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Step-by-step installation guide

1

.  Lift the microwave, tilt 

it forward, and hook 

the slots at the back 

bottom edge onto the 

four lower tabs of the 

mounting plate.

2

.  Rotate the front of 

the oven up against 

the cabinet bottom.

3

.  Insert a self-aligning screw through the 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 the power 

cord tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, 

especially when mounting flush to the 

bottom of cabinet.

Cabinet Front

Filler Block

Microwave Oven Top

Self-Aligning Screw

Equivalent to
Depth of
Cabinet Recess

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Equivalent 

to Depth of 

Cabinet Recess

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Microwave Oven Top

Cabinet Front

Filler Block

Self-Aligning Screw

4

.  Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

5

.  Insert the 2 self-aligning screws through the 

cabinet bottom shelf and filler block into the 

outer top cabinet of the unit. Continue to 

support the unit until both screws are inserted 

and engaged at least two full turns, then fully 

tighten both screws until the unit is secure.

6

.  Install the grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual 

packed with the microwave for instructions.

NOTE

: For models with installed grease filters, you 

do not need to install a filter.

E.  CONNECTING DUCTWORK 

FOR OUTSIDE TOP 

EXHAUST

House Duct

House Duct

1

.  Extend the house duct down to connect to the 

exhaust adaptor.

2

.  Seal the exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

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Summary of Contents for ME179KFETSR/AA

Page 1: ...ese 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 This manual is made with 100 recycl...

Page 2: ...tion 12 B2 Installing the charcoal filter 13 C Outside back exhaust horizontal duct 14 C1 Adapting the microwave blower for outside back exhaust 14 3 Installation 15 A Preparing the rear wall for outside back exhaust 15 B Attach the mounting plate to the wall 15 C Use the top cabinet template to prepare the top cabinet 16 D Mount the microwave oven 16 E Connecting ductwork for outside top exhaust ...

Page 3: ...HOCK Insure proper ground exists before use Insure 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...

Page 4: ...ptor 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 contains 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 Rectangular 3 ft x 1 3 ft 90 Elbow 1...

Page 5: ...ction 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 equivalent length in feet of some typical ducts DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED EQUIVAL...

Page 6: ...NS Wood Screws x 2 1 Template INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Toggle Bolts and wing nuts 3 16 x 3 3 Template INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Self aligning Machine Screws 28 x 3 3 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 TOP CABINET TEMPLATE REAR WALL TEMPLATE Top Cab...

Page 7: ...OTES The space between the cabinets must be 30 wide and free of obstructions 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 the Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation If installing the microwave oven beneath smooth flat cabinets be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power c...

Page 8: ...e used as the rear wall template and for mounting 6 Replace the two screws you removed and carefully screw them back into the case DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN If you over tighten the screws you can strip the screws and damage the case B FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs Center Center Wall Studs 1 Find the studs using one of the following methods A Stud finder a magnetic device which locates nails OR B Use...

Page 9: ...t with front overhang Draw a line on the back wall equal to the depth of the front overhang 30 to Cooktop Plate position beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang 30 to Cooktop Draw a horizontal line to mark how far the inside of the front overhang descends below the cabinet Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation Remove the decorative trim ...

Page 10: ...on sharp edges 1 Draw a Horizontal line on the wall at the bottom of the Rear Wall Template 2 Drill holes for toggle bolts in 3 locations Hole A Hole B Hole C as shown in the illustration above If the location of a hole lines up with a stud drill a 3 16 hole for a wood screw You cannot use a toggle bolt to attach the wall plate to a stud NOTE DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME 3 Holes A B and C a...

Page 11: ...ust adaptor is shipped assembled and attached to the filler upper 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 Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust See page 12 See page 13 A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the nonvented exha...

Page 12: ...After you have installed the microwave you will need to open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor so that you can connect it to the house duct For Front to Back Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Blower Plate Back of Microwave Damper NOTE You must attach the house duct to the exhaust adaptor after installation is complete House Duct House Duct B RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTL...

Page 13: ...Roll After Roll Back of Microwave 5 Place the blower unit back into the opening CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure the wires are not pinched 6 Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the screw B2 INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 Remove the screws on the top of the grill using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 Open the door 3 Remove the grill Push the grill left and then ...

Page 14: ...lower unit counterclockwise 180 Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave Back of Microwave 6 Place the blower unit back into the opening AFTER Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End B End A 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 the rear of microwave oven 7 Close the Blower...

Page 15: ...al duct only B Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C Prepare Top Cabinet D Mount the Microwave Oven E Connecting Ductwork vertical duct only A 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 for outside back exhaust on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE Tape the REAR WALL TEMPLATE to the rear wall Cut the opening following th...

Page 16: ...e 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 D 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 the handle during instal...

Page 17: ... Shelf Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Cabinet Bottom Shelf Microwave Oven Top Cabinet Front Filler Block Self Aligning Screw 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet 5 Insert the 2 self aligning screws through the cabinet bottom shelf and filler block into the outer top cabinet of the unit Continue to support the unit until both screws are inserted and engaged at least two full turns ...

Page 18: ...ce the house fuse or turn the breaker back on Insure proper ground exists before use 5 Plug the power cord into a dedicated 15 amp electrical outlet Insure proper ground exists before use Insure proper ground exists before use 6 Read the Owner s Manual 7 Keep installation instructions for the local inspector s use 4 BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Installation ME179KFETSR_DE68 04129A_AA indd 18 2012...

Page 19: ...19 Note Installation ME179KFETSR_DE68 04129A_AA indd 19 2012 05 21 9 57 31 ...

Page 20: ...Code No DE68 04129A Installation ME179KFETSR_DE68 04129A_AA indd 20 2012 05 21 9 57 31 ...

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