Whirlpool WML35011KW, WML35011KS, WML35011KB Installation Instructions

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

COMBINACIÓN DE MICROONDAS Y CAMPANA

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN

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.

Esta unidad puede usarse encima de productos para cocción eléctricos o a gas de hasta 36" (91,4 cm) de ancho. Vea la sección “Requisitos de instalación” para obtener más detalles.

Estas instrucciones de instalación abarcan modelos diferentes. La apariencia de su modelo en particular puede ser ligeramente diferente de las imágenes de estas instrucciones de instalación.

Table of Contents / Ìndice

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ............................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................3

Tools and Parts .............................................................................3

Location Requirements ................................................................3

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

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

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

Wall Venting Installation Only ....................................................... 5

Install Damper Assembly (forwallventingonly) ..........................5

Roof Venting Installation Only ......................................................5

Install Damper Assembly (forroofventingonly) ..........................6

Vent Cover Installation (forbothwalland

upperventinstallation) .................................................................6

Locate Wall Stud(s) ......................................................................6

Prepare Upper Cabinet ................................................................8

Mark Rear Wall .............................................................................9

Drill Holes in Rear Wall .................................................................9

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ...................................................10

Install the Microwave Oven ........................................................10

Complete Installation .................................................................11

VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 12

ASSISTANCE ................................................................................14

Replacement Parts .....................................................................14

SEGURIDAD DE LA COMBINACIÓN DE MICROONDAS

YCAMPANA ..................................................................................15

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN ................................................. 16

Herramientas y piezas ................................................................16

Requisitos de ubicación .............................................................16

Dimensiones del producto .........................................................17

Requisitos eléctricos ..................................................................17

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN ......................................... 18

Solamente para la instalación conventilación en la pared .......18

Instalación del conjunto de la compuerta de tiro

(para ventilación por la pared solamente) ..................................18

Solamente para la instalación conventilación en el techo .......18

Instalación del conjunto de la compuerta de tiro

(paraventilacióneneltechosolamente) ...................................19

Instalación de la cubierta de ventilación (para instalación

de ventilación superior y ventilación porla pared) ....................19

Ubique la(s) viga(s) de pared ......................................................19

Preparación del gabinete superior .............................................21

Marque la pared posterior ..........................................................22

Taladre oricios en la pared posterior ........................................22

Fije la placa de montaje a la pared ............................................23

Instalación del horno de microondas ........................................23

Finalización de la instalación .....................................................24

ESPECIFICACIONES PARA EL DISEÑO DE LA

VENTILACIÓN ...............................................................................25

ASISTENCIA..................................................................................27

Piezas de repuesto .....................................................................27

W11417679A

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

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

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. 3 Phillips screwdriver

for 1/4 - 20 x 3" (7.6 cm) bolts

■ Drill

■ 3/16" (5 mm),

3/8"(9.5mm), 5/8" (1.6 cm) drill bits

■ 3/4" (1.9 cm) 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 nder

■ 7/16" (1.1 cm) socket

wrench (orbox wrench) for 1/4"x2" (0.6 cm x 5.1 cm) lag screws

■ 1

⁄2" (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

Materials Needed

Standard ttings for wall or roof venting. See the “Venting Design Specications” section.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: 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" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) 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 the

“Electrical Requirements” section.

NOTE: 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 ts

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 Specications” section.

A. 3/16 - 24 x 3" (7.6 cm) round-head

bolts (2)

B. 1/4 - 20 x 3" (7.6 cm) ﬂat-head bolts

(2) C. Washers (2) D. 3/16" (4.8 mm) toggle nuts (2)

E. 1/4" x 2" (0.6 cm x 5.1 cm) lag

screws (2) F. Sheet metal screws 5/32" x 5/16"

(0.4 cm x 0.8 cm) (2) G. Power supply cord bushing (1) H. Damper assembly (for wall or ro

venting) J. Exhaust vent cover (2)

Not Shown:

■ Mounting plate

(Located on the upper polyfoam)

■ Grease lters

■ Charcoal lters

NOTE: Depending on model, grease lter and charcoal lter may be combined.

