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If microwave oven

does not operate...

• Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped

or the house fuse blown.

• Check that the power supply cord is

plugged into the wall receptacle.

• See Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting

checklist.

If you need

assistance...

Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free

number to call, or call the dealer from whom

you purchased this appliance. The dealer is

listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone

directory under "Appliances - Household -

Major - Service and Repair."

When you call, you will need the microwave

oven hood model and serial number. Both

numbers can be found on the model/serial

rating plate located behind the microwave

oven door on the front frame of the

microwave oven.

Accessory kits

Accessory kit no.4378403 - Almond

- White

- Black

- Biscuit

Filler panel kits are available from your dealer

to use when installing this microwave oven in a

36"- or 42"- wide opening. The filler panels

come in pairs and each panel is 3" wide.

See your dealer for details.

11.To prepare the rear wall cutout

opening and exhaust Adaptor/mounting plate

for wall-venting:

1. Place the mounting plate against the rear wall.

2. Using a pencil, put dots through slots F and G,

and through holes H and I. Remove the

mounting plate and draw lines extending

through the points. This will give the location and

size of the box cutout for the rear wall duct.

• Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear

mounting plate by sliding it into the guides

at the top center of the plate on the wall

side. Push in securely until it is past the top

locking tabs and in the lower locking tabs.

Take care to assure the damper hinge is

installed so that it is at the top and that

the damper swings freely.

• Carefully guide the exhaust adaptor, now

attached to the mounting plate, into the

house duct, before using the screws to

attach the plate to the wall. This will assure

proper alignment for installation.

12. Insert lag Screws (into wall stud) or

toggle bolts (through drywall) through the

holes on the mounting plate at holes “A”, “B”,

“C”, “D” and “E”.

Attach a spring toggle head to the end of

each toggle screw. Leave at least one wall

thickness of space between the mounting

plate and the end of the spring toggle head

so that the spring toggle head can properly

open on the other side of the wall.

13.

Position mounting plate on the wall making

sure that top of mounting plate is against

bottom of cabinet or bottom of cabinet frame.

Start the lag screws through the wall-stud holes

and/or insert toggle screws and spring toggle

heads through drywall holes. Tighten screws to

secure mounting plate to wall. Check that

center of plate is secured to wall.

14.Slide washer

onto holding pin and

set inside upper

cabinet.

15.Carefully lift microwave oven hood

and hang it on support tabs at the bottom of

the mounting plate. Thread power supply cord

through the power supply cord hole in the

bottom of the upper cabinet.

16.Rotate

microwave oven hood

upward so that top of

hood is against bottom

of upper cabinet or

cabinet frame.

17.Drop the holding

pin and washer assembly into hole “N” and

push pin down as far as it will go.

18.Place washers over two, 1/4” x2” or 3”

screws. Then insert a screw down through

each hole in the upper cabinet bottom.

Tighten the screws until the gap between the

upper cabinet and microwave oven hood is

closed.

19.Remove holding pin and washer and

store for possible future need. If wall venting or

ventless installation is used, go to Step 22.

20.Roof-venting installation: Align the

damper/duct connector with the vent on top

of the microwave oven hood. Damper should

be on top of tab. Use one tapping screws

(bright-colored) to attach damper/duct

connector to the microwave oven hood.

Note: Damper/duct connector must be

attached to microwave oven hood after

microwave oven hood is installed.

21.Roof-venting installation: Install duct

through the vent opening in the upper

cabinet. Complete the venting system through

the roof according to the method needed.

See “Venting requirements” and “Venting

preparation”, Panels B and C. Use caulking to

seal exterior roof opening around exhaust cap.

22.Install power supply cord clamp, using

screw (dark-colored) as shown in Step 21, to

inside of the cabinet. Use power supply cord

clamp to bundle the power supply cord.

23.Grasp filter screen with one hand

holding the ring and the other hand holding

the opposite end. Insert the end of the filter

screen without ring into the opening and slide

towards the center of the microwave oven

hood. Insert ring end of filter screen into the

opening and slide entire screen towards the

front side of the microwave oven hood until

screen is securely in position. Repeat for other

filter screen

24.Plug in the power supply cord.

25.Read your Use and Care Guide, then

check the operation of your microwave oven

hood.

Panel E

Before you start...

Proper installation is the installer's

responsibility. A qualified technician should

install this microwave oven hood. Make sure

you have everything necessary for correct

installation. It is the responsibility of the installer

to comply with the installation clearances

specified either on the mounting plate or in

the Installation Instructions.

This microwave oven hood is shipped

assembled for ventless (recirculating)

installation

Wall construction should be a minimum of 2" x

4" wood studding and 3/8" thickness drywall or

plaster/lath.

Check the microwave oven for damage.

Remove all packaging material from inside

microwave oven. See WARNING for excessive

microwave energy exposure. If any damage is

evident, Do Not operate the microwave oven

until it is checked by an authorized service

technician.

Place a portion of carton or another heavy

material over the countertop and range

before installing the microwave oven hood.

Do Not use a pIastic cover.

Parts supplied

for installation:

Check location:

• The wall must be strong enough to support

the microwave oven hood weight of 70

pounds, plus the weight of any items placed

inside the microwave oven or the upper

cabinet.

• The location should be away from draft

areas, such as windows, doors, and strong

heating vents.

• The microwave oven hood should be

located for convenient use in the kitchen.

Tools and materials

needed for

installation:

Special hardware and tools are required for

brick or masonry walls.

It is the customer's responsibility:

To contact a qualified electrical installer.

To assure that the electrical installation is

adequate and in conformance with National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition*,

and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standard listed may be obtained from:

* National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Panel A

Your safety and the safety of others is very

important.

We have provided many important safety messages in

this manual and on your appliance. Always read and

obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can

kill or hurt you and others. All safety

messages will be preceded by the safety

alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or

"WARNING". These words mean:

You will be killed or

seriously injured if you

don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or

seriously injured if you

don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how

to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

Excessive Microwave Energy Exposure

Do Not attempt to operate this microwave

oven with the door open.

Do Not tamper with or defeat the safety interlocks.

Do Not place objects between the microwave

oven front face and the door.

Do Not allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate

on sealing surface of microwave oven door.

Do Not operate microwave oven if it is damaged.

The microwave oven door must close

properly to provide safe operation. Do Not

use microwave oven if door is bent; hinges

and latches are broken or loose; or door

seals, sealing surfaces or glass is broken.

The microwave oven should be adjusted and

repaired only by a qualified repair person.

Have a qualified repair person check for

microwave leakage if a repair is made.

Do Not use microwave oven for commercial

purposes. This microwave oven is designed

for household use only.

Failure to use microwave oven except as

instructed could result in exposure to

excessive microwave energy.

DANGER

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

microwave oven hood.

Lift microwave oven hood and hang on

support tabs on bottom of mounting plate

brackets. Hold microwave oven hood in

place and secure to upper cabinet with the

holding pin and washer.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in back or other injury.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install oven.

This microwave oven hood must be mounted

against and supported by a flat, vertical wall.

This microwave oven hood must be attached

with two lag screws to a minimum of one,

vertical 2" x 4" wall stud.

Do Not mount microwave oven hood to an

island or peninsula cabinet.

The top and rear supporting structure for

microwave oven hood must be capable of

supporting 70 pounds, plus the weight of

any items placed inside the microwave oven

or upper cabinet.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in back or other injury.

WARNING

holding

washer

Slide exhaust

adaptor into

guides on

rear panel.

Exhaust Adaptor

Damper

(hinge side up)

Locking

Tabs

Guides

Mounting Plate

(wall side)

Make sure top of mounting

plate is against bottom of

cabinet or cabinet frame.

mounting plate

spring toggle

head

toggle screw

lag screw

all

Mounting

Plate

Space More Than

Wall Thickness

Bolt

End

Toggle Screw

Spring toggle head

damper

duct

power

supply

cord

clamp

You have just finished

installing your new

microwave oven hood. To get the

most efficient use from your new

microwave oven hood, read your Use &

Care Guide. Keep Installation Instructions

Congratulations!

and Guide close to microwave oven hood

for easy reference. The instructions will

make reinstalling your microwave

oven hood in another home as

easy as the first installation.

Part No. 3828W5U0143/8183895(Rev.1)

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Printed in Korea

30" min. cabinet

opening width

30" min. to top of wall

mounting plate

This product is suitable

for use above electric

and gas cooking

products 36" wide

or less.

15-3/8"

CRITICAL

DIMENSION

14" min. to cooking

surface or countertop

16"

29-7/8"

4, 1/4" x 3" screws

2, 1/4" x 2" screws

4, 1/4" x 2" lag screws

2 tapping screws

(bright-colored)

1 power supply

cord bushing

1 holding pin and

1" outside diameter x 5/16"

inside diameter washer

2 washers

2 filters

1 power supply cord

clamp and 1

mounting screw

(dark-colored)

4 spring toggle-heads

3/8” and 3/4”

wood drill bits

flat-blade

screwdriver

stud finder or

thin nail

No. 3 Phillips

screwdriver

Scissors

measuring

tape

duct tape

electric

drill

3/16" drill bit

safety

glasses

gloves

masking

tape

pencil

key hole saw

plumb line

caulking gun

and weatherproof

caulking compound

framer

square

saber saw

small side

cutters or

tin snips

Electrical Shock Hazard

Take special care when drilling holes into the wall.

Electrical wires may be concealed behind

the wall covering, and contact with them

could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Filler panels

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT:

Read and save

these instructions.

Microwave Oven Hood

Combination

IMPORTANT:

Installer: Leave Installation Instructions

with homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions

for future reference.

Save Installation Instructions for electrical

inspector’s use.

Part No. 3828W5U0143/8183895(Rev.1)

carton or another

heavy material for

covering

countertop

Important: Observe all

governing codes and

ordinances.

Electrical ground is

required. See “Electrical

requirements.” Panel B.

Remove all

contents from

the upper

cabinet.

Summary of content (7 pages)

PAGE 1
1. To prepare the rear wall cutout opening and exhaust Adaptor/mounting plate for wall-venting: 1. Place the mounting plate against the rear wall. 2. Using a pencil, put dots through slots F and G, and through holes H and I. Remove the mounting plate and draw lines extending through the points. This will give the location and size of the box cutout for the rear wall duct. • Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear mounting plate by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the plate on the wall side.
PAGE 2
Position mounting plate on the wall making sure that top of mounting plate is against bottom of cabinet or bottom of cabinet frame. Start the lag screws through the wall-stud holes and/or insert toggle screws and spring toggle heads through drywall holes. Tighten screws to secure mounting plate to wall. Check that center of plate is secured to wall. Remove holding pin and washer and store for possible future need. If wall venting or ventless installation is used, go to Step 22. damper 20.
PAGE 3
Electrical requirements Venting requirements Venting preparation roof cap w WARNING w WARNING 6" min. diameter round duct w WARNING blower plate mounting screw blower unit back plate wall cap elbow Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground microwave oven hood. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
PAGE 4
Electrical requirements Venting requirements Venting preparation roof cap w WARNING w WARNING 6" min. diameter round duct w WARNING blower plate mounting screw blower unit back plate wall cap elbow Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground microwave oven hood. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
PAGE 5
Electrical requirements Venting requirements Venting preparation roof cap w WARNING w WARNING 6" min. diameter round duct w WARNING blower plate mounting screw blower unit back plate wall cap elbow Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground microwave oven hood. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
PAGE 6
Position mounting plate on the wall making sure that top of mounting plate is against bottom of cabinet or bottom of cabinet frame. Start the lag screws through the wall-stud holes and/or insert toggle screws and spring toggle heads through drywall holes. Tighten screws to secure mounting plate to wall. Check that center of plate is secured to wall. Remove holding pin and washer and store for possible future need. If wall venting or ventless installation is used, go to Step 22. damper 20.
PAGE 7
Position mounting plate on the wall making sure that top of mounting plate is against bottom of cabinet or bottom of cabinet frame. Start the lag screws through the wall-stud holes and/or insert toggle screws and spring toggle heads through drywall holes. Tighten screws to secure mounting plate to wall. Check that center of plate is secured to wall. Remove holding pin and washer and store for possible future need. If wall venting or ventless installation is used, go to Step 22. damper 20.