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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Above the

Cooktop Oven

PVM1790 CVM1750

CVM1790

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

.IMPORTANT -Savethese

instructionsforlocalinspector'suse.

.IMPORTANT -Observeall

governingcodesand ordinances.

. Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions

for future reference.
Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic

mechanical and electrical skills.

. Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
. Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

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Installation Instructions

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

[_ Recirculating ................................................. 19-22

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................ 19

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

Adapting Blower

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

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

Installing the Charcoal Filter .................... 22

Before You Use Your Oven .......................................... 23

Secci6n en Espa_ol ................................................. 25-47

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

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

[_ Outside Top ....................................

[_ Outside .................................. 15-18

Exhaust 12-14

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

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

Assemble and Install Adaptor .................. 13

Mount the Oven ................................... 13, 18

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ...................... 18

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

Back Exhaust

Preparing Rear Wall for

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

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .......... 15, 16

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

Adapting Blower for Outside

Back Exhaust .......................................... 16, 17

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

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

A qualified electrician must perform a ground continuity
check on the wall receptacle before beginning the

installation to ensure that the outlet box is properly

grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the wall

receptacle does not meet electrical requirements noted
(under ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS),a qualified electrician
should be employed to correct any deficiencies.

AWARNING:

Riskof Electric Shock.
Can cause injury or death:

Remove house fuse or
open circuit breaker before

beginning installation to avoid
severe or fatal shock injury.

_VV/'_|_ l |_: Riskof Electric Shock.

Can cause injury or death: THISAPPLIANCEMUSTBE

PROPERLYGROUNDEDto avoid severe or fatal shock.

120 V Models

The power cord of this
appliance isequipped with
a three-prong (grounding}

plug which mates with
a standard three-prong
(grounding} wall receptacle

groond% s

beforeuse

to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard

from this appliance.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it must be replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a
qualified electrician.

AWARN ING:RiskofElectricShock.

Can cause injury or death: DO NOT,under any
circumstances, cut, deform or remove any of the prongs
from the power cord. Do not usewith an extension cord.
Failure to comply may cause fire.

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Jll_/'_lJ|| _J|_l: For personal safety, the
mounting surface must be capable of supporting the
cabinet loud, in addition to the added weight of this
63-85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up
to 50 pounds or a total weight of 113-135 pounds.

ACAUTION: Forpersonalsafety,thisproduct

cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an
island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTHa top

cabinet AND awall.

IkCAUTION: Toavoidtheriskofpersonal

injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive
weight of the microwave oven} or property damage, you
will need two people to install this microwave oven.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

120 V Models

This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet.
Product rating is !20 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps,

and !.70 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 oven and away

from any potential microwave oven ducting.The outlet
box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified

electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or
the prevailing local code.

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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 redrculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

Thefollowing chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

Roof Cap

!2 Ft. Straight Duct

D

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

*IMPORTANT:Ifa 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.

(6" Round)

Rectangular-to-Round

Transition Adaptor*

24 Ft. x (!)

12 Ft. x (!)

5 Ft. x (!)

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH* × USED -- LENGTH

Total Length

24 Ft.

12 Ft.

5 Ft.

41 Ft.

_ Wall Cap 40 Ft. x (!) = 40 Ft.

3 Ft. Straight Duct 3 Ft. x (!) = 3 Ft.

3¼" x i0" Rectangular)

_ 90° Elbow i0 Ft. x (2) = 20 Ft.

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 should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared
at the time itis constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.

Total Length = 63 Ft.

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Installation Instructions

NOTE:If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct
length of 3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct

should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOODEXHAUSTDUCT.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
3¼" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should

not exceed 140 equivalent feet.

Reed the following carefully.
NOTE:It is important that venting be installed using

the most direct route end with as few elbows as possible.
This ensures clear venting of exhaust end 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 3½" x 10" rectangular duct.

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. Do not use less than
a 6" diameter duct.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. ( ) Ft.

Transition Adaptor*

x

//_ Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) : Ft.

(__ 90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

_ 45 Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Roof Cap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Straight Duct 6" Round or 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

3¼" x i0"Rectangular

Total Ductwork = Ft.

adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent

* IMPORTANT:If a rectangular-to-round transition

to allow free movement of the damper, hood.

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Installation Instructions

DAMAGE- SHIPMENT/
INSTALLATION

, If the unit is damaged in shipment, return

the unit to the store in which it was bought for
repair or replacement.

