Whirlpool 8206327 User Manual

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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to 36" (91.4 cm) wide. These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the

illustration in these installation instructions.

NOTES:

■ Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

■ Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the warranty.

Table of Contents

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY .............................. 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................2

Tools and Parts...............................................................................2

Location Requirements................................................................... 2

Product Dimensions .......................................................................3

Electrical Requirements.................................................................. 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................4

Remove Mounting Plate .................................................................4

Rotate Blower Motor....................................................................... 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................................................................... 8

Install Damper Assembly ................................................................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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT: Read Installation Instructions thoroughly before beginning installation. Save Installation Instructions for local house inspector’s use.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

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" round-head bolts

■ Electric drill

■ 3/16" (5 mm), 3/8" (10 mm)

drill bits

■ 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw

Parts Supplied

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.

■ 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

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Location Requirements

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" (9.5 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 tube

fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully.

For Roof Venting Installation Only:

■ If you are using rectangular to round transition piece, the 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.

A. 1/4-20 x 3" bolts (6)

B. Washers (2) C. Toggle nuts (4) D. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (4)

E. Sheet metal screws (2)

F. Power supply cord bushing (1)

G. 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 Use and Care Guide.)

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.

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Installation Dimensions

(

NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

Electrical Requirements

66" (167.6 cm) min.

A B

30"

(76.2 cm)

min.

30" (76.2 cm) typical*

12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max.

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, 15- or 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.

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.

Product Dimensions

¹⁄₈

43.5 cm)

³⁄₈

(39.1 cm)

" (75.9 cm

⁷⁄₈

)

(40.3 cm)

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

⁷⁄₈

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

Remove Mounting Plate

NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, place a protective cover on the work surface.

1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven

cavity.

2. Remove the mounting plate by peeling off the strips of tape

that attach it to the back of the microwave oven, and set the mounting plate aside.

A B C

A. Mounting plate B. Back of microwave oven C. Tape (multiple locations)

Rotate Blower Motor

The microwave oven is set for ventless (recirculating) installation. For wall or roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system.

NOTE: Skip this section if you are using ventless (recirculating) 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 screw attaching damper plate to top of microwave

oven exterior. Slide damper plate back and lift up.

AScrew B. Damper plate

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

3. Remove two screws attaching blower motor to 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: Do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being handled.

A. Screws

4. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven.

A. Blower motor

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5. Rotate blower motor end over end.

6. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the back of

microwave oven, and lower it back into the microwave oven.

A. Exhaust port

7. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with

2 screws removed in Step 3.

8. Reattach damper plate. Make sure tabs at top and back of

damper plate are inserted fully into their respective slots in the microwave oven

Roof Venting Installation Only

1. Repeat Step 1 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

2. Repeat Step 2 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

3. Repeat Step 3 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

4. Repeat Step 4 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

5. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of

microwave oven, and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven. Lower blower motor back into microwave oven.

A. Exhaust port

IMPORTANT: If blower motor is not positioned with flat sides facing the back of the microwave oven (as shown), performance will be poor.

6. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with

2 screws removed in Step 3 of “Wall Venting Installation Only.” Securely tighten screws.

NOTE: If blower motor is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 3 cannot be reattached to the microwave oven.

7. Reattach damper plate. Make sure tabs at top and back of

damper plate are inserted fully into their respective slots in the microwave oven.

A B C D E

A. Damper plate B. Tabs at back of damper plate C. Slots in back of microwave oven exterior D. Damper plate tabs E. Slots in top of microwave oven exterior

9. Secure damper plate with screw.

A B C D E

A. Damper plate B. Tabs at back of damper plate C. Slots in back of microwave oven exterior D. Damper plate tabs E. Slots in top of microwave oven exterior

8. Secure damper plate with screw.

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Locate Wall Stud(s)

MOUNTING PLATE

NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the oven.

See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”

Possible Wall Stud Configurations

These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate.

1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within

the opening.

2. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down

each stud center. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”

No Wall Studs at Corner Holes

Figure 1

No Wall Studs at Corner Holes

Figure 2

E F

NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline (see “Mark Rear Wall” section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done.

