KitchenAid KHMS2050SSS0 Installation Guide

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 30" (76.2 cm) wide. See “Installation Requirements” section for further notes.

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

NOTES:

■ Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

■ Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the warranty.

Table of Contents

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY .............................. 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................2

Tools and Parts...............................................................................2

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

Product Dimensions ....................................................................... 3

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................4

Remove Mounting Plate ................................................................. 4

Convert Oven to External Venting .................................................. 4

Locate Wall Stud(s)......................................................................... 6

Mark Rear Wall................................................................................7

Drill Holes in Rear Wall.................................................................... 7

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........................................................ 8

Prepare Upper Cabinet................................................................... 8

Install the Oven ...............................................................................9

Complete Installation ....................................................................10

VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................11

ASSISTANCE ................................................................................... 12

Replacement Parts ....................................................................... 12

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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.

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WARNING

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

This oven is set for recirculation installation. For external (wall or roof) venting, see “Venting Design Specifications” section.

Tool s a nd P ar ts

Tools Needed

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

■ Measuring tape

■ Pencil

■ Masking tape or thumbtacks

■ Scissors

■ T10 TORX

■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for

®†

screwdriver

1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts

■ Electric drill

■ 3/16" (5 mm) and 3/8"

(9.5 mm) drill bits

■ 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw

Parts Supplied

For information on reordering, see “Replacement Parts” section. NOTE: The hardware items listed here are for wood studs. For

other types of wall structures, be sure to use appropriate fasteners.

A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts (4)

B. 1/4-20 x 3" flat-head bolts (2) C. Washers (2) D. Toggle nuts (4)

E. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (4)

F. Mounting screws (3) G. Power supply cord bushing (1) H. Damper assembly (for wall or roof

venting)

I. Vent deflector (for wall or roof

venting)

■ Diagonal cutting pliers

■ Stud finder

■ 7/16" socket wrench

(or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" lag screws

■ 1½" (4 cm) diam. hole drill

bit for wood or metal cabinet

■ Keyhole saw

■ Caulking gun and

weatherproof caulking compound

■ Duct tape

Not Shown:

Upper cabinet template Mounting plate (attached to

back of oven) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending

on model, charcoal filters may not be included. See Use and Care Guide.)

Location Requirements

Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. The location must provide:

■ Minimum installation dimensions. See “Installation

Dimensions” illustration.

■ Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and

minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within cabinet opening.

■ Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes oven and

items placed inside the oven and upper cabinet.

■ Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See

“Electrical Requirements” section.

NOTES:

■ If installing the oven near a left sidewall, make sure there is at

least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the wall and the oven, so that the door can open fully.

■ Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to

withstand the heat produced by the oven for cooking. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damages.

Special Requirements

■ For gas cooktop, we recommend that combined cooking

surface rating to not exceed 50,000 BTU/hr.

■ The oven is set for recirculation mode. For external (wall or

roof) venting, see “Venting Design Specifications” section.

For Wall Venting Installation Only:

■ The 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) cutout area (see “Wall Venting

Installation Only” in the “Mark Rear Wall” section) must align with the wall damper vent on the back of the oven (see “Wall Venting Installation Only” in the “Convert Oven to External Venting” section).

■ Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent tube

fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully.

For Roof Venting Installation Only:

■ If using rectangular to round transition piece, 3" (7.6 cm)

clearance needs to exist above the oven so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See “Rectangular to Round Transition” illustration in “Venting Design Specifications” section.

NOTE: Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may be combined.

Materials needed

■ Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See “Venting Design

Specifications” section.

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.

Installation Dimensions

NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper

cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

A B

30"

(76.2 cm)

33"

(83.2 cm)

typical*

69" (175.3 cm) min.

min.

12" (30.5 cm) min. 13" (33.0 cm) max.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Required:

■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply

with a fuse or circuit breaker.

Recommended:

■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.

■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.

A. 2" x 4" wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outlet

*33" (83.2 cm) is typical for 69" (175.3 cm) installation height.

Exact dimension may vary depending on type of range/cooktop below.

Product Dimensions

¹⁄₄

¹⁄₈

(46.0 cm)

(46.4 cm)

⁷⁄₈

" (75.9 cm)

¹⁄₂

(39.4 cm)

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

■

For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can

result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove Mounting Plate

NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, place a protective cover on the work surface.

1. Remove any remaining contents from the oven cavity.

2. Remove the mounting plate by peeling off the strips of tape

that attach it to the back of the oven, and set the mounting plate aside.

A B C

A. Mounting plate B. Back of oven C. Tape (multiple locations)

3. Tape the oven door closed so that door does not swing open

while the oven is being handled.

NOTE: Do not grip or use the door or door handle while the oven is being handled.

Convert Oven to External Venting

(for wall or roof venting only)

The oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system. See “Venting Design Specifications” section.

NOTE: Skip this section if you are using recirculation installation. Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed, or the oven is reinstalled in another location where wall or roof venting may be used.

To prepare the oven for wall or roof venting, the vent deflector (Lshaped metal bar) must be installed, and the appropriate damper vent opening must be uncovered.

To Install Vent Deflector:

1. Gently pull the rings and lift vent screen from the top of the

oven.

B C

A. Top of oven B. Vent screen C. Rings

2. With vent deflector oriented as shown (wide side down), slide

it back and under the back edge of the vent opening.

A B

A. Vent opening B. Vent deflector

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