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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 30" (76.2 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 The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For external (wall or roof) venting, see “Venting Design Specifications” section. Tools and Parts Location Requirements Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. Tools Needed The location must provide: Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. ■ Minimum installation dimensions. See “Installation Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools Dimensions” il
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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) Electrical Shock Hazard min. 33" (83.2 cm) Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. typical* 12" (30.5 cm) min. Do not remove ground prong. 13" (33.0 cm) max. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. 69" (175.3 cm) min. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Convert Microwave Oven to NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the External Venting work surface. (for wall or roof venting only) 1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or cavity. roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system. See 2. Remove the mounting plate by peeling off the strips of tape “Venting Design Specifications” sec
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3. When the vent deflector is as far back as it can easily slide, flip 3. Save the cover for possible change of venting method in the it so that the wide side is to the back of the microwave oven, future. and the narrow side (with holes) is down. The vent deflector 4. Position the damper assembly so that the long tab slides into holes should align with mounting holes in the vent opening, as the slot on the right side of the damper vent opening, as shown in inset. shown. Then secure with mo
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MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE 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 Configu
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Wall Venting Installation Only Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall Centerline Upper cabinet bottom stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. ³⁄₈" (1 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) A 6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) A. Centerline 6. Mark the centerline 3/8" (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of 2. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in the upper ca
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Wall Stud at One Corner Hole (Figure 3) Attach Mounting Plate to Wall NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both bottom 1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, corner holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either insert a 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt through the corner hole 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" lag that fits over the 3/4" (19 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of screws. “Installation for Wall Stud at One Corner 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. NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown. A B B A A. Mounting plate B. Support tabs 4. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply A. Metal cabinet cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the B. Power supply cord bushing upper cabinet. 6. Dr
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For Roof Venting Installation Only Complete Installation 1. Refer to the Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to 1. Insert damper assembly through the cabinet cutout so that the install filters into your model. long tab of the damper assembly slides into the slot on the left side of the damper vent opening, as shown. Then secure with mounting screw. WARNING NOTE: The screw cannot be installed if the damper assembly is not positioned as shown. A B
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VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and Rectangular to Round Transition builder/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. ■ We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent. A ■ To avoid possible pro
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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 equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent. See 6 ft (1.8 m) “Recommended Standard Fittings” section for equivalent lengths. For best p
