Whirlpool IBMS1450VQ, IBMS1450VMS, IBMS1450VM, IBMS1450VS Installation Instructions

BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

30" (76.2 cm)

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas built-in ovens, and below non-vented electric or gas cooktops. This product is not
suitable for use below downdraft cooktops.

These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in
these Installation Instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION DU FOUR À

MICRO-ONDES ENCASTRÉ

30" (76,2 cm)

Ce produit convient à une utilisation au-dessus de fours encastrés électriques ou à gaz, et au-dessous de tables de cuisson électriques
ou à gaz sans décharge à l’extérieur. Ce produit ne convient pas à une utilisation au-dessous de tables de cuisson avec extraction par le
bas

Ces instructions d’installation sont valables pour plusieurs modèles. Il se peut que l’apparence de votre propre modèle soit légèrement
différente de celle montrée sur les illustrations dans ce document.

Table of Contents / Table des matières

BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ................................. 2

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

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

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

Minimum Dimensions............................................................. 3

Product Dimensions............................................................... 4

Electrical Requirements ......................................................... 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 5

Install the Microwave Oven.................................................... 5

Complete Installation ............................................................. 6

ASSISTANCE............................................................................. 6

SÉCURITÉ DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES ENCASTRÉ......................7

EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION...........................................................7

Outillage et composants ...................................................................7

Exigences d'emplacement................................................................7

Dimensions minimales ......................................................................8

Dimensions du produit......................................................................9

Spécifications électriques .................................................................9

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION..................................................10

Installation du four à micro-ondes ..................................................10

Achever l'installation........................................................................11

ASSISTANCE......................................................................................11

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BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN 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.

follow

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

■ T10 TORX

®†

screwdriver

Parts Supplied

All of the following parts are provided.

A

C

■ Electric drill

■ 5/64" (2 mm) drill bit

B

D

Location Requirements

The microwave oven may be located in a cabinet, and/or above a
built-in oven, or below the counter and/or below a non-vented
cooktop. Check the opening where the microwave oven will be
installed. The location must provide:

■ Wood cabinetry.

■ Cutout opening that is plumb and square. See “Minimum

Cutout Dimensions” in “Minimum Dimensions” section.

■ Cutout floor that is solid, level and flush with bottom of

cabinet cutout.

■ Support for weight of at least 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes

microwave oven and items placed inside.

■ Grounded electrical outlet. See “Electrical Requirements”

section.

■ Minimum installation clearances for installation location. See

“Minimum Dimensions” section.

We recommend:

■ Complete enclosure around the recessed portion of the

microwave oven.

A. Side brackets (2)
B. Removable extension plates

(shaded piece, 2)
C. Side trim panels (2)
D. 1" T-10 screws (6)

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC

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Minimum Dimensions

Minimum Installation Clearances

For proper installation, the following minimum clearances must exist above and below the cutout opening.

Above Cabinet/Storage Drawer Installation Above Oven/Warming Drawer Installation

1"

(2.5 cm)

¹⁄₂"

1

(3.8 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

A

B

C

Below Counter Installation Below Built-in Cooktop Installation

D

1"

(2.5 cm)

3"

(7.6 cm)

3"

(7.6 cm)

See note

below.

1¹⁄₂"

(3.8 cm)

E

¹⁄₂"

1

(3.8 cm)

F

A. Upper cabinet
B. Lower cabinet or storage drawer
C. Lower oven or warming drawer

D. Built-in cooktop (non-vented)

E. Storage drawer
F. To e ki ck

NOTE: The bottom of the cooktop may be sunk into the counter and lower cabinet. The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist
below the lowest point of the cooktop, and there must be no interference between any part of the cooktop (including any gas fittings)
and the microwave oven.

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Minimum Cutout Dimensions

NOTE: Depth dimension may be 21³⁄₄" (55.2 cm) with non-flush

receptacle only if the receptacle is located in upper right or upper
left corner. See “Cutout Top View.”

21

³⁄₄" (55.2 cm)*

26

¹⁄₄" (66.7 cm)**

17⁵⁄₈"

(44.8 cm)

25³⁄₄" (65.4 cm) min.

28

³⁄₄" (73.0 cm) max.

*With flush receptacle, or with non-flush receptacle located in

upper right or upper left corner of cutout.

**With non-flush receptacle.

W idthW idth

Product Dimensions

21⁷⁄₈"

(55.6 cm)

¹⁄₂"

18"

(45.7 cm)*

³⁄₈"

23

(59.4 cm)*

*Measurements include front facing of microwave oven. Depth

measurement also includes door handle.

17

(44.5 cm)

¹⁄₄"

18

(46.4 cm)

¹⁄₄"

21

(54.0 cm)*

Width Min. 25³⁄₄" (65.4 cm); Max. 28³⁄₄" (73.0 cm)

Height 17⁵⁄₈" (44.8 cm) for all installations

Depth 21³⁄₄" (55.2 cm) with flush receptacle, or with non-flush

receptacle located in far corner;
26¹⁄₄" (66.7 cm) with non-flush receptacle

Cutout Top View

A B C D

26

¹⁄₄"

(66.7 cm)

21³⁄₄"

(55.2 cm)

A. Microwave oven
B. Non-flush receptacle
C. Flush receptacle
D. Non-flush receptacle located in upper right

or upper left corner

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.

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