General information
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Introduction
This installation guide will show you how to install your new over-
the-range microwave.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
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IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
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Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
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Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
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Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
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Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT–PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK.
This product requires a three-prong, properly grounded outlet for safe
operation. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet
electrical requirements noted (under
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
), a
qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies.
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
minimize the possibility of elect ric shock hazard from this appliance.
You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure that the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is very important to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT, DEFORM, OR REMOVE ANY OF THE
PRONGS FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
Caution
For personal safety, remove the house fuse or open the circuit breaker before
beginning installation to avoid severe or fatal shock injury.
For personal safety, the mounting surface must be ca pable of supporting the
cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this 50-70 pound (22.6-31.7
kilogram) product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds (22.6 kilograms)
for a total weight of 100-120 pounds
(45.2-54.3 kilograms).
For personal safety, this product cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements
such as an island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet
AND a wall.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The product rating of your microwave is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 1
amps, and 1.
5 kilowatts.
This product must be connected to a supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency.
Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing
local code for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and plug should be brought to a
separate 20 ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located
in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be
installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the
prevailing local code.
Note
For easier installation and personal safety, it is recommended that two people install this
product.
Ensure
proper
ground
before
use
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