Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions carefully and completely. Ŷ IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for Ŷ Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes Ŷ Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. local inspector’s use. Ŷ and ordinances. Ŷ Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with Consumer.
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Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS 1 5HPRYH WKH LQVWDOODWLRQ LQVWUXFWLRQV ILOWHUV JODVV WUD\ DQG WKH VPDOO KDUGZDUH EDJ 'R QRW UHPRYH the foam protecting the front of the oven. 2 )ROG EDFN DOO FDUWRQ IODSV IXOO\ DJDLQVW FDUWRQ VLGHV 7KHQ FDUHIXOO\ UROO WKH RYHQ DQG FDUWRQ RYHU RQWR WKH WRS VLGH 7KH RYHQ VKRXOG EH UHVWLQJ LQ the foam.
Installation Instructions C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet 0RXQWLQJ 3ODWH 7DEV 7RXFKLQJ WKH &DELQHW Bottom Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom 0RXQWLQJ 3ODWH 7DEV 7RXFKLQJ WKH Back Frame 30s to Cooktop At least 30s, up to 36s Plate position – beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang 0RXQWLQJ 3ODWH ZLWK 7DEV %HORZ Cabinet Bottom the Same Distance as the Front Overhang Depth
Installation Instructions D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE +ROH $ +ROH & Centerline 1RWFKHV Area E CAUTION Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges. 1 Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30s wide space. 2 8VH WKH PRXQWLQJ SODWH as the template for the rear ZDOO 3ODFH WKH PRXQWLQJ SODWH RQ WKH ZDOO PDNLQJ sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets with front overhang.
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Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. $WWDFK 0RXQWLQJ 3ODWH WR :DOO A2 3UHSDUH 7RS &DELQHW A3. Check Blower Motor Oientation A4. Adapt Blower for Outside Ventilation A5. Check Damper Operation A6. Mount Microwave Oven A7. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A8.
Installation Instructions A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET A4. ADAPTING BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE VENTILATION (Cont.) You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. 3 Attached the metal blower shield to the backside RI WKH PLFURZDYH RYHQ E\ VOLGLQJ LW GRZQ Blower Shield 5HDG WKH LQVWUXFWLRQV RQ WKH 723 &$%,1(7 7(03/$7( 7DSH LW XQGHUQHDWK WKH WRS FDELQHW • Drill the
Installation Instructions A4. ADAPTING BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE VENTILATION (Cont.) A6. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN 7 3ODFH WKH EORZHU XQLW EDFN LQWR WKH RSHQLQJ Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched. CAUTION FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. CAUTION IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. 8 Close the blower door. Secure the blower to the microwave using the screws from Step 1.
Installation Instructions A6. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) A7. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Damper Back of Microwave Oven Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet 5HFHVV Self-Aligning Screw 0LFURZDYH 2YHQ 7RS For Side-to-Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as 1HHGHG 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. 3UHSDUH 5HDU :DOO B2. $WWDFK 0RXQWLQJ 3ODWH WR :DOO B3. 3UHSDUH 7RS &DELQHW B4. Adjust Blower B5. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust. B2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL B A C D Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
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Installation Instructions B4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) 5 *HQWO\ UHPRYH WKH ZLUHV IURP WKH JURRYHV 5HURXWH WKH ZLUHV WKURXJK JURRYHV RQ RWKHU VLGH of the blower unit. %HIRUH 5HURXWLQJ 8 3ODFH WKH EORZHU XQLW EDFN LQWR WKH RSHQLQJ 7KH EORZHU XQLW H[KDXVW RSHQLQJV VKRXOG match exhaust openings on rear of microwave. CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched.
Installation Instructions B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet 5HFHVV Self-Aligning Screw FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. 5 Insert 3 self-aligning screws through outer top FDELQHW KROHV 7XUQ WZR IXOO WXUQV RQ HDFK VFUHZ CAUTION NOTE: ,I \RXU FDELQHW LV PH
Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. $WWDFK 0RXQWLQJ 3ODWH WR :DOO C2. 3UHSDUH 7RS &DELQHW C3. Check Blower Motor Orientation C4. $GDSW %ORZHU IRU 5HFLUFXODWLRQ C5. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. Install Charcoal Filter C1 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL B A 3 3ODFH WKH PRXQWLQJ SODWH DJDLQVW WKH ZDOO DQG insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate.
Installation Instructions C3. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION 1 7KH EORZHU IDQ EODGH RSHQLQJ VKRXOG EH IDFLQJ the front of the microwave. If the fan opening is DOUHDG\ IDFLQJ WKH IURQW RI WKH PLFURZDYH VNLS to Step C5. Otherwise, continue to Step C4 to adjust the blower orientation. 4 5ROO WKH EORZHU XQLW VR WKDW IDQ EODGH RSHQLQJV are facing toward the front of the microwave. BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Up C4.
Installation Instructions C4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (cont.) C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN 6 5HPRYH WKH PHWDO YHQW IDQ FRYHU RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH PLFURZDYH E\ VOLGLQJ LW XS FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. CAUTION 7 Close the blower door. Slide blower shield onto the top of the blower door opening. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. NOTE: ,I \RXU FDELQHW LV PHWDO XVH WKH Q\ORQ grommet ar
Installation Instructions C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through top center FDELQHW KROH 7HPSRUDULO\ VHFXUH WKH RYHQ E\ turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be FRPSOHWHO\ WLJKWHQHG ODWHU Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet. C6. CHARCOAL FILTER A charcoal filter is installed in all units. Follow the steps below to check the filter.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. 2. HPRYH DOO SDFNLQJ PDWHULDO IURP WKH 5 microwave oven. 3. ,QVWDOO WXUQWDEOH DQG ULQJ LQ FDYLW\ 4. 5HSODFH KRXVH IXVH RU WXUQ EUHDNHU EDFN RQ 5. 3OXJ SRZHU FRUG LQWR D GHGLFDWHG WR 20-amp electrical outlet. 6. 5HDG WKH 2ZQHU¶V 0DQXDO 7. .
