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NS-OTRC15SS9

www.insigniaproducts.com

1.5 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Convection 

Microwave

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-OTRC15SS9 represents the state of the art in 
microwave design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. 
This installation guide will show you how to install your new over-the-range microwave.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT – Observe all 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 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 the 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 electric 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 capable of supporting a total weight of 113–
135 pounds (51.3–61.2 kg). This includes the cabinet load, weight of the microwave, and 
additional oven loads.
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, 15 amps, and 1.6 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 15- to 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

Summary of Contents for NS-OTRC15SS9

Page 1: ...Before using your new product please read these instructions to prevent any damage INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 5 Cu Ft Over the Range Convection Microwave NS OTRC15SS9 ...

Page 2: ...e microwave blower for outside top exhaust 17 Step 7 Option A Mount the microwave 19 Step 8 Option A Connecting ductwork 21 Step 4 Option B Cutting a vent opening 22 Step 5 Option B Attach the mounting plate to the wall 23 Step 6 Option B Preparing the top cabinet 25 Step 7 Option B Adapt the microwave blower for outside back exhaust 27 Step 8 Option B Mount the microwave 30 Step 4 Option C Attach...

Page 3: ...ance 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...

Page 4: ...low Mounting templates 2 Installation Guide User Guide Parts Make sure that you have all the parts necessary to install your new microwave Hardware Mounting plate ships attached to microwave Exhaust adapter Grease filters Qty 2 Hardware Qty 2 2 Wood screws 1 4 2 Toggle bolts with wing nuts 3 16 3 Hardware Qty 3 1 Self aligning machine screws 1 4 3 1 4 Nylon grommet for metal cabinets 10 20 30 40 5...

Page 5: ...als needed 1 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Tin snips to cut damper if needed Scissors to cut template if needed Gloves Safety goggles Saw saber hole or keyhole Ruler or tape measure Electric drill with 3 16 1 2 and 5 8 bits Edge to edge stud finder Level Duct tape Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces for top cabinet spacing in recessed bottom cabinet installations if needed Carpenter square optional D...

Page 6: ...is for installation over ranges up to 36 in 91 4 cm wide If installing the microwave beneath smooth flat cabinets make sure that you leave enough space for the power cord If you are going to vent your exhaust to the outside see Exhaust requirements on page 7 for exhaust duct preparation 66 in 167 6 cm or more from the floor to the top of the microwave 16 1 2 in 41 9 cm 30 in 76 2 cm 30 in 76 2 cm ...

Page 7: ...quivalent to a section of straight duct that is longer than their actual physical size When calculating your duct length add the equivalent lengths of all the pieces together For proper airflow the equivalent airflow should not exceed 120 ft For example Note If a rectangular to round transition adapter is used you must cut the bottom corners of the damper with tin snips to let the damper have free...

Page 8: ...ength for each duct piece 3 Add the total equivalent lengths together This number must be less than 120 ft Duct Pieces Equivalent Length Number Used Total Equivalent Length 5 ft ft 40 ft ft 10 ft ft 5 ft ft 25 ft ft 5 ft ft 24 ft ft 1 ft ft Total ductwork ft For proper airflow this number should not exceed 120 ft Rectangular to round transition adapter Wall cap 90 elbow 45 elbow 90 elbow 45 elbow ...

Page 9: ...e 3 Pull the box off the microwave Installing your microwave Step 1 Find the wall studs 1 Using an edge to edge stud finder locate the edges of the wall stud s within the opening 2 Mark the center of each stud and then draw a vertical line down the center of each stud Warning Your microwave must be connected to at least one wall stud Note The center of any adjacent wall studs should be 16 or 24 fr...

Page 10: ... line and the top edge is aligned with the horizontal line 6 Find a hole that aligns with a stud this is C or D on the template Note If the rear wall template is damaged or unusable measure and mark the wall with the dimensions at the end of this step Notes If installing the microwave beneath smooth flat cabinets make sure that you leave enough space for the power cord If cabinets have decorative ...

Page 11: ...rill a 3 16 hole Otherwise drill a 5 8 hole for the toggle bolts You must use at least three holes for mounting You ll need Note Depending on your stud locations your installation may look different You must mount to at least one stud Rear wall template Pencil Duct tape Electric drill with 3 16 and 5 8 bits Level Ruler or tape measure ...

Page 12: ... then go to the corresponding page Option A Outside top exhaust vertical duct See page 13 Option B Outside back exhaust horizontal duct See page 22 Option C Recirculating non vented ductless See page 32 Note This microwave is shipped assembled for recirculation Note If a wall stud is within 6 in 15 2 cm of the vertical center line you cannot use this installation option Note Requires a charcoal fi...

