MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 30" (76.2 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 ....cssssssssssssssesseesseees 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For external (wall or roof) venting, see “Venting Design Specifications” section. Tacestion LOCATION Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Recijremont.« se CULL OUCTIS Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. The location must provide: m= Minimum installation dimensions.
Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. b ° 12" (30.5 cm) min. 13" (33.0 cm) max. upper cabinet and side cabinet depth Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 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. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. With vent deflector oriented as shown (wide side down), slide it back and under the back edge of the vent opening. 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.
Wall Venting Installation Only Roof Venting Installation Only To Remove Wall Damper Vent Cover: To Remove Roof Damper Vent Cover: 1. Locate the wall damper vent cover on the back of the microwave oven. 1. Locate the roof damper vent cover on the top of the microwave oven. 2. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the damper vent cover at the perforations. 2. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the damper vent cover at the perforations. Ai :i 'i i4 A. B. C. D. 3.
Yong te site, Bon srr PAE 3 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.
stud, preferably 2, using a minimum 1. of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. 7. Using measuring tape, measure out 6” (15.2 cm) on both sides of the centerline, and mark. 8. Measure down 4” (10.2 cm) from the mark made in Step 6, and mark. 9. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines through the marks made in steps 6 and 8. 10.
Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nuts to go through the wall and to open. Wall Studs at Both Corner Holes (Figure 4) on 1. A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt B. Mounting plate C. Spring toggle nut A woes E> A. B. C. D. \ (Mn Insert lag screws into both bottom corner holes. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level. Securely tighten the lag screws. 1. Disconnect power to outlet. 2.
4. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet. 5. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. For Roof Venting Installation Only 7. Cut3/4" (19 mm) hole at one corner of the shaded rectangular area “F” on Upper Cabinet Template. 8. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the rectangular area. Perce ~y ee Le Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.
For Roof Venting Installation Only 1. Insert damper assembly through the cabinet cutout so that the long tab of the damper assembly slides into the slot on the left side of the damper vent opening, as shown. Then secure with mounting screw. To Install Filters: 1. Make sure filters are stacked in the filter frame as shown above. 2.
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. NOTES: gm Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. We do not recommend using a Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. flexible metal vent.
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 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. A B 6 ft (1.8 m) >. For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows.