KitchenAid YKMHS120EW, YWMH53520CB, YWMH53520CE, YWMH53520CW, YWMH78019HW 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 “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.

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION

DE L’ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE

Ce produit est conçu pour l’utilisation au-dessus d’appareils de cuisson électriques ou à gaz de 36" (91,4 cm) de largeur ou moins. Voir la section “Exigences d’installation” pour d’autres remarques.

Ces instructions d’installation sont valables pour plusieurs modèles. Il se peut que l’apparence de votre propre modèle soit légèrement différente de celle montrée sur les illustrations dans ce document.

Table of Contents / Table des matières

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
Rotate Blower Motor.................................................................................	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 Damper Assembly..........................................................................	9
Install the Microwave Oven.......................................................................	9
Complete Installation..............................................................................	10
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS......................................................	11
ASSISTANCE..............................................................................................	12
Replacement Parts..................................................................................	12
Accessories.............................................................................................	12

SÉCURITÉ DE L’ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE...........	13
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION.................................................................	13
Outillage et pièces...................................................................................	13
Exigences d’emplacement......................................................................	14
Dimensions du produit............................................................................	14
Spécifications électriques.......................................................................	15
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION..........................................................	15
Dépose de la plaque de montage...........................................................	15
Réorientation du moteur du ventilateur..................................................	15
Identifier la position du/des poteau(x) du colombage mural..................	17
Tracé sur le mur arrière............................................................................	18
Perçage de trous dans le mur arrière......................................................	19
Fixation de la plaque de montage sur le mur.........................................	19
Préparation du placard supérieur...........................................................	20
Installation du module du clapet anti-reflux...........................................	21
Installation du four à micro-ondes..........................................................	21
Achever l’installation...............................................................................	22
SPÉCIFICATIONS/CONCEPTION DU CIRCUIT D’ÉVACUATION.........	23
ASSISTANCE..............................................................................................	24
Pièces de rechange.................................................................................	24
Accessoires.............................................................................................	24

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” mean:

DANGER WARNING

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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Diagonal wire cutting pliers Stud finder

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. 2 Phillips screwdriver

■■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for 1/4-20 x 3" bolts

■■ Drill

■■ 3/16" (5 mm), 3/8" (10 mm), 5/8" (16 mm) drill bits

■■ 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw

■■

■■

■■ 7/16" socket wrench (or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" lag screws

■■ 11/2" (3.8 cm) diam. hole drill bit for wood or metal cabinet

■■ Keyhole saw

■■ Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

■■ Duct tape

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 B C D E F G

H

A.3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts (2)

B.1/4-20 x 3" flat-head bolts (2)

C.Washers (2)

D.3/16" toggle nuts (2)

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

F.Sheet metal screws (2)

G.Power supply cord bushing (1)

H.Damper assembly (for wall or roof venting)

Not Shown:

Upper cabinet template

Mounting plate (attached to back of microwave oven)

Wall template Aluminum grease filters

Charcoal filters (Depending on model, charcoal filters may not be included.

See User Instructions.)

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.

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" (10 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 “Electrical Requirements” section.

NOTES:

■■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure there is at least 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance between the wall and the microwave oven, so that the door can open fully.

■■ 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 fits 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 “Venting Design Specifications” section.

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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) min.

30" (76.2 cm) typical*

66" (167.6 cm) min.

12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max.

upper cabinet and side cabinet depth

A.2" x 4" wall stud

B.Grounded 3 prong outlet

*30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/cooktop below.

Product Dimensions

17¹⁄ "

(43.5 cm) +/- ³⁄ " (0.5 cm)

		Up			to
	16
	(42.				"
	5			³⁄
			cm)*

16¹⁄ " (41.3 cm)

		.0cm)
	"(76
⁄
29

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

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, 15or 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.

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.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove Mounting Plate

Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be attached to the back of the microwave oven.

NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface.

1.Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity.

2.If the mounting plate is attached to the back of the microwave oven, remove it and set it aside.

