Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS KitchenAid 30 BUlLT4N MICROWAVE HOOD MODEL KHMS 105 MICROWAVE CONVECTION HOOD MODEL KHMC 106 Read And Save These Installation instructions ...
Page 2: ...uctions thoroughly before installing Microwave Hood System TWO PEOPLE are required to in iall this product If a new electrical outlet is required it should be connected by a qualified electrician before the MicrowaveB lood 1is installed ...
Page 3: ...shown below I BACKSPLASH 30 OR MORE FROM COOKING SURFACE t 66 OR MORE FROM FLOOR J For removal of the Microwave Hood System bottom cover for cleaning or servicing a 2 inch space is necessary between the top of the range backsplash and the bottom of the Microwave Hood System 3 ...
Page 4: ...ust be capable of supporting a minimum of 140 pounds the 90 pound weight of product and load weight allowance of SO pounds To find studs use one of the following methods 4 ctud Finder a magnetic device which locates nails B Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound This will indicate a stud installation x 4 WOOD STUDS 31Sf DRY WALL or PLASTER LATH The center of ...
Page 5: ...d grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the exten sion cord should be AC 115 120 Volt 15 Amp or more The extension cord should be located in the cab...
Page 6: ...o accommodate exhaust MAXIMUM DUCT LENGTH For satisfactory air movement the total duct length of 3 x x 10 rectangular or 6 diameter round duct should not exceed 140 feet ELBOWS TRANSITIONS WALL and 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 duct length add the eq...
Page 7: ... needed Protective drop cloth for product and range You may use part of carton for protectim INSTALLATION HARDWARE The installation hardware packed with the product should include the following NAME QUANTITY I Wood Screw 5x30mm 0 Toggle Bolts 3 16 inch 0 Screw 5x55mm Flat Washer 30mm Dia 0 Tapping Screw 4xl2mm Power Cord Hanger 0 Grommet Back Draft Damper ...
Page 8: ...ews inside grease filter openings Fig 2 HEXAGONAL PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW FRONT SIDE REMOVING MOUNTING PLATE 1 Use a portion of the carton or some other material to protect the outercase from being damaged 2 Stand the unit on its side as shown in Fig 1 CREASE FILTER OPENINGS Figure 2 8 ...
Page 9: ...ting plate from back surface of outercase Familiarize yourself with the operation of the mountrng levers so you will be aware of the proper pro cedure for mounting the unit to the wall Gently pull mounting plate toward you and slide it to the right Mounting plate is attached to outercase at both upper and lower sides ...
Page 10: ...uct buur hlicrowave Hood System is set for Vertical Exhaust follow the procedure listed below to attach the Backdraft Damper if you desire Vertical Exhaust If you prefer Horizontal Exhaust proceed to page 11 or for recirculating exhaust proceed to page 13 ADAPTING HOOD FAN UNIT FOR ALTERNATE EXHAUST A OUTSIDE VENTILATION Vertical Exhaust The unit is shipped assembled for Vertical Exhaust Attach th...
Page 11: ...B OUTSIDE VENTILATION Horizontal Exhaust 1 Remove and save 9 screws Remove rear stay Fig 5 2 Withdraw hood fan unit carefully Fig 6 3 Rotate hood fan unit 4 turn Fig 7 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 11 ...
Page 12: ...e the fan blades are visible through the openings in the rear stay before proceeding Safety Screw is located on the rear stay to prevent improper installation Do not remove this screw If you cannot attach rear stay to the back plate precisely the hood fan unit is improperly placed and the safety screw will not line up 6 Secure using remaining 7 screws Fig 10 The hood fan unit is now rotated for ho...
Page 13: ...d hood fan unit do not pinch lead wire 5 Replace rear stay First attach rear stay to unit with 2 screws Fig 9 pg 12 Safety Screw is located on the rear stay to prevent im proper installation Do not remove this screw If you cannot attach rear stay to the back plate precisely the hood fan unit is improperly placed and the safety screw will not line up Check steps 3 4 again 6 Secure using remaining 7...
Page 14: ...P CABINET 1 The mounting area on top cabinet and wall must be capable of supporting a minimum of 140 pounds If wall is not flat use spacers to fill gaps Mounting plate must be flat for proper installation 2 Wall space for installation should be the same as the wall template Make sure top of wall template is at least 66 from the floor and 30 from the cooking surface For easier access to the hood la...
Page 15: ...st Fig 14 2 Connect the Backdraft Damper assy to the horizon tal duct Insure that Backdraft Damper plate is allowed to move freely See Fig 14a 4 Insert nut and bolt through the hole in the wall with toggle nut closed Fig 15 NOTE Before you do this be sure you leave space at least the thickness of the wall between the mounting plate and the end of toggle nut in closed posi tion If you do not leave ...
Page 16: ...yrofoam blocks as shown in Fig 16 3 Thread power supply cord through the hole at the bottom of top cabinet 4 Using two 2 people hang the unit on the hooks at the bottom of the mounting plate Lift unit upward and hold P xqsed to the wall unit slightly out from the mounting plate 6 Pull levers down Press unit to mounting plate Push levers back up 16 ...
Page 17: ...e at both upper and lower hooks when you remove your support 8 Screw hexagonal Phillips head screws to levers inside grease filter opening Fig 18 Figure 18 9 Check that both levers a are securely fixed If not tighten screws Fig 18 10 Replace grease filters 17 ...
Page 18: ...from becoming tangled Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If an extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and 3 the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counterto...
Page 19: ...ding to instructions 2 Remove all packing material from the oven 3 Plug in power cord 4 Read Use and Care Manual 5 Keep installation instructions for the local electrical inspector s use ACCESSORIES 1 CHARCOAL FILTER KIT 307931 Filter is used for recirculating exhaust 19 ...
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