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Installation

Instructions

Overthe Range

Microwave Oven

PVM2070

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S_,,e_hese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse,,e;,ll

goxernin(, codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leaxe these

instructions with the (_onsumer.

Note to Consumer - Keep these

instructions for futm'e reterence.

Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

Product thilm'e due to iml)roper installation is not

coxered trader the _'arrantx.

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Installation Instructions

CONTENTS

General information

hnportant Safety Instructions .................................. 3

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

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

Damage - Shipment/InstaJlation .............................. 6

Parts Included. ......................................................... 6

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

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

Step-by-step installation guide

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

Removing tire Mounting Plate ...................... 8

Finding the _4all Studs ................................. 8

Determining _.lll Plate l.oration .................. 9

Aliguiug the Wall Plate ............................... 10

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

_] ()utside Top ............................

Exhaust

12-14

Attach Mounting Plate to W;fll ....... 12

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

Checking 1or Proper Damper

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

Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 13

A_!just tire Exhaust Adaptor .......... 14

Connerting Durtwork .......................... 14

_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18

Preparing Rear _'\';dl ti)r

Outside Bark Exhaust .......................... 15

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

Attach Mounting Plate to _4"01 ....... 16

Preparation of Top CaNnel .......... 16

Adapting Microwave Blower

for Outside Back Exhaust ................ 16, 17

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

Redrculating ........................................ 19-22

Attach Mounting Plate to _4all .......... 19

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

Cherk Microwave Assembly .......... 20

Adapting Microwave Blower

tot Red_'ulation ......................... 20, 21

Mount the Microwave Oveu .......... 21, 22

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

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

Installation Instructions

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

This product requires a three-prong groronled outlet.

The installer must perflmu a ground continuit_ check

on the power outlet box befl_re beginning the

installation to insm'e that the outlet box is properly

grotmded. If not properly grotmded, or if the outlet

box does not meet electrical requirements noted

(troder E1,E(_TRICAI_ REQLIIREMENTS), a qualified

electrician should be employed to correct any

deficiencies.

CAUTION: For persona]

safety, remove house fuse

or open circuit breaker

before beg_g

iusmllation 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

product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds

or a total weight of 113-135 pounds.

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

tKree-prong (grounding)

plug which mates with a

standard three-prong

(grounding) wall receptacle

to minimize the possibility

of electric shock hazard

from tiffs appliance.

Ensureproper

groundexists

beforeuse

You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked

by a qualified electrician to mane 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 electriciaJa.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,

DI_'ORM 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

1.58 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a

supply circuit of the proper voltage and ti'equency,

Wire size must conflwm to the requirements of the

National Electrical Code or the pre\zdling local

code ti_r this kilowatt rating. The power supply

cord and plug shoMd 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 con%tin to the National Electrical

Code or the pre\_dling local code.

Installation Instructions

HOOD EXHAUST

NOTE: Read these next two pages tufty 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 ot one possible

ductwork installation.

DUCT PIECES

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

LENGTH x USED

RoofCap 24 Ft. x

12Ft.StraightDuct 12Ft. x

(6" Round)

-_ Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x

TransitionAdaptor*

Equivalentlengthsof duct piecesare basedonactualtests and

reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.

(1)

Total Length

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

24 Ft.

12Ft.

5Ft.

41 Ft.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangulat_to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom cornets of the damper

will haxe to be cut to fit, usin,,._ the tin snips, in order to allow free moxement of the damper.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example ot one possible

ductwork installation.

[

DUC_ PIECES

_Wall Cap

(_ 90° Elbow

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

LENGTH* x USED

40Ft. x (1)

3 Ft. x (1)3 Ft.StraightDuct

3W' x 10" Rectangular)

10Ft. x (2)

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

40Ft.

3 Ft.

20Ft.

Equivalent lengths of duct piecesare based on actual tests and

reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.

Total Length = 63 Ft.

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 const_ ucted by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.

Installation Instructions

NOTE: If wm need to install ducts, note that the total

duct lengti_ of 3¼" x ] O" rectangular or 6" diameter

round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.

Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.

Read the following careflfllv.

NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using

the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.

This ensm'es clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent

blockages. Also, make sure dmnpers swing freely and

nothing is blocking the ducts.

