KitchenAid KBMS1454SBT0, KBMS1454SBT2, KBMS1454SSS0, KBMS1454SSS1, KBMS1454SSS2 Installation Guide

BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

24" (61.0 cm), 27" (68.6 cm), 30" (76.2 cm)

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas built-in ovens, and below non-vented electric or gas cooktops. This product is not

suitable for use below downdraft cooktops.

These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in
these Installation Instructions.

Table of Contents

BUILT-IN MICROWAVEOVENSAFETY..........................................1

INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS ...................................................2

Tools and PaCes...............................................................................2

Location Requirements...................................................................2

Minimum Dimensions.....................................................................3

Product Dimensions .......................................................................4

ElectricalRequirements..................................................................5

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS .....................................................6

Installthe MicrowaveOven

(24"[61.0cm] InstallationOnly)......................................................6

Installthe MicrowaveOven

(27"[68.6cm] or 30" [76.2cm] InstallationOnly)...........................7

Complete Installation......................................................................8

ASSISTANCE.....................................................................................8

BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools Needed

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions 3rovided with any tools

listed here.

• Measuring tape • Electric drill

• Pencil • 5/64" (2 mm) drill bit

• T10 TORX ®tscrewdriver

Parts Supplied

All of the following parts are provided, but not all parts will be
used. The cutout opening size will determine which parts you will
use. See chart below parts list to see which parts are used for

each installation.

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The microwave oven may be located in a cabinet, and/or above a
built-in oven, or below the counter and/or below a non-vented
cooktop. Check the opening where the microwave oven will be
installed. The location must provide:

• Wood cabinetry.

• Cutout opening that is plumb and square. See "Minimum
Cutout Dimensions" in "Minimum Dimensions" section.

• Cutout floor that is solid, level and flush with bottom of
cabinet cutout.

• Support for weight of at least 150 Ibs (68 kg), which includes
microwave oven and items placed inside.

• Grounded electrical outlet. See "Electrical Requirements"
section.

• Minimum installation clearances for installation location. See
"Minimum Dimensions" section.

We recommend:

• Complete enclosure around the recessed portion of the
microwave oven.

A. Side brackets (2)
B. Removable extension plates

(shaded piece, 2)

C. 1" T-lO screws (6)
D. Narrow side trim panels (2)

E. Wide side trim panels (2)

INSTALLATION PARTS USED

24" (61.0 cm) installation C
27" (68.6 cm) installation* A, C, D

30" (76.2 cm) installation A, B, C, E

*Extension plate (B) will have to be removed from side bracket (A)

for this installation.

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Minimum Installation Clearances

For proper installation, the following minimum clearances must exist above and below the cutout opening,

Above Cabinet/Storage Drawer Installation Above Oven/Warming Drawer Installation

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1 "

(2.5era)

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11/2"

(3.8 cm)

....j,, B

t

(2.5 cm)

3 I,

(7.6 cm)

C

I

Below Counter Installation

(2.8o__ _ _....................i..... 3"

11/2"

(3.8 cm) t

CCC3

I ..................E _' _w'

....i" F

Below Built-in Cooktop Installation

(7.6 cm)

See note

below.

t (3.8cm)

A. Upper cabinet

B. Lower cabinet or storage drawer

C. Lower oven or warming drawer

NOTE: The bottom of the cooktop may be sunk into the counter and lower cabinet. The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist
below the lowest point of the cooktop, and there must be no interference between any part of the cooktop (including any gas fittings)

and the microwave oven.

D. Built-in cooktop (non-vented)

E.Storage drawer
F. Toe kick