Installation guide
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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
 ■ T10 TORX
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 screwdriver
 ■ No. 3 square and/or No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
 ■ Drill
 ■ 5/64" (2 mm) and 7/64" (3 mm) drill bits
 ■ 1/4" (6 mm) shim*
 * Shim may be needed for 30" (76.2 cm) installation in double-
walled cabinetry (having outer walls that protrude past the 
front surface of the cutout opening). See Step 8 in the “Install 
the Microwave Oven (30" [76.2 cm] Installation Only)” section.
Parts Supplied
All of the following parts are provided, but not all parts will be 
used. The cutout opening size will determine which parts you will 
use. See chart below parts list to see which parts are used for 
each installation..
Location Requirements
The microwave oven may be located in a cabinet, and/or above 
a built-in oven, or below the counter, and/or below a non-vented 
cooktop. Check the opening where the microwave oven will be 
installed. The location must provide:
 ■ Wood cabinetry.
 ■ Cutout opening that is plumb and square. See “Minimum 
Cutout Dimensions” in the “Minimum Dimensions” section.
 ■ Cutout floor that is solid, level, and flush with bottom of 
cabinet cutout.
 ■ Support for weight of at least 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes 
microwave oven and items placed inside.
 ■ Grounded electrical outlet. See the “Electrical Requirements” 
section.
 ■ Minimum installation clearances for installation location. 
See the “Minimum Dimensions” section.
 ■ Complete enclosure around the recessed portion of the 
microwave oven.
A
B
C
E
D
H
F
G
I
A.  Side brackets (2)
B.  Extension plates (2)
C.  3/8" (0.95 cm) T10 screws (4)
D.  1/2" (1.27 cm) T10 screws (4)
E.  1" (2.54 cm) T10 screws (4)
F.  1
1
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2
" (3.81 cm) square/Phillips screws (2)
G. Mounting brackets (2)
H.  Side trim panels (2)
I.  Spacer strips (4)
INSTALLATION PARTS USED
24" (61.0 cm) installation D, E, G, I
30" (76.2 cm) installation A, B, C, E, F, H, I
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