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Step-by-step installation guide

B.  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 then 

reattach the toggle wings so that ¾˝ of the bolt 

protrudes beyond the wing.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A

.  Prepare Rear Wall (horizontal 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.

CL

•  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 the instructions on the 

REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: 

Do not cut an opening in the rear wall if you 

are installing the microwave with vertical duct or non-

vented ductless ventilation.

3. INSTALLATION

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Page 1: ...structions 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 SMH1927_XAC_DE68 04108B 06_EN CFR indb 1 ...

Page 2: ...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 17 4 Before you use your m...

Page 3: ... 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 receptacle is properly grounded If you hav...

Page 4: ... 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 10 ft x 2 20 ft Equivale...

Page 5: ...esistance 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 equivalent length in feet of some typical ducts DUCT...

Page 6: ...e INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Toggle Bolts and wing nuts 3 16 x 3 2 Template INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Self aligning Machine Screws 28 x 3 2 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 Cabinet Template 1 TOP CABINET ...

Page 7: ...n 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 cord clearance Maximum...

Page 8: ...late will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting NOTE You will have to reuse two screws in original loction of outcase after removing mounting plate 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 a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a sol...

Page 9: ... a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30 wide space Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall so that the top of the template touches the bottom of the cabinet frame and the centerline on the template lines up with the line you drew on the wall Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave prop...

Page 10: ...ontal 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 are inside area E If none of t...

Page 11: ...bled 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 exhaust See your Owner s Manual ...

Page 12: ...e you will need to open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor so that you can connect it to the house duct Damper For Side toSide Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Back of Microwave Oven NOTE You must attach the house duct to the exhaust adaptor after installation is complete House Duct House Duct B RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS B1 ADAPTING THE MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRC...

Page 13: ...l vent fan cover on the back of the microwave by sliding it up 7 Close the blower door Slide blower shield onto the top of the blower door opening 8 Secure the blower to the microwave using the blower retaining screws from Step 1 Back of Microwave Oven Blower Retaining Screws Blower Retaining Screw B2 INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 Remove the screws on the top of the grill using a 1 Phillips scr...

Page 14: ...icrowave 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 door Slide blower shield onto the top of the blower door opening Secure the blower to the...

Page 15: ...ng 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 the instructions on the REAR W...

Page 16: ...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 installation NOTE If your cabinet is metal use th...

Page 17: ...f 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 scre...

Page 18: ...e 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 SMH1927_XAC_DE68 04108B 06_EN CFR indb 18 SMH1927_XAC_DE68 04108B 06_EN CFR indb...

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