Sharp SKMD24U0ES Installation Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Sharp MWO Drawer Pedestal
Model SKMD24U0ES

For use with Microwave Drawer models SMD2470AS,
SMD2470AH

Black Stainless Steel model - custom panels recommended

*

due to dierent nish.

IMPORTANT NOTES TO THE INSTALLER

• PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

• Observe all governing codes, ordinances, and safety
instructions.

• Refer to these specic models' installation instructions for

more information on placement.

• Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.

NOTE: This installation process requires two people. Please
ensure you have another person to help lift and install the
unit.

WARNING: Follow all of the steps provided in this installation.
Improperly securing or installing the unit can lead to possible
injury or damage to the unit.

*, SMD2480CS, and SMD2489ES.

ITEM PART NAME QTY

A UTC PEDESTAL: DPED-B001MRK0 1

B MOUNTING CLEATS: SPAK-B117MRE0 2

MOUNTING CLEAT SCREWS:

C

XMSS742P38000

4

D TOE KICK: GCOVHB087MRT0 1

E TOE KICK SCREWS: XUPS840P12X00 2

F DRAWER MATS: PCOV-B009MRE0 2

A

17-3/4” MIN
18-11/16” MAX

Overall Dimensions

23-1/2”

Inside Drawer Dimensions

21-13/16”

18-11/16”

23-13/16”

B

C

D

F

E

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cabinet cutout dimensions. Prepare the cabinet opening
as shown in Figure 1.

Height (A) 341/2" Width (B) 24" Depth (C) 231/2" min.

SUGGESTED ELECTRICAL

OUTLET LOCATION

A

*NOTE: INSTALLER PROVIDE
TOP FILLER IF NEEDED

C

B

FIGURE 1

3. Align the front face of the Microwave Drawer with the
front face of the pedestal drawers.

Once positioned, fasten the Microwave Drawer to the

pedestal using the same 4 screws from Step 2. See
Figure 3.

*

FIGURE 3

2. Place the Microwave Drawer on a secure surface.
Remove the 4 bottom screws (2 on each side) of the
Microwave Drawer as shown in Figure 2. Carefully place
the Microwave Drawer on top of the pedestal in-between
the mounting rails on the left and right.

LEFT

MOUNTING

RAILS

RIGHT

MOUNTING

RAILS

ADJUSTABLE

FEET

FIGURE 2

4. Adjust the height of the overall unit to t your specic
opening. The pedestal contains 4 adjustable feet. To
adjust, have one person tilt the unit to one side while the
other person adjusts the 2 feet on the raised side to the
desired height. Repeat this step by tilting the unit to the
other side and adjusting the other 2 feet. Ensure that all
feet are adjusted equally to balance the unit. See Figure 4.

CAUTION: Do not tilt forward. The pedestal drawers will

extend out.

Use channel lock or

slip-joint pliers to loosen

the feet prior to

adjustment.

Refer to the Microwave Drawer installation instructions

*

for the models' specic below-the-counter clearance

guidelines.

FIGURE 4

2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

*NOTE: ATTACH FILLER IF NEEDED

LEVEL UNIT TO DESIRED HEIGHT

5. Once the overall height has been conrmed, measure the
distance from the top surface of the pedestal unit to the

oor. See Figure 5. This measurement will be needed for

the installation of the wooden mounting cleats.

STANDARD MOUNT

X

CABINET FACE

UTC DRAWER FACE

FLUSH MOUNT

UTC DRAWER FACE

Y

CABINET FACE

A

FIGURE 5

6. Install the wooden cleats. Align the bottom of the cleat
to the measurement from Step 5. The pedestal can be

installed ush or standard with the face of the cabinet.

Depending on the preference, the depth of the cleat
position should be adjusted as such. See Figure 6.
Position each cleat and mark the holes on the cabinet.

1

Pre-drill each hole in the cabinet using a

/16" drill bit.
Attach both cleats using the 4 mounting cleat screws. See
Figure 7.

CLEAT

*NOTE: WHEN USING CONTRACTOR CABINET FACES,
ADD OR SUBTRACT ADDITIONAL DIMENSION.
SUPPLIED DRAWER FACES ARE 1”

CLEAT

FIGURE 7

7. Slide the unit into the opening. Plug the Microwave Drawer
into the wall receptacle prior to pushing the unit all the way
in. See Figure 8. The mounting angles of the Microwave
Drawer should rest against the installed wooden cleats.

NOTE: To aid in sliding the unit into the space, open the

bottom drawer and use middle frame to push into place.
In addition, there are built-in handles on each side of the
pedestal that can assist in the movement of the unit.
Tuck cord behind the oven before pushing the assembled
unit in.

MOUNTING CLEAT SCREWS

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 8

3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SIDE
RAIL

*NOTE: PROVIDE FILLER IF NEEDED

SERIAL
NAMEPLATE

8. Open the Microwave Drawer door and pre-drill each hole
using a

1

/16" drill bit. Fasten the unit to the mounting
cleats using the 4 mounting screws provided with your
Microwave Drawer. See Figure 9.

FIGURE 9

9. Install bottom kickplate. Use the 2 toe kick screws to
fasten the plate. See Figure 10.

FIGURE 10

CUSTOM PANEL INSTALLATION

The Microwave Drawer pedestal drawer fronts can be
replaced with custom wood fronts. If custom drawer faces
are preferred, the stainless steel drawer faces can be

taken o by removing 5 screws (3 on the back side and 2

underneath). See Figure 11.

Suggested custom drawer face dimensions:

3

Height 6

Width 23

Depth 1"

/8"

11

/16"

FIGURE 11

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
100 Paragon Drive • Montvale, New Jersey 07645

For any other assistance or information about this kit,

please call Sharp’s Customer Assistance Center:

1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277)

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Oct 21, 2019