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 installations instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the frustration in these installation instructions. Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. Tools and Pants...
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Pars Tools Needed: Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ® Measuring tape ® Diagonal wire cutting pliers ® Pencil «Stud finder = Masking tape or = 7/16" socket wrench thumbtacks (or box wrench; for 1/4" x 2" lag screws w 192" (3.8 cm) diam. ® Scissors ® No. 2 Phillips screwdriver hole drift bit for wood u No.
Installation Dimensions: NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outset must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. LIL 12" (30.8 cm) min. on 14° (35.6 om) max. | 30 upper cabinet and [= Si Cabinet depth wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outlet *30" (76.2 cm is typical for 668" {167.6 cm) installation height. Exact dimensions may vary depending or type of rangefinder below. Product Dimensions 16% (41.3 cm) *Overall depth of product will vary slightly depending on door design.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . 8. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back Remove Mounding Plate 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. If the mounting plate is attached to the back A.
6. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular damper vent covers at the perforations. A. Diagonal wire cutting pliers B. Damper vent covers 7. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3. 8. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted inch the sits in the top of the microwave oven, A. Damper plate 8. Screws C. Damper plate tabs D. Slots 9. 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, 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s} do not install the microwave oven. 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.
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 A. Center line 2. Align the center markers on the wall template to the center line on the wall, making sure it is level and that the top of the wall template is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both end holes drifted into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 3716-24 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x2" lag screws. Refer to illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section. No Wall Studs at End Holes {Figures 1 and 2} NOTE: The mounting plate must be secured to the wall on at least 1 wall stud as well as at both ends. 1.
5. Cut the 1%" (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 to be installed around the supply cord hols as shown. B J A. Metal cabinet B. Power supply cord bushing 6. Drill 3/8" (10 mm holes at points “D” 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.
6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place. 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 re tighten screws. 9. Repeat steps 3-6. 10.
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/contractor references only, NOTES: u Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. ®» We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent. ® To avoid possible product damage, be sure to vent air outside, unless using re circulation installation. Do not vent exhaust air into concealed spaces, such as spaces within walls or ceilings, attics, craw! spaces or garages.
Recommended Vent Length AJ" x 10” (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 8” (15.2 cm) 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.