7
Locate Wall Stud(s)
NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not
install the microwave oven.
See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”
1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within
the opening.
2. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down
each stud center. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud
Configurations.”
Possible Wall Stud Configurations
These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate.
No Wall Studs at Corner Holes
Figure 1
No Wall Studs at Corner Holes
Figure 2
NOTE: If wall stud is behind vent opening, only ventless
(recirculating) or roof venting installation can be done.
One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes
Figure 3
Wall Studs at All Four Corner Holes
Figure 4
A. Corner holes (on mounting plate)
B. Cabinet opening vertical centerline
C. Wall vent opening (on mounting plate)
D. Wall stud centerlines
E. Holes for lag screws
F. Support tabs
G. Mounting plate center markers
A
A
A
A
B
C
D
D
E
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F
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G
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A
A
A
B
C
D
E
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F
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G
A
A
A,E
A,E
B
C
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D
E
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F
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G
A,E
A,E
A,E
A,E
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C
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D
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F
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