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Installation Instructions

  Find the studs, using one of the following 

methods:

 

A.

  Stud finder.

OR

 

B.

  Use a hammer to tap lightly across the 

mounting surface to find a solid sound. This 

will indicate  

a stud location.

  After locating the stud(s), find the center by 

probing  

the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the 

stud. Then place a mark halfway between the 

edges.  

The center of any adjacent studs should be 16

s

 

or 24

s

 from this mark.

  Draw a line down the center of the studs.

IMPORTANT:  

The microwave must be connected 

to at least one wall stud.

1

  Open the box and fold back all four carton flaps 

fully against the carton sides. Remove the following 

items from the protective foam: installation 

instructions, filters, exhaust adaptor, damper, and 

the small hardware bag. Do not remove the foam 

protecting the front of the microwave oven.

  Then carefully roll the microwave oven and carton 

over onto the top side. The microwave oven 

should be resting in the foam.

 REMOVING THE MICROWAVE 
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE

 

FINDING THE WALL STUDS

B

A

2

       PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

1

Wall  

Studs

Center

3

Carton

  Pull the carton up and off the microwave oven. 

   Open the microwave oven door and remove the 

plastic sheet and tape from inside the microwave 

oven door. Remove the tape covering the turntable 

hub.

Foam

2

3

6

  Set the microwave oven upright. Remove and 

properly discard plastic bags and foam.

1

  The mounting plate is attached to the back of the 

microwave oven. Remove the two screws holding 

it to the microwave oven.  The plate will be used 

as the rear wall template and for mounting the 

microwave oven to the wall.

4

5

Summary of Contents for RVM5160

Page 1: ...Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Add 30 Sec Power Level 0 8 5 2 7 4 1 9 6 3 Cook Time Defrost Weight Time Timer On Off Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model BEFORE...

Page 2: ...s Included 7 Mounting Space 8 Step by step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 9 11 Removing the Mounting Plate 9 Finding the Wall Studs 9 Determining Mounting Plate Location 10 Aligning th...

Page 3: ...ents such as an island or a peninsula It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND a back wall To avoid the risk of personal injury back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwa...

Page 4: ...nips for cutting damper if required Electric drill with 3 16s 7 16s 1 2s and 5 8s drill bits Hammer optional Stud finder Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces if needed for top cabinet spacing used on re...

Page 5: ...he wall studs to accommodate exhaust OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE ONLY EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED LENGTH Wall Cap 40 Ft x 1 40 Ft 3 Ft Straight Duct 3 Ft x 1 3 Ft 31 4s x 1...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...gle Bolts and wing nuts 1 4 x 3 4 Self aligning Machine Screw 1 4 28 x 3 1 4 3 Nylon Grommet for metal cabinets 2 Power Cord Strap plastic 1 DAMAGE SHIPMENT INSTALLATION If the unit is damaged in ship...

Page 8: ...ow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance For models setup in Recirc Exhaust Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the vent The product should...

Page 9: ...s exhaust adaptor damper and the small hardware bag Do not remove the foam protecting the front of the microwave oven Then carefully roll the microwave oven and carton over onto the top side The micro...

Page 10: ...oven level Measure the inside depth of the front 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...

Page 11: ...actual plate marked with arrows Four holes 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 lin...

Page 12: ...page 17 Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust 2 OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORIZONTAL DUCT Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Set Clock Turntable Surfa...

Page 13: ...screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through A Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tight...

Page 14: ...e facing toward the front of the microwave Slide the blower plate back onto the microwave by placing the side tabs into the slots and pushing gently until the back tab is seated into the rear slot Rep...

Page 15: ...Insert the top of the filter up and into the grooves on both sides of the inside of the top opening Once you have cleared the bottom tab push the bottom of the filter in until it rests in place behind...

Page 16: ...ack injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave or property damage you will need two people to uninstall this microwave IMPORTANT Do not grip or use handle during removal WARNING...

Page 17: ...e used to attach the plate to a wall stud Recommended locations on the mounting plate are indicated by A B C and D Remove the toggle wings from the bolts Insert the bolts into the mounting plate throu...

Page 18: ...Blower Plate Blower Motor Screws Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit Roll the blower so that fan blade openi...

Page 19: ...Rotate front of microwave oven up against cabinet bottom 1 2 Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Set Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Add 30 Sec Po...

Page 20: ...s 1 4s 28 x 2 1 4s through outer top cabinet holes Turn two full turns on each screw Tighten the three screws to the top of the microwave oven While tightening screws hold the microwave oven in place...

Page 21: ...tion Instructions C ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL C2 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 w...

Page 22: ...d 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...

Page 23: ...oven by pulling cord Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate Rotate front of microwave oven up against cabinet bottom 1 2 Popcorn Conv...

Page 24: ...e against the wall and the top cabinet Insert a self aligning screw through top center cabinet hole Temporarily secure the microwave oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads...

Page 25: ...from the microwave oven 2 Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions 1 BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Ensure proper ground exists before use Installation Instruction...

Page 26: ...26 Installation Instructions Printed in China...

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