Page 13: ...ud and then attach the toggle wings 1 9 cm onto each bolt Hold your mounting plate up to the holes in your wall to identify the correct position 4 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes you drilled in the drywall Pull the mounting plate away from the wall to help tighten the toggle wings Note The top of the mounting plate is indicated with an arrow The...

Page 14: ... wood screw s and toggle bolt s with a Phillips screwdriver to mount the plate Make sure that the plate is centered before tightening fully Caution Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall You ll need Mounting plate Wall Toggle wing Toggle bolt Wood screws Mounting plate ships attached to microwave Toggle bolts Phillips screwdrivers ...

Page 15: ...he template to the rear wall smooth or flat bottom cabinets or to the back of the recess recessed cabinets to make sure that the holes cut into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top of the microwave 6 Tape the template to the bottom of the cabinet 7 Drill 3 8 holes through the template at points A B and C 8 Cut a 2 5 cm diameter hole at point D for the power cord 9 Cut out the shaded a...

Page 16: ... Drill 5 8 holes in the filler blocks to align with points A and B Align the blocks with the corresponding holes in the cabinet They should be at the same level as the bottom edge of the cabinet frame 11 Remove the template You ll need Filler blocks Electric drill with 1 2 and 5 8 bits Duct tape Scissors recessed cabinets only Safety goggles Saw saber hole or keyhole Ruler or tape measure Filler b...

Page 17: ...r unit Do not disconnect the wires 3 Turn the blower unit 90 so that the fan blade openings are facing out the top of the microwave 4 Place the blower motor back into the opening The blower unit exhaust openings should match the exhaust openings on the top of the microwave Caution Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure that the wires are not pinched Blower plate Back of microwave ...

Page 18: ... the blower plate and push in until it is secure in the locking tabs 7 Remove any tape securing the damper and make sure that the damper pivots easily You may need to adjust the exhaust adapter to fit with your house s exhaust duct after the microwave is installed You ll need Blower plate screw Blower motor screw Exhaust adapter Guides Locking tab Damper Back of microwave Exhaust adapter Blower pl...

Page 19: ...icrowave up against the wall and cabinet fully tighten the three screws Caution For easier installation and personal safety we recommend that two people install this microwave oven Do not grip or use the handle during installation To keep the power cord tight while mounting the microwave oven thread the power cord through the hole in the bottom of the cabinet Notes We recommend using filler blocks...

Page 20: ... Cu Ft Over the Range Convection Microwave 6 Fit the two grease filters into the openings underneath your microwave You ll need BOTTOM Nylon grommet for metal cabinets Self aligning machine screws Grease filters Phillips screwdrivers ...

Page 21: ...haust adapter front to back or side to side to adjust 2 Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adapter 3 Seal the exhaust duct joints with duct tape 4 You re finished Skip to Before using your microwave on page 38 You ll need Blower plate Exhaust adapter Damper Back of microwave House duct Duct tape ...

Page 22: ...B Cutting a vent opening 1 Use a saber or keyhole saw to cut out the shaded area K through the rear wall 2 Remove the rear wall template Note If a wall stud is within 6 in 15 2 cm of the vertical center line you cannot use this installation option You ll need Saw Saw saber hole or keyhole ...

Page 23: ...nd then reattach the toggle wings 1 9 cm onto each bolt Hold your mounting plate up to the holes in your wall to identify the correct position 4 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes you drilled in the drywall Pull the mounting plate away from the wall to help tighten the toggle wings Note The top of the mounting plate is indicated with an arrow The m...

Page 24: ... wood screw s and toggle bolt s with a Phillips screwdriver to mount the plate Make sure that the plate is centered before tightening fully Caution Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall You ll need Mounting plate Wall Toggle wing Toggle bolt Wood screws Mounting plate ships attached to microwave Phillips screwdrivers Toggle bolts ...

Page 25: ... wall smooth or flat bottom cabinets or to the back of the recess recessed cabinets to make sure that the holes cut into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top of the microwave 6 Tape the template to the bottom of the cabinet 7 Drill 3 8 holes through the template at points A B and C 8 Cut a 2 5 cm diameter hole at point D for the power cord 9 Cut out the shaded area G through the cabin...

