Maytag MMV4207JZ0, MMV4207JB0, MMV4207JK0, MMV1175JB0, MMV1175JK0 Installation Guide

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

Remove Cardboard Template ......................................................2

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

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

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........

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 ..............................................

Install Damper Assembly .............................................................9

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

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

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

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

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

Accessories ................................................................................12

.........................................4

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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.

follow

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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" (7.62 cm)
bolts

Drill

³⁄₁₆" (5 mm), ³⁄₈" (10 mm),

⁵⁄₈" (16 mm) drill bits

³⁄₄" (19 mm) 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.

A

B

C

Diagonal wire cutting pliers
Stud finder
⁷⁄₁₆" (11.11 mm) socket

wrench (or box wrench) for
¹⁄₄" x 2" (6.35 mm x

5.08 cm) lag screws

1½" (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

H

G

Remove Cardboard Template

The cardboard piece from the top of the microwave oven
packaging is perforated. The piece inside the perforation
is for use as a rear wall template.

1. Cut along the perforation to separate the template from the

rest of the cardboard packaging.

2. Set the cardboard template to the side and refer

to it during

the “Mark Rear Wall” part of installation.

Depending on your model, it may use full carton box for
packing, then skip remove cardboard template steps, but
use the wall template for "Mark Rear Wall" part of installation.

Location Requirements

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" (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 the

“Electrical Requirements” section.

NOTES:

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

emo S models have a pocket handle. If installing the microwave
nea r a right side wall, make sure there is at least 3 inches of
clearance between wall and microwave oven so you can
grab the handle integrated inside the door.

S ome cabinet and
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.

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Upper cabinet template
Mounting plate (attached to

back of microwave oven)
Cardboard template (part of

packaging) or wall template
Aluminum grease filters
Charcoal filters (Depending on

model, charcoal filters may
not be included. See User
Instructions.)

A. ³⁄₁₆

-24 x 3" round-head

bolts (2)

¹⁄₄-20 x 3" flat-head

B.

bolts (2)

C. Washers (2)
D.

³⁄₁₆" toggle nuts (2)

E.

¹⁄₄" x 2"

lag screws (2)

F.
G.

H.

#6 x ³/₈" Sheet metal screws (2)

roof venting)

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

Materials Needed

Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See the “Venting

Design Specifications” section.

2

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 the
“Venting Design Specifications” section.

Installation Dimensions

A B

NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper
cabinet. See the “Electrical Requirements” section.

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

side cabinet depth

66" (167.6 cm) min.

30"

(76.2 cm)

min.

(76.2 cm)

30"

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 separate circuit serving only this microwave oven

A. 2" x 4" (5.08 x 10.16) 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.

NOTE: To ensur e good performance, do not obstruct top vent
airflow. If cabinets are deeper than 14” (35.6 cm) but no mor e
than 15” (38.1cm), use the bump out mounting kit r ee pplacing the
I bar mounting plate fr om the wall. The bump out mounting kit
(part # W11185746) is not provided but can be purchased
from Whirlpool.

14"

DEEPER

12"

I bar mounting plate

14"

Bump out mounting bracket

DEEPER

15"

Product Dimensions

"

¹⁄₈

17

(43.5 cm)

"

³⁄₁₆

+/­(0.5 cm)

16¹⁄₄"

(41.3 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

Up to

16

(42.5 cm)*

³⁄

₄

"

29

⁷⁄₈

" (76.0

cm)

*Overall depth of product will vary slightly depending on

door design.

3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A

A

A

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

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. 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.

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.

B

A. Screws
B. Damper plate

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

A. Exhaust port

6. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the

rectangular damper vent covers at the perforations.

A

B

A. Diagonal wire cutting pliers

4

7. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven

with 2 screws removed in Step 3.

B. Rectangular damper vent cover