Whirlpool YGH5184XPQ, YGH5184XPS, GH5184XPS, YGH5184XPB, GH5184XPT 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.

TableofContents
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 .....................................................	4
Remove Mounting Plate .................................................................	4
Rotate Air Deflector.........................................................................	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...................................................................	9
Install the Microwave Oven ............................................................	9
Complete Installation ....................................................................	10
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................	11
ASSISTANCE ...................................................................................	12
Replacement Parts .......................................................................	12
Accessories...................................................................................	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:

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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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

ToolsandParts

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

■Electric drill

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

■3/4" (19 mm) hole saw

Parts Supplied

■Stud finder

■7/16" socket wrench

(or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" 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

For reorder information, 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

A.1/4-20 x 3" bolts (4)

B.Washers (2)

C.Toggle nuts (2)

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

E.Power supply cord bushing (1)

F.Damper assembly (for wall or roof venting)

Not Shown:

Upper cabinet template

Mounting plate (attached to back of microwave oven)

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.

RemoveCardboardTemplate

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.

LocationRequirements

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, 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

66" (167.6 cm) min.

30"

(76.2 cm)

min.

30" (76.2 cm) typical*

12" (30.5 cm) min.

14" (35.6 cm) max.

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.

ProductDimensions

17¹⁄ "					16¹⁄ "
					(42.0 cm)
(43.8 cm)
					.0 cm)
				" (76
			⁄
15	¹⁄		29
		"
(39.
4	cm)

ElectricalRequirements

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RemoveMountingPlate

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

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

2.Remove the mounting plate and set aside.

A B

A.Mounting plate

B.Back of microwave oven

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.

RotateAirDeflector

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, then slide damper plate away from retaining tabs.

A B

A.Retaining tabs

B.Damper plate

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

3.Slide air deflector out of microwave oven.

A

A.Air deflector

4.Rotate air deflector front to back so that deflector feet face the front of the microwave oven, and then slide air deflector into the back of the microwave oven as shown, making sure its exhaust port (open end) aligns with the microwave oven exhaust port.

A B

C

A.Microwave oven exhaust port

B.Deflector feet

C.Air deflector exhaust port (open end)

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