Panasonic Over The Range Microwave Oven Instalaltion Manual

Panasonic Over The Range Microwave Oven

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Read carefully and keep these installation instructions

A REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION

Installation of this product is safest and easiest when performed by two people. Before beginning the
installation, please read the following requirements to make sure you have everything you need to safely
install this product.

1. SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

This oven must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP, 120 volt, 60 Hz, 3 prong grounded outlet. The outlet
must be connected to at least a separate 15 AMP circuit of the proper voltage and frequency. No other
appliance should share the circuit. Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National Electric Code
or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt rating.
The recommended location for this outlet is inside the cabinet directly above where the oven is going to be
installed. This location is desirable because the power supply cord on the product is short. If an outlet is not
readily available, one should be installed by a qualified electrician and should conform to the National
Electric Code or the prevailing local code.
The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the outlet box to ensure that it is properly grounded,
and if it does not meet the electrical requirements of the product a qualified electrician should be employed
to correct any deficiencies.

2. MOUNTING SURFACE WEIGHT CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, ANY MOUNTING SURFACE FOR THIS PRODUCT MUST BE CAPABLE OF
SUPPORTING THE PRODUCT'S WEIGHT OF 55 lbs. (25 kg). PLUS ADDITIONAL OVEN LOADS OF UP
TO 22 lbs. (10 kg). FOR A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 77 lbs. (35 kg).
Proper installation of this product requires that the product be partially supported by the bottom surface of
the cabinet directly above the mounting location. Therefore reinforcing this bottom might be necessary if the
cabinet cannot support the weight requirement mentioned above.

4. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS

This product is shipped for use in the top exhaust ventilation mode.      

If you wish to install this product without using an exhaust duct, the exhaust must be recirculated through the
front grille and the charcoal filter. This product is shipped with a standard charcoal filter already installed.
The Charcoal Filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced periodically every 6 to 12 months, or more
often if necessary.
When necessary to replace the charcoal filter, it can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer.
The part number of the replacement charcoal filter is NN-CF203, refer to the following instructions for
replacement.

5. TOOL REQUIREMENTS

*Electric or hand drill with 3/16", and 3/8" bits.
*Marking pen
*Electric or hand jigsaw
*Side cutter or tin snipper

*Phillips screwdriver
*Tape measure
*Adhesive tape
*Metal file

3. MOUNTING SPACE REQUIREMENT

A minimum width of 30" (76 cm) is required on a flat,
vertical wall for installation of this product.
The top surface of the product must be a minimum
of 68

3

/8" (179.5 cm) above the floor and a minimum

of 32

3

/8" (82 cm) above the cooking surface.
This product is suitable for use above gas or electric
cooking equipment 36 in. or less. To reduce the risk
of fire or electric shock. Install at least 16" (40.6 cm)
above any cooktop. (Fig. A-1)

30"

(76 cm)

Fig. A-1

16"

(40.6 cm)

MINIMUM

68 3/8"
(179.5 cm)
MINIMUM

32 3/8"

(82 cm)

MINIMUM

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B INSTALLATION HARDWARE

C INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Prepare the product according to instructions.

2. Read mounting information and prepare top cabinet and wall.

3. Prepare exhaust duct, if required.

4. Attach template on the cabinet bottom and rear wall.

5. Drill holes properly into the cabinet bottom and rear wall.
(Make the exhaust port in the cabinet bottom or rear wall, if required.)

6. Mount the bracket assembly to the wall.

7. Install the oven.

8. Secure the product to top cabinet.

9. Test

D PREPARATION OF PRODUCT

1. Remove the bracket assembly located on the rear of oven and remove all adhesive tape.

2. Exhaust Preparation: Select the type of ventilation required for your installation, and proceed to the following
instructions.
a. Top Exhaust
b. Recirculating (Non vented, Ductless)
c. Rear Exhaust

You will find the installation hardware taped on the packaging.

The installation hardware (1~ 8) packed with the products should include the following:

1

2

3

5

6

7

No.

1

NAME

Wood Screw 5 X 45 mm 4

2 Toggle Bolts 5 X 60 mm 4

3 Screw 5 X 80 mm 2

4 Flat Washer 2

5

Screw (For Exhaust Adaptor and
Ventilation Exhaust Cover) 4 X 10 mm

4

6 Exhaust Adaptor

1

7 Ventilation Exhaust Cover

2

QUANTITY

a. Top Exhaust

4

Fig. D-a-1

This product is shipped ready for top exhaust ventilation mode use without modifying the product.
Securring Exhaust Adaptor (Hardware item No. 6).
Remove two blower plate mounting screws, and put Exhaust Adaptor aligning two screws hole. Secure
Exhaust Adaptor with two screws (Hardware item No. 5). (Fig. D-a-1)
Check that the damper blade A moves smoothly, and opens fully.

A

A

blower

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1. Remove two blower cover plate mounting screws and two blower unit mounting screws, top and rear.
(Fig. D-b-1)

2. Remove the blower cover plate from the product. (Fig. D-b-1)

3. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the product, and rotate blower unit 90 degrees so the exhaust ports are
facing toward the front of the product. (Fig. D-b-2)

Fig. D-b-3

Fig. D-b-4 Fig. D-b-5

Fig. D-b-1

Fig. D-b-2

If your oven is to be vented into the kitchen, the standard charcoal filter is already installed in your oven, ready
for recirculating mode.
When you replace the charcoal filter, refer to the instructions in the Operating Instructions (Maintenance/Care
and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven).

Changing the exhaust direction to the recirculating mode

b. Recirculating (Non vented, Ductless)

4. Replace blower unit back into product. Be careful not to pinch the lead wires between blower unit and oven
top. Make sure the fan blades are visible through the front exhaust openings. (Fig. D-b-3)

5. Replace blower cover plate onto the product. Secure blower unit with two screws, one through blower plate the
other through oven back plate. Secure blower cover plate onto the product top with two screws. (Fig. D-b-4)

6. Slide two tabs of ventilation exhaust covers into two small square openings of blower cover plate so that two
large openings are covered. Secure each with one screw. (Fig. D-b-5)

Make sure two tabs are inserted into square holes and the screw heads are not protruding from blower cover
plate surface.
Two ventilation exhaust covers (Hardware Item7) and the screws (Item8) are shown on page No.2 B
INSTALLATION HARDWARE, and can be found in your product package.

blower plate
mounting screws

blower unit
mounting screws

blower unit
mounting screws

blower unit

blower plate

back plate

blower unit

Flat surface of blower unit

(No exhaust shown on top)

blower unit
mounting screws

blower plate
mounting screws

blower unit mounting screws

blower plate

back plate

blower unit