INSPIRING THE WORLD’S KITCHEN OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE COS-3016ORM1SS INSTALLATION GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read the following Important information regarding installation safety and maintenance. Keep these instruction for future reference.
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality product. Your represents the state of the art in microwave design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. This installation guide will show you how to install your new over-the-range microwave. • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the PARTS INCLUDED Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
Mounting requirements TOOLS YOU WILL NEED # 1 Phillips screwdriver Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Pencil Scissors (to cut template, if necessary) Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Electric drill with 3⁄16“, 1⁄2“ and 5⁄8“ drill bits • The space between the cabinets must be 30 in. (76.2 cm) wide. If the space between the cabinets is more than 30 in. (76.2 cm), you’ll need filler material to fill the gap between the microwave and cabinets.
Exhaust requirements Use this section if you plan to vent your microwave outside (top or back exhaust). If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, skip to “Removing your microwave” on page 9. When installing exhaust vents: • Use the most direct route with as few elbows/transitions as possible. This helps prevent blockages and ensures that the exhaust is being vented correctly. • Your microwave is designed to mate with a standard 3-1/4” × 10” rectangular duct.
Installing your microwave Removing your microwave 1 Remove the documentation, filters, glass tray, and hardware bag from the box. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of your microwave. 2 Fold back all four box flaps, then carefully roll the microwave and box over onto the top side. The microwave should be resting in the Styrofoam. 3 Pull the box up and off the microwave. Step 1: Find the wall studs Warning Your microwave must be connected to at least one wall stud.
Step 2: Align the rear wall template NOTE: If the rear wall template is damaged or unusable, see “Rear wall template dimensions” on page 40 for dimensions. 5 Tape the template in place so that it is centered on the vertical line and the top edge is aligned with the horizontal line. 1 Use a level to make sure that the bottom of the cabinet is level. 2 Draw a vertical line down the center of the wall in the mounting space. This is where the center of your template will be.
Step 3: Select a ventilation type This microwave is designed for three types of ventilation. Select the type of ventilation you want to use, then go to the corresponding page. Note This microwave is shipped assembled for recirculating ventilation. Option A - Outside top exhaust (vertical duct): See page 14 Step 4: Option A - Attach the mounting plate to the wall Note: Depending on your stud locations, your installation may look different.
Step 5: Option A - Preparing the top cabinet 5 Insert wood screw(s) through the mounting plate and into the hole(s) drilled in the stud(s), then tighten both the wood screw(s) and toggle bolt(s) with a Phillips screwdriver to mount the plate. Make sure that the plate is centered before tightening fully. Notes If the top cabinet template is damaged or unusable, see “Top cabinet template dimensions” on page 41 for dimensions.
If you have recessed cabinets: • Make two filler blocks out of scrap wood pieces the size of shaded areas H. They must be as thick as the depth of the cabinet recess. • Drill 5/8" holes in the filler blocks to align with points A and B. Step 6: Option A - Adapt the microwave blower for outside top exhaust 1 Remove and save the five screws that hold the blower unit in the microwave. Filler blocks 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to let you adjust the blower unit.
4 Place the blower unit back into the opening. The blower unit exhaust openings should face upwards. Step 7: Option A - Mount the microwave CAUTION Fan blade openings facing upwards • For easier installation and personal safety, we recommend that two people install this microwave oven. • Do not grip or use the handle during installation. • To keep the power cord tight while mounting the microwave oven, thread the power cord through the hole in the bottom of the cabinet.
5 While holding the microwave up against the wall and cabinet, fully tighten the top-center machine screw, then fully tighten the outer two screws. Step 8: Option A - Connecting ductwork 1 Open the cabinet and slide the exhaust adapter front-to-back or side-to-side to adjust. Blower plate Exhuast adapter Damper Back of microwave 2 Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adapter. 3 Seal the exhaust duct joints with duct tape.
Step 5: Option B - Attach the mounting plate to the wall Step 4: Option B - Cutting a vent opening 1 Use a saber or keyhole saw to cut out the shaded area through the rear wall. Note: Depending on your stud locations, your installation may look different. You should insert toggle bolts into drywall and wood screws into studs. 1 Remove the rear wall template. 2 Remove the mounting plate from the back of your microwave using a Phillips screwdriver. Saw 2 Remove the rear wall template.
5 Insert wood screw(s) through the mounting plate and into the hole(s) drilled in the stud(s), then tighten both the wood screw(s) and toggle bolt(s) with a Phillips screwdriver to mount the plate. Make sure that the plate is centered before tightening fully. Step 6: Option B - Preparing the top cabinet You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through. 1 Turn off the power to the outlet in the cabinet.
9 If you have recessed cabinets: • Make two filler blocks out of scrap wood pieces the size of shaded areas H. They must be as thick as the depth of the cabinet recess. • Drill 5/8" holes in the filler blocks to align with points A and B. Step 7: Option B - Adapt the microwave blower for outside back exhaust 1 Remove and save the five screws that hold the blower unit in the microwave.
4 Turn the blower unit 180° so that the fan blade openings are facing out the back of the microwave. 8 Secure the blower plate and exhaust adapter with the remaining screws you removed previously. AFTER BEFORE Blower plate Blower plate and adapter screws Exhaust adapter You’ll need: 5 Place the blower unit back into the opening. The blower unit exhaust openings should match the exhaust openings on back of the microwave.
Step 8: Option B - Mount the microwave 5 While holding the microwave up against the wall and cabinet, fully tighten the top-center machine screw, then fully tighten the outer two screws. CAUTION • For easier installation and personal safety, we recommend that two people install this microwave oven. • Do not grip or use the handle during installation. • To keep the power cord tight while mounting the microwave oven, thread the power cord through the hole in the bottom of the top cabinet.
Step 4: Option C - Attach the mounting plate to the wall 5 Insert wood screw(s) through the mounting plate and into the hole(s) drilled in the stud(s), then tighten both the wood screw(s) and toggle bolt(s) with a Phillips screwdriver to mount the plate. Make sure that the plate is centered before tightening fully. Note: Depending on your stud locations, your installation may look different. You should insert toggle bolts into drywall and wood screws into studs.
Step 5: Option C - Preparing the top cabinet You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through. 1 Turn off the power to the outlet in the cabinet. 2 Remove everything from the cabinet. 9 If you have recessed cabinets: • Make two filler blocks out of scrap wood pieces the size of shaded areas H. They must be as thick as the depth of the cabinet recess. • Drill 5/8" holes in the filler blocks to align with points A and B.
Step 6: Option C - Mount the microwave 5 While holding the microwave up against the wall and cabinet, fully tighten the top-center machine screw, then fully tighten the outer two screws. CAUTION • For easier installation and personal safety, we recommend that two people install this microwave oven. • Do not grip or use the handle during installation. • To keep the power cord tight while mounting the microwave oven, thread the power cord through the hole in bottom of the top cabinet.
Template dimensions Before using your microwave Rear wall template dimensions Note If your rear wall template is unusable, drill using the dimensions below. Keep these installation instructions for the local inspector’s use. 16.5 in. (41.9 cm) 1 Make sure that all packing material has been removed from the microwave. 2 Install the turntable and ring inside your microwave. See your User Guide for more information. 3 Plug the power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outlet.
Top cabinet template dimensions If your top cabinet template is unusable, drill/cut using the dimensions below. 11.8 in. (30.0 cm) 29.5 in.
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