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Page 1: ...NT observearr governing codes and ordinances Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer 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 W...

Page 2: ...l 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet I 3 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside top Exhaust 13 14 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 14 Mount the Microwave Oven 14 15 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor I 5 Connecting Ductwork I 5 I B I Outside Back Exhaust 16 19 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 16 Remove Blower Plate 16 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 17 Preparation of Top Cabinet I 7 Adapting Micro...

Page 3: ...AL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE 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 minim2e the possibility of electric shockhazard from this appliance You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the re...

Page 4: ...ment between customer and installer PARTS INCLUDED coNr ADDITIONAL PARTS PART QUANTIN Combined Top Cabinet Template and Rear Wall Template 1 Installation Instructions 1 Separately Packed Grease Filters 2 Exhaust adaptor 1 Glass Tray 1 Tumtable Ring 1 HARDWARE PACKET PART QUANTITY c Wood Screws 1 q x 2 L Toggle Bolts and wing nuts 3 0 x 3 2 Self Aligning Machine Screws x 3 Nylon Grommet for metal c...

Page 5: ...nly Duct and masking tape Level MOUNTING SPACE Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be 30 76 2 cm or More from the Cooking Surface NOTES The space between the cabinets must be 30 76 2 cm wide and free of obstructions 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 beneath smooth flat cabinets be careful...

Page 6: ... mounting plate Screws Y 5 lRemove the screws from the mounting plate This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting Reinstall the screws into the holes where they were removed 6 tr FINDING THE WALL STUDS l_l Find the studs using one of the following methods A Stud finder a magnetic device which locates nails OR B Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find ...

Page 7: ...E MUST BE LEVEL Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level lf the cabinets have a front overhang only with no back or side frame install the mounting plate down the same distance as the front overhang depth This will keep the microwave level 1 Measure the inside depth of the front overhang Z Draw a horizontal line on the back watl an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside ...

Page 8: ... use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave Set the mounting plate aside 30 wide space l7l Or a Horizontal line on the wall atthe bottom of Rear Wall Tdmplate lsl oritt 5 8 holes for toggle bolts on 2 locations Hole A Hole B but if the location of hole is same as that of stud drill a 3 16 hole for wood screw In other words toggle bolt can not be use...

Page 9: ...for your installation and proceed to that section B Outside Back Exhaust Horizontal Duct C Recirculating Non Vented Ductless OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST VERT CAL DUCT Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust See page 12 OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORTZONTAL DUCT Adaptor Must Be Moved to the Back for 0utside Back Exhaust See page 16 RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS Seepage zO On models shipped for recirculating...

Page 10: ... NOTE It is important that venting be 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 exhaust adaptor has been designed to mate with a standard 3Vl x 10 8 2 x25 4 cm rectangular duct If a round duct is required a rec...

Page 11: ...ectangular to Round Transition Adaptor 5 Ft 1 5 m x 1 5 Ft 1 5 m Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood Total Length 41 Ft 12 5 m OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE ONLY The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT NUMBER LENGTH X USED EQUIVALENT LENGTH W...

Page 12: ...sing toggle bolts At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud f Remove the toggle wings from the bolts 7 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate thror rgh the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3 s 19 mm onto each bolt To use toggle bolts Bolt End Tl Phce the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in...

Page 13: ...nough to allow you to adjust the blower unit t t End B EndA4 J l Roll the blower unit 90 so that fan blade openings are facing out the top of the mlcrowave Before Rotation After Rotation I a I elace the blower unit back into the opening CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure the wires are not pinched and that they are properly secured Microwave Microwave AFTER Fan Blade Op...

Page 14: ... AND PERSONAL SAFETY WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN IMPORTANT Do not grip or use handle during 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 occu...

Page 15: ...ing screws hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet Install grease filten See the Owner s Manual packed with the microwave Cabinet Bottom Shelf screw completely ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct Blower Plate Back of Microwave For Front to Back or Side to Side Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor ...

Page 16: ...ssive vibiation tr Make sure the motor wiring has I been properly routed and secured and that the wires are not pinched E PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE You need to cut an opening in outside exhaust BACK EXHAUST the rear wall for Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE Thpe it to the rear wall lining up with the holes previously drilled for holes A and B in the wall plate Cut the open...

Page 17: ...es in the cabinet bottom To use toggle bolts Spacing for Toggles More i Than Wall Thickness iroggte Wings i logsre t Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings 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...

Page 18: ... CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure the wires are not pinched and that they are properly secured NOTE The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the original screw Blower Plate Back of Microwave l tt I Blower Motor IQJ Replace the blower plate in the same position as before with ...

Page 19: ...s at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom lJlnsert a self aligning screw through top center cabinet hole Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged It will be completely tightened later Be sure to keep power cord tight Be careful not to pinch the cord especially when mount...

Page 20: ...he toggle wings to3 s 19 mm onto each bolt To use toggle bolts Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Bolt End Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screq make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate...

Page 21: ...east two full turns after the threads have engaged 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 Cabinet Front Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess f lRttactr the microwave oven to the top cabinet Cabinet Bottom Shelf U Setf Atigning Microwave 0ven Top f MoUNT THE MtcRowAVE O...

Page 22: ...G OR CHANGE THE CHARCOAL FILTER NOTE The charcoal filter is factory installed in recirculating models Follow these steps to replace a filter or to install a filter after converting a vented model to recirculating operation lT Remove screws on top of grille using a 1 Phillips screwdriver Open the door p Remove the grille Pull the grille straight off Charcoal Filter Install the charcoal filter Inser...

Page 23: ... all packing material from the microwave oven tr Install turntable rirg and glass tray in cavity Zl Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on l Plug power cord into a dedicated 15 to 20 amp electrical outlet KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR S s Sl8 J FILL OUT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD sffi Read the USE CARE Manual fr t i 23 ...

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