Whirlpool W10238253A, W10238252A User Manual

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See “Installation Requirements” section for further notes.

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

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Remove Cardboard Template ........................................................ 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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

W10238252A

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

■ 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

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" (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

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. 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.

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.

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

¹⁄₄

(43.8 cm)

³⁄₄

(40.0 cm)

" (76.0 cm)

⁷⁄₈

(41.3 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

¹⁄₄

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.

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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.

Rotate Blower Motor

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

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.

Wall Venting Installation Only

1. Remove screws attaching damper plate to top of microwave

oven exterior. Slide damper plate toward the front of the microwave oven and lift up.

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

3. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back of

microwave oven.

A. Screws (in recessed holes)

4. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven.

A. Blower motor

5. Rotate blower motor 180° so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into the microwave oven.

AScrews B. Damper plate

A. Exhaust port

6. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3.

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