One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes

Figure 3

Wall Studs at All Four Corner Holes

Figure 4

E C

A. Corner holes (on mounting plate) B. Cabinet opening vertical centerline C. Wall stud centerlines D. Holes for lag screws E. Support tabs

F. Mounting plate center markers

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Mark Rear Wall

The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2 or more.

1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical

centerline of the opening.

A. Centerline

2. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in

“Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section), align the mounting plate center markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure it is level, and that the top of the mounting plate is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.

NOTE: If the front edge of the upper cabinet is lower than the back edge, lower the mounting plate so that its top is level with the front edge of the cabinet.

Wall Venting Installation Only

Centerline

4" (10.2 cm)

6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm)

6. Mark the centerline 3/8" (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of

the upper cabinet.

7. Using measuring tape, measure out 6" (15.2 cm) on both sides

of the centerline, and mark.

8. Measure down 4" (10.2 cm) from the mark made in Step 6,

and mark.

9. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines through

the marks made in steps 6 and 8.

10. Draw the 2 vertical, plumb lines down from the marks made in

Step 7 to complete the 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle. This is the venting cutout area.

11. Cut a 3/4" (19 mm) hole in one corner of the cutout area.

12. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area.

Upper cabinet bottom

³⁄₈" (1 cm)

A. Rear wall B. Mounting plate C. Top of mounting plate must align

with front edge of cabinet.

D. Front edge of upper cabinet

3. Holding the mounting plate in place, mark the 4 corner holes.

4. Find the wall stud centerline(s) marked in Step 2 of “Locate

Wall Stud(s),” and mark at least 1, preferably 2 or more, hole(s) through the mounting plate, closest to the centerline(s). See figures 1, 2 and/or 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section. The blackened holes in the shaded areas are ideal hole locations.

5. Set mounting plate aside.

Drill Holes in Rear Wall

In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud, the mounting plate must attach to the wall at all 4 corner holes. If the holes are not over wall studs, use four 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts with toggle nuts; if 2 holes are over wall studs, use 2 each of lag screws and 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts with toggle nuts; or if all 4 holes are over wall studs, use 4 lag screws. Following are 3 installation configurations.

Installation for No Wall Studs at Corner Holes (Figures 1 & 2)

1. Drill 3/4" (19 mm) holes through the wall at all 4 corner holes

marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

2. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole(s) into the wall stud(s) at the hole(s)

marked in Step 4 of “Mark Rear Wall.” Refer to figures 1 and 2 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

Installation for One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes (Figure 3)

1. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes into the wall stud at the 2 corner holes

marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

2. If installing on a second wall stud, drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole(s)

into the wall stud at the holes marked in Step 4 of “Mark Rear Wall.” Refer to Figure 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

3. Drill 3/4" (19 mm) holes through the wall at the other 2 corner

holes.

Installation for Wall Studs at All Four Corner Holes (Figure 4)

1. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes into the studs at the 4 corner holes

marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at all 4 corner holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" lag screws.

Refer to illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

No Wall Studs at Corner Holes (Figures 1 & 2)

NOTE: The mounting plate must also be secured to the wall on at

least 1 wall stud as well as at all 4 corners.

1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward,

insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through all 4 corner holes of mounting plate.

2. Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting plate.

Leave enough space for the toggle nuts to go through the wall and open.

One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes (Figure 3)

1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward,

insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through the 2 corner holes that fit over the two 3/4" (19 mm) holes drilled in Step 2 of “Installation for One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

2. Start toggle nuts on the bolts from the back of the mounting

plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through the wall and to open.

3. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the top

of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the upper cabinet.

4. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and

finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall.

5. Insert 2 lag screws into the remaining 2 corner holes.

6. If installing on a second wall stud, insert lag screw(s) into the

other hole(s) drilled in Step 2 of “Installation for One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

7. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

8. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.

Wall Studs at All Four Corner Holes (Figure 4)

A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt B. Mounting plate C. Spring toggle nut

3. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the top

of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the upper cabinet.

