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Panasonic Over The Range Microwave Oven
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read carefully and keep these installation instructions
A REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION
Installation of this product is safest and easiest when performed by two people. Before beginning the
installation, please read the following requirements to make sure you have everything you need to safely
install this product.
1. SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
This oven must be plugged into a 15 AMP or 20 AMP, 120 volt, 60 Hz, 3 prong grounded outlet. The outlet
must be connected to a separate 15 AMP or 20 AMP circuit of the proper voltage and frequency. No other
appliance should share the circuit. Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National Electric Code
or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt rating.
The recommended location for this outlet is inside the cabinet directly above where the oven is going to be
installed. This location is desirable because the power supply cord on the product is short. If an outlet is
not readily available, one should be installed by a quali
fi
ed electrician and should conform to the National
Electric Code or the prevailing local code.
The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the outlet box to ensure that it is properly
grounded, and if it does not meet the electrical requirements of the product a quali
fi
ed electrician should be
employed to correct any de
fi
ciencies.
2. MOUNTING SURFACE WEIGHT CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, ANY MOUNTING SURFACE FOR THIS PRODUCT MUST BE CAPABLE OF
SUPPORTING THE PRODUCT’S WEIGHT OF 55 lbs. (25 kg). PLUS ADDITIONAL OVEN LOADS OF UP
TO 22 lbs. (10 kg). FOR A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 77 lbs. (35 kg).
Proper installation of this product requires that the product be partially supported by the bottom surface of
the cabinet directly above the mounting location. Therefore reinforcing this bottom might be necessary if the
cabinet cannot support the weight requirement mentioned above.
3. MOUNTING SPACE REQUIREMENT
Kitchen cabinet depth must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) and not
over 13" (33 cm).
A minimum width of 30" (76 cm) is required on a
fl
at, vertical
wall for installation of this product.
This product is suitable for use above gas or electric cooking
equipment 36 in. or less. To reduce the risk of
fi
re or electric
shock, install the oven at the clearance "H" speci
fi
ed below:
(Fig. A-1)
• Electric
range:
H = 13
5
/
8
" (34.6 cm) MINIMUM
• Gas
range:
H = 16" (40.6 cm) MINIMUM
H
30"
(76 cm)
Fig. A-1
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2009-1-6 Michael 9:16:48
2009-1-6 Michael 9:16:48