Exhaust connection:

The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with

a standard 3Vt" x 10" rectangular duct.

If a round duct is required, a rectangula_to-rotmd

transition adaptor inust be used. Do not use less than

a 6" diameter duct.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfiwtorv air movement, the total duct length of

3¼" x ] 0" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should

not exceed 140 equivalent feet,

Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,

etc., present additional resistance to airflow and are

equiwdent to a section of straight duct which is longer

than their actual physical size. When calculating the total

duct length, add the equiwdent lengths of all transitions

and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections.

The chart below shows w)u how to calculate total

equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet

of equiwdent length of some typical ducts.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

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

TransitionAdaptor*

..,,..,,.-%

Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

()_ 90° Elbow 10Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 25Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

J 45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

RoofCap 24Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

StraightDuct6" Roundor 1Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

3W' x 10" Rectangular

Total Ductwork = Ft.

* IMPORTANT: If a r_( tangulal_to-round transilion Equival< nl 1_ngths o[ du_t pie_<s are bas<d on aclual lests

adaptor is used, the bottom comers of th( dampel and ret]ect requiremenls tk)r good venling performanc( with

xdll hax< to b< Clll to fit, using Ih(t lill snips, in ordel any vent hood.

to allm_ free lllOVelllelll of Ihe (]alllpel.

Installation Instructions

DAMAGE - SHIPMENT/

iNSTALLATiON

* If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the

unit to the store in which it was bought fin" 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

th;m the customer), repair or replacement must

be made by ;uT;mgement between customer

and installer.

PARTS iNCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART QUANTITY

Wood Screws 2

(Y4"x2")

ToggleBolts(and 4

wing nuts)(_" x 3")

Self-AligningMachine 3

Screws(W'-28x 31/4")

NylonGrommet 2

(for metal cabinets)

You will find the installation hardware contained in

a packet with the unit, Check to inake sure you have

all these parts.

NOTE: Some extI'a parts are inchlded.

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TOPCABINETTEMPLATE

REAR

WALL

TEMPLATE

LATION

INSTRUCTIONS

TopCabinet

Template

RearWall

Template

Installation

Instructions

Separately

Packed

Grease

Filters

QUANTITY

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and#2Phillipsscrewdriver

Pencil

Tinsnips(forcutting

damper,if required)

Scissors

(to cut template, if necessary)

Gloves

Safety goggles

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)

Rulerortapemeasureand

t edge

Electric drill with ¾_", V/" and %"

drill bits

Stud finder or Hammer (optional)

Level

Carpenter square

(optional)

Fillerblocksor scrap

woodpieces,if needed

fortopcabinetspacing

(usedonrecessedbottom

cabinetinstallationsonly)

Duct and masking tape

MOUNTING SPACE

66" or More

fromthe Floor

tothe Topof

the Microwave

BottomEdgeof

CabinetNeedsto

be30" or More

from the Cooking

Surface

Backsplash

NOTES:

• Maxinmm cabinet depth is 13".

• The space between the cabinets illtlst be

30" wide and fl'ee of obstructions.

• If the space between the cabinets is greater

than 30", a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill

in the gap between the microwave oven and

the cabinets, Your Owner's Manual contains

the kit number fin" wmr model.

• This microwave oven is fl_r installation over

ranges up to 36" wide.

• If you are going to vent your microwave oven

to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section tin"

exhaust duct preparation.

• When installing the microwave oven Beneath

smooth, flat cabinets, he careful to follow the

instructions on the top cabinet template for

power cord clearmlce.

Installation Instructions

I- PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

N 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 Swrofl)am protecting the fl'ont of the oven.

[] Fold back all 4 carton flaps flflly against carton

sides. Then careflfllv roll the oven and carton over

onto the top side. m'he oven should be resting in

the Stvrofl)am.

_Pull the carton up and off the oven.

[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Mounting

Plate

[]Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate.

This plate will be used as the rear wall template

and for mounting. You max discard these screws.

N FINDING THE WALL STUDS

_ Center

_Find the studs, usino one of the followiw,

methods:

A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which

locates nails.

B. Ilse a hammer to tap lightly across the

mounting surihce to find a solid s(mnd.

This will indicate a stud location.

