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 Tools and Parts... eee Remove Cardboard Template .... Location Requirements...............
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. m Measuring tape a mw Pencil mg Masking tape or thumbtacks Sci CISSOFS No. 2 Phillips screwdriver mw No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for 1/4-20 x 3" bolts m = 7/16" socket wrench (or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" lag screws Drill 3/16" (5 mm), 3/8" (10 mm) drill bits gm Stud finder 1%" (3.8 cm) diam.
Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. AWARNING 12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. upper cabinet and side cabinet depth ul Electrical Shock Hazard 30" Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. == (76.2 cm) >, typical* Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven. 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. Ifthe mounting plate is attached to the back of the microwave oven, remove it and set it aside. 3.
Roof Venting Installation Only 1. Repeat Step 1 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.” 2. Repeat Step 2 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.” 3. Repeat Step 3 from 4. 5. Repeat Step 4 from “Wall Venting Installation Only. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of « « . . ” “Wall Venting Installation Only. . . ” microwave oven, and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven. Lower blower motor back into microwave 6.
NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within 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.” Possible Wall Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate.
5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section), align the mounting plate center markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3, and that the end holes are properly marked. Make sure the mounting plate is level. 6.
Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) 1. Drill a 3/16" (6 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.” 2. If installing on a second wall stud, drill a 3/16" (6 mm) hole 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 Stud(s)” section. 3. Drill a 3/4" (19 mm) hole through the wall at the other end hole. 6.
5. Cut the 11%" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area “@” on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord. NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown. APIS B Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. A. Metal cabinet B. Power supply cord bushing 6. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at points “D” and “E” on the template.
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 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. Connect vent to damper assembly. A B 10.
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 m transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination.
Recommended Vent Length A 3%" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used. 6" (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total A The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbows), 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. B 6 ft (1.8 m) x For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows.
