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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
HOOD EXHAUST DUCT
This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
WARNING - IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT
IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS TOO SHORT, HAVE A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICEPERSON INSTALL AN OUTLET NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.
The microwave oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG.
The Power Supply Cord and plug must be connected to a separate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15
Amp, or more branch circuit, single grounded receptacle. The receptacle should be located
inside the cabinet directly above the Microwave Oven mounting location.
Notes:
1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified
electrician or serviceperson.
2. Neither Fisher & Paykel nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven
or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection
procedures.
Ground
Receptacle
Opening for
Power Cord
Figure 3
When the hood is vented to the outside, a hood exhaust duct is required. All ductwork must
be metal; absolutely do not use plastic duct. Check that all connections are made securely.
Please read the following carefully:
Exhaust connection
The hood exhaust has been designed to connect to a standard 3
1
⁄
4
" x 10" rectangular duct. If
round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round adapter must be used.
Rear exhaust
If a rear or horizontal exhaust is to be used, care should be taken to align the exhaust with the
space between the studs, or wall should be prepared at the time it is constructed by leaving
enough space between wall studs to accommodate exhaust.
Maximum duct length
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of 3-1/4" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter
round duct should not exceed 140 feet.
Elbows, adapters, wall, roof caps, etc. present additional resistance to air flow and are
equivalent to a section of straight duct which is longer than their actual physical size. When
calculating the total length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions and adapters plus
the length of all straight duct sections. Figure 4 shows the approximate feet of equivalent
length of some typical ductwork parts. Use the values in parentheses for calculating air flow
resistance equivalent, which should total less than 140 feet.
90˚ Elbow
(10 ft. / 304.8 cm.)
45˚ Elbow
(5 ft. / 152.4 cm.)
Adaptor
(5 ft. / 152.4 cm.)
10˚ Wide elbow
(10 ft. / 304.8 cm.)
90˚ Elbow
(25 ft. / 762 cm.)
45˚ Elbow
(5 ft. / 152.4 cm.)
Wall cap
(40 ft. / 1219.2 cm.)
Roof cap
(24 ft. / 731.52 cm.)
Figure 4