, If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or

replacement is the responsibility of the customer.

, If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than

the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer

and installer.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART

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Wood Screws

(¼" x 2")

Toggle Bolts (and
wing nuts)(¼" x 3")

Self-aligning Machine
Screw (¼"-28 x 2%')

QUANTITY

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PARTS INCLUDED

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TOPCABINETTEMPLATE

INSTAU_ATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Top Cabinet
Template

RearWall

Template

Installation
Instructions

Separately
Packed

Grease

Filters

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QUANTITY

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Nylon Grommet
(for metal cabinets)

Metal Screws
(½" x ½")

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.

1 black
2 bronze

Exhaust

Adaptor

Damper

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# i and #2 Phillipsscrewdriver

Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required)

Gloves

Scissors
(to cut template,

if necessary)

Pencil

Ruleror tape measure

raightedge

Electric drill with Y/', V/',
W' and s/8"drill bits

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Carpentersquare
(optional)

¢5b

Fillerblocksor scrapwood
pieces,if needed
fortop cabinetspacing

(usedon recessedbottom
cabinet installationsonly)

Saw(saber,holeor keyhole)

Safetygoggles

MOUNTING SPACE

lS" max.

66" or more
from the floor

to the top of
the oven

Bottomedgeof

cabinet needsto

be30" or more

fromthe cooking
surface

Backsplash

Studfinder or

Level

NOTES:

, The space between the cabinets must be 30" wide

and free of obstructions.

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If the space between the cabinets is greater than
30", a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill in the gap

between the oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's
Manual contains the kit number for your model.

This oven is for installation over ranges up to

36" wide.

, If you are going to vent your oven to the outside,

see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct

preparation.

, When installing the oven beneath smooth, flat

cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions
on the top cabinet template for power cord

clearance.

. Maximum cabinet depth above and beside the unit

is 13".

, For models with top venting holes: Do not allow

cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the
vent.

, The product should not be installed over any

cooktop or range with a combined BTUgreater
than 60000 BTU.

Hammer(optional)

Ductand maskingtape

Instollotion Instructions

-IPLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

REMOVING THE OVEN FROM
THE CARTON/REMOVING
THE MOUNTING PLATE

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Remove the box containing the installation
instructions, filters, exhaust adaptor, damper
and the small hardware bag. Do not remove
the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.

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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.

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Pullthe carton up and off the oven.

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The mounting plate is attached to the back of the
oven. Remove the two screws holding it to the oven.
The plate will be used as the rear wall template and
for mounting the oven to the wall.

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Setthe oven upright. Remove and properly discard
plastic bags and Styrofoam.

[_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Wall

Studs

Cente_

[_ Findthe studs, using one of the following methods:

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

OR

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" or 24"

from this mark.

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

IMPORTANT: The microwave oven must be connected to

at least one wall stud.

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Open the oven door and remove the styrofoam
pack from inside the oven. Remove the tape
covering the turntable hub.

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Installation Instructions

[_ DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position - beneath flat bottom

cabinet

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At leost 30", up to 36"

MountingPlateTobs

Touchingthe CGbinet

Bottom

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Plate position - beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom

Mounting Plate Tabs

Touching the Bock

Frome

Plate position - beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang

Mounting Plote
with TabsBelow

CabinetBottom
the SameDistonce
osthe Front

OverhGngDepth

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Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the oven installation. Remove the decorative trim

to install the oven properly and to make it level.
THE OVEN MUST BELEVEL.

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 oven 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.

30" to Cooktop

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Installation Instructions

_ ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

Hole

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AreaE J

ACAUTION'.

Wear glovestoavoidcutting
fingerson sharpedges.

[] Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30"

wide space.

[_ Usethe mounting plate as the template for the rear wall.

Placethe mounting plate on the wall, making sure that

thetabsaretouchingthebottomofthecabinetor
thelevellinedrawn inStepC forcabinetswithfront
overhang.Lineup thenotchand centerlineon
themountingplatetothecenterlineon thewall.

[_ While holding the mounting plate with one hand, draw

circles on the wall at holesA, B,Cand D(seeillustration
above/actual plate marked with arrows). Four holes

must be used for mounting.

