Jenn-Air JMV8186AAB Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 13

Installation Instructions

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A3. 

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL 
SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT 

TWO PEOPLE 

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during 
installation.

NOTE:

 If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon 

grommet around the power cord hole to prevent 
cutting of the cord.

NOTE: 

We recommend using filler blocks if the 

cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case 
damage may occur from over tightening screws.

NOTE: 

When mounting the microwave oven, thread 

power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. 
Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do not pinch cord 
or lift oven by pulling cord.

3.

Insert a self-aligning screw through top center 
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by 
turning the screw at least 

two full turns

 after the 

threads have engaged. (It will be completely 
tightened later.)

 Be sure to keep power cord 

tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, 

especially when mounting flush to bottom of 
cabinet.

4.

Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

7.

Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the 
microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold 
the microwave oven in place against the wall and 
the top cabinet.)

8.

Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual 
packed with the microwave.

2.

Rotate front of oven 
up against cabinet 

1.

Lift microwave, tilt it 
forward, and hook slots

at back bottom edge 

onto four lower tabs 

of mounting plate.

Cabinet Front

Self-Aligning Screw

Equivalent to 
Depth of 
Cabinet Recess

Microwave Oven Top

Filler Block

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

6.

Tighten center 
screw completely.

5.

Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer 
top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on 
each screw.

Summary of Contents for JMV8186AAB

Page 1: ...s 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 requir...

Page 2: ...Aligning the Wall Plate 10 Installation Types 11 21 A Recirculating 12 13 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 12 Mount the Microwave Oven 13 B Outside Top Exhaust 14 17 Attach...

Page 3: ...EVERE OR FATAL SHOCK 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 ele...

Page 4: ...lar to Round Transition Adaptor 5 Ft x 1 5 Ft Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood Total Length 41 Ft OU...

Page 5: ...s transitions wall and roof caps etc present additional resistance to airflow and are equivalent to a section of straight duct which is longer than their actual physical size When calculating the tota...

Page 6: ...t between customer and installer PARTS INCLUDED HARDWARE PACKET You will find the installation hardware contained in a packet with the unit Check to make sure you have all these parts NOTE Some extra...

Page 7: ...damper if required Electric drill with 3 16 and 5 8 drill bits MOUNTING SPACE NOTES The space between the cabinets must be 36 wide and free of obstructions This microwave oven is for installation over...

Page 8: ...mplate and for mounting NOTE You will have to reuse two screws when you will install blower for outside back exhaust Type page 20 B FINDING THE WALL STUDS 1 Find the studs using one of the following m...

Page 9: ...ottom as the inside depth of the front overhang 3 For this type of installation with front overhang only align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line not touching the cabinet bottom as described...

Page 10: ...on of stud NOTE DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME NOTE Holes A B and C are inside area E If none of A B and C is in a stud find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a forth circle to line up with the...

Page 11: ...tside Back Exhaust Horizontal Duct NOTE This microwave is shipped assembled for Recirculating And exhaust adaptor is shipped assembled to the filler upper Select the type of ventilation required for y...

Page 12: ...ine of Rear wall Template and that the Mounting plate is properly centered under the cabinet CAUTION Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall 4 Tighten...

Page 13: ...e Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged It will be completely tightened later Be sure to keep power cord tight Be careful not to pinch...

Page 14: ...n the wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw make sure to coincide bottom line of the Mounting plate with Horizontal line of Rear wall Template and that the Mountin...

Page 15: ...fety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom B3 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST 3 Carefully pull out the blower unit The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust...

Page 16: ...MMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN IMPORTANT Do not grip or use handle during installation NOTE If your cabinet is metal use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutt...

Page 17: ...the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct B7 CONNECTING DUCTWORK 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adaptor 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct...

Page 18: ...REAR WALL TEMPLATE C2 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL 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 1 Remove the toggle...

Page 19: ...through Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Tape it underneath the top cabinet Drill the holes following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE CAUTION Wear safety goggles when dri...

Page 20: ...o prevent cutting of the cord NOTE We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf IMPORTANT If filler blocks are not used case damage may occur from over ti...

Page 21: ...wave oven While tightening screws hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet 8 Install grease filters See the Owner s Manual packed with the microwave Cabinet Front Self Ali...

Page 22: ...ions 2 Remove all packing material from the microwave oven 3 Install turntable and ring in cavity 4 Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on 5 Plug power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outl...

Page 23: ...Installation Instructions 23 NOTE...

Page 24: ...Part No 8101P659 60 Form No Code No DE68 03118A...

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