Installation Over the Range Instructions Microwave Oven

1 OrVisit our Website at:READ THESE the RangeInstructionsMicrowave OvenRead these Instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT Save theseinstructions for local inspector s use. IMPORTANT Observe allgoverning codes and ordinances. Note to Installer Be sure to leave theseinstructions with the YOU BEGIN Note to Consumer Keep theseinstructions for future reference. Skill level Installation of this appliance requiresbasic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper Installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper Installation is notcovered under the ZZZ IULJLGDLUH FRP1-800-944-9044(US)Questions? Call1-800-265-8352(Canada)p/n 316495063 March 20102 Before You Use Your MicrowaveCONTENTSG eneral informationImportant Safety Instructions .. 3 Electrical Requirements .. 3 Damage 4 Parts 4 Tools You Will Need .. 5 Mounting Space .. 5 Step-by-step Installation guide6 8 Removing the Mounting 6 Finding the Wall 6 Determining Wall Plate 7 Aligning the Wall 8 Outside Top ExhaustAttach Mounting Plate to of Top for Proper DamperAdapting Microwave BlowerABCI nstallation the Microwave of Top Mounting Plate to Back the Exhaust Back 16 19 Adapting Microwave Blower forOutside top 13 of The Mounting 12 15 Preparing Rear Wall forRemove Blower FilterInstalling or Change the22 Preparation of Top Blower Mounting Plate to Installation 9 22for Outside Back 18 Mount the Microwave Hood 10 11 Mount the Microwave 15 This product requires a three-prong grounded installer must perform a ground continuity checkon the power outlet box before beginning theinstallation to insure that the outlet box is properlygrounded.

2 If not properly grounded, or if the outletbox does not meet electrical requirements noted(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualifiedelectrician should be employed to correct : For personalsafety, remove house fuseor open circuit breakerbefore beginninginstallation to avoid severeor fatal shock : For personal safety, the mounting surfacemust be capable of supporting the cabinet load, inaddition to the added weight of this 63 85 pound( kg) product, plus additional oven loads ofup to 50 pounds ( kg) or a total weight of113 135 pounds ( kg).CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannotbe installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island ora peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinetAND a : For easier Installation and personal safety, it isrecommended that two people install this PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FORPERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEPROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE ORFATAL power cord of thisappliance is equipped with athree-prong (grounding)plug which mates with astandard three-prong(grounding) wall receptacleto minimize the possibilityof electric shock hazardfrom this should have the wall receptacle and circuit checkedby a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle isproperly a standard two-prong wall receptacle isencountered, it is very important to have it replacedwith a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,installed by a qualified NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGSFROM THE POWER CORD.

3 DO NOT USE WITHAN EXTENSION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3 ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTSP roduct rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps kilowatts. This product must be connected to asupply circuit of the proper voltage and size must conform to the requirements of theNational Electrical Code or the prevailing localcode for this kilowatt rating. The power supplycord and plug should be brought to a separate15- to 20- ampere branch circuit single groundedoutlet. The outlet box should be located in thecabinet above the Microwave oven. The outlet boxand supply circuit should be installed by a qualifiedelectrician and conform to the National ElectricalCode or the prevailing local properground existsbefore useInstallation InstructionsPARTQUANTITYWood Screws2(1 4 x 2 )Toggle Bolts (and4wing nuts) (3 16 x 3 )Self-Aligning Machine3 Screws (1 4 -28 x 31 4 )Nylon Grommet2(for metal cabinets )Power Cord Strap1(plastic) If the unit is damaged in shipment,return theunit to the store in which it was bought for repairor replacement.

4 If the unit is damaged by the customer,repair orreplacement is the responsibility of the customer. If the unit is damaged by the installer(if otherthan the customer), repair or replacement mustbe made by arrangement between customerand SHIPMENT/INSTALLATIONI nstallation InstructionsPARTS INCLUDEDYou will find the Installation hardware contained ina packet with the unit. Check to make sure you haveall these :Some extra parts are PACKETPARTQUANTITYT emplate and1 TemplateInstallation1 InstructionsSeparately2 PackedFiltersPARTS INCLUDED(CONT.)INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSA DDITIONAL PARTS1adaptorGreaseExhaustGlass1 Tray41 RingTru ntableopCabinetCombined TRearWallTOOLS YOU WILL NEED# 1 Phillips screwdriverPencilRuler or tape measure andstraight edgeCarpenter square(optional)Tin snips (for cuttingdamper, if required)Electric drill with3 16 ,1 2 and5 8 drill bitsHammer (optional)Stud finderorFiller blocks or scrapwood pieces, if neededfor top cabinet spacing(used on recessed bottomcabinet installations only)GlovesSaw (saber, hole or keyhole)LevelDuct and masking tapeMOUNTING SPACENOTES: The space between the cabinets must be30 ( cm)wide and free of obstructions.

