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.
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
DANGER
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.
IMPORTANT: Read Installation Instructions thoroughly before beginning installation. Save Installation Instructions for local house
inspector’s use.
follow instructions.
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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
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)
B
C
I
■ 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
D
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H
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.)
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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.
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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
18
"
¹⁄₈
18
(46.0 cm)
(46.4 cm)
29
⁷⁄₈
" (75.9 cm)
¹⁄₂
15
(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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
A
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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