Installation instructions

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Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing the Over the Range Microwave Oven/Hood System.
Two people are recommended to install this product.
If a new electrical outlet is required, its installation should be completed by a qualied electrician before
the microwave oven is installed. See 3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 2.
1. MOUNTING SPACE
This Microwave Oven/Hood requires a mounting space on
a wall as shown in Figure 1.
For proper installation and servicing, a 2-inch space is necessary
between the top of the range backsplash and the bottom of
the Microwave Oven/Hood system.
2. WALL CONSTRUCTION
This Microwave Oven/Hood should be mounted against and
supported by a at vertical wall. T
installation. If the wall is not
Wall construction should be a minimum of 2" x 4" wood studding
and 3/8" or more thick dry wall or plaster/lath. The mounting
surfaces must be capable of supporting weight of 110 pounds
—the oven and contents—AND the weight of all items which
would normally be stored in the top cabinet above the unit.
The unit should be attached to a minimum of one 2" x 4"
wall stud.
To
may be used:
A. Use a stud nder, a magnetic device which locates the nails
in the stud.
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface
to nd a solid sound. This will indicate stud location.
The center of the stud can be located by probing the wall with
a small nail to nd the edges of the stud and then placing a
mark halfway between the edges. The center of any adjacent
studs will normally be 16" or 24" to either side of this mark.
Note: In the event that the unit will be unable to be supported
by any stud, it will be necessary to use special care in the
placement of the toggle bolts and top cabinet screws.
See Wall Template for details. The top cabinet should be tested
to ensure it is securely attached to the wall. Place extra weight
up to 110 pounds inside the top cabinet to test the support.
OVER THE RANGE CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1
Figure 2
2"x 4"
Wood Studs
3/8" Dry Wall
or Plaster/lath
16" or 24"
Backsplash
15.5"
30"
12"
Minimum 2"
36" or more
from cooking
surface
72" or more

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