5 If you are going to vent your Microwave ovento the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section forexhaust duct preparation. When installing the Microwave oven beneathsmooth, flat cabinets , be careful to follow theinstructions on the top cabinet template forpower cord Edge ofCabinet Needs tobe 30w( cm)or More from theCooking SurfaceInstallation InstructionsScissors(to cut template, if necessary)Safety goggles5 Backsplash66w( cm)or More fromthe Floor to theTopoftheMicrowave30 ( cm)2 ( cm)30 ( cm) 2 ( cm)13 Maximum (33 cm) Find the studs, using one of the finder a magnetic device whichlocates a hammer to tap lightly across themounting surface to find a solid will indicate a stud locating the stud(s), find the center byprobing the wall with a small nail to find the edgesof the stud. Then place a mark halfway betweenthe edges. The center of any adjacent studs shouldbe 16w( cm) or 24w(61 cm) from this a line down the center of the Microwave MUST BE CONNECTED TOAT LEAST ONE WALL the Installation Instructions , filters, glassFold back all 4 carton flaps fully against cartonsides.

6 Then carefully roll the oven and carton overonto the top side. The oven should be resting inthe THE MICROWAVEOVEN FROM THE CARTON/REMOVING THE MOUNTINGPLATEFINDING THE WALL OF THE MOUNTING PLATE1 WallStudsCenter3 CartonPull the carton up and off the the screws from the mounting plate will be used as the rear wall templateand for mounting. Reinstall the screws into theholes where they were Instructions3541tray and the small hardware not removethe Styrofoam protecting the front of the the middle of the outer protective plastic bag toremovetheountinglatempDETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR cabinets may have decorative trim thatinterferes with the Microwave Installation . Removethe decorative trim to install the Microwave properlyand to make it Microwave MUST BE a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is the cabinets have a front overhang only, with noback or side frame, install the mounting plate downthe same distance as the front overhang depth.

7 Thiswill keep the Microwave the inside depth of the front a horizontal line on the back wall an equaldistance below the cabinet bottom as the insidedepth of the front this type of Installation with front overhang only,align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, nottouching the cabinet bottom as described in Step position beneath flat bottomcabinetPlate position beneath recessed bottomcabinet with front overhangMounting Plate TabsTouching the Cabinet BottomAt least 30w( cm),up to 36w( cm)Plate position beneath framed recessedcabinet bottomInstallation Instructions12330w( cm)to CooktopMounting Plate TabsTouching the Back FrameMounting Plate withTabs Below CabinetBottom the SameDistance as the FrontOverhang Depth30w( cm)to Cooktop7 ALIGNING THE WALL PLATEDraw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the30w( cm) wide the mounting plateas the templatefor the rearwall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, makingsure that the tabs aretouching the bottom of thecabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinetswith front overhang.

8 Line up the notch and centerlineon the bottom of the mounting plate to the centerlineon the holding the mounting plate with one hand,draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D(see illustration above/actual plate marked witharrows).Four holes must be used for :If neither C nor D is in a stud, find a studsomewhere in area E and draw a fifth circle to line upwith the stud. It is important to useat least one woodscrewmountedfirmly in a studto support the weightof the the mounting plate holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a3 16whole for wood screws. For holes that don t line up witha stud, drill a5 8whole for toggle : DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE ATTHIS InstructionsCAUTION:Wear glovesto avoid cutting fingers onsharp a VerticalLine on Wallfrom Center ofTop CabinetArea EHole AHole BHole DHole CCenterlineNotches8 AINSTALLATION TYPESThis Microwave oven is designed for adaptation tothe following three types of ventilation:A.

9 Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) (Non-Vented Ductless)proceed to that TOP EXHAUST(VERTICAL DUCT)OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST(HORIZONTAL DUCT)RECIRCULATING(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)See page 12On models shipped forrecirculating exhaust, adisposable charcoal filteris factory installed to helpremove smoke and in Place forOutside Top ExhaustInstallation Instructions2 BCAdaptor Must BeMoved to the Back forOutside Back ExhaustNOTE:This Microwave is shipped assembled forRecirculating. Select thetype of ventilation required(Choose A, B or C)for your Installation andSee page 16 See page 20910 EQUIVALENTNUMBEREQUIVALENTDUCT PIECESLENGTHxUSED=LENGTHR ectangular-to-Round5 Ft. ( m)x( )=Ft. or mTransition Adaptor*Wall Cap40 Ft. ( m)x( )=Ft. or m90 Elbow10 Ft. (3 m)x( )=Ft. or m45 Elbow5 Ft. ( m)x( )=Ft. or m90 Elbow25 Ft. ( m)x( )=Ft. or m45 Elbow5 Ft. ( m)x( )=Ft. or mRoof Cap24 Ft. ( m)x( )=Ft.

10 Or mStraight Duct 6 ( cm)1 Ft. ( m)x( )=Ft. or mRound or 31 4 x 10 ( x cm) RectangularTotal Ductwork=Ft. or mEquivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual testsand reflect requirements for good venting performance withany vent hood.* IMPORTANT:If a rectangular-to-round transitionadaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damperwill have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in orderto allow free movement of the :If you need to install ducts, note that the totalduct length of 31 4 x10 ( x cm) rectangular or ( cm) diameter round ductOutside ventilation requires a EXTERNAL EXHAUSTNOTE:It is important that venting be installed usingthe most direct route and with as few elbows as ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps , make sure dampers swing freely andnothing is blocking the connection:The exhaust adaptor has been designed to mate witha standard 31 4 x10 ( x cm) rectangular a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-roundtransition adaptor must be not use less thana6 ( cm) diameter duct length.