Installation Instructions
Over the Range Microwave Oven
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully. |
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Installation Instructions
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General information |
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Important Safety Instructions ..................... |
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Electrical Requirements .............................. |
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Hood Exhaust ........................................... |
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Damage – Shipment/Installation ................. |
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Parts Included............................................... |
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Tools You Will Need..................................... |
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Mounting Space............................................ |
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Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate ................ |
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Removing the Mounting Plate ................... |
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Finding the Wall Studs .............................. |
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Determining Wall Plate Location ............... |
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Aligning the Wall Plate ............................ |
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Installation Types ................................. |
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A Recirculating ........................................... |
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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. |
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Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... |
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Mount the Microwave Oven..................... |
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B Outside Top Exhaust .............................. |
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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. |
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Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... |
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Adjust Blower .................................... |
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Check Damper Operation........................ |
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Mount Microwave Oven........................... |
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Adjust Exhaust Adaptor........................... |
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Connecting Ductwork .............................. |
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C Outside Back Exhaust............................. |
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Preparing Rear Wall ................................ |
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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........... |
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Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... |
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Adjust Blower .................................... |
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Mount the Microwave Oven............... |
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Before You Use Your Microwave .............. |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. 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 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 59 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of 109 pounds.
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND a wall.
NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is recommended that two people install this product.
IMPORTANT–PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK.
Insure proper |
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The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is very important to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT, DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14.5 amps (13 amps, CANADA) and 1.65 kilowatts (1.5 kilowatts, CANADA). 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 Electrical Code or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and plug should be brought to a separate 20 ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.
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HOOD EXHAUST
NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 11.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
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OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
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NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.
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NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total |
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DUCT. Read the following carefully. |
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Exhaust connection: |
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The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a |
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transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than a 6" diameter duct.
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snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
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DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION
•If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement.
•If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
•If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer.
PARTS INCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
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Nylon Grommet |
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You will find the installation hardware contained in a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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damper, if required) |
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Gloves |
Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) |
Safety goggles |
Level |
Electric drill with 3/16", ½" and 5/8" drill bits
Stud finder or Hammer (optional)
Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only)
Duct and masking tape
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•The space between the cabinets must be 30" wide and free of obstructions.
•This microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 33" wide.
•If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation.
•When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth flat cabinets be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance.
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1.PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE
1. Remove the installation instructions, Exhaust adaptor, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.
2. Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam.
Carton
Styrofoam
3. Pull the carton up and off the oven.
4. Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
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NOTE: You will have to reuse two screws in original location of outcase after removing mounting plate.
B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS
Wall Studs
Center
1. Find the studs, using one of the following methods:
A.Stud finder–a magnetic device which locates nails.
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B.Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. This will indicate a stud location.
2.After locating the stud(s), find the center by probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should be 16" or 24" from this mark.
3.Draw a line down the center of the studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
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C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet
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At least 30″
16-1/2"
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30″ wide space.
Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching the centerline and touching the bottom of the cabinet.
Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom
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L 33″ to Cooktop
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30″ space.
Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching the centerline and touching the bottom cabinet frame.
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang
Draw a line on the
back wall equal to the depth of the front
overhang.
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33" to Cooktop
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.
Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as the front overhang depth. This will keep the microwave level.
1. Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.
2. Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang.
3. For this type of installation with front overhang only, align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
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D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
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1. Draw a Vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30" wide space.
2. Draw a Horizontal line on the wall at the bottom of “Rear Wall Template”.
3. Drill 5/8" holes for toggle bolts on 3 locations (Hole A, Hole B, Hole C) but if the location of hole is same as that of stud, drill a 3/16" hole for wood screw. In other words, toggle bolt can not be used to the location of stud.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.
Draw a Horizontal line on wall from bottom of “Rear Wall Template”.
NOTE: Holes A, B and C are inside area E. If none of A, B and C is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a forth circle to line up with the stud. It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave. Set the mounting plate aside.
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2. INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C)
This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation:
A.Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)
B.Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)
C.Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)
NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for “Recirculating”. And exhaust adaptor is shipped after being assembled to the filler-upper. Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section.
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C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
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A. RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
A2. Prepare Top Cabinet
A3. Mount the Microwave Oven
A1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud.
1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to ¾ " onto each bolt.
To use toggle bolts:
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3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes on the wall to mount the plate.
NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure to coincide bottom line of the Mounting plate with Horizontal line of “Rear wall Template” and then the Mounting plate is properly centered under the cabinet.
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4. Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts.
A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET
You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.
•Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
•Tape it underneath the top cabinet.
•Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.
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A3. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from over tightening screws.
NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord.
1. Lift microwave, tilt it
forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge
onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.
2. Rotate front of
oven up against cabinet bottom
3. Insert a self-aligning screw through top left cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.
Cabinet Front
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
Filler Block
Equivalent to
Depth of
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Self-Aligning Screw
Microwave Oven Top
4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
5. Insert 1 self-aligning screw through top right cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on right screw.
Right Screw.
6. Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)
7. Install grease filter. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.
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B. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
B1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
B2. Prepare Top Cabinet
B3. Adjust Blower
B4. Check Damper Operation
B5. Mount Microwave Oven
B6. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor
B7. Connect Ductwork
B1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach
the plate to a wall stud.
1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to ¾" onto each bolt.
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3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate.
NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure to coincide bottom line of the Mounting plate with Horizontal line of “Rear wall Template” and then the Mounting plate is properly centered under the cabinet.
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4. Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts.
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3. Carefully slide the blower motor toward the right, and lift it partially out of the opening.
Note: The blower wires are long enough to allow flexible handling while performing these steps. Disconnect the wires if necessary for additional flexibility.
4. Remove the two screws holding the left side inlet sleeve to the blower unit. Snap the inlet sleeve off of the blower.
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5. Roll the blower unit so that the right exhaust outlet faces the top. Snap the inlet sleeve back onto the left side with the opening facing down. Note: The left side sleeve opening must always face downward. Reinstall the 2 screws holding the inlet sleeve to the motor assembly.
6. Tilt and place the blower unit back into the opening in the top of the microwave.
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7. Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the two screws removed in Step 2.
Retaining screw
Retaining screw
8. Close the blower cover and secure it with the screw removed in Step 1.
9. Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the microwave by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven.
Back of
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B4. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION
Exhaust Adaptor
(absent on models shipped for recirculation exhaust)
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Back of
Microwave
•Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up.
•This microwave oven may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).
•Make sure tape securing damper is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.
•You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave is installed.
B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from over tightening screws.
NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord.
1. Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots
at back bottom edge
onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.
2. Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom
3. Insert a self-aligning screw through top left cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.
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B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.)
Cabinet Front
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
Filler Block
Equivalent to
Depth of Cabinet
Recess
Self-Aligning Screw
Microwave Oven Top
4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
5. Insert 1 self-aligning screws through top right cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.
Right Screw.
B6. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR
Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct.
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B7. CONNECTING DUCTWORK
House Duct
6. Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)
1. Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adaptor.
2. Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
7. Install grease filter. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave oven.
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C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
C1. Prepare Rear Wall
C2. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
C3. Prepare Top Cabinet
C4. Adjust Blower
C5. Mount the Microwave Oven
C1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust.
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•Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
•Tape it to the rear wall.
•Cut the opening, following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
C2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach
the plate to the wall stud.
1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to ¾ " onto each bolt.
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C2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE
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3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes on the wall to mount the plate.
NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure to coincide bottom line of the Mounting plate with Horizontal line of “Rear wall Template” and then the Mounting plate is properly centered under the cabinet.
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4. Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts.
C3. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET
You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.
•Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
•Tape it underneath the top cabinet.
•Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.
C4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
1. Remove the back top center blower motor door retaining screw.
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2. Open the blower motor by lifting it up at the back side of the microwave. Remove and save the top and back retaining screws that hold the blower motor in the microwave.
Retaining
Screw
Retaining
Screw
3. Carefully slide the blower motor toward the right, and lift it partially out of the opening. Note: The blower wires are long enough to allow flexible handling while performing these steps. Disconnect the wires if necessary for additional flexibility.
4. Remove the two screws holding the left side inlet sleeve to the blower unit. Snap the inlet sleeve off of the blower.
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5. Roll the blower unit so that the right exhaust outlet faces the rear. Snap the inlet sleeve back onto the left side with the opening facing down. Note: The left side sleeve opening must always face downward. Reinstall the 2 screws holding the inlet sleeve to the motor assembly.
6. Tilt and place the blower unit back into the opening in the top of the microwave.
7. Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the two screws removed in Step 2.
Retaining
Screw
Retaining
Screw
8. Close the blower cover and secure it with the screw removed in Step 1.
9. Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the microwave by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven.
Adaptor
Back of
Microwave
Guide
Blower Motor Screw
Locking Tabs
Guide
Push in securely until it is in the lower locking tabs. Take care to assure that the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top and that the damper swings freely. Reinstall the original blower motor screw through the adaptor and into the back of the microwave.
C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from over tightening screws.
NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord.
1. Lift microwave, tilt it
forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.
2. Rotate front of oven
up against cabinet bottom
3. Insert a self-aligning screw through top left cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.
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C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.)
4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
Cabinet Front
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
Filler Block
Equivalent to
Depth of Cabinet
Recess
Self-Aligning Screw
Microwave Oven Top
5. Insert 1 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.
Right Screw.
6. Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)
7. Install grease filter. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE
1. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions.
6. Read the Owner’s Manual.
2. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven.
3. Install turntable and ring in cavity.
7. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
4. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.
5. Plug power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outlet.
Insure proper ground exists before use
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