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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.
Parts Supplied
For reorder information, see “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, aluminum grease filter and charcoal
filter may be combined.
Materials needed
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Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See “Venting Design
Specifications” section.
Location Requirements
Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed.
The location must provide:
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Minimum installation dimensions. See “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" (9.5 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
“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 “Venting
Design Specifications” section.
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Measuring tape
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Straightedge
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Pencil
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Masking tape or thumbtacks
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Scissors
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No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
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No. 3 Phillips screwdriver
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Electric drill
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1/8" (3 mm), 1/2" (13 mm)
and 5/8" (16 mm) drill bits
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Stud finder
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1
¹⁄₂
" (3.8 cm) diam. hole drill
bit for wood or metal
cabinet
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Keyhole saw
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Level
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Diagonal wire cutting pliers
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Caulking gun and
weatherproof caulking
compound
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Duct tape
A. 3/16-20 x 3" hex-head bolts (2)
B. 1/4-28 x 3
¹⁄₄
" flat-head bolts (3)
C. Toggle nuts (2)
D. 3/16" x 2" lag screws (2)
E. Power supply cord bushing (1)
F. Damper assembly (for wall or roof
venting)
Not Shown:
Upper cabinet template
Mounting plate (attached to
back of microwave oven)
Aluminum grease filters
Charcoal filters (Depending
on model, charcoal filters
may not be included. See
User Instructions.)
A
B
C
D
E
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