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Whirlpool MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Installation Instructions Manual
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Whirlpool MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Installation Instructions Manual

Whirlpool MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Installation Instructions Manual

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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
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

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:
WARNING
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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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
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions. Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ......1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........... 2 Tools and Parts................2 Remove Cardboard Template ............2 Location Requirements..............

  • Page 2: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Remove Cardboard Template Tools Needed The cardboard piece from the top of the microwave oven packaging is perforated. The piece inside the perforation is for use Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. as a rear wall template.

  • Page 3: Product Dimensions

    Installation Dimensions Electrical Requirements NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. WARNING 12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. upper cabinet and 30" side cabinet depth (76.2 cm) min. Electrical Shock Hazard 30"...

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Rotate Blower Motor Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or packaging, or it may be attached to the back of the microwave roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system.
  • Page 5 5. Rotate blower motor 180° so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into the Roof Venting Installation Only microwave oven. 1. Repeat Step 1 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.” 2. Repeat Step 2 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.” 3.

  • Page 6: Locate Wall Stud(S)

    Locate Wall 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 microwave oven. the opening. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” 2.

  • Page 7: Mark Rear Wall

    5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section), align the mounting plate center Mark Rear Wall 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.

  • Page 8: Attach Mounting Plate To Wall

    6. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level. Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) 7. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts. 1. Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) marked in Step 3 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. Install the Microwave Oven NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown.

  • Page 10: Complete Installation

    NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip 2. Connect vent to damper assembly. 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

    Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. 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 (15.2 cm) round vent 6" (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total " " " 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 6 ft (1.8 m) equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent.

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