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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See “Installation
Requirements” section for further notes.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in
these installation instructions.
Table of Contents
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY .............................. 1
INSTALLATION RE
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Remove Cardboard Template The cardboard piece from the top of the microwave oven Tools Needed packaging is perforated. The piece inside the perforation is for use Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. as a rear wall template. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. 1. Cut along the perforation to separate the template from the rest of the cardboard packaging. ■ Measuring tape ■ Stud finder 2.
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16¹⁄₈" (41.0 cm) Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper Electrical Requirements cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. A B WARNING 30" (76.2 cm) min. Electrical Shock Hazard 30" (76.2 cm) typical* Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 66" (167.6 cm) min. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can resul
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Keep damper plate and screws together and set aside. 3. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back of Remove Mounting Plate microwave oven. Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be attached to the back of the microwave oven. NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. A 2. If the mounting plate is attached to the back
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7. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are IMPORTANT: If blower motor is not positioned with flat sides inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven. facing the back of the microwave oven (as shown), performance will be poor. B A 6. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3 of “Wall Venting Installation Only.” Securely tighten screws. NOTE: If blower motor is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 3 cannot be re
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Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within install the microwave oven. the opening. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” 2. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” Possible Wall Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with
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5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section), align the mounting plate center Mark Rear Wall markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3, and that stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. the end holes are properly marked. Make sure the mounting plate is level. 1. Using measuring tape, f
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5. Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into wall stud(s) in Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) Step 2 of “Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section. 6. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level. 1. Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.” 7. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts. 2. If installing on a second wall stud, drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hol
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5. Cut the 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area “G” on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord. Install the Microwave Oven NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown. WARNING B Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven. A Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven is the heavy A. Metal ca
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NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip 2. Connect vent to damper assembly. steps 7-9. A B 7. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on a covered surface. 8. Loosen mounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws. 9. Repeat steps 3-6. 10. With the microwave oven centered, and with at least one person holding it in place, insert bolts through
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VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/ Rectangular to Round Transition contractor reference only. NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round NOTES: transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. ■ Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. ■ We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent. A ■ To avoid
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Recommended Vent Length A 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent 6" (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total should be used. The total length of the vent system including straight vent, A B elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must not exceed the 6 ft (1.8 m) equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent. See “Recommended Standard Fittings” section for equivalent lengths. For best p
