Up

Back of Microwave

CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY

C3.

Exhaust Adaptor

Back of

Microwave

• Place the microwave in its upright position, with the

top of the unit facing up.

• The microwave oven may be shipped assembled for

top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).

• If the microwave was shipped for recirculation

exhaust, remove the Exhaust Adaptor and proceed to C5. If the microwave was shipped for top exhaust, proceed to C4.

NOTE: The blower plate will be reinstalled in a later step. The damper is not needed for recirculating models. Save any unused parts for possible future use.

Blower Plate

ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (cont.)

C4.

Place the blower unit back into the opening.

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

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

Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw removed in Step 4. Make sure the screw is tight.

Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Filler Block

Microwave Oven Top

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

Back of

Microwave

Installation Instructions

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

C5.

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

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.

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.

tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

Self-Aligning Screw

Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom.

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 lift oven by pulling cord.

Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.

INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER

C6.

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.)

C5.

Install the charcoal filter. When properly installed, the wire mesh of the filter should be visible from the front.

Replace the grille and the screws. Close the door.

Charcoal Filter

Insert mesh-side up

Remove screws on front of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Open the door. Remove the grille. Pull the grille straight off.

Installation Instructions

Tighten 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.)

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

Tighten center screw completely.

Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.

NOTE: The charcoal filter is factor y installed in recirculating models. Follow these steps to replace a filter or to install a filter after converting a vented model to recirculating operation.

KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE.

Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- to 20-amp electrical outlet.

Read the Owner’s Manual.

Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.

Remove all packing material from the microwave oven.

Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions.

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE

Ensure proper ground exists before use

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Installation Instructions

Install turntable and ring in cavity.

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