Page 26: ... Drill 5 8 holes in the filler blocks to align with points A and B Align the blocks with the corresponding holes in the cabinet They should be at the same level as the bottom edge of the cabinet frame 11 Remove the template You ll need Filler blocks Electric drill with 1 2 and 5 8 bits Duct tape Scissors recessed cabinets only Safety goggles Saw saber hole or keyhole Ruler or tape measure Filler b...

Page 27: ...adjust the blower unit Do not disconnect the wires 3 Roll the blower motor 90 so that the fan blade openings are facing out the top of the microwave 4 Rotate the blower motor 180 counterclockwise so that the fan blade openings are facing out the top of the microwave Caution Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure that the wires are not pinched Blower plate Blower motor Back of micr...

Page 28: ...fan blade openings are facing out the back of the microwave 7 Cut the four webs on each knockout panel with tin snips to remove the panels 8 Secure the blower motor and blower plate to the microwave with the two screws that you previously removed Caution Edges may be sharp after removing the knockout panels Carefully trim any sharp edges with your tin snips BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER Knockout panel...

Page 29: ...ate and push in until it is secured in the locking tabs 10 Remove any tape securing the damper and make sure that the damper pivots easily You may need to adjust the exhaust adapter to fit with your house s exhaust duct after the microwave is installed You ll need Phillips screwdrivers Exhaust adapter ...

Page 30: ... holding the microwave up against the wall and cabinet fully tighten the three screws Caution For easier installation and personal safety we recommend that two people install this microwave oven Do not grip or use the handle during installation To keep the power cord tight while mounting the microwave oven thread the power cord through the hole in the bottom of the top cabinet Notes We recommend u...

Page 31: ...t the two grease filters into the openings underneath your microwave 7 You re finished See Before using your microwave on page 38 You ll need BOTTOM Nylon grommet for metal cabinets Self aligning machine screws Grease filters Phillips screwdrivers ...

Page 32: ...ng into a stud and then reattach the toggle wings 1 9 cm onto each bolt Hold your mounting plate up to the holes in your wall to identify the correct position 4 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes you drilled in the drywall Pull the mounting plate away from the wall to help tighten the toggle wings Note The top of the mounting plate is indicated wit...

Page 33: ...d toggle bolt s with a Phillips screwdriver to mount the plate Make sure that the plate is centered before tightening fully Caution Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall You ll need Mounting plate Wall Toggle wing Toggle bolt Wood screws Mounting plate ships attached to microwave Phillips screwdrivers Toggle bolts ...

Page 34: ...late to the rear wall smooth or flat bottom cabinets or to the back of the recess recessed cabinets to make sure that the holes cut into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top of the microwave 6 Tape the template to the bottom of the cabinet 7 Drill 3 8 holes through the template at points A B and C 8 Cut a 2 5 cm diameter hole at point D for the power cord 9 Cut out the shaded area G t...

Page 35: ... in the filler blocks to align with points A and B Align the blocks with the corresponding holes in the cabinet They should be at the same level as the bottom edge of the cabinet frame 11 Remove the template You ll need Filler blocks Electric drill with 1 2 and 5 8 bits Duct tape Scissors recessed cabinets only Safety goggles Saw saber hole or keyhole Ruler or tape measure Filler blocks or scrap w...

Page 36: ...le holding the microwave up against the wall and cabinet fully tighten the three screws Caution For easier installation and personal safety we recommend that two people install this microwave oven Do not grip or use the handle during installation To keep the power cord tight while mounting the microwave oven thread the power cord through the hole in bottom of the top cabinet Notes We recommend usi...

Page 37: ...the two grease filters into the openings underneath your microwave 7 You re finished Skip to Before using your microwave on page 38 You ll need BOTTOM Nylon grommet for metal cabinets Self aligning machine screws Grease filters Phillips screwdrivers ...

Page 38: ...l packing material has been removed from the microwave 2 Install the turntable and ring inside your microwave See your User Guide for more information 3 Plug the power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outlet 4 Turn your circuit breaker back on Note Keep these installation instructions for the local inspector s use ...

Page 39: ...39 NS OTRC15SS9 www insigniaproducts com Template dimensions Rear wall template dimensions If your rear wall template is unusable drill using the dimensions below 16 5 in 41 9 cm 30 in 76 2 cm ...

Page 40: ... insigniaproducts com 40 1 5 Cu Ft Over the Range Convection Microwave Top cabinet template dimensions If your top cabinet template is unusable drill using the dimensions below 11 8 in 30 cm 30 in 76 2 cm ...

Page 41: ...d expires you must pay all labor and parts charges This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product How to obtain warranty service If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store Make sure that you...

Page 42: ...ailures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids gels or pastes REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT LOS...

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