Panasonic NNSG158S Installation Instructions

Installation	Over the Range
Instructions	Microwave Oven

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT – Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these

instructions for future reference.

•Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.

•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

•Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Installation Instructions

CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions ..................................		3
Electrical Requirements ..........................................		3
Damage – Shipment/Installation..............................		4
Parts Included..........................................................		4
Tools You Will Need ................................................		5
Mounting Space ......................................................		5
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of The Mounting Plate ......................		6–8
	Removing the Mounting Plate ......................	6
	Finding the Wall Studs ..................................	6
	Determining Wall Plate Location ..................	7
	Aligning the Wall Plate ................................	8
Installation Types...............................................		9–22
Hood Exhaust ..................................................		10–11
A	Outside Top Exhaust ............................	12–15
	Attach Mounting Plate to Wall............	12
	Preparation of Top Cabinet................	13
	Adapting Microwave Blower for
	Outside top Exhaust ..................	13–14
	Checking for Proper Damper
	Operation ............................................	14
	Mount the Microwave Oven ..........	14–15
	Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................	15
	Connecting Ductwork..........................	15
B	Outside Back Exhaust ............................	16–19
	Preparing Rear Wall for
	Outside Back Exhaust..........................	16
	Remove Blower Plate............................	..16
	Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............	17
	Preparation of Top Cabinet ................	17

Adapting Microwave Blower
for Outside Back Exhaust................	17–18
Mount the Microwave Oven ................	19
C Recirculating ........................................	20 –22
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............	20
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................	21
Check Blower Plate ............................	21
Mount the Microwave Oven ..........	21–22
Installing or Change the
Charcoal Filter ....................................	22
Before You Use Your Microwave ..........................	24
Template Information.............................................	25

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Installation Instructions

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 ensure 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 63–85 pound (28.5–38.5 kg) product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) or a total weight of 113–135 pounds (51.3–61.2 kg).

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.

Ensure proper

ground exists

before use

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, 15 amps and 1.6 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a seperate and dedicated 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 seperate and dedicated 20 ampere branch

circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outler box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualifed electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.

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Installation Instructions

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

PART	QUANTITY
Wood Screws	2
(1⁄4“ x 2“)
Toggle Bolts (and	2
wing nuts) (3⁄16“ x 3“)
Self-Aligning Machine	3
Screws (1⁄4“-28 x 31⁄4“)
Nylon Grommet	1
(for metal cabinets)

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.

PARTS INCLUDED (CONT.)

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART						QUANTITY
					Top Cabinet	1
					Template
					Rear Wall	1
					Template
	INSTALLATION		USE &		Installation	1
	INSTRUCTIONS			CARE	Instructions
			MANUAL
					Use & Care	1
					Manual
					Separately
					Packed	2
					Grease
					Filters
					Exhaust	1
					adaptor
					Glass	1
					Tray
					Turntable	1
					Ring
For	some	models
					Convection	1
					wire rack
For	some	models
					Shelf	1
For	some	models
					PureAir@	1
					Microwave
					Filter

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 Phillips screwdriver	Pencil

Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Scissors

(to cut template, if necessary)

Gloves

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)

Safety goggles

Ruler or tape measure and straight edge

Electric drill with 3⁄16“, 1⁄2“ and 5⁄8“ drill bits

Stud finder or Hammer (optional)

Level

Carpenter square (optional)

Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only)

Duct and masking tape

MOUNTING SPACE

					Bottom Edge of
					Cabinet Needs to
					be 30ω (76.2 cm)
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>“2⁄1 16				or More from the
		13“Maximum (33 cm)			Cooking Surface
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>9.(41	30“ (76.2 cm)			30“
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>cm)				(76.2 cm)
				cm)
		2“	(5.1		min.
					Backsplash

66ω (167.6 cm) or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave

NOTES:

•The space between the cabinets must be 30“ (76.2 cm)wide and free of obstructions.

•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.

• As a guide to installation, see page 25 for Mounting Template Information.

• If the cabinet depth including the cabinet doors is more than 13'"' then the unit must be spaced

out from wall using adequate materials supporting 150 Ibs to allow proper top vent air exhaust/intake.

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Installation Instructions

1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE

1Remove the installation instructions,use and care, exhaust adapter, turntable ring, shelf, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag.Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.

Small Hardware Bag

Exhaust Adapter

Filters and Turntable

Ring below glass tray

Shelf ( For some models)

Glass Tray

2Fold 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.

4Cut the middle of the outer protective plastic bag to remove the mounting plate

Screws Screws

Mounting Plate

5Remove the screws from each end of the mounting plate. This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. Reinstall the screws into the holes where they were removed.

B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Wall

Studs

Center

1Find the studs, using one of the following methods:

A.Stud finder – a magnetic device which locates nails.

B.Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. This will indicate a stud location.

2After 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 16ω (40.6 cm) or 24ω (61 cm) 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				Plate position-beneath framed
cabinet				recessed cabinet bottom

		²
		16-1/22″

C

At least 30″

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 recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang

Draw a line on the

back wall equal to the depth of the front

overhang.

C

30300″to Cooktop

		C		30300″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.

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.

1Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.

2Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang.

3For 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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