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This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See "Installation
Requirements" section for further notes.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in
these installation instructions.
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ..............................1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................2
Tools and Parts...............................................................................2
Remove Cardboard Template ........................................................2
Location Requirements...................................................................2
Product Dimensions .......................................................................3
Electrical Requirements ..................................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................4
Remove Mounting Plate .................................................................4
Rotate Blower Motor.......................................................................4
Locate Wall Stud(s) .........................................................................6
Mark Rear Wall................................................................................7
Drill Holes in Rear Wall....................................................................7
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........................................................8
Prepare Upper Cabinet...................................................................8
Install Damper Assembly ................................................................9
Install the Microwave Oven ............................................................9
Complete Installation ................................................................... 10
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS........................................... 11
ASSISTANCE .................................................................................. 12
Replacement Parts ...................................................................... 12
Accessories.................................................................................. 12
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See “Installation Requirements” section for further notes. These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions. -
Page 2: Installation Requirements
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 ■ ■ Masking tape or thumbtacks ■ Scissors ■... -
Page 3: Product Dimensions
Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. 30" (76.2 cm) min. 30" (76.2 cm) typical* 66" (167.6 cm) min. A. 2" x 4" wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outlet *30"... -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. 2. Remove the mounting plate and set aside. A. Mounting plate B. Back of microwave oven 3. - Page 5 5. Rotate blower motor end over end. 6. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into the microwave oven. A. Exhaust port 7. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3.
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Page 6: Locate Wall Stud(S)
NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” Possible Wall Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 1 Wall Stud at One End Hole Figure 3... -
Page 7: Mark Rear Wall
Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. A. -
Page 8: Attach Mounting Plate To Wall
Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) 1. Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.” 2. If installing on a second wall stud, drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the other hole marked in Step 6 of “Mark Rear Wall.”... -
Page 9: Install Damper Assembly
5. Cut the 1 " (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area “G” on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord. NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown. A. -
Page 10: Complete Installation
NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9. 7. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on a covered surface. 8. -
Page 11: Venting Design Specifications
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. NOTES: ■ Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood. ■ We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent. ■ To avoid possible product damage, be sure to vent air outside, unless using recirculation installation. -
Page 12: Assistance
Recommended Vent Length x 10 (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6 " " should be used. The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must not exceed the equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent. See “Recommended Standard Fittings”...