Installation
Instructions
for your Microwave Oven
Installation Instructions for Cabinet Mounting Accessory Kit
Pub. No. 4-A019
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Mounting your oven |
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
This mounting Kit is designed for use with microwave ovens:
GE Spacemaker IITM, Spacemaker IIITM and Hotpoint CounterSaver® models.
Before attempting the installation of this kit, be sure to unplug the oven from wall receptacle.
Your oven is designed to be installed under properly constructed, good condition wood or metal cabinets that are sturdy enough to support the items you have in the cabinet, plus an additional 90 pounds from the cabinet bottom.
Empty the contents of your selected cabinet and the delicate items in adjoining cabinets.
(NOTE: When drilling the holes, the vibration could cause damage to fragile items such as crystal or china.) Now, you must inspect your cabinets. If any of the following conditions exist, then it is your personal responsibility to test the cabinets or contact a qualified cabinet maker.
1.Separation of joints between the bottom shelf and the cabinet structure.
2.Splitting, cracking or other signs of deterioration.
3.Check the number of screws used to install your cabinets. If your cabinet is attached to the wall with only two screws at the top, then you must add two screws at the bottom to firmly secure your cabinets to the wall. When adding the screws, be sure that they enter wall studs with at least ½"
(12 mm) penetration.
4.On wood cabinets, the bottom shelf must be at least 3/16" (4 mm) thick masonite or plywood.
5.Be sure that the underside of the cabinet is a least 24" (61 cm) wide and 12" (30.5 cm) deep. If the cabinet is less than 12" (30.5 cm) deep, follow the cabinet mounting instructions (page 4) carefully if you desire to mount your oven under your cabinet.
To test your cabinets, place a 90lb. (40.8 kg) load, plus the equivalent weight of items normally stored on this shelf*, for a minimum of five minutes.
*You may consider using jugs of water, bricks or books to obtain the test load.
PLEASE NOTE: If your cabinet is properly constructed and suitably installed it will withstand this test without any damage: however, there is the possibility of damage should the cabinet be incapable of supporting the additional load.
Mabe Canada Inc. is NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR OTHER CONSEQUENCES resulting from the performance of this test.
If you are unsure that your cabinets are suitable for this type of installation you may use the oven on your countertop.
Installation Instructions
Tools
The following tools are needed for installation of your unit:
•Drill and ¼" drill bit
•Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
•Nail or center punch
•Pencil and ruler
•Scissors
•Hammer
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