3.Tape the microwave oven door closed so that door does not swing open while the microwave oven is being handled.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven

is being handled.

Rotate Blower Motor

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

NOTE: Skip this section if you are using recirculation installation. 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.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

B

A.Screws

B.Damper plate

2.Keep damper plate and screws together and set aside.

3.Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back of microwave oven.

A

A.Screws (in recessed holes)

4.Lift blower motor out of microwave oven.

A

A.Blower motor

5.Rotate blower motor 180° so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into the microwave oven.

A

A. Exhaust port

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6.Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular damper vent covers at the perforations.

A

B

A.Diagonal wire cutting pliers

B.Damper vent covers

7.Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3.

8.Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven.

A B

C

D

A.Damper plate

B.Screws

C.Damper plate tabs

D.Slots

9.Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1.

Roof Venting Installation Only

1.Repeat steps 1 to 4 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

2.Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of microwave oven and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven. Lower blower motor back into microwave oven.

A

A. Exhaust port

IMPORTANT: If blower motor is not positioned with flat sides facing the back of the microwave oven (as shown), performance will be poor.

3.Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3 of “Wall Venting Installation Only.” Securely tighten screws.

NOTE: If blower motor is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 3 cannot be reattached to the microwave oven.

4.Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular vent covers on the damper plate removed in Step 1 at the perforations.

AB

A.Diagonal wire cutting pliers

B.Rectangular vent covers

5.Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven.

A B

C

D

A.Damper plate

B.Screws

C.Damper plate tabs

D.Slots

6.Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1 of “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

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Locate Wall Stud(s)

NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening,	1.	Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s)
do not install the microwave oven.		within the opening.
See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”	2.	Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line
		down each stud center. See illustrations in “Possible
		Wall Stud Configurations.”

Possible Wall Stud Configurations

These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate.

No Wall Studs at End Holes		No Wall Studs at End Holes
Figure 1		Figure 2
B
C	C		C
	D
		B	D
A	A	A	A
E	E	E	E
F
		F
		NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline
		(see “Mark Rear Wall” section), only recirculation or roof venting
		installation can be done.

Wall Stud at One End Hole		Wall Studs at Both End Holes
Figure 3		Figure 4
B	D	B

A	A,D	A,D	A,D
E	E	E	E

C C C C F F

A.End holes (on mounting plate)

B.Cabinet opening vertical centerline

C.Wall stud centerlines

D.Holes for lag screws

E.Support tabs

F.Mounting plate center markers

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Mark Rear Wall

The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2.

1.Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening.

A

A.Centerline

2.Align the center markers on the wall template to the centerline on the wall, making sure it is level and that the top of the wall template is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.

NOTES:

■■ If the front edge of the upper cabinet is lower than the back edge, lower the wall template so that its top is level with the front edge of the cabinet.

■■ If the wall template is damaged or unusable, measure and mark the wall with the dimensions described in Step 4.

D

A

C

B

A.Rear wall

B.Wall template

C.Top of wall template must align with front edge of cabinet.

D.Front edge of upper cabinet

3.Tape the wall template in place. Mark both holes in the lower corners, and draw a horizontal line across the bottom edge of the wall template. These represent the mounting plate’s end holes and bottom edge.

4.Remove the wall template and check the markings:

Upper cabinet bottom

	15³⁄ "	Centerline	17¹⁄ "
	(40.0 cm)
			(43.8 cm)
		14¹⁄ "	14¹⁄ "
		(35.9 cm)	(35.9 cm)
	Mounting plate end hole		Bottom of mounting plate

■■ The bottom edge line must be 171/4" (43.8 cm) from the bottom of the upper cabinet and must be level.

■■ The end holes must be 153/4" (40 cm) from the bottom edge of the upper cabinet and must be on a level line with each other. They must each be 141/8" (35.9 cm) from the centerline.

5.With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section), align the mounting plate center markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3, and that the end holes are properly marked. Make sure the mounting plate is level.

