Installation guide
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
For
a
permanently
connected
microwave
oven:
The
microwave
oven
must
be
connected
to
a
grounded,
metallic,
permanent
wiring
system,
or
an
equipment
grounding
conductor
should
be
run
with
the
circuit
conductors
and
connected
to
the
equipment
grounding
terminal
or
lead
on
the
microwave
oven.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If
codes
permit
and
a
separate
ground
wire
is
used,
it
is
recommended
that
a
qualified
electrical
installer
determine
that
the
ground
path
and
wire
gauge
are
in
accordance
with
local
codes.
Check
with
a
qualified
electrical
installer
if
you
are
not
sure
the
microwave
oven
is
properly
grounded.
This
microwave
oven
must
be
connected
to
a
grounded
metal,
permanent
wiring
system.
Be
sure
that
the
electrical
connection
and
wire
size
are
adequate
and
in
conformance
with
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/
NFPA
70-latest
edition
or
CSA
Standards
C22.1-94,
Canadian
Electrical
Code,
Part
1
and
C22.2
No.
O-M91-latest
edition,
and
all
local
codes
and
ordinances.
A
copy
of
the
above
code
standards
can
be
obtained
from:
National
Fire
Protection
Association
One
Batterymarch
Park
Quincy,
MA
02269
CSA
International
8501
East
Pleasant
Valley
Road
Cleveland,
OH
44131-5575
Electrical
Connection
To
properly
install
your
microwave
oven,
you
must
determine
the
type
of
electrical
connection
you
will
be
using
and
follow
the
instructions
provided
for
it
here.
m
Microwave
oven
must
be
connected
to
the
proper
electrical
voltage
and
frequency
as
specified
on
the
model/serial
number
rating
plate.
The
model/serial
number
rating
plate
is
located
on
the
right-hand
microwave
oven
frame.
A.
Model/serial
number
plate
m
When
a
4-wire,
single
phase
208/220
volt,
60
Hz,
AC
only
electrical
supply
is
required,
a
20-amp
maximum
circuit
protection
is
required,
fused
on
both
sides
of
the
line.
A
time-delay
fuse
or
circuit
breaker
is
recommended.
Connect
directly
to
the
fused
disconnect
(or
circuit
breaker
box)
through
flexible,
nonmetallic
sheathed,
copper
cable
(with
grounding
wire).
See
“Make
Electrical
Connection”
section.
gm
Flexible
cable
from
the
microwave
oven
should
be
connected
directly
to
the
junction
box.
mw
Do
not
cut the
conduit.
The
length
of
conduit
provided
is
for
serviceability
of
the
microwave
oven.
m
AUL
listed
or
CSA
approved
conduit
connector
must
be
provided.
g_
If
the
house
has
aluminum
wiring,
follow
the
procedure
below:
1.
Connect
a
section
of
solid
copper
wire
to
the
pigtail
leads.
2.
Connect
the
aluminum
wiring
to
the
added
section
of
copper
wire
using
special
connectors
and/or
tools
designed
and
UL
listed
for
joining
copper
to
aluminum.
Follow
the
electrical
connector
manufacturer's
recommended
procedure.
Aluminum/copper
connection
must
conform
with
local
codes
and
industry
accepted
wiring
practices.