Installation guide
INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
The
microwave
oven
is
set
for
recirculation
installation.
For
external
(wall
or
roof)
venting,
see
“Venting
Design
Specifications”
section.
Tools
Needed
Gather
the
required
tools
and
parts
before
starting
installation.
Read
and
follow
the
instructions
provided
with
any
tools
listed
here.
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Measuring
tape
Stud
finder
m
Pencil
7/16"
socket
wrench
.
(or
box
wrench)
for
1/4"
x
2"
m
Masking
tape
or
thumbtacks
lag
screws
m
Scissors
m
1%"
(3.8
cm)
diam.
hole
drill
m
110
TORX*
screwdriver
bit
for
wood
or
metal
an
.
cabinet
gm
No.
3
Phillips
screwdriver
for
1/4-20
x
3"
bolts
Keyhole
saw
a
Drill
m
Caulking
gun
and
weatherproof
caulking
3/16"
(5
mm)
and
3/8"
compound
(10
mm)
drill
bits
3/4"
(19
mm)
hole
saw
Diagonal
cutting
pliers
m
Duct
tape
Parts
Supplied
For
information
on
reordering,
see
“Replacement
Parts”
section.
NOTE:
The
hardware
items
listed
here
are
for
wood
studs.
For
other
types
of
wall
structures,
be
sure
to
use
appropriate
fasteners.
Not
Shown:
A.
1/4-20
x
3"
round-head
bolts
(2)
B.
1/4-20
x
3"
flat-head
bolts
(2)
C.
Washers
(2)
D.
Toggle
nuts
(2)
E.
1/4"
x
2"
lag
screws
(2)
F
Mounting
screws
(3)
G.
Power
supply
cord
bushing
(1)
H.
Damper
assembly
(for
wall
or
roof
venting)
!,
Vent
deflector
(for
wall
or
roof
venting)
Upper
cabinet
template
Mounting
plate
(attached
to
back
of
microwave
oven)
Aluminum
grease
filters
Charcoal
filters
(Depending
on
model,
charcoal
filters
may
not
be
included.
See
Use and
Care
Guide.)
NOTE:
Depending
on
model,
aluminum
grease
filter
and
charcoal
filter
may
be
combined.
Materials
needed
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Standard
fittings
for
wall
or
roof
venting.
See
“Venting
Design
Specifications”
section.
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is
a
registered
trademark
of
Saturn
Fasteners,
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LOCATION
se
CULL
OUCTIS
Check
the
opening
where
the
microwave
oven
will
be
installed.
The
location
must
provide:
m=
Minimum
installation
dimensions.
See
“Installation
Dimensions”
illustration.
mg
Minimum
one
2"
x
4"
(60.8
x
101.6
mm)
wood
wall
stud
and
minimum
3/8"
(10
mm)
thickness
drywall
or
plaster/lath
within
cabinet
opening.
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Support
for
weight
of
150
lbs
(68
kg),
which
includes
microwave
oven
and
items
placed
inside
the
microwave
oven
and
upper
cabinet.
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Grounded
electrical
outlet
inside
upper
cabinet.
See
“Electrical
Requirements”
section.
NOTES:
If
installing
the
microwave
oven
near
a
left
sidewall,
make
sure
there
is
at
least
3"
(7.6
cm)
of
clearance
between
the
wall
and
the
microwave
oven,
so
that
the
door
can
open
fully.
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Some
cabinet
and
building
materials
are
not
designed
to
withstand
the
heat
produced
by
the
microwave
oven
for
cooking.
Check
with
your
builder
or
cabinet
supplier
to
make
sure
that
the
materials
used
will
not
discolor,
delaminate
or
sustain
other
damages.
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For
gas
cooktop,
we
recommend
that
combined
cooking
surface
rating
does
not
exceed
55,000
BTU/hr.
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The
microwave
oven
is
set
for
recirculation
mode.
For
external
(wall
or
roof)
venting,
see
“Venting
Design
Specifications”
section.
Special
Requirements
For
Wall
Venting
Installation
Only:
m
Cutout
must
be
free
of
any
obstructions
so
that
the
vent
fits
properly,
and
the
damper
blade
opens
freely
and
fully.
For
Roof
Venting
Installation
Only:
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If
you
are
using
a
rectangular
to
round
transition
piece,
3"
(7.6
cm)
clearance
needs
to
exist
above
the
microwave
oven
so
that
the
damper
blade
can
open
freely
and
fully.
See
“Rectangular
to
Round
Transition”
illustration
in
“Venting
Design
Specifications”
section.