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Installation

Over the Range

Instructions

Microwave Oven

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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IMPORTANT –

Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

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IMPORTANT –

Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

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Note to Installer –

Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Note to Consumer –

Keep these

instructions for future reference.

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Skill level

– Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

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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.

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Summary of Contents for 1400 Series

Page 1: ...er Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer BEFORE YOU BEGIN Note to Consumer Keep these instructions for future reference Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty For a Spanish version of this manua...

Page 2: ...step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8 10 Removing the Mounting Plate 8 Finding the Wall Studs 8 Determining Wall Plate Location 9 Aligning the Wall Plate 10 Installation Types 11 22 Outside Top Exhaust 12 14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven 13 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Duct...

Page 3: ...OR FATAL SHOCK The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Where a standard two prong wall rec...

Page 4: ...ust care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs or wall should be prepared at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust IMPORTANT If a rectangular to round transition adaptor is used the bottom corners of the damper will have to be cut to fit using the tin snips in order to allow free movement of the damper The following cha...

Page 5: ...e installed using the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages Also make sure dampers swing freely and nothing is blocking the ducts Exhaust connection The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a standard 31 4 x 10 rectangular duct If a round duct is required a rectangular to round transition adaptor must be used D...

Page 6: ...which it was bought for repair or replacement If the unit is damaged by the customer repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer If the unit is damaged by the installer if other than the customer repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer DAMAGE SHIPMENT INSTALLATION PARTS INCLUDED You will find the installation hardware contained in a packet w...

Page 7: ...binets is greater than 30 a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill in the gap between the microwave oven and the cabinets Your Owner s Manual contains the kit number for your model This microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 36 wide If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation When installing the microwave oven beneat...

Page 8: ...ve the installation instructions filters glass tray and the small hardware bag Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE FINDING THE WALL STUDS B ...

Page 9: ...nt overhang Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang For this type of installation with front overhang only align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D Plate position beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front ov...

Page 10: ...s must be used for mounting NOTE Holes C and D are inside area E If neither C nor D is in a stud find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a fifth circle to line up with the stud It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave Set the mounting plate aside Drill holes on the circles If there is a stud drill a 3 16 hole for wood screws Fo...

Page 11: ...led for Outside Top Exhaust except for non vented models Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST VERTICAL DUCT OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORIZONTAL DUCT RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS See page 12 See page 15 See page 19 A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the non vented exhaust See your Owner s Manual for the kit numbe...

Page 12: ...s 3 A 4 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL A1 12 OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST Vertical Duct Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud Remove the toggle wings from the bolts Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3 4 onto each bolt 1 INSTALLATION...

Page 13: ...ned later Be sure to keep power cord tight Be careful not to pinch the cord especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet NOTE When mounting the microwave oven thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet Keep it tight throughout Steps 1 3 Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounti...

Page 14: ... two full turns on each screw Tighten center screw completely Install grease filters See the Owner s Manual packed with the microwave Installation Instructions ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR A5 Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct Back of Microwave For Front to Back or Side to Side Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Blower Plate Damper CONNECTING...

Page 15: ...Horizontal Duct Lift off the blower plate and attached adaptor from the microwave This microwave oven is shipped assembled for top exhaust You will need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall opening To remove the exhaust adaptor from the microwave oven Remove tape securing damper 3 2 1 PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST B1 F I H G INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1 Prepare Rear...

Page 16: ...ng holes in the cabinet bottom Wall Mounting Plate Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Toggle Bolt Toggle Wings To use toggle bolts Bolt End Installation Instructions You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through 10 Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wa...

Page 17: ...it counterclockwise 180 Before Rotation After Rotation Gently remove the wires from the grooves Reroute the wires through grooves on other side of the blower unit Before Rerouting After Rerouting Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through Left Side Back of Microwave Back of Microwave Back of Microwave Blower Plate Blower Motor Screw Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the screw ...

Page 18: ...ngaged It will be completely tightened later Be sure to keep power cord tight Be careful not to pinch the cord especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet NOTE When mounting the microwave oven thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet Keep it tight throughout Steps 1 3 Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom ...

Page 19: ...s into the holes in the wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet CAUTION Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall Tighten all bolts Pull the plate away ...

Page 20: ...ower Plate Blower Motor Screw Back of Microwave Remove and save screw that holds blower plate to microwave Lift off the blower plate and attached adaptor from the microwave NOTE Make sure wires remain routed in the grooves of the motor frame Installation Instructions BEFORE Fan Blade Openings Facing Up Damper Back of Microwave CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY C3 Exhaust Adaptor absent on models shipped fo...

Page 21: ...ing installation NOTE If your cabinet is metal use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord NOTE We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf IMPORTANT If filler blocks are not used case damage may occur from over tightening screws Insert a self aligning screw through top center cabinet hole Temporarily secure the ove...

Page 22: ...ws on front of grille using a 1 Phillips screwdriver On 1800 Series models remove 2 screws on top front of grille using a 2 Phillips screwdriver Open the door Remove the grille Installation Instructions 8 7 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven While tightening screws hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet Insert 2 self aligning screws throu...

Page 23: ...the Owner s Manual 6 Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on 4 Remove all packing material from the microwave oven 2 Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions 1 23 BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Insure proper ground exists before use Installation Instructions Install turntable and ring in cavity 3 5 ...

Page 24: ...Part No 164D3370P129 Pub No 49 40134 1 12 00 JR Printed in Korea ...

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