MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (81.4 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 |, INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. Tools and Parts.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools cad Ponds Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here m Measuring tape = Stud finder Ww Pencil ® 7/16” socket wrench ; {or box wrench} for 1/4" x 2" Ww Masking tape or thumbtacks lag screws = Scissors ® 172" (3.8 cm) diam. hole drill m No.
Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. (30.5 omy min. 14° (36.6 om) max. upper cabinet and side cabinet tepid a Je {76.2 am} = { typical bss EEOC A2" x 4" wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outset *30™ (70.2 om} Is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of rangefinder below. Electric Requirements 2 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug inch a grounded 3 prong outlet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plebe 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. 2. if the mounting plate is attached to the back of the microwave oven, remove it and set it aside. 3.
. Rotate blower motor 180° so that exhaust parts face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into the microwave oven. A, Exhaust port 8. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3. 7. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven A. Damper plate B. Screws ©. Damper plate tabs D. Shots 8. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1 Roof Venting Installation Only 1.
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 studs) 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.
Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical center line of the opening. 4 A Center line 2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template (carton top cap) to the center line on the wall, making sure its level, and that the top of the cardboard template is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.
Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole {Figure 3) 1. Tawdrily 3/18” (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall." 2. installing on a second wall stud, drill a 3/16" {5 mm) hale into the wall stud at the other hole marked in Step 6 of “Mark Rear Wall.” Refer to Figure 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Studs)” section. 3. Drill a 3/4” (19 mm) hole through the wall at the other end hole.
5. Cut the 112" {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 fo be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown. A. Metal cabinet B. Power supply cord bushing 8, Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at points “0” and “E” on the template. These are for two x 3" bolts and washers used to secure the microwave oven to the upper cabinet. For Roof Venting Installation Only 7.
NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9. 7. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward, Using 2 or more people, lift microwave vane off of mounting plate. and set aside on a covered surface. 8. Loosen mounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and re tighten 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 upper cabinet into microwave oven.
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. NOTES: Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent.
Recommended Vent Length AGA x 107 (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6” {15.2 om) round vent should be used. The total length of the vent system including straight vent, 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 “Recommended Standard Fittings” section for equivalent lengths. For best performance, use no more than three 90” elbows.
