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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" bolts
■ Drill
■ ³⁄₁₆" (5 mm), ³⁄₈" (10 mm),
⁵⁄₈" (16 mm) drill bits
■ ³⁄₄" (19 mm) hole saw
■ Diagonal wire cutting pliers
■ 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
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.
A
B
C
D E F
G
H
A.
3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts (2)
B. 1/4-20 x 3" flat-head bolts (2)
C. Washers (2)
D.
³⁄₁₆" toggle nuts (2)
E.
¹⁄₄" x 2" lag screws (2)
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)
■ Cardboard template (part of
packaging)
■ Aluminum grease filters
■ Charcoal filters (Depending
on model, charcoal filters may
not be included. See User
Instructions.)
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.
Remove Cardboard Template
The cardboard piece from the top of the microwave oven
packaging is perforated. The piece inside the perforation
is for use as a rear wall template.
1. Cut along the perforation to separate the template from the
rest of the cardboard packaging.
2. Set the cardboard template to the side and refer to it during
the “Mark Rear Wall” part of installation.
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 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 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.