Installation Instructions 1-800-668-4606(Canada) I Questions? Call 1-800-944-9044(us) Over the Range Microwave Oven I or VisitoL,,-W_bsite at: http://www.frigidaire.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely • IMPORTANT instructions and carefully. - Savethese for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Observeall governing codes and • Note to Installer instructions ordinances. - Be stH'eto leave these • Note to Consumer instructions for future - Keet) these reference.
Installation Instructions [] CONTENTS General information Important Safety Recilvulating ........................................ Attach Mourning Preparation ........................ Instructions Hood Requirements Exhaust Damage Mounting Space .............................. 6 6 ............................................... installation of Mounting Removing 7 ............................ the Mountirlg Plate 8-10 ...................... 8 Finding tile Wall Studs ...............
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. The installer nmst perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to insure that the outlet box is properly grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet electrical requirements noted (under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies.
Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read outside. If you these next plan OUTSIDE two pages to recirculate only the if you air back TOP EXHAUST The following chart describes ductwork installation. plan to vent into the your room, (EXAMPLE an example exhaust proceed to the to page 6.
Installation Instructions Maximum NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 31/4" x 10" (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed 120 equivalent feet (36.5 m). Outside ventilation Read the following a HOOD requires carefully. EXHAUST air movement, the total duct length of 3l/4" x 10" (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed 120 equivalent feet (36.5 m). DUCT.
Installation Instructions DAMAGEmSHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION PARTS INCLUDED ADDITIONAL • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. (coNT.) PARTS QUANTITY PART TOP CABINETTEMPLATE • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of tile customer.
Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruleror tape measureand # 1 Phillipsscrewdriver Tin snips(for cutting damper,if required) Pencil Carpentersquare (optional) t edge Scissors (to cut template,if necessary) Electricdrill with skd', Y2"and%" drill bits Fillerblocksor scrap wood pieces,if needed Fortop cabinetspacing (usedon recessedbottom cabinet installationsonly) Gloves Saw (saber,hole or keyhole) Studfinder or Duct and masking tape Level Safetygoggles MOUNTING Hammer(optional) S
Installation Instructions PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING I-_ REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE I-_ PLATE FINDING THE WALL STUDS []Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the fl'ont of the oven. []Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam.
Installation I-_ DETERMINING Plate positionmbeneath cabinet Instructions WALL PLATE LOCATION flat UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate positionmbeneath cabinet bottom bottom framed Mounting Plate Tabs g the Cabinet Bottom recessed MountingPlateTabs Touchingthe BackFrame 30" (76.2cm) to Cooktop At least 30" (76.2 cm), up to 36" (91,4 cm) Plate position_beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang Your cabinets may have decorative trim interferes with the microwave installation.
Installation ALIGNING Instructions THE WALL PLATE , j_-_ j I Centerline j Notches I Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from Centerof TopCabinet j ,,................ I/I [/I I// I// HoleD CAUTION: _ to avoid cuttil sharp edges. HoleC _Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center 30" (76.2 cm) wide space. _Use _ t Area E NOTE: If neither C nor D is in somewhere in area E and draw with the stud. It is important to screw mounted firmly in a stud of the microwave.
Installation I-2-1 INSTALLATION TYPES This microwave oven is designed for adaptation the following three types of ventilation: A. Outside B. Outside (Choose to (Non-Vented A, B or C) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section. Top Exhaust (Vertical Duet) Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duet) C.
Installation Instructions OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST INSTALLATION Duct) OVERVIEW AI. Attach Motmtirlg Plate A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Check A4. MouIrt (Vertical Damper Operation Microwave Oven to Wall "[ ! A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork I-_ To use toggle ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL bolts: Spacingfor Toggles MoreThanWall ÷l_.
Installation Instructions USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET I-_ MOUNT OVEN THE MICROWAVE You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: during Do not grip or use handle installation.
Installation I-_ Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) _-_ ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabilret alrd adjust to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf the exhaust Filler Block BlowerPlate adaptor Backof Microwave Damper to Depth of Cabinet -[Equivalent Recess Self-AligningScrew ForFront-to-Backor Side-to-SideAdjustment, Slide the ExhaustAdaptor as Needed MicrowaveOvenTop [4_ Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
Installation Instructions OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST INSTALLATION B1. B2. Ba. B4. B5. B6. (Horizontal Duct) OVERVIEW Prepare Rear Wall Remove Exhaust Adaptor Attach Mounting Plate to Wall Prepare Top Cabinet Adjust Blower Mount tile Microwave Oven IMPORTANT NOTES: • Make sure tile screws for tile blower motor and blower plate are securely tightened when they are reinstalled. This will hel t) to prevent excessive vibration.
Installation I-_ Instructions I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through. Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate []Remove to a wall stud. the toggle wings fl'om the bolts. • Read the instructions TEMPLATE.
Installation Instructions []Place ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) _ Rotate blower unit counterclockwise BeforeRotation the blower unit back iirto the opening. 180 °. After Rotation End CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are properly secured. Microwave renlove tim wires fl'om tile grooves. []Gently Reroute the wires through grooves on other of the blower unit.
Installation Instructions CabinetFront MOUNT OVEN THE MICROWAVE CabinetBottomShelf FillerBlock to Depth of Cabinet "_Equivalent Recess Self-AligningScrew FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN, IMPORTANT: during Do not grip or use handle NOTE: If your cabinet around cutting of tile NOTE: We cabinet is metal, tile power the hole hangs IMPORTANT: using below If filler the filler blocks cabinet blocks used, case damag
Installation RECIRCULATING INSTALLATION CI. C2. C3. C4. C5. C6. Attach Prepare Check Adjust Mount Install (Non-Vented Ductless) OVERVIEW Mounting Plate to Wall Top Cabinet Microwave Assembly Blower the Microwave Oven Charcoal Filter IMPORTANT • Make Instructions NOTES: sure the screws for the blower plate are securely tightened when This will help to prevent excessive motor and blower they are reinstalled. vibration.
Installation [-_ Instructions CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY Exhaust [] Carefully pull out the will extend fat" enough the blower unit. blower unit. The wires to allow you to adjust Adaptor J -_v.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-_-i_jl ....... q_ • Place the microwave in its upright top of the unit facing up. J" Baok or i Microwave i position, with the • The microwave oven may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).
Installation Instructions NOTE: When mounting the nlicrowave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Kee t) it tight throughout Steps 1 3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (cont.) []Place the blower unit back into the opening. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are properly secured. edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.
Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER NOTE: The charcoal filter is factory installed in recirculating models. Follow these steps to replace filter or to install a filter after converting a vented model to recirculating operation. []Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. []Remove screws on fi'ont #1 Phillips screwdriver. _Open I []Remove Pull of grille using a a the door. the grille.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE -_ I Make the microwave oven has been installedsureaccording to instructions. F_ emove all ovel-l. packing lllicrowave F37] Install F_ Replace turntable house material and ring fuse or turn Plug poweroutlet. cord electrical fl'om the I in cavity. breaker into a dedicated back on. 15- to 20-amp Ensure proper ground exists/ before use 23 F_ Read tile Owner's Manual.
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