6.Holding the mounting plate in place, find the wall stud centerline(s) drawn in Step 2 of “Locate Wall Stud(s),” and mark at least 1, preferably 2, hole(s) through the mounting plate closest to the wall stud centerline(s). See figures 1, 2 and/or 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section. The blackened holes in the shaded areas are ideal hole locations.

7.Set the mounting plate aside.

Wall Venting Installation Only

Upper cabinet bottom		³⁄" (1 cm)

4" (10.2 cm)	Centerline
6" (15.2 cm)	6" (15.2 cm)

8.Mark the centerline 3/8" (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.

9.Using measuring tape, measure out 6" (15.2 cm) on both sides of the centerline, and mark.

10.Measure down 4" (10.2 cm) from the mark made in Step 8, and mark.

11.Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines through the marks made in steps 8 and 10.

12.Draw the 2 vertical, plumb lines down from the marks made in Step 9 to complete the 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle. This is the venting cutout area.

13.Cut a 3/4" (19 mm) hole in one corner of the cutout area.

14.Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area.

Drill Holes in Rear Wall

In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud, the mounting plate must attach to the wall at both end holes.

If the end holes are not over wall studs, use two 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts with toggle nuts; if 1 end hole is over a wall stud, use 1 lag screw and one 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolt with toggle nut; or if both end holes are over wall studs, use 2 lag screws. Following are 3 installation configurations.

Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 and 2)

1.Drill 5/8" (16 mm) holes through the wall at both end holes marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

2.Drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole(s) into the wall stud(s) at the hole(s) marked in Step 6 of “Mark Rear Wall.” Refer

to figures 1 and 2 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)

1.Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

2.If installing on a second wall stud, drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the other hole marked in Step 6 of “Mark Rear Wall.” Refer to Figure 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

3.Drill a 5/8" (16 mm) hole through the wall at the other end hole.

Installation for Wall Studs at Both End Holes (Figure 4)

1.Drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes into the studs at the end holes marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both end holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" lag screws.

Refer to illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 and 2)

NOTE: The mounting plate must be secured to the wall on at least 1 wall stud as well as at both ends.

1.With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts through both end holes of mounting plate.

2.Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nuts to go through the wall and to open.

B

A

C

A.3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolt

B.Mounting plate

C.Spring toggle nut

3.Position mounting plate on the wall.

4.Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall.

A	C
B
	D

A.3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolt

B.Mounting plate

C.Spring toggle nut

D.Drywall

5.Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into wall stud(s) in Step 2 of “Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

6.Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

7.Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.

Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)

1.With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert a 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolt through the end

hole that fits over the 5/8" (16 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of “Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

2.Start a toggle nut on the bolt from the back of the mounting plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through the wall and to open.

3.Position mounting plate on the wall.

4.Push the bolt with toggle nut through the drywall, and finger tighten the bolt to make sure toggle nut has opened against drywall.

5.Insert a lag screw into the remaining end hole.

6.If installing on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into the other hole drilled in Step 2 of “Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

7.Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

8.Securely tighten the lag screw(s) and bolt.

Wall Studs at Both End Holes (Figure 4)

1.Position mounting plate on the wall.

2.Insert lag screws into both end holes.

3.Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

4.Securely tighten the lag screws.

Prepare Upper Cabinet

1.Disconnect power to outlet.

2.Remove all contents from upper cabinet.

3.Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of the upper cabinet, and attach with tape or thumbtacks. Make sure the template centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on the rear wall.

The “rear wall” arrows must be against the rear wall so that the holes cut into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top of the microwave oven.

NOTES:

■■ If the upper cabinet has a frame around it, trim the template edges so that it fits inside the frame, against the upper cabinet bottom. The template has trim lines to use as guides.

■■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as installed) has a partial wall covering (for example, tile backsplash), be sure the “Rear Wall” arrows align to the thickest part of the rear wall (for example, the thickness of the tiles rather than the drywall).

4.Make sure the 10" (25.4 cm) dimension from the rear wall to points “D” and “E” on the template is maintained.

Upper-cabinet template
D		E	10"
10"	G
(25.4 cm)		(25.4 cm)
	F

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