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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 Phillips screwdriver

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure 

and straight edge

Carpenter square

(optional)

Tin snips (for cutting

damper, if required)

Electric drill with drill bits 

Hammer (optional)

Stud finder   

Filler blocks or scrap

wood pieces, if needed 

for top cabinet spacing

(used on recessed bottom

cabinet installations only)

Gloves

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)

Level

Duct and masking tape

Installation Instructions

Scissors 

(to cut template)

Safety goggles

MOUNTING SPACE

NOTES:

The space between the cabinets must be

(61.0cm)wide and free of obstructions.

If you are going to vent your microwave oven
to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for
exhaust duct preparation.

When installing the microwave oven beneath
smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for
power cord clearance.

Bottom Edge of

Cabinet Needs to

be 30” (76.2 cm)  

or More from the

Cooking Surface

Backsplash

66 (167.6 cm)

or More from

the Floor to the

Top of the

Microwave

2

“ (5.1 cm)

30

(76.2 cm)

min.

16

1

»

2

“(4

1.9

cm

)

13  Maximum 

(33 cm)

As a guide to installation, see page 24 for Mounting
Template Information.

Cabinet

Cabinet

 If the cabinet depth including the cabinet doors

  is more than 13'' th n the unit must be spaced

 

  out from wall using adequate materials supporting

  150 Ibs to allow proper top vent air exhaust/intake.

e

5

24“

(61.0cm)

24“

 

3               ”  

»

16

1                         ”

»

2

and 

5

»

8

Summary of Contents for XOOTR24BS

Page 1: ...instructions with the Consumer BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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 p n A06823411 Questions Call XO Appliance at 1 973 403 8900 M...

Page 2: ... C Installation Instructions 21 20 20 Recirculating Mount the Microwave Oven 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 17 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 17 Outside Back Exhaust 16 Connecting Ductwork 15 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 15 Operation 14 Outside Back Exhaust 16 19 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside top Exhaust 13 14 Placement of The Mounting Plate 12 15 Preparing Rear Wall for Remove Blower Plate 16...

Page 3: ... 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 Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is ...

Page 4: ...her than the customer repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer DAMAGE SHIPMENT INSTALLATION Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED 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 HARDWARE PACKET PART QUANTITY Template 1 Template Installation 1 Instruc...

Page 5: ...to vent your microwave oven to the outside see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth flat cabinets be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be 30 76 2 cm or More from the Cooking Surface Backsplash 66 167 6 cm or More from the Floor to the Top of the Micro...

Page 6: ...refully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE FINDING THE WALL STUDS B A 2 Wall Studs Center 3 Carton Pull the carton up and off the oven 2 Styrofoam 3 1 Screws Screws Mounting Plate 5 4 Cut the middle of the outer protective plastic bag to removethe ounting late m p Filter...

Page 7: ...east one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave Mark two additional evenly spaced locations for the supplied toggle bolts 3 Drill holes in the marked locations Where there is a stud drill a 3 16 hole for wood screws For holes that do not line up with a stud drill 5 8 holes for toggle bolts DO NOT INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE AT THIS TIME 4 Remove the template from...

Page 8: ...all 5 Review the Installation Instruction book for your installation situation Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the mounting plate IMPORTANT LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTERLINE MARK THE LOCATION FOR 2 ADDITIONAL EVENLY SPACED TOGGLE BOLTS IN THE MOUNTING PLATE AREA Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the mounting plate IMPORTANT LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD O...

Page 9: ...ulating exhaust to help remove smoke and odors Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust 2 B C Adaptor Must Be Moved to the Back for Outside Back Exhaust NOTE This microwave is shipped assembled for Recirculating Select thetype of ventilation required Choose A B or C for your installation and See page 16 See page 20 Models are shipped for A disposable charcoal filter is already installed Installati...

Page 10: ... 4 x 10 8 2 x 25 4 cm rectangular duct If a round duct is required a rectangular to round Maximum duct length For satisfactory air movement the total duct length of 31 4 x 10 8 2 x 25 4 cm rectangular or 6 15 2 cm diameter round duct should not exceed 120 equivalent feet 36 5 m Elbows transitions wall and roof caps etc present additional resistance to airflow and are equivalent to a section of str...