4. Push the 4 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and

finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall.

1. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the top

of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the upper cabinet.

2. Insert lag screws into the 4 corner holes.

3. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

4. Securely tighten all lag screws.

Prepare Upper Cabinet

1. Disconnect power to outlet.

2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet.

3. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of the

upper cabinet, and attach with tape or thumbtacks. Make sure the template centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on the rear wall.

The “rear wall” arrows must be against the rear wall so that the holes cut into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top of the microwave oven.

NOTE: If the upper cabinet has a frame around it, trim the template edges so that it fits inside the frame, against the upper cabinet bottom. The template has trim lines to use as guides.

4. Make sure the 10⁷⁄₁₆" (26.5 cm) dimension from the rear wall to

points “D” and “E” on the template is maintained.

A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt B. Mounting plate C. Drywall D. Spring toggle nut

5. Insert lag screw(s) into the holes drilled into wall stud(s) in

Step 2 of “Installation for No Wall Studs at Corner Holes” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

6. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

7. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.

(26.5 cm)

⁷⁄₁₆

inet

⁷⁄₁₆

(26.5 cm)

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5. Cut the 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area

“G” on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord.

NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown.

Install the Microwave Oven

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

A. Metal cabinet B. Power supply cord bushing

6. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at points “D” and “E” on the template.

These are for two 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts and washers used to secure the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

For Roof Venting Installation Only

7. Cut 3/4" (19 mm) hole at one corner of the shaded rectangular

area “F” on Upper Cabinet Template.

8. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the rectangular area.

Install Damper Assembly

(for wall venting only)

1. Check that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully.

2. Position the damper assembly on the back of the microwave

oven so that the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven.

A B C

IMPORTANT: The control side of the unit is the heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently.

1. Place a washer on each 1/4-20 x 3" bolt and place inside

upper cabinet near the 3/8" (10 mm) holes.

2. Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped shut.

3. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on

support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate.

NOTE: Do not grip or use the door or door handle during installation.

A. Back of microwave oven B. Damper assembly C. Damper blade D. Sheet metal screws

3. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws.

A. Mounting plate B. Support tabs

4. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply

cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet.

5. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. NOTE: If venting through the wall, make sure the damper

assembly fits easily into the vent tube in the wall cutout.

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6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in

place.

NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9.

7. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward.

Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on a protected surface.

8. Loosen mounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and

retighten screws.

9. Repeat steps 3-6.

10. With the microwave oven centered, and with at least one

person holding it in place, insert bolts through upper cabinet into microwave oven. Tighten bolts until there is no gap between upper cabinet and microwave oven.

NOTES:

■ Some upper cabinets may require bolts longer or shorter than

3" (7.6 cm). Longer or shorter bolts are available at most hardware stores.

■ Overtightening bolts may warp the top of the microwave oven.

To avoid warping, wood filler blocks may be added. The blocks must be the same thickness as the space between the upper cabinet bottom and the microwave oven.

2. Connect vent to damper assembly.

A B

A. Vent B. Damper assembly (under vent)

Complete Installation

1. Refer to the Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to

install filters into your model.

A. Bolts

For Roof Venting Installation Only

1. Insert damper assembly through the cabinet cutout so that the

long tab of the damper assembly slides into the raised slot of the damper plate. Then secure with sheet metal screw.

NOTE: The screw cannot be installed if the damper assembly is not positioned as shown.

A B C

D E F

A. Raised tabs

B. Damper assembly C. Sheet metal screw D. Upper cabinet cutout

E. Long tab

F. Da m pe r pl a te

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.

2. Plug microwave oven into grounded 3 prong outlet.

3. Reconnect power.

4. Check the operation of microwave oven by placing 1 cup

(250 mL) of water on the turntable, and programming a cook time of 1 minute at 100% power. Test vent fan and exhaust by operating the vent fan.

5. If the microwave oven does not operate:

■ Check that a household fuse has not blown, or that a

circuit breaker has not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

■ Check that the power supply cord is plugged into a

grounded 3 prong outlet.

■ See the Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting

information.

