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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to 36" (91.4 cm) wide.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the 
illustration in these installation instructions.

NOTES:

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the warranty.

Table of Contents

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY .............................. 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................... 2

Tools and Parts............................................................................... 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

IMPORTANT: Read Installation Instructions thoroughly before beginning installation. Save Installation Instructions for local house 
inspector’s use.

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can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

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.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 8206587

Page 1: ...Install Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12 IMPORTANT Read Installation Instructions thoroughly before beginning installation Save Installation Instructions for local house inspector s use 8206587 You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or...

Page 2: ...als are not designed to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for cooking Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor delaminate or sustain other damages Special Requirements For Wall Venting Installation Only Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent tube fits properly and the damper blade opens freely and fully For...

Page 3: ...ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec...

Page 4: ...ion installation For wall or roof venting changes must be made to the venting system NOTE Skip this section if you are using recirculation installation Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed or the microwave oven is reinstalled in another location where wall or roof venting may be used Wall Venting Installation Only 1 Remove screws attaching damper plate to top of microwave...

Page 5: ... of microwave oven and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven Lower blower motor back into microwave oven IMPORTANT If blower motor is not positioned with flat sides facing the back of the microwave oven as shown performance will be poor 6 Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3 of Wall Venting Installation Only Securely tighten screws NOTE I...

Page 6: ...he mounting plate No Wall Studs at Corner Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at Corner Holes Figure 2 NOTE If wall stud is within 6 15 2 cm of the vertical centerline see Mark Rear Wall section only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done Wall Stud at One Corner Hole Figure 3 Wall Studs at Both Corner Holes Figure 4 A Corner holes on mounting plate B Cabinet opening vertical centerline C ...

Page 7: ...mplete the 12 x 4 30 5 x 10 2 cm rectangle This is the venting cutout area 11 Cut a 3 4 19 mm hole in one corner of the cutout area 12 Using a keyhole saw cut out the venting cutout area Drill Holes in Rear Wall In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud the mounting plate must attach to the wall at both bottom corner holes If the holes are not over wall studs use two 1 4 20 x 3 round ...

Page 8: ... go through the wall and to open 3 Position mounting plate on the wall making sure that the top of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the upper cabinet 4 Push the bolt with toggle nut through the drywall and finger tighten the bolt to make sure toggle nut has opened against drywall 5 Insert a lag screw into the remaining bottom corner hole 6 If installing on a second wall stud in...

Page 9: ...e Oven IMPORTANT The control side of the microwave oven is the heavy side Handle the microwave oven gently 1 Place a washer on each 1 4 20 x 3 flat head bolt and place inside upper cabinet near the 3 8 10 mm holes 2 Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped shut 3 Using 2 or more people lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate NOTE Do not grip or ...

Page 10: ...sheet metal screw NOTE The screw cannot be installed if the damper assembly is not positioned as shown 2 Connect vent to damper assembly Complete Installation 1 Refer to the Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to install filters into your model 2 Plug microwave oven into grounded 3 prong outlet 3 Reconnect power 4 Check the operation of microwave oven by placing 1 cup 250 mL of water on the...

Page 11: ...amper to open fully If venting through the roof and rectangular to round transition is used be sure there is at least 3 7 6 cm of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece See Rectangular to Round Transition illustration Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE The minimum 3 7 6 cm clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round tr...

Page 12: ...ront frame of the microwave oven If you need additional assistance call us at our toll free number listed in the Use and Care Guide or visit us on the Web Replacement Parts If any of the installation hardware needs to be replaced call us at our toll free number listed in the Use and Care Guide and reference the appropriate part number listed here Accessories Filler Panel Kits are available from yo...

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