Installation Instructions

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OVER THE RANGE

MICROWAVE OVEN/HOOD SYSTEM

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing the Microwave Oven/Hood System. Two people are

recommended to install this product.

If a new electrical outlet is required, its installation should be completed by a