Installation is now complete. Save Installation Instructions for future use.

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VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/ contractor reference only.

NOTES:

■ Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with

microwave hood.

■ We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent.

■ To avoid possible product damage, be sure to vent air outside,

unless using recirculation installation. Do not vent exhaust air into concealed spaces, such as spaces within walls or ceilings, attics, crawl spaces or garages.

For optimal venting installation, we recommend:

■ using roof or wall caps that have back draft dampers

■ using a rigid metal vent

■ using the most direct route by minimizing the length of the

vent and number of elbows to provide efficient performance

■ using uniformly sized vents

■ using duct tape to seal all joints in the vent system

■ using caulking compound to seal exterior wall or roof opening

around cap

■ not installing 2 elbows together, for optimal hood performance

If venting through the wall, be sure that there is proper clearance within the wall for the damper to open fully.

If venting through the roof, and rectangular to round transition is used, be sure there is at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. See “Rectangular to Round Transition” illustration.

Rectangular to Round Transition

NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between

the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully.

3" (7.6 cm)

A. Roof cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) min. diameter round vent C. Elbow (for wall venting only) D. Wall cap

¹⁄₄

" x 10" to 6" (8.3 x 25.4 cm to 15.2 cm)

E. 3

rectangular to round transition piece

F. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) high

Recommended Standard Fittings

The following length equivalents are for use when figuring vent length. See the examples in “Recommended Vent Length.”

A B C

Roof venting Roof cap

Wall venting Wall cap

D E F G

A. Rectangular to round transition piece: 3

(8.3 x 25.4 cm to 15.2 cm = 1.5 m) B. Roof cap: 3 C. 90° elbow: 3 D. 90° elbow: 6" = 10 ft (15.2 cm = 3 m) E. Wall cap: 3

F. 45° elbow: 6" = 5 ft (15.2 cm = 1.5 m)

G. 90° flat elbow: 3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" = 24 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 7.3 m)

¹₄

" x 10" = 25 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 7.6 m)

¹⁄₄

" x 10" = 40 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 12.2 m)

¹⁄₄

" x 10" = 10 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 3 m)

¹⁄₄

" x 10" to 6" = 5 ft

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Recommended Vent Length

6" (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total

A 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used.

The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent. See “Recommended Standard Fittings” section for equivalent lengths.

For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows. To calculate the length of the system you need, add the equivalent

lengths of each vent piece used in the system. See the following examples:

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total

A B

6 ft (1.8 m)

2 ft

(0.6 m)

A. One 3 B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m)

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow = 25 ft (7.6 m)

A B

6 ft (1.8 m)

2 ft

(0.6 m)

C D

A. Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 1 rectangular to round transition piece = 5 ft (1.5 m) D. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m)

If the existing vent is round, a rectangular to round transition piece must be used. In addition, a rectangular 3" (7.6 cm) extension vent between the damper assembly and rectangular to round transition piece must be installed to keep the damper from sticking.

ASSISTANCE

Call your authorized dealer or service center. When you call, you will need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Both numbers can be found on the model and serial number plate, which is located behind the microwave oven door on the front frame of the microwave oven.

If you need additional assistance, call us at our toll free number listed in the Use and Care Guide, or visit us on the Web.

Replacement Parts

If any of the installation hardware needs to be replaced, call us at our toll free number listed in the Use and Care Guide, and reference the appropriate part number listed here.

Damper Assembly Part Number 8206556

Mounting Plate Part Number 8206315

Upper Cabinet Template Part Number 8205924

Mounting Screw Kit (includes parts A-F in “Parts Supplied” section) Part Number 8206554

Accessories

Filler Panel Kits are available from your dealer to use when installing this microwave oven in a 36" (91.4 cm) or 42" (106.7 cm) wide opening. The filler panels come in pairs. Each panel is 3" (7.6 cm) wide.

A. Filler panels

Filler Panel Kit Number 8171336

8171337 8171338 8171339 99403

White Black Biscuit Stainless Steel Almond

8206327

See your authorized dealer or service center for details.

4619-656-03054

Printed in China

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