Installation Dimensions

NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper

cabinet. See the “Electrical Requirements” section.

A B

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

side cabinet depth

60" ( 152.4 cm) min.

30"

(76.2 cm)

min.

24"

(61 cm)

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 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 A or 20 A electrical supply with a

fuse or circuit breaker

Recommended:

■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker

A. 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.1 cm) wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outlet

*24" (61 cm) is typical for 60" (152.4 cm) installation height exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/cooktop below.

NOTE: To ensure good performance, do not obstruct top vent airow. If cabinets are deeper than 14" (35.6 cm) but no more than 15" (38.1 cm), use the bump out mounting kit replacing the mounting plate from the wall. The bump out mounting kit (part # W11185746) is not provided but can be purchased from Whirlpool.

12"

mounting plate

14"

Bump out mounting bracket

DEPTH

15"

14"

DEPTH

Product Dimensions

*Overall depth of product will vary slightly depending on door design.

■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven

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

(26.2 cm)

18"

(45.5 cm)

cm)29 " (76.0

(26.2 cm)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

NOTE: Skip below sections if you are using recirculation installations. Go to section “Locate Wall Stud(s)”. 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. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the

rectangular vent covers on the damper plate.

Install Damper Assembly

(for wall venting only)

1. Check that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully.

2. Position the damper assembly on the back of the microwave

oven so that the damper blade hinge is at the top, and the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven.

B C D

A. Back of microwave oven B. Damper assembly C. Damper blade D. Sheet metal screw 5/32" x 5/16" (4 mm x 8 mm)

A. Diagonal wire cutting pliers B. Damper vent covers

3. Secure damper assembly with two sheet metal screws

5/32"x 5/16" (4 mm x 8 mm).

Roof 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

Install Damper Assembly

(for roof venting only)

1. Check that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully.

2. Position the damper assembly on the top of microwave oven

so that the damper blade hinge is at the top, and the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven.

B C

A. Screws B. Damper blade C. Damper assembly D. Top of the microwave oven

3. Secure damper assembly with two sheet metal screws

5/32" x 5/16" (4 mm x 8 mm).

NOTE: To ensure good performance of airow, for Wall and Roof venting, remove the charcoal lter from the bottom plate before operating the microwave oven.

Charcoal Filter

Grease Filter

Vent Cover Installation

(for both wall and upper vent installation)

2. Rotate C 180 degrees, place it as shown below.

180°

C. Recirculation lighting cover

3. Take J from packaging upper foam (see item J in “Parts

Supplied” section), attach both of them as shown below with screw removed from step 1.

A. Screws J. Exhaust vent covers

Locate Wall Stud(s)

NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.

See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Congurations.”

1. Using a stud nder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s)

within the opening.

2. Mark the center of each stud and draw a plumb line down

each stud center. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Congurations.”

1. Remove screws attaching B and C covers. Slide them out.

Keep cover C for use in Step 2.

A. Screw B. Recirculation vent covers C. Recirculation lighting cover

NOTE: Keep B for future recirculation vent installation. 6

Possible Wall Stud Congurations

These depictions show examples of preferred installation congurations with the mounting plate.

No Wall Studs at End Holes

Figure 1

B C

REAR WALL REAR WALL

D A

No Wall Studs at End Holes

Figure 2

REAR WALL REAR WALL

E D

NOTE: If wall studs is within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline (see “Mark Rear Wall” section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done.

Wall Studs at End Holes

Figure 3

D A

A. End holes (on mounting plate) B. Cabinet opening vertical centerline C. Wall stud centerlines

REAR WALL REAR WALL

D. Holes for lag screws E. Support tabs F. Mounting plate center markers

A,D

Wall Studs at End Holes

Figure 4

A,D

A. End holes (on mounting plate) B. Cabinet opening vertical centerline C. Wall stud centerlines

REAR WALL REAR WALL

Prepare Upper Cabinet

You can nd the quick reference guide direct from the mounting plate marking, or use this installation guide for installation. Seebelow install steps:

1. Disconnect power to outlet.

2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet.