Page 11: ...duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any hood 24 ft 7 3 m x 1 24 ft or 7 3 m 25 ft 7 6 m x 2 50 ft or 15 2 m 1 ft 0 3 m x 3 3 ft or 0 9 m 74 ft or 20 9 m 24 ft 7 3 m x 1 24 ft or 7 3 m 5 ft 7 6 m x 1 5 ft or 15 2 m 1 ft 0 3 m x 12 12 ft or 3 6 m 41 ft or 10 4 m Total Ductwork Total Ductwork ...

Page 12: ...A7 Connect Ductwork A3 A4 Check Damper Operation Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Top Exhaust 12 3 8 TO EDGE NOTE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom mounting plate and to locate the horizontal exhaust outlet 1 Use a level to check that the t...

Page 13: ...crew holding the blower motor to the microwave Blower Plate Blower Motor Screw Back of Microwave 2 End B End A Carefully pull out the blower unit The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit 1 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST Roll the blower unit 90 so that fan blade microwave 3 Back of Microwave Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave Back of M...

Page 14: ...en by pulling cord Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate 1 CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Exhaust Adaptor Blower Plate Damper Back of Microwave Make sure tape securing damper is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct aft...

Page 15: ...ter top cabinet holes Turn two full turns on each screw e r a C d n a e s U e h t e e S s r e t l i f grease l l a t s n I packed with the microwave Installation Instructions ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct Back of Microwave For Front to Back or Side to Side Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Blower Plate Dampe...

Page 16: ... STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE MARK THE LOCATI ON FOR 2 ADDITIO NAL EVENLY SPACED TOGGLE BOLTS IN THE MOUNT ING PLATE AREA Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the mountin g plate IMPORT ANT LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE MARK THE LOCATI ON FOR 2 ADDITIO NAL EVENLY SPACED TOGGLE BOLTS IN THE MOUNT ING PLATE AREA Trim the rear wall te mpla te along the d...

Page 17: ...e wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw make sure the bottom of the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet CAUTION Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall Tighten all bolts Pull the plate away from the wall to hel...

Page 18: ...ve Blower Plate Blower Motor Screw Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the original screw Before Rolling After Rolling Back of Microwave End A End B Back of Microwave Back of Microwave CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure the wires are not pinched and that they are properly secured NOTE The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of mi...

Page 19: ...ing flush to bottom of cabinet 8 7 5 Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven While tightening screws hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet Filler Block Microwave Oven Top Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Insert 2 self aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes Turn two full turns on each screw packed...

Page 20: ...he cabinet doors d e c a p s e b t s u m t i n u e h t n e h t 3 1 n a h t e r o m s i out from wall using adequate materials supporting 150 Ibs to allow proper top vent air exhaust intake o 20 3 8 TO EDGE NOTE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom ...

Page 21: ...cabinet bottom NOTE When mounting the microwave oven thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet Keep it tight throughout Steps 1 3 Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate 1 C3 C4 CHECK BLOWER PLATE Blower Plate Place the microwave in its upright position with the top of the ...

Page 22: ...nplug microwave oven or disconnect power 1 NOTE The charcoal filter is factory installed in some models Refer to the Use and Care to see if yours is factory installed and for replacement information For models without the recirculation filter access 3 Open the microwave door and remove the two e h t f o p o t n o d e t a c o l s w e r c s g n i t n u o m t n e v microwave using a 1 Phillips screwd...

Page 23: ...tall the vent by sliding the bottom of the vent into place Push the vent top into position and slide right into place Replace the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a 1 Phillips screwdriver Press the bottom of charcoal filter to place it into the correct position 23 5 6 7 ...

Page 24: ...3 Installation Instructions y t i v a c n i y a r t s s a l g d n a g n i r Install turntable 4 KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR S USE 7 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL USE CARE PRODUCT Read the Manual REGISTRATION USE CARE Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on 5 GO TO WWW XOAPPLIANCE COM AND REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 8 Plug power cord into a separate and dedicated 15 to ...

Page 25: ...l in e 12 4 Darle vuelta a l a hoj a par a consulta r l a versi ón en Espa ol 3 8 TOEDGE NO TE IT IS V ERY IMPO RTANT TO READAND FOLLOW THE DIRECTI O NS IN T HE INSTAL LATION INS TRUCTIO NS BEFORE PRO CEEDING W ITH T HIS REAR W ALL TEMPLATE This Rear Wall Temp l at e ser ves to posi t i on the b ot tom m ount i ng pl ate and t o locat e t he h orizon t al exhaust outlet 1 Use a lev el t o c heck t...

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