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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 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. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools ■ Minimum installation dimensions. See “Installation listed here. Dimensions” illustration. ■ Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and ■ Measuring tape ■ Stud finder minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) thi
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15¹⁄₂" (39.4 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) Electrical Shock Hazard min. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 30" (76.2 cm) typical* 12" (30.5 cm) min. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. 66" (167.6 cm) min. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire,
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Remove the blower motor screw from the back of the microwave oven, then lift out blower motor. Remove Mounting Plate NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface. A 1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. 2. Remove the 2 screws that attach the mounting plate to the back of the microwave oven, then remove mounting plate and set aside. B A. Blower motor B. Blower motor screw 3. Using diagonal wire cutting plie
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6. Attach damper assembly to the rear exhaust vent opening by 4. Close damper plate and secure it with screw removed in sliding it down into the guides on both sides of the opening, Step 1 of “Wall Venting Installation Only.” and pushing it into the lower locking tabs. A NOTE: Make sure the assembly is oriented correctly, with the B hinge at the top, and the blade opening away from the microwave oven. A C A. Damper plate screw B. Damper plate B C. Blower motor screw C 5. Reinsert blower moto
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Locate Wall Stud(s) Mark Rear Wall NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall install the microwave oven. stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening. 2. Mark the center
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5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section, align the mounting plate center Drill Holes in Rear Wall marker to the centerline on the wall, making sure its top edge In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud, the mounting is aligned with the horizontal line drawn in Step 3. Make sure plate must attach to the wall through mounting holes on both the mounting plate is level. ends. If the mounting holes are not over wall studs, use tw
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Prepare Upper Cabinet Install the Microwave Oven 1. Disconnect power to outlet. 2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet. WARNING 3. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of the upper cabinet, and attach with tape or thumbtacks. Make sure Excessive Weight Hazard the template centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on Use two or more people to move and install the rear wall. microwave oven. The “rear wall” arrows must be against the rear wall so that the holes cut into the
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6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place. For Roof Venting Installation Only NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip 11. Connect vent to damper assembly. steps 7-9. 7. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward. A B 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
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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 NOTES: the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round 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
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