3. Mark centerline on bottom of upper cabinet. Place mounting

plate against the bottom of the upper cabinet. Make sure the mounting plate centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on the rear wall.

The “Rear wall” arrows must be against the rear wall so that the holes cut into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top of the microwave oven.

NOTE: If the wall behind the microwave oven (as installed) has a partial wall covering (for example, tiled wall), be sure the “Rear Wall” arrows align to the thickest part of the rear wall (for example, to the tiles, rather than the drywall).

A,D

D. Holes for lag screws E. Support tabs F. Mounting plate center markers

NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole as shown.

A. Centerline

4. Place mounting plate against the bottom of upper cabinet

line and mark power supply hole “G” and 2 mounting holes “D” and “E” as shown in following gure. Make sure the 103⁄4" (27.3 cm) dimension from the rear wall to “D” and “E” on the mounting plate is maintained. And 11⁄2" (3.8 cm) diameter for “G” hole. Then cut the holes of “D”, “E” and “G”.

A. Metal cabinet B. Power supply cord bushing

5. Drill 3/8" (9.5 mm) holes at points “D” and “E” on the

mounting plate. These are for two 1⁄4 - 20 x 3" (7.6 cm) bolts and washers used to secure the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

NOTE: If replacing a range hood that has the direct wire power supply coming from the wall, install outlet box accessory kit in upper cabinet. The Outlet Box Kit (part #W11082816) is not provided but can be purchased from Whirlpool.

Roof Venting Installation Only

If venting through the roof, mark and trace the corner punches on the mounting plate. Set mounting plate aside, cut the venting area out from the bottom of the upper cabinet using a keyhole saw.

NOTE: If the front edge of the upper cabinet is lower than the back edge, lower the mounting plate so that its top is leveled with the front edge of the cabinet.

4 Corners

REAR WALLREAR WALL

Mark Rear Wall

The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2.

1. Fold 2 mounting tabs forward into the tab cutout. Note that

the tabs will NOT be ush after folding.

Fold Forward

2. Mark centerline on the back wall. Place mounting plate

against the back wall, nd and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening.

A. Rear wall B. Mounting plate C. Top of mounting plate must

align with front edge of cabinet

D. Front edge of upper cabinet

Wall Venting Installation Only

4. If venting through the wall, place mounting plate on the wall

and mark the cut-out area. Set mounting plate aside, then using a keyhole saw, cut out hole in the wall at back venting area.

Cut-out area for

BACK WALL

Venting

Drill Holes in Rear Wall

In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud, the mounting plate must attach to the wall at both end holes. If the end holes are not over wall studs, use two 3/16-24 x 3" (7.6 cm) round head bolts with toggle nuts; if 1 end hole is over a wall stud, use 1 lag screw and one 3/16-24 x 3" (7.6 cm) round-head bolt with toggle nut; or if both end holes are over wall studs, use 2 lag screws. Following are 3 installation congurations.

Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes

A. Centerline

3. Align the center markers on the mounting plate to the

centerline of the wall. Make sure it is leveled and top of the mounting plate is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.

(Figures 1 and 2)

1. Drill 5/8" (1.6 cm) holes through the wall at both end holes

marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

2. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole(s) into the wall stud(s) at the hole(s)

marked in Step 6 of “Mark Rear Wall.” Refer to gures 1 and 2 in “Possible Wall Stud Congurations” in the “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)

1. Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole

marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

2. If installing on a second wall stud, drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole

into the wall stud at the other hole marked in Step 6 of “Mark Rear Wall.” Refer to Figure 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Congurations” in the “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

3. Drill a 5/8" (1.6 cm) hole through the wall at the other end

hole.

Installation for Wall Studs at Both End Holes (Figure 4)

1. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole

marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

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