Draw a Vertical
Line on Wall

_--- from Center of

Top Cabinet

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NOTE:Holes Cand D are inside area E.If neither C nor D
isin astud, find a stud somewhere in area Eand draw a

fifth circle to lineup with the stud. It is important to use

at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud

to support the weight of the oven.

Set the mounting plate aside.

WAR NIN G:Riskofelectricshock.Cancause

injury or death. Take care to not drill into electrical wiring
inside walls or cabinets.

[_ Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a sad'hole

for wood screws. Forholes that don't line up with a stud,

drill a %" hole for toggle bolts.
NOTE:DONOTMOUNTTHEPLATEATTHISTIME.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION TYPES

This oven is designed for adaptation to the following

3 types of ventilation:

A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct}

B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct}

C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless}

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT)

Adaptor in Place
for Outside Top

(Choose A, B or C)

NOTE:This oven is shipped assembled for Outside Top
Exhaust. Select the type of ventilation required for your

installation and proceed to that section.

r_ UTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(HORIZONTAL DUCT)

1_ RECIRCULATING

(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

A Charcoal FilterAccessory Kit

is required for the non-vented
exhaust. (Seeyour Owner's

Manual for the kit number.)

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Installation Instructions

_OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

AI. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
A2. Prepare Top Cabinet
A3. Install Adaptor _ _FAq_)> II Ill

A4.MountOven tl nU_IV I1I_II

A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor ? i_--_q-- Jl Ill

A6. ConnectDuctwork --I " l f

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_TI ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE

TO THE WALL

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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. Recommended locations on the mounting

plate are indicated by A, B,C and D.
[_ 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 ¾" onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacingfor

-__Hq_--- WallThickness

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Mounting

[_ 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.

Toggles More Than

!ToggleWings

Bolt End

At,^, ,-,-,r,,_,

J;i,l_,l"_Ull11J|_l: Becareful 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.

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Installation Instructions

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.

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LIL_I'_U|IIJ|_i: Wear safety goggles when

drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.

r_ ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL ADAPTOR

Damper

_ MOUNT THE OVEN

CAUTI'ON:Toavo riskofpersonal

injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive
weight of the microwave oven) or property damage,
you will need two people to install this microwave

oven.

IMPORTANT:Do not grip or use handle during

installation.

WARNING:RiskofElectricShock.Can

cause injury or death: If installing unit with metal
countertops, cover the edge of the power supply

cord hole with the power supply cord bushing.

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 lift oven

by pulling

[_ Lift microwave oven,

tilt it forward, and hook
slots at back bottom

edge onto four lower
tabs of mounting plate.

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[_ Placethe oven in its upright position, with the top

of the unit facing up.

[_ Insert the tabs on each side of the damper into

the holes at the inside rear of the adaptor.

[_ Attach the exhaust adaptor to the blower plate with

the two bronze metal screws provided.

Make sure that the damper pivots easily before

mounting oven.
You will need to make adjustments to assure proper

alignment with your house exhaust duct after the
oven is installed.

Adaptor

Oven

[_ Rotate front of oven up

against cabinet bottom.

[_ 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.)

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Installation Instructions

_ MOUNT THE OVEN (continued)

[_ Attach the oven to the top cabinet.

[_ Insert 3 self-aligning screws

(¼"-28 x 2 S/s")through outer
top cabinet holes. Turn two full

turns on each screw.

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

FillerBlock

_=5] ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

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

Damper

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_q - Backof

i_J _ _ L.3_/_ ,Oven

_6] CONNECTING DUCTWORK

House Duct

._E ° _, This distance

quivalent |can NOT

o depth | exceed 2" to

f cabinet | ensure proper

_installation

-- Self-Aligning Screw

Oven Top

[] Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the oven.

(While tightening screws, hold the oven in place
against the wall and the top cabinet.)

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[_ Install grease filters. Seethe Owner's Manual

packed with the oven.

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[_ Extend the house duct down to connect to

the exhaust adaptor.

[_ Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

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Installation Instructions

a-- OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prepare Rear Wall
B2.Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
B3. Prepare Top Cabinet
B4.Adjust Blower

B5. Mount the Oven

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_ PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

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

, Readthe instructions on the REARWALL TEMPLATE.
, Tape it to the rear wall, lining up with the holes

previously drilled for holes A and B inthe wall plate.

, Cut the opening, following the instructions of the

REARWALL TEMPLATE.

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.

[_ 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 sA"onto each bolt.

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