Installation Guide

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Over the Range Microwave Oven

READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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General information Over the Range Microwave Oven READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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CONTENTS General information Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..............................................................................................................................................................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTALLATIONS............................................................................................
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General information Introduction This installation guide will show you how to install your new over-the-range microwave. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer. • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
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General information HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room,proceed to page 6. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork in stallation. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x 24 Ft. x 12 Ft. Straight Duct (6" 12 Ft. Round ) Rectangular-to-Round Transition Adaptor * Roof Cap 5 Ft.
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General information NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 31/4"x 10"rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. Read the following carefully. NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible. This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and nothing is blocking the ducts.
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General information DAMAGE-SHIPMENT/INSTALLATION • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. • If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer.
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General information TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruler or tape measure straight edge #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers Pencil Carpenter square (optional) Tin snips (to cut damper, if needed) Gloves Scissors (to cut template, if needed) Electric drill with 3⁄16”, 1⁄2”, and 5⁄8” bits Safety goggles Duct and masking tape Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces(for top cabinet spacing in recessed bottom cabinet installations, if needed) Level Saw (saber, hole, or keyhole) Edge-to-edge stud ﬁnder or Hammer(optional)
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Step-by-step installation guide 1. PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A . REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE the upper foam 1. Open the carton and remove the upper foam from the box , but remember to keep the accessories. 2. Pull the oven out of the carton and remove the 3. oven foam. carton B . FINGING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs 1. Find the wall studs, using one of the following methods; Wall Studs Center A. OR B. 2. Then place a mark halfway between the edges.
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Step-by-step installation guide C. DETERMING TOP LINE OF REAR WALL TEMPLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET 1.Beneath ﬂat bottom cabinet TOP LINE OF REAR WALL TEMPLATE Must align with cabinet bottom Front Rear 3/8" TO EDGE NOTE: IT IS VE R Y IMPO R TANT T O READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROOEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLA TE This template is for locating the horizontal exhaust cutout Do not use this template for vertical or recirculation exhaust 1.
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Step-by-step installation guide 2. Beneath framed recessed cabinet TOP LINE OF REAR WALL TEMPLATE Must align with the back frame of cabinet bottom Back frame of Front Rear NOTE: IT IS VE R Y IMPO R TANT T O READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROOEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLA TE This template is for locating the horizontal exhaust cutout Do not use this template for vertical or recirculation exhaust 1. Tape the template to the rear wall. 2.
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Step-by-step installation guide 3 . Beneath framed recesse bottom cabinet with front overhang TOP LINE OF REAR WALL TEMPLATE Must align with below cabinet bottom the same distance as the front overhang of cabinet bottom.
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Step-by-step installation guide D. ALIGNING TOP LINE OF REAR WALL TEMPLATE 3/8" TO EDGE NOTE: IT IS VE R Y IMPOR TANT T O READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INS TALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROOEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLA TE F.CUT OUT FOR HORIZONTAL OUTSIDE EXHAUST 4 " This template is for locating the horizontal exhaust cutout Do not use this template for vertical or recirculation exhaust 1. Tape the template to the rear wall. 2.Use a saber or keyhole saw to cut out the shaded area F.
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Step-by-step installation guide 2. INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation: A:Outside Top Exhaust(Vertical Duct) B:Outside Back Exhaust(Horizontal Duct) C:Recirculating(Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Recirculating. A . OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST(Vertical Duct) Adaptor in P lace for O utside T op E xhaus t See page 14 B . OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST(Horizontal Duct) See page 18 C .
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Step-by-step installation guide A . OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct ) DEFAULT INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1 . ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL A2 . USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET A3. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN A5 . ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR A6. CONNECTING DUCTWORK A 1.
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Step-by-step installation guide A 2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET 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. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet bottom. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. CAUTION :Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom. A 3.
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Step-by-step installation guide A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. If ﬁller blocks are not used, case damage may occur from over tightening screws. If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord. We recommend using ﬁller blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
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Step-by-step installation guide 6.Install grease ﬁlters. See the USER GUIDE packed with the microwave. A5. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Blower Plate Damper Back of Microwave For Front-to-Back or Side-to-Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed. A6. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 1.Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adaptor. 2.Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
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Step-by-step installation guide B . OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST(Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL TEMPLATE FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST. B2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL. B3. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET. B4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST. B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN. B 1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL TEMPLATE FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to cut an opening(12"*4" square hole) in the rear wall template for outside exhaust.
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Step-by-step installation guide B 2. ATTACH MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL To use toggle bolts Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness 5⁄8" Mounting Plate Wing nut machine screw Wall Bolt End Attach the mounting plate to the wall using the wing nuts and machine screws (3⁄16" x 3").At least one wood screw must be used to attach the mounting plate to a wall stud. 1.
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Step-by-step installation guide 6. Replace the blower plate in the same position. 7. Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the oven by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven. 3. Remove " Parts A " with Nipper or Scissors. Adaptor Part“A” Back of Microwave 4. Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 90°. Before Rotation Guide After Guide Back of Microwave Push in securely until it is in the lower Blower Motor screw.
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Step-by-step installation guide B 5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. If ﬁller blocks are not used, case damage may occur from over tightening screws. If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord. We recommend using ﬁller blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
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Step-by-step installation guide C . RECIRCULATING(Non-vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL C2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET C3. ADAPTING BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION C4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN C5.CHANGE THE CHARCOAL FILTER C 1.
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Step-by-step installation guide C 2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to ﬁt through. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet bottom. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. CAUTION : Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom. C 3. ADAPTING BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION 1.
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Step-by-step installation guide C4 . MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. If ﬁller blocks are not used, case damage may occur from over tightening screws. If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord. We recommend using ﬁller blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
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Step-by-step installation guide C5 . CHANGE THE CHARCOAL FILTER Charcoal filter is used for nonvented, recirculated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. 1. Remove two screws of the louver which is on the top of the oven by using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Charcoal Filter 2. Open the door then Remove the louver and take the used charcoal filter out . Louver Screw Charcoal Filter Louver 3. Install the new charcoal filter.
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Step-by-step installation guide BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1.Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. 6. Read the USER GUIDE. IDE USER GU 2. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 7. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE. 3. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 5. Plug power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outlet.