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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to 36" (91.4 cm) wide.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the
illustration in these installation instructions.
NOTES:
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Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
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Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the warranty.
Table of Contents
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ..............................I
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 2
INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS ................................................... 3
Tools and Parts............................................................................... 3
Location Requirements................................................................... 4
Product Dimensions ....................................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements.................................................................. 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 5
Remove Mounting Plate ................................................................. 5
Conver_Oven to ExternalVenting .................................................. 5
Locate Wall Stud(s)......................................................................... 7
Mark RearWall................................................................................ 8
Drill Holes in RearWall.................................................................... 8
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........................................................ 9
Prepare Upper Cabinet ................................................................. 10
Install the Oven ............................................................................. 10
Complete Installation.................................................................... 12
ASSISTANCE ................................................................................... 12
Replacement Paris ....................................................................... 12
Accessories ................................................................................... 12
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT: Read Installation Instructions thoroughly before beginning installation. Save Installation Instructions for local house
inspector's use.
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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 36" (91.4 cm) wide. These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions. -
Page 2: Venting Design Specifications
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. NOTES: Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between • Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood. the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. -
Page 3: Installationrequirements
6" (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total Recommended Vent Length A 31/4"x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used. 6 ft (1.8 m) The total length of the vent system including straight vent, ii . -
Page 4: Electrical Requirements
Installation Dimensions LOCG'_ O S _&w_s _Ju_"_'_'_vI NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Check the opening where the oven will be installed, The location must provide: • Minimum installation dimensions. See "Installation Dimensions"... -
Page 5: Installationinstructions
E ®Ct_SCC_ _8@C GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS [] For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. - Page 6 With vent deflector oriented as shown (wide side down), slide it back and under the back edge of the vent opening. Wall Venting Installation Only To Remove Wall Damper Vent Cover: 1. Locate the wall damper vent cover on the back of the oven. 2.
- Page 7 bsccte Stud(s} NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within install the oven. the opening. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations," 2. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center.
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Page 8: Locate Wall Stud(S)
Wall Venting Installation Only The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall Centerline Upper Cabinet Bottom stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2 or more. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. -
Page 9: Drill Holes In Rearwall
NOTE: Secure t hemounting plate tothewall a tall4 corner holes drilled into thewall s tuds and/or drywall using either 1 /4-20 x 3" One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes (Figure 3) round-head bolts and toggle nuts or1/4x2"lagscrews. Refer toillustrations in"Possible Wall Stud Configurations"... - Page 10 ns {s th® Ov>en 0©©® ..Disconnect power to outlet. Remove all contents from upper cabinet. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of the Excessive Weight Hazard upper cabinet, and tape or tack it in place. Make sure the template centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on the Use two or more people to move and install rear wall.
- Page 11 With front of oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper For Roof Venting Installation Only cabinet. 1. Insert damper assembly through the cabinet cutout so that the long tab of the damper assembly slides into the slot on the left side of the damper vent opening, as shown.
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Page 12: Assistance
Comple ASSISTANCE st<sllcAion Refer to the Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to install filters into your model. Call your authorized dealer or service center. When you call, you will need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Both numbers can be found on the model and serial number plate, which is located behind the microwave oven door on the front frame of the microwave oven.