_ After the stud find tile bylocating

(s), centel"

probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges

of the stud. Then place a mark haltway between

the edges. Tile center of any ac!jacent studs should

be 16" or 24" fl'om this mark.

_Draw a line down the center of tile sttlds.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO

AT LE&ST ONE WALL STUD.

Installation Instructions

DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position - beneath flat bottom

%*,

Mounting Plate Tabs

'', the Cabinet Bottom

/ ill

III

At least30",upto 36"

Plate position - beneath framed recessed

cabinet bottom

Mounting Plate Tabs

Touching the Back

Frame

III I

30" to Cooktop

Plate position - beneath recessed bottom

cabinet with front overhang

Mounting Plate with

Tabs Below Cabinet

Bottom the Same

Distance as the Front

g Depth

I II

30" to Cooktop

Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interieres

with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative

trim to install the microwave i)roperly 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 fl'ont overhang only, with no

back or side fl'ame, install the mounting plate down

the same distance as the fl'ont overhang depth. This

will keep the microwave level.

_ Measm'e the inside depth oI the fl'ont 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 instnllation with fl'ont overhang only,

align the motmting tabs with this horizontnl line, not

touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.

Installation Instructions

ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

CAUTION: _,_ar glo_es

to a_oid cutting finge_ on

sharp edces

O "

o-,:)OoOo OoOoyoOoOoOo °o°o°oOo

AreaE H01eD

-'-'- HoleB J

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

30" wide space.

_Use the moui_ting plate as the template for the rear

wall. Place the motmting plate on the wall, making

sure that the tabs are touchhag the bottom of the

cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets

with front overhm_g. Line up the notch and centerline

on the bottom of the mounting plate to the centerlhle

on the wall.

_ \._]file holding the mounting plate with one hand,

draw drcles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D

(see illustratioi_ above/actual plate marked with

arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting.

[]

NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither

C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E

"and draw "afilth circle to line up with the stud. It is

important to use at least one wood screw mortared

f'trmly 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 :_A_,"

hole fi:,r wood scre_:s. For holes that don't line up with

a stud, chill a %" hole fin" toggle bolts.

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS

TIME.

Installation Instructions

I2-] INSTALLATION TYPES

This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to

the tolh)wing three types of ventilation:

A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)

B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)

C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)

(Choose A, B or C)

NOTE: This microwave is shii)ped assembled fl_r Outside

Top Exhaust (except ti)r non-vented models). Select the

type of ventilation required for vom" installation and

proceed to that section.

_-_ OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT)

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(HORIZONTAL DUCT)

Adaptorin Placefor

OutsideTopExhaust

[-_ RECIRCULATING

(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

A Charcoal Filter Accessory

Kit is required fl_r the non-

vented exhaust. (See your

Owner's Manual for the kit

number.)

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mom_ting Plate to _\'all

A2. Prepare Top Cabinet

A3. Check Damper Operation

A4, Mom_t Microwave Oven

A5. A(!just Exhaust Adaptor ',

A6. Connect Ductwork "

I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach tile plate to tile wall using toggle bolts.

At least one wood screw nlust be used to attach

the plate to a wall stud.

[]Remove the toggle wings fl'om the bolts.

[]Insert tile bolts into tile mounting plate

through the holes designated to go into drywall

and reattach the toggle wings to '_A"onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Mounting

Plate :_

Spacingfor Toggles

MoreThanWall

÷l_,.i-_Th ckness

ToggleWings

BoltEnd

[]Place tile mounting plate against tile wall and

insert tile toggle wings into tile holes in tile wall

to mount tile plate.

NOTE: Betore tightening toggle bolts and wood

scre_, make sure tile tabs on tile mounting plate

touch tile bottom of tile cabinet when pushed

flush against the wall and that the plate is properly

centered under the cabinet.

CAUTION: Be careflfl to axoid Ilinchin'*_ fingers

between the back of the motmting plate and the wall.

_ Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate awax from the wall

to help tighten the bolts.

Installation Instructions

I-_ USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

You need to drill holes fl)r the top SUl)port screws, a

hole large enough for the power cord to fit throu ,h

and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.

" Read the instructions on tile TOP CABINET

TEMPLATE.

