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Step-by-step installation guide
C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT)
C1. ADAPTING THE 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:
To avoid breaking or cracking the blower
blade, do not touch the blade. Hold the outer case of the
blower when you pull it out or put it back in place.
4
. Remove Parts “A” with tin snips or pliers.
Parts “A”
5
. Rotate the 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 the 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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