Whirlpool WMH31017HZ Installation 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 the “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.

You instructions.

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can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

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 Z\v - 20 x 3" bolts

■ Drill

■ C\zn" (5 mm), C\," (10 mm),

B\," (16 mm) drill bits

■ C\v" (19 mm) hole saw

Parts Supplied

For information on reordering, see the “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.

■ Diagonal wire cutting pliers

■ Stud ﬁnder

■ M\zn" socket wrench

(or box wrench) for Z\v" 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

D E F

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 the “Installation

Dimensions” illustration.

■ Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and

minimum C\," (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 the

“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.

A. C\zn

-24 x 3" round-head bolts (2)

B. Z\v-20 x 3" ﬂat-head bolts (2) C. Washers (2)

D. C\zn" toggle nuts (2) E. Z\v" 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 the “Venting

Design Speciﬁcations” section.

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 the “Venting Design Speciﬁcations” section.

Installation Dimensions

A B

(43.5 cm)

(41.3 cm)

(42.5 cm)*

NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See the “Electrical Requirements” section.

12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. upper cabinet and

side cabinet depth

66" (167.6 cm) min.

30"

(76.2 cm)

min.

(76.2 cm)

30"

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

*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

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³⁄₁₆

+/(0.5 cm)

Up to

³⁄₄

⁷⁄₈

" (76.0 cm)

*Overall depth of product will vary slightly depending on

door design.

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

¹⁄₄

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

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.

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.

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.

A. Screws B. Damper plate

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

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.

A. Exhaust port

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

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