" Tape it tmderneath the top cabinet.

" Drill the holes, following the insnuctions on the

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes

in the cabinet bottom.

I-_ CHECK FOR PROPER

DAMPER OPERATION

BlowerPlate

Exhaust Adaptor

(absenton modelsshipped

for recirculationexhaust)

Damper

Backof

Microwave

" Place tile microwave in its uI)right position, with tile

top of tile unit tacing up.

" This microwave oven mav be shil)ped assembled for

top exhaust (adaptor installed) or fl)r recirculation

exhaust (adaptor absent).

" Make sure tape securing damper is removed and

damper pivots easily before mom_ting microwave.

" You will need to make ac!jUStlnents to assure proper

alignment with yore" house exhaust duct atter the

microwave is installed.

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN

FOIl EASIER INSTAI,IATION AND PERSONAI,

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 tile nylon

grolnu/et _li'O/lnd tile power cord hole to l)revent

cutting of tile cord.

NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if tile

cabinet fl'ont hangs below tile cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are

not used, case damage may occur from

overtightening screws.

NOTE: When motmting

tile ulici'owave ovell_

thread power cord

through hole in bottom of

top cabinet. Kee I) it tight

throughout Steps 1-3. Do

not pinch cord or lift

oven by pulling cord.

_I,ifl tilt it

inicrowave,

forward, and hook

slots at back bottom

edge onto [()/lI" lower

tabs of mounting

_Rotate fI'Ollt of

o_en

up against cabinet

bottoI//.

_lnsert a sell=aligning screw through top center

cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by

turning the screw at least two full turns atter 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.

Installation Instructions

I-_ MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN (cont.)

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

_ quivalent

toDepth

ofCabinet

Recess

Self-AligningScrew

MicrowaveOvenTop

[]Attach tile microwave oven to tile top cabinet.

[] Insert 2 selfZaligning screws

through outer top cabinet

holes. TtlI'IX tWO fllll ttlI'ns on

each screw.

[]Tighten center

screw completely.

[] Tighten tile outer two screws to tile top of tile

microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold

tile microwave oven in place against tile wall and

tile top cabinet.)

S /

[]Install filte_s. See tile Owner Manualgrease

packed with tile microwave.

ADJUST THE EXHAUST

ADAPTOR

Open tile top cabinet and a(!iust tile exhaust adaptor

to connect to tile house duct.

Damper

, Backof

BlowerPlate _ --\__ Microwave

[ I III / _ ForFront-to-Backor

" _ I_l/_ /Side-to-Side Adjustment,

Slidethe ExhaustAdaptor

asNeeded

I-_ CONNECTING DUCTWORK

HouseDuct

_ Extend tile hot/se duct down to connect to

tile exhaust adaptor.

] , . , , , duct tape.

Seal exhaust duct ioints using

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prel)are Rear Wall

B2. Renlove Exhaust Adaptor

B3. Attach Mounting Plate to _'all

B4. Prel)are Top Cabinet

BS. A_!just Blower

B6. Mount tile Microwave Oven

NOTE:

* Make sure tile screws fin" tile

blower ii/otoi" and blower cover

are re-tightened securely to

l)revent excessive vibration.

* Make sure tile niotor wiring is

l)rol)erl } re-routed and secure.

I-_ PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

Yo/I need to tilt }111 l

O )eniIl_* in tile rear wall for

outside exhaust.

" Read tile instiuctions on tile REAR X4__I,i,

TEMPI ,ATE.

" Tape it to tile rear wall, lining up with tile holes

previously drilled fin" holes A and B in the wall

plate.

" Cut the oi)ening, tollowing the instiuctions of the

REAR X__I,I, TEMPI,ATE.

REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

This niicrowave oven is shii)ped assen/bled for top

exhaust. You will need tile exhaust adaptor tor

installation in tile rear wall oi)ening. To renlove tile

exhaust a(laptoi" t1"()I11 tile i/iicFowave ()veil:

[] Renlove tape securing dainl)er.

_Rein oxe and [] I,ift off the

sa;e screw blower plate

that Damper and attached

blower adaptor fronl

to IlliCI'OWaVe,

Bac_of

_'_ Microwave

_ Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and reinoxe it.

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