Whirlpool MH2175XST0, MH2175XSS0, MH2175XSQ0, MH2175XSB0, MH1170XST0 Installation Guide
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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 isthe responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure dueto improper installation is not coveredunder the warranty.
Table of Contents
MICROWAVEHOOD COMBINATIONSAFETY ..............................J
INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS ...................................................2
Tools and Parts...............................................................................2
Location Requirements...................................................................2
Product Dimensions .......................................................................3
ElectricalRequirements..................................................................3
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS.....................................................4
RemoveMounting Plate .................................................................4
RotateBlower Motor.......................................................................4
LocateWall Stud(s).........................................................................6
Mark RearWall................................................................................7
Drill Holes in RearWall....................................................................7
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall........................................................8
PrepareUpper Cabinet...................................................................8
InstallDamper Assembly................................................................9
Installthe Microwave Oven ............................................................9
Complete Installation...................................................................10
VENTINGDESIGN SPECIFICATIONS...........................................11
ASSISTANCE..................................................................................12
ReplacementPar_s......................................................................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
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
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.
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INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS
Tools Needed
Gatherthe required tools and parts before starting installation.
Readand 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
11/2'' (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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A 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts (4)
B. 1/4-20x3" flat-head bolts (2)
C. Washers (2)
D. Toggle nuts (4)
E. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (4)
F. Sheet metal screws (2)
G. Power supply cord bushing (1)
H. 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.)
Loccion I4!eq ,i emen'Is
Check the opening where the microwave oven wll 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 Ibs (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:
• The 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) cutout area (see "Wall Venting
Installation Only" in the "Mark Rear Wall" section) must align
with the wall damper vent (where the damper assembly will be
installed) on the back of the microwave oven (see "Install
Damper Assembly" section).
• 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 a 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.
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.
Installation Dimensions
NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper
cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section.
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30" (76.2 cm) typical*
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.
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(43.5 cm)
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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
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
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. Mounting plate
B. Back of microwave oven
C. Tape (multiple locations)
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.
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 screws attaching damper plate to top of microwave
oven exterior. Side damper plate toward the front of the
microwave oven and lift up.
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B.Damper plate
2,
Keep damper plate and screws together and set aside.
3.
Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back of
microwave oven.
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A. Screws (in recessed holes)
4. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven.
A. Blower motor
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