KitchenAid KMLS311HSS, KMLS311HWH, WML75011HN, WML75011HV, WML75011HW Installation Instructions

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See the “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.

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

Wall Venting Installation Only ....................................................... 4

Install Damper Assembly (forwallventingonly) ..........................4

Roof Venting Installation Only ......................................................4

Install Damper Assembly (forroofventingonly) ..........................5

Locate Wall Stud(s) ......................................................................5

Prepare Upper Cabinet ................................................................7

Mark Rear Wall .............................................................................8

Drill Holes in Rear Wall .................................................................8

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .....................................................9

Install the Microwave 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.

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

W11359126A

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

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

■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver

for 1/4 - 20 x 3" (7.6 cm) bolts

■ Drill

■ 3/16" (5 mm),

3/8"(9.5mm), 5/8" (1.6 cm) drill bits

■ 3/4" (1.9 cm) hole saw

Parts supplied

For information on reordering, see the “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.

■ Diagonal wire cutting

pliers

■ Stud nder

■ 7/16" (1.1 cm) socket

wrench (orbox wrench) for 1/4"x2" (0.6 cm x 5.1 cm) lag screws

■ 1

⁄2" (3.8 cm) diam. hole drill bit for wood or metal cabinet

■ Keyhole saw

■ Caulking gun and

weatherproof caulking compound

■ Duct tape

D E F

Materials Needed

Standard ttings for wall or roof venting. See the “Venting Design Specications” section.

Location Requirements

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

■ Minimum installation dimensions. See the “Installation

Dimensions” illustration.

■ Minimum one 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.16 cm) 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

microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave oven and upper cabinet.

■ Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See the

“Electrical Requirements” section.

NOTE: Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to withstand the heat produced by the microwave 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 Wall Venting Installation Only:

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

properly and the damper blade opens freely and fully.

For Roof Venting Installation Only:

■ If you are using a rectangular-to-round transition piece, the

3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to exist above the microwave oven so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See “Rectangular to Round Transition” illustration in the “Venting Design Specications” section.

A. 3/16 - 24 x 3" (7.6 cm) round-head

bolts (2)

B. 1/4 - 20 x 3" (7.6 cm) ﬂat-head bolts

(2) C. Washers (2) D. 3/16" (4.8 mm) toggle nuts (2)

E. 1/4" x 2" (0.6 cm x 5.1 cm) lag

screws (2) F. Sheet metal screws 5/32" x 5/16"

(0.4 cm x 0.8 cm) (2) G. Power supply cord bushing (1) H. Damper assembly (for wall or ro

venting) J. Exhaust vent cover (2)

Not Shown:

■ Mounting plate

(Located on the upper polyfoam)

■ Grease lters

■ Charcoal lters

NOTE: Depending on model, grease lter and charcoal lter may be combined.

Installation Dimensions

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

cabinet. See the “Electrical Requirements” section.

A B

12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. upper cabinet and

side cabinet depth

60" ( 152.4 cm) min.

30"

(76.2 cm)

min.

24"

(61 cm)

typical*

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 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A electrical supply with a

fuse or circuit breaker

Recommended:

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

A. 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.1 cm) wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outlet

*24" (61 cm) is typical for 60" (152.4 cm) installation height exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/cooktop below.

NOTE: To ensure good performance, do not obstruct top vent airow. If cabinets are deeper than 14" (35.6 cm) but no more than 15" (38.1 cm), use the bump out mounting kit replacing the mounting plate from the wall. The bump out mounting kit (part # W11185746) is not provided but can be purchased from Whirlpool.

12"

mounting plate

DEEPER

14"

Bump out mounting bracket

15"

14"

DEEPER

Product Dimensions

*Overall depth of product will vary slightly depending on door design.

■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven

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

26.2cm

18"

45.5cm

cm)29 " (76.0

26.2cm

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system.

NOTE: Skip below sections if you are using recirculation installations. Go to section “Locate Wall Stud(s)”. Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed or the microwave oven is reinstalled in another location where wall or roof venting may be used.

Wall Venting Installation Only

1. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular vent cover on the damper plate.

Install Damper Assembly

(for wall venting only)

1. Check that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully.

2. Position the damper assembly on the back of the microwave

oven so that the damper blade hinge is at the top, and the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven.

B C D

A. Back of microwave oven B. Damper assembly C. Damper blade D. Sheet metal screw 5/32" x 5/16" (4 mm x 8 mm)

A. Diagonal wire cutting pliers B. Damper vent covers

3. Secure damper assembly with two sheet metal screws 5/32"x 5/16" (4 mm x 8 mm).

Roof Venting Installation Only

1. Remove screws attaching damper plate to top of microwave oven exterior. Slide damper plate toward the front of the microwave oven and lift up.

A. Screws B. Damper plate

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