Whirlpool YGMH6185XVB, YGMH6185XVS Installation Guide

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.

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION

DE L’ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE

Ce produit est conçu pour l’utilisation au-dessus d’appareils de cuisson électriques ou à gaz de 36" (91,4 cm) de largeur ou moins. Voir la section “Exigences d’installation” pour d’autres remarques.

Ces instructions d’installation sont valables pour plusieurs modèles. Il se peut que l’apparence de votre propre modèle soit légèrement différente de celle montrée sur les illustrations dans ce document.

Table of Contents / Table des matières

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

SÉCURITÉ DE L’ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE......... 13

EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION.........................................................13

Outillage et pièces...........................................................................13

Dépose du gabarit de carton ..........................................................14

Exigences d'emplacement..............................................................14

Dimensions du produit....................................................................14

Spécifications électriques ...............................................................15

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION..................................................15

Dépose de la plaque de montage...................................................15

Réorientation du moteur du ventilateur ..........................................15

Identifier la position du/des poteau(x) du colombage mural..........17

Tracé sur le mur arrière ...................................................................18

Perçage de trous dans le mur arrière..............................................19

Fixation de la plaque de montage sur le mur .................................19

Préparation du placard mural..........................................................20

Installation du module du clapet anti-reflux....................................20

Installation du four à micro-ondes ..................................................21

Achever l'installation........................................................................22

SPÉCIFICATIONS DU CIRCUIT D'ÉVACUATION...........................23

ASSISTANCE......................................................................................24

Pièces de rechange.........................................................................24

Accessoires .....................................................................................24

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.

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follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You 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. 2 Phillips screwdriver

■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for

1/4-20 x 3" bolts

■ 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" (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.

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.

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.

Installation Dimensions

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

cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

A B

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.

30"

(76.2 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 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

¹⁄₄

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.

Wall Venting Installation Only

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.

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.

3. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back of

microwave oven.

A. Exhaust port

6. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with

2 screws removed in Step 3.

7. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are

inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven

A. Damper plate B. Screws C. Damper plate tabs D. Slots

8. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1.

A. Screws (in recessed holes)

Roof Venting Installation Only

1. Repeat Step 1 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

2. Repeat Step 2 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

3. Repeat Step 3 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

4. Repeat Step 4 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”

5. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of

microwave oven, and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven. Lower blower motor back into microwave oven.

A. Exhaust port

IMPORTANT: If blower motor is not positioned with flat sides facing the back of the microwave oven (as shown), performance will be poor.

6. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with

2 screws removed in Step 3 of “Wall Venting Installation Only.” Securely tighten screws.

NOTE: If blower motor is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 3 cannot be reattached to the microwave oven.

7. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are

inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven.

A. Damper plate B. Screws C. Damper plate tabs D. Slots

8. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1 of “Wall

Venting Installation Only.”

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 Configurations.”

Possible Wall Stud Configurations

These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate.

1. Using a stud finder, 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 Configurations.”

No Wall Studs at End Holes

Figure 1

No Wall Studs at End Holes

Figure 2

E F

Wall Stud at One End Hole

Figure 3

E C

C D

NOTE: If wall stud 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 Both End Holes

Figure 4

E C

A. End holes (on mounting plate) B. Cabinet opening vertical centerline C. Wall stud centerlines D. Holes for lag screws E. Support tabs

F. Mounting plate center markers

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. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical

centerline of the opening.

5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in

“Locate Wall Stud(s)” section), align the mounting plate center markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3, and that the end holes are properly marked. Make sure the mounting plate is level.

6. Holding the mounting plate in place, find the wall stud

centerline(s) drawn in Step 2 of “Locate Wall Stud(s),” and mark at least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the mounting plate, closest to the wall stud centerline(s). See figures 1, 2 and/or 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section. The blackened holes in the shaded areas are ideal hole locations.

7. Set the mounting plate aside.

A. Centerline

2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template to the

centerline on the wall, making sure it is level, and that the top of the cardboard template is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.

NOTES:

■ If the front edge of the upper cabinet is lower than the back

edge, lower the cardboard template so that its top is level with the front edge of the cabinet.

■ If the cardboard template is damaged or unusable, measure

and mark the wall with the dimensions described in Step 4.

A. Rear wall B. Cardboard template C. Top of cardboard template must

align with front edge of cabinet.

D. Front edge of upper cabinet

3. Holding the cardboard template in place, mark both holes in

the lower corners, and draw a horizontal line across the bottom edge of the cardboard template. These represent the mounting plate’s end holes and bottom edge.

4. Remove the cardboard template and check the markings:

Upper cabinet bottom

15³⁄₄"

(40.0 cm)

14¹⁄₈"

(35.9 cm)

Mounting plate end hole

■ The bottom edge line must be 17¹⁄₄" (43.8 cm) from the

Centerline

14¹⁄₈"

(35.9 cm)

Bottom of mounting plate

17¹⁄₄"

(43.8 cm)

bottom of the upper cabinet, and must be level.

■ The end holes must be 15³⁄₄" (40.0 cm) from the bottom

edge of the upper cabinet, and must be on a level line with each other. They must each be 14¹⁄₈" (35.9 cm) from the centerline.

Wall Venting Installation Only

Upper cabinet bottom

4" (10.2 cm)

6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm)

Centerline

8. Mark the centerline 3/8" (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of

the upper cabinet.

9. Using measuring tape, measure out 6" (15.2 cm) on both sides

of the centerline, and mark.

10. Measure down 4" (10.2 cm) from the mark made in Step 8,

and mark.

11. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines through

the marks made in steps 8 and 10.

12. Draw the 2 vertical, plumb lines down from the marks made in

Step 9 to complete the 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle. This is the venting cutout area.

13. Cut a 3/4" (19 mm) hole in one corner of the cutout area.

14. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area.

³⁄₈" (1 cm)

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 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts with toggle nuts; if 1 end hole is over a wall stud, use 1 lag screw and one 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt with toggle nut; or if both end holes are over wall studs, use 2 lag screws. Following are 3 installation configurations.

Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 & 2)

1. Drill 3/4" (19 mm) 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 figures 1 and 2 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “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 Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

3. Drill a 3/4" (19 mm) 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) holes into the studs at the end holes marked

in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both end holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" lag screws.

Refer to illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 & 2)

NOTE: The mounting plate must be secured to the wall on at least

1 wall stud as well as at both ends.

1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward,

insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through both end holes of mounting plate.

2. Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting plate.

Leave enough space for the toggle nuts to go through the wall and to open.

A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt B. Mounting plate C. Spring toggle nut

3. Position mounting plate on the wall.

4. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and

finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall.

6. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

7. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.

Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)

1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward,

insert a 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt through the end hole that fits over the 3/4" (19 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of “Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

2. Start a toggle nut on the bolt from the back of the mounting

plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through the wall and to open.

3. Position mounting plate on the wall.

4. Push the bolt with toggle nut through the drywall, and finger

tighten the bolt to make sure toggle nut has opened against drywall.

5. Insert a lag screw into the remaining end hole.

6. If installing on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into the

other hole drilled in Step 2 of “Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

7. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

8. Securely tighten the lag screw(s) and bolt.

Wall Studs at Both End Holes (Figure 4)

1. Position mounting plate on the wall.

2. Insert lag screws into both end holes.

3. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.

4. Securely tighten the lag screws.

Prepare Upper Cabinet

1. Disconnect power to outlet.

2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet.

3. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of the

upper cabinet, and attach with tape or thumbtacks. Make sure the template 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.

NOTES:

■ If the upper cabinet has a frame around it, trim the template

edges so that it fits inside the frame, against the upper cabinet bottom. The template has trim lines to use as guides.

■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as installed) has a

partial wall covering (for example, tile backsplash), be sure the “Rear Wall” arrows align to the thickest part of the rear wall (for example, the thickness of the tiles rather than the drywall).

4. Make sure the 10" (25.4 cm) dimension from the rear wall to

points “D” and “E” on the template is maintained.

A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt B. Mounting plate C. Spring toggle nut D. Drywall

5. Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into wall stud(s) in

Step 2 of “Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

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