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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Tools needed
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
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Measuring tape
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Pencil
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Masking tape or
thumbtacks
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Scissors
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No. 3 Phillips screwdriver
for ¼- 20 x 3" bolts
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Drill
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3
/
16
"
(5 mm),
3
/
8
" (10 mm),
5
/
8
" (16 mm) drill bits
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3
/
4
" (19 mm) hole saw
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Diagonal wire cutting
pliers
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Stud finder
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7
/
16
" socket wrench
(or box wrench) for
1
/
4
" x 2" lag screws
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1½" (3.8 cm) diam. hole
drill bit for wood or metal
cabinet
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Keyhole saw
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Caulking gun and
weatherproof caulking
compound
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Duct tape
Parts supplied
For information on reordering, see the “Replacement Parts”
section.
NOTE:
The hardware items listed here are for wood studs. For
other types of wall structures, be sure to use appropriate
fasteners.
NOTE:
Depending on model, grease filter and charcoal filter may
be combined.
Materials Needed
Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See the “Venting Design
Specifications” section.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Check the opening where the microwave oven will
be installed. The location must provide:
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Minimum installation dimensions. See the “Installation
Dimensions” illustration.
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Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and
minimum
3
/
8
" (10 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within
cabinet opening.
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Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg) which includes
microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave
oven and upper cabinet.
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Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See the
“Electrical Requirements” section.
NOTES:
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If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make
sure there is at least 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance between the
wall and the microwave oven so that the door can open fully.
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Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to
withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for
cooking. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make
sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate, or
sustain other damages.
Special Requirements
For Wall Venting Installation Only:
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Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent fits
properly and the damper blade opens freely and fully.
For Roof Venting Installation Only:
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If you are using a rectangular-to-round transition piece, the
3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to exist above the microwave
oven so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See
“Rectangular to Round Transition” illustration in the “Venting
Design Specifications” section.
A.
3
/
16
-24 x 3" round-head bolts (2)
B.
1
/
4
-20 x 3" flat-head bolts (2)
C. Washers (2)
D.
3
/
16
" toggle nuts (2)
E.
1
/
4
" x 2" lag screws (2)
F. Sheet metal screws
5
/
32
" x
5
/
16
"
(0.4 cm x 0.8 cm) (2)
G. Power supply cord bushing (1)
H. Damper assembly (for wall or roof
venting)
J. Vent cover (2)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
Not Shown:
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Mounting plate
(Located on the upper
polyfoam)
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Grease filters
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Charcoal filters
