Whirlpool GH7208XRS Quick Start Manual

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.

Table of Content s

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

Convert Microwave Oven to External Venting ............................... 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 the Microwave Oven ............................................................9

Install Filters ..................................................................................10

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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For external (wall or roof) venting, see “Venting Design Specifications” section.

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

■ T10 TORX

■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for

®†

screwdriver

1/4-20 x 3" bolts

■ Drill

■ 3/16" (5 mm) and 3/8"

(10 mm) drill bits

■ 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw

■ Diagonal cutting pliers

Materials Needed

■ Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See “Venting Design

Specifications” section.

Parts Supplied

For information on reordering, 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

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" (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 3" (7.6 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.

A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts (2) B. 1/4-20 x 3" flat-head bolts (2) C. Washers (2) D. Toggle nuts (2) E. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (2)

F. Mounting screws (3) G. Power supply cord bushing (1) H. Damper assembly (for wall or roof

venting)

I. Vent deflector (for wall or roof

venting)

Not Shown:

Upper cabinet template Wall 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.

Dimension Requirements

For proper ventilation, the vent screen must be free and clear of the surrounding cabinetry. The maximum allowable upper cabinet and side cabinet depth (from rear wall to front of cabinetry) must be no greater than the depth of the microwave oven metal outer wrapper (from back of microwave oven to the vent screen).

NOTE: If the upper cabinet is deeper than the maximum allowable depth (see “Installation Dimensions” in this section), then the installer must space the microwave oven forward so that the vent screen is free and clear of any surrounding cabinetry.

A B

A. Microwave oven metal

outer wrapper

B. Vent screen

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.

Installation Dimensions

NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper

cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

A B

12" (30.5 cm) min. 13" (33.0 cm) max. upper cabinet and

side cabinet depth

66" (167.6 cm) min.*

30"

(76.2 cm)

min.

30"

(76.2 cm)

typical**

Electrical Requirements

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

*For improved use of the product, 69" (175.3 cm) or above is

recommended.

**30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height.

Exact dimension may vary depending on type of range/cooktop below.

Product Dimensions

¹⁄₄

(46.4 cm)

¹⁄₄

(46.4 cm)

⁷⁄₈

" (76.0 cm)

¹⁄₂

(39.4 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 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

NOTE: The power source for this microwave oven is an inverter, and is incompatible with household inverter power supplies.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove Mounting Plate

Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be attached to the back of the microwave oven.

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

1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven

cavity.

2. If the mounting plate is attached to the back of the microwave

oven, remove it and set it aside.

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.

2. With vent deflector oriented as shown (wide side down), slide

it back and under the back edge of the vent opening.

A B

Convert Microwave Oven to

External Venting

(for wall or roof venting only)

The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system. See “Venting Design Specifications” section.

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.

To prepare the microwave oven for wall or roof venting, the vent deflector (L-shaped metal bar) must be installed, and the appropriate damper vent opening must be uncovered.

To Install Vent Deflector:

1. Gently pull the rings and lift vent screen from the top of the

microwave oven.

A. Vent opening B. Vent deflector

3. When the vent deflector is as far back as it can easily slide, flip

it so that the wide side is to the back of the microwave oven, and the narrow side (with holes) is down. The vent deflector holes should align with mounting holes in the vent opening, as shown in inset.

A B

A. Vent opening B. Vent deflector

B C

A. Top of microwave oven B. Vent screen C. Rings

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