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Installation Instructions

A5.

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

(cont.)

Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

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.)

Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual

packed with the microwave.

A6.

ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor

to connect to the house duct.

A7.

CONNECTING DUCTWORK

Extend the house duct down to connect to the

exhaust adaptor.

Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

Cabinet Front

Self-Aligning Screw

Equivalent to

Depth of Cabinet

Recess

Microwave Oven Top

Filler Block

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Tighten center screw

completely.

Insert 2 self-aligning screws

through outer top cabinet holes.

Turn two full turns on each screw.

Back of

Microwave

Damper

For Front-to-Back or

Side-to-Side Adjustment,

Slide the Exhaust

Adaptor as Needed

Blower Plate

House Duct

Summary of Contents for RMW1636SS

Page 1: ...Read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven Keep them for further reference 2 Record in the space below the SERIAL NO found on the nameplate on your oven and retain this information for future reference SERIAL NO ...

Page 2: ... d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel CONTENT PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERY 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW 5 ABOUT YOUR OVEN 5 ABOUT FOOD 6 ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING 6 ABOUT SENSOR COOKING 7 ABOUT SAFETY 7 ABOUT UTENSIL...

Page 3: ...ord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel 9 Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 10 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is remo...

Page 4: ...ly designed for use in microwave ovens 27 Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance 28 Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are in place when you operate the oven 29 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 30 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that ...

Page 5: ...completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 20 amp It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided The oven is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded Power Supply ...

Page 6: ...rheat Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor This could damage the microwave Use pot holders when handling the shelf it may be hot Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy When using the oven at power levels below 100 you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off Condensation is a normal part of microwave...

Page 7: ...OKING Arrange food carefully Place thickest areas towards outside of dish Watch cooking time Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite Cover foods while cooking Check recipe or cookbook for suggestions paper towels wax paper microwave plastic wrap or a lid Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly Shield with sm...

Page 8: ... away from fat of bone NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking unless it is approved for microwave oven use ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish...

Page 9: ...l twist ties Remember to slit bag so steam can escape How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the oven ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase Evaluate careful...

Page 10: ...Cavity Dimensions 10 3 16 H 21 1 2 W 14 13 16 D Oven Capacity 1 6 Cu Ft Cooking Uniformity Turntable Stirrer Fan System Weight Approx net 60 0lb gross 68 8lb FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door Safety Lock System 2 Oven Window 3 Wave Guide 4 Roller Ring 5 Shaft 6 Control Panel 7 Glass Turntable DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE 6 4 3 7 2 1 5 ...

Page 11: ...ress cooking time KITCHEN TIMER CLOCK Use to set the oven clock or set the timer LIGHT HI LO Press to set the controls of the light outside the oven light dark and off mode FAN HI LO Fan motor control key Press to select high low or off mode TURNTABLE ON OFF Touch to turn the turntable on or off STOP CLEAR Touch to stop the oven or reset the oven before setting a program START TOUCH ON Touch to st...

Page 12: ...he clock TIME COOKING The longest cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds There are 6 power levels for you to choose Please consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF POWER COMMON WORDS FOR POWER LEVELS 100 P 100 High 80 P 80 Medium High 60 P 60 Medium 40 P 40 Medium Low 20 P 20 Low Defrost 0 P 00 Zero Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 80 power 1 T...

Page 13: ...nt Suppose you want to cook 3 0 oz popcorn 1 Touch POPCORN pad once 2 Touch POPCORN pad again to select weight 3 Touch START TOUCH ON pad For Baked potato Pizza Fresh vegetables Frozen entrees Frozen vegetables and Ground meat you can use the number pads to enter the weight you needed Suppose you want to cook Baked potato 2 lb 5oz 1 Touch BAKED POTATO pad once 2 Touch 2 to enter 2 lb 3 Touch START...

Page 14: ...mall flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any meat or fish that is almost defrosted Let the meat remain covered for 10 to 20 minutes 3 Chicken pieces or poultry 1oz 3lb After each stage rearrange pieces or remove portions that become warm or thawed Let the meat remain covered for 10 to 20 minutes 4 Fish or seafood 1oz 4lb After audible signal stir if possible Let the meat remain covered for 5 to 10...

Page 15: ...inutes 59 seconds The oven starts working at full power level immediately TOUCH ON Touch On allows you to cook at 100 power by touching the START TOUCH ON continuously Touch On is ideal for melting cheese bringing milk to just below boiling etc Suppose you want to melt cheese on toast 1 Continuously touch START TOUCH ON pad The cooking time will begin counting up 2 When the cheese is melted to des...

Page 16: ...e with mild soap and water rinse and dry with a soft cloth Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner Door Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain streak or dull the door surface Touch Control Panel Care sh...

