Magic Chef Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Information

Microwave Oven

Installation Manual

Introduction

Your Over-the-Range microwave oven comes complete with an installation instruction kit which contains the following three pieces of information
required to install it.

I. This installation instruction booklet,

complete with diagrams on preparing your
cabinets and microwave oven for
installation.

II. The Top Cabinet Template, used to locate

the power cord clearance hole, cabinet
mounting holes and the vertical exhaust
location.

III. Instead of The Wall Mount Template,

Wall Mounting Plate, used to locate the
mounting plate holes and to locate the
horizontal exhaust location.
Please read all of the instructions
thoroughly before installing your
microwave oven.

NOTE:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TWO
PEOPLE INSTALL THIS PRODUCT.

IMPORTANT:

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCAL
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE.

Safety Instructions

This product requires a three prong grounded receptacle. The installer must
perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before
beginning the installation to insure that the outlet box is properly grounded.
If not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet the electrical
requirements noted, (under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a
qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies.

CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, REMOVE HOUSE FUSE
OR OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK
INJURY. CAUTION:FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THE
MOUNTING SURFACE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING
THE CABINET LOAD, IN ADDITION TO THE ADDED WEIGHT
OF THIS 85 POUND PRODUCT, PLUS ADDITIONAL OVEN
LOADS OF UP TO 50 POUNDS OR A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 135

POUNDS.
CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS PRODUCT
CANNOT BE INSTALLED TO CABINET ARRANGEMENT’S
SUCH AS AN ISLAND OR A PENINSULA. IT MUST BE
MOUNTED TO BOTH A TOP CABINET AND A WALL.

Electrical Requirements

Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60Hertz, 14.6 amps, and 1.60 kilowatts.
This product must be connected to a supply circuit of the proper voltage
and frequency. Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National
Electric Code or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt rating. The
power supply cord and plug should be brought to a separate 20ampere
branch circuit single grounded receptacle. The outlet box should be located
near the cord entry point. The outlet box and supply circuit should be
installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electric
Code or the prevailing local code.

Power supply cord
a) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from

becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b) Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if

care is exercised in their use.

c) If a long cord or extension cord is used:

1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2) The extension cord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord, and

3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.

This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider
than 30inches. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking
equipment.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of the electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This appliance 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 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
appliance is properly grounded, and either:

1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension

cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plutg on the
appliance. The marked rating of
the extension cord shall be equal
to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance, or Do not
use an extension cord.

2) If the power supply cord is too
short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the
appliance.

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The following is a list of parts you may
need for installing your Over-the-Range
microwave oven. You will find them
packaged inside the microwave cooking
cavity. Remove all parts from the oven
cavity and compare them with the parts

list and illustration to be sure that none
are missing. Use this time to become
familiar with each piece.

Parts List

1. Lag screws 1/4” x 2” ( 3 EA )

2. Toggle Bolts 3” ( 3 EA )

3. Spring Loaded Toggle Nuts ( 3 EA )

4. Cabinet Mounting Bolts 1/4” x 3­1/8” ( 3 EA ), 1/4” x 2” (3 EA)

5. Washers 3/4” ( 3 EA )

6. Gromment

7. Damper

8. Foam Tape ( 2 EA )

9. Top Cabinet Template

10. Wall Template

Tools

The following tools may be needed for
installation of your microwave oven.
Phillips screwdrivers, Electric Drill
Motor, 1/2” & 5/8” Wood Bits & 3/16”
Drill Bit, Saw to cut exhaust opening,
(if needed) or Jig Saw, Tin Snips (if
needed), Pencil, Tape Measure, Paper
Tape & Duct Tape.

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Installation Hardware

Your Over-the-Range microwave oven
requires mounting space on a wall as
shown.

1. A minimum of 30” between wall
hung side cabinets is required for
installation. Make sure the bottom
edge of the top cabinet is at least 66”
from the floor and 30” from the
cooking surface.

2. For easier access to the hood lamp,
the bottom of the microwave oven
should be at least 2” above the range
backsplash.

3. If you are going to vent your
microwave oven to the outside, see
exhaust duct preparation.

4. Designed to be installed in 30” wide
cabinet opening.

Mounting Space

more than from
cooking surface

66”

30”

30”

OTR

or more
from the
floor to the
top of the
microwave
oven

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Wall Construction

Your Over-the-Range microwave oven should be mounted against and supported by a flat, vertical wall. Wall construction should be
a minimum of 2” x 4” wall studding and 3/8” or more, thick drywall or plaster/lath. The oven must be attached to a minimum of one
2” x 4” wall stud.

For proper installation the wall must be capable of supporting the cabinet load plus a minimum of 135 pounds, (the 85 pound weight
of the microwave oven and load weight allowance of 50 pounds.) To find studs, use one of the following methods:

I. Stud finder a magnetic device which locates nails.
II. Using a hammer, tap lightly across the mounting surface

to find a solid sound. This will indicate a stud
installation. After locating the stud(s), the center can be
found by: Probing the wall with a small nail to find the
edges of the stud and then placing a mark half way
between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs
should be 16” or 24” from this mark.

Outside ventilation requires HOOD
EXHAUST DUCT. Read the following
carefully.

EXHAUST CONNECTION: The hood
exhaust has been designed to mate with a
standard 3-1/4” x 10” rectangular duct.

If round duct is required, a rectangular-to­round transition adapter must be used. Do not
use less than a 6” diameter duct.

REAR EXHAUST: If rear or horizontal

exhaust is to be used, care should be taken to
align exhaust with space between studs, or wall
should be prepared at the time it is comstructed
by leaving enough space between wall studs to
accommodate exhaust.

MAXIMUM DUCT LENGTH: For
satisfactory air movement, the total duct length
of 3-1/4” x 10” rectangular or 6” diameter
round duct should not exceed 140 feet of
epuivalent duct run.

ELBOWS, TRANSITIONS, WALL AND
ROOF CAPS, etc.,
present additional resistance to air flow and are
equivalent to a section of straight duct which is
longer than their actual physical size. When
calculating the total duct length add the
equivalent lengths of all transitions and
adaptors plus the lengths of all straight duct
sections. The diagram below shows the
approximate feet of equivalent length of some
typical ducts.

Hood Exhaust Duct

3/8” Drywall or
Plaster / Lath

Usually 16" or 24"

2” X 4”
wood stud or
metal stud
(25 gauge or thicker)

Log screws must be installed
in these area

ROOF CAP(24FT)

90° ELBOW(10FT)

45° ELBOW(5FT)

ADAPTOR (5FT)

WALL CAP (40FT)

45° ELBOW(5FT)

90° ELBOW(25FT)