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Product dimensions

11"

18"

12-3/8"

Before you start...

Tools recommended 
for installation:

Parts included for
Installation:

You need to:

observe all governing codes and
ordinances.

install microwave oven as specified in
these instructions or as specified on
upper cabinet template. 

have everything you need to properly
install microwave oven.

check the microwave oven for damage.
If any damage is evident, do not
operate the microwave oven until it is
checked by an authorized service
technician.

place a portion of carton or other
heavy material between the microwave
oven and the floor or countertop. Do
not use a plastic cover.

remove shipping materials and parts
from inside the microwave oven.
Locate templates and set them aside to
be used later.

make sure the microwave oven will be
mounted against and supported by
upper cabinet or other horizontal
structure.

support for an additional weight of 
90 lbs (41 kg), which includes
microwave oven and items placed in
the oven.

Assemble the required tools and parts
before starting installation. Read and
follow the instructions provided with any
tools listed here.

• Phillips screwdriver     

• electric drill     

• 1/2” drill bit

• 1/2” wood bit or metal hole cutter 

(if metal cabinet is used)     

• protective covering, such as a blanket

for microwave and countertop (you may
also use carton for protection)

• scissors     

• pencil     

• measuring tape   

• masking tape or similar

• center punch

• hammer

the installation hardware items are in
a small bag packed below the oven.

• 4 – 1-3/8" mounting screws

• 4 – 2-3/8" mounting screws

• 2 – mounting holders

• 8 – 1/4" spacers

• template

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WARNING

Your safety and the safety of

others are very important.

You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't

follow

instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.

We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety
alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These
words mean:

All safety messages will tell you what the
potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.

immediately

DANGER

Location

NOTE:

This microwave oven is intended

for installation over a countertop. Do not
install this microwave oven above any
heat source such as a range or cooktop.

Check the cabinet:

The cabinet must be a minimum of 12"
(30.5 cm) deep. The bottom shelf of your
cabinet must be at least 3/16" (4.8 mm)
thick and strong enough to support an
additional weight of 90 lbs (41 kg).  

NOTE:

This weight is in addition to the

normal contents of the cabinet, as well
as any other objects hung from the
bottom of the cabinet.

To provide for adequate ventilation, do
not install the microwave closer than 
2-9/16" (6.5 cm) to a side wall.

Summary of Contents for 8204864/3828W5U0311

Page 1: ...t No 8204864 3828W5U0311 Quick Reference Table of Contents Pages Before you start Product dimensions Location Electrical requirements Installation steps 2 2 2 3 3 www whirlpool com IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Read and save these instructions for local electrical inspector s use IMPORTANT Read a...

Page 2: ...or similar center punch hammer the installation hardware items are in a small bag packed below the oven 4 1 3 8 mounting screws 4 2 3 8 mounting screws 2 mounting holders 8 1 4 spacers template 2 WARNING Your safety and the safety of others are very important You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructi...

Page 3: ...4 holes as shown on the template Remove the template 4 Drill 4 holes through the cabinet at the marked locations using a 1 2 12 7 mm drill bit 5 Remove the four plugs from top of microwave oven cabinet Be sure to save these plugs If the microwave oven is used later as a countertop model these plugs will need to be replaced 6 If the cabinet has a front frame extending below cabinet bottom go to Ste...

Page 4: ...t edge of the cabinet If necessary cut some areas of the template in order to make it fit properly on the underside of cabinet See NOTE at bottom of page If cabinet has only a front frame extending below the cabinet bottom and no partition Measure the thickness of the frame Fold template along guide line that matches the frame thickness Place the folded edge of template against the back side of fr...

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