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MICROWAVE HOODCOMBINATION
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
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.
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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 Air Deflector......................................................................... 4
Locate Wall Stud(s)......................................................................... 6
Mark RearWall................................................................................ 7
Drill Holes in RearWall.................................................................... 7
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall........................................................ 8
Prepare Upper Cabinet................................................................... 9
Install the Microwave Oven ............................................................ 9
Complete Installation.................................................................... 10
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 11
ASSISTANCE ................................................................................... 12
Replacement Parts ....................................................................... 12
Accessories................................................................................... 12
MICROWAVE HOODCOMBINATION 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.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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. W10217688A... -
Page 2: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The cardboard piece from the top of the microwave oven Tools Needed packaging is perforated. The piece inside the perforation is for use as a rear wall template. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools Cut along the perforation to separate the template... - Page 3 Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section. l ..Electrical Shock Hazard 30" (76.2 crn) typical* Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 12" (30.5 cm) rnin. Do not remove ground prong. 14"...
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Page 4: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface. roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system. 1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven NOTE: Skip this section if you are using recirculation installation. - Page 5 Slide damper assembly into the damper plate by placing the long tab of the assembly under the raised slot of the damper Roof Venting Installation Only plate, as shown. 1. Repeat Step 1 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 2. Repeat Step 2 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 3.
- Page 6 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 microwave 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.
- Page 7 5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section, align the mounting plate center markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3, and that stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2.
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Page 8: Locate Wall Stud(S)
4. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall. 1. Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole marked in Step 3 of "Mark Rear Wall."... - Page 9 1. Disconnect power to outlet. 2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet. 3. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of the Excessive Weight Hazard upper cabinet, and attach with tape or thumbtacks. Make sure the template centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on Use two or more people to move and install the rear wall.
- Page 10 2. Connect vent t odamper assembly. 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.
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Page 11: Venting Designspecifications
VENTING DESIGNSPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and Rectangular to Round Transition builder/contractor reference only. NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between NOTES: the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. •... -
Page 12: Assistance
"Tools and Parts" section) Filler Panel Kit Number 8171336 White 8171337 Black 8171338 Biscuit 8171339 Stainless Steel 99403 Almond See your authorized dealer or service center for details. W10217688A SP PN W10218085A 461965619043 © 2008. 8/08 Printed in China All rights reserved.