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Step-by-step installation guide
C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT)
C1. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER
FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
1
. Remove and save screw that holds blower Plate
to microwave.
Back of
Microwave Oven
Blower
Retaining
Screws
2
. Open the blower door by lifting it up at the back
of the microwave. Remove and save the blower
shield on the back of the microwave by sliding it
up. Remove and save the metal vent fan cover
on the back of the microwave by sliding it up.
3
. Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will
extend far enough to allow you to adjust the
blower unit.
BEFORE: Fan Blade
Openings Facing Forward
End B
End A
CAUTION
:
Do not touch blade of blower to prevent
cracking and breaking. Hold outer case when the
blower is removed and re-installed.
(On Some model)
4
. Remove Parts “A” with tin snips or pliers.
Parts “A”
5
. Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180 °.
Before Rotation
After Rotation
Back of Microwave
Back of Microwave
6
. Place the blower unit back into the opening.
AFTER: Fan Blade Openings
Facing Back
End B
End A
CAUTION
:
Do not pull or stretch the blower unit
wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched.
NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should
match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven.
7
. Close the blower door. Slide blower shield onto
the top of the blower door opening. Secure the
blower to the microwave oven using the blower
retaining screws from Step 1 except the upper
blower motor retaining screw.
Blower
Retaining Screw
Blower
Shield
Blower
Retaining Screw
Back of
Microwave Oven
8
. Slide the exhaust adaptor onto the back of
the microwave oven, securing it into the lower
locking tabs. Take care to ensure that the
damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top
and that the damper swings freely. Reinstall the
upper blower motor screw through the adaptor
and the blower door and into the back of the
microwave oven.
Guide
Guide
Adaptor
Locking Tabs
(not shown)
Blower Motor Door
Retaining Screw
Back of
Microwave Oven
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