Page 17: ...or dish pan filled with hot water and detergent DO NOT use ammonia or other alkali they will react with the filter material and darken it Agitate and scrub with a brush to remove embedded dirt Rinse thoroughly and shake dry Replace by fitting the filter back into the opening Light 1 To replace light bulbs first disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging 2 To release...

Page 18: ... light cover located behind filter mounting by carefully pulling up on the front edge 2 DO NOT USE A BULB LARGER THAN 30 WATTS 3 Replace the oven light cover by carefully pushing into place Replace the charcoal filter if used Push the louver back into place and replace the louver mounting screw ...

Page 19: ...ns 1 Read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven Keep them for further reference 2 Record in the space below the SERIAL NO found on the nameplate on your oven and retain this information for future reference SERIAL NO ...

Page 20: ... 22 A Outside Top Exhaust 12 15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 14 Mount the Microwave Oven 14 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 15 Connecting Ductwork 15 B Outside Back Exhaust 16 19 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 16 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 17 Preparation of Top Cabinet 17 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back E...

Page 21: ...ID SEVERE 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 electric shock hazard from this appliance You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Where a standard two pron...

Page 22: ...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 OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE ONLY The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation NOTE For back exhaust care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs or w...

Page 23: ...itions 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 total duct length add the equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections The chart below shows you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the ap...

Page 24: ...ACKET 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 parts are included ADDITIONAL PARTS Y T I T N A U Q T R A P Wood Screws x 2 2 Toggle Bolts and wing nuts 3 16 x 3 Self aligning Machine Screws 28 x 3 3 Nylon Grommet for metal cabinets Y T I T N A U Q T R A P Top Cabinet Template 1 Rear Wall Template 1 Insta...

Page 25: ...e cabinets must be 30 wide and free of obstructions If the space between the cabinets is greater than 30 a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill in the gap between the microwave oven and the cabinets Your Owner s Manual contains the kit number for your model This microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 36 wide If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside see Hood Exhaust...

Page 26: ...scard plastic bags B FINDING THE WALL STUDS 1 Find the studs using one of the following methods A Stud finder a magnetic device which locates nails OR B Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound This will indicate a stud location 2 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 half...

Page 27: ...sure the inside depth of the front overhang 2 Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom 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 in Step D Plate position beneath flat bottom cabinet Mounting Plate Tabs Touc...

Page 28: ...see illustration above actual plate marked with arrows holes must be used for mounting 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 fifth circle to line up with the stud It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave Set the mounting plate aside 4 Drill holes on th...

Page 29: ...st Horizontal Duct C Recirculating Non Vented Ductless NOTE This microwave is shipped assembled for Recirculating A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST VERTICAL DUCT B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORIZONTAL DUCT A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the non vented exhaust See your Owner s Manual for the kit number C RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS See page 12 Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust See page...

Page 30: ...e wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and 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 avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall 4 Tighten all bolts Pull the plate away from the wall to hel...

Page 31: ... blower plate to microwave Screw Carefully pull out the blower unit The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit After Rolling Before Rolling Back of Microwave Back of Microwave 3 Roll the blower unit 90 so that fan blade openings are facing out the up of the microwave Place the blower unit back into the opening CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make ...

Page 32: ...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 2 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom 1 Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting pl...

Page 33: ... cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct A7 CONNECTING DUCTWORK 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adaptor 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape 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 out...

Page 34: ...e exhaust Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE Tape it to the rear wall lining up with the holes previously drilled for holes A and B in the wall plate Cut the opening following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1 Prepare Rear Wall B2 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B3 Prepare Top Cabinet B4 Adjust Blower B5 Mount the Microwave Oven ...

Page 35: ...een the back of the mounting plate and the wall 4 Tighten all bolts Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts B3 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Tape it underneath the top cabinet Drill the holes fol...

Page 36: ...r of the oven by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven Push in securely until it is in the lower locking tabs Take care to assure that the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top and that the damper swings freely Openings Facing Back Back of Microwave Blower Motor Screw Blower Plate Guide Back of Microwave Locking Tabs Adaptor Guide AFTER Fan Blade Opening...

Page 37: ...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 ...

Page 38: ...lush against the wall and that the 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 all bolts Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts C2 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the p...

Page 39: ...ting 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 ...

Page 40: ...move screws on top of grille using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 Open the door 3 Remove the grille Pull the grille straight off 4 Install the charcoal filter When properly installed the wire mesh of the filter should be visible from the front 5 Replace the grille and the screws 6 Close the door 6 Tighten center screw completely 5 Insert 2 self aligning screws through outer cabinet holes Turn two full...

Page 41: ...tions 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 outlet 6 Read the Owner s Manual 7 KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR S USE Insure proper ground exists before use ...

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