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Step-by-step installation guide

A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

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1. 

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

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2. 

Prepare Top Cabinet

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3. 

Mount the Microwave Oven

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4. 

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor

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5. 

Connecting Ductwork

A1.  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 wings from the bolts.

2

.  Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the 

holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the 
toggle wings to ¾” onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Wall

Toggle Wings

Toggle
Bolt

Bolt End

Spacing for Toggles More
Than Wall Thickness

Mounting
Plate

3

.  Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert 

the toggle wings into the holes in the 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 

help tighten the bolts.

A2.  USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE 

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP 
CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a 
hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and 
a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.

•  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 drilling holes in 
the cabinet bottom.

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Summary of Contents for ME16K3000AS

Page 1: ...e 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 READ CAREFULLY KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS D...

Page 2: ...ate to Wall 15 Preparation of Top Cabinet 15 Adapting Microwave Blower For Recirculation 16 Mount the Microwave Oven 17 Install the Charcoal Filter 18 C Outside Back Exhaust 19 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 19 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 20 Preparation of Top Cabinet 20 Adapting Microwave Blower For Outside Back Exhaust 20 Mount the Microwave Oven 22 Before You Use Your Microwave ...

Page 3: ... GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK NSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE 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 rec...

Page 4: ... rectangular to round transition adaptor is used the bottom corners of the damper will have to be cut to fit using the tin snips in order to allow free movement of the damper OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE ONLY The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED EQUIVALENT LENGTH Wall Cap 40 ft x 1 40 ft 3 Ft Straight Duct 3 x 10...

Page 5: ...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 approximate feet o...

Page 6: ...mplate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Toggle Bolts and wing nuts 3 16 x 3 2 Template INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Self aligning Machine Screws 28 x 3 2 Template INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 PART QUANTITY 4 0 4 4 0 4 2 2 7 4 0 4 Top Cabinet...

Page 7: ... the cooking surface Backsplash 66 or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave NOTES The space between the 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 ins...

Page 8: ...rom the mounting plate This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting NOTE You will have to reuse two screws in original location of outcase after removing mounting plate B FINDING THE WALL STUDS 7ALL 3TUDS ENTER 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...

Page 9: ...l equal to the depth of the front overhang 30 to Cooktop Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level If the cabinets have a front overhang only with no back or side frame install the mounting pl...

Page 10: ...rizontal line on the wall at the bottom of Rear Wall Template 3 Drill 5 8 holes for toggle bolts on 3 locations Hole A Hole B Hole C but if the location of hole is same as that of stud drill a 3 16 hole for wood screw In other words toggle bolt can not be used to the location 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 f...

Page 11: ...ide Back Exhaust Horizontal Duct NOTE This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust except for non vented models Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST VERTICAL DUCT B RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS DAPTOR IN 0LACE FOR UTSIDE 4OP XHAUST See page 12 See page 15 C OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORIZONTAL DUCT See page 1...

Page 12: ...ert the toggle wings into the holes in the 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...

Page 13: ...1 Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate 2 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom 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 car...

Page 14: ...sing duct tape ABINET RONT ILLER LOCK ICROWAVE VEN 4OP 3ELF LIGNING 3CREW QUIVALENT TO EPTH OF ABINET 2ECESS ABINET OTTOM 3HELF 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet 5 Insert 2 self aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes Turn two full turns on each screw 6 Tighten center screw completely 7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven While tightening screws hold ...

Page 15: ...e wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud 1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to onto each bolt To use toggle bolts Wall Toggle Wings Toggle Bolt Bolt End Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Mounting Plate 3 Place the mounting plate against the w...

Page 16: ...gh to allow you to adjust the blower unit CAUTION Do not touch blade of blower forpreventing crack and break Hold outer case when the blower pull out or back into 4 Roll the blower unit 90 so that fan blade openings are facing toward the front of the microwave BEFORE Fan Blade Openings Facing UP AFTER Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward 5 Place the blower unit back into the opening CAUTION Do not pu...

Page 17: ...ur lower tabs of mounting plate 2 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom 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 cabi...

Page 18: ...driver 2 Open the door 3 Remove the grille After push left Pull the straight off Charcoal filter 4 Install the charocal filter When properly installed the wire mesh of the filter should be visible from the front 5 Reinstall the grille and the screws 6 Close the door Insert mesh side up DE68 03587B EN indd 18 2008 12 09 4 13 15 ...

Page 19: ... Top Cabinet C4 Adjust Blower C5 Mount the Microwave Oven C1 PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust C L Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE Tape it to the rear wall Cut the opening following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE DE68 03587B EN indd 19 2008 12 09 4 13 16 ...

Page 20: ... 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 help tighten the bolts C3 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws a hole large enough for ...

Page 21: ...ing Back CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure the wires are not pinched NOTE The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven 7 Replace the blower plate in the same position as before with the screw 8 Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the oven by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven DAPTOR AC...

Page 22: ... 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...

Page 23: ...e oven 3 Install turntable and ring in cavity 4 Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on NSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE 5 Plug power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outlet NSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE 6 Read the Owner s Manual 7 KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR S USE DE68 03587B EN indd 23 2008 12 09 4 13 18 ...

Page 24: ...Code No DE68 03587B 02 Printed in Malaysia DE68 03587B EN indd 24 2008 12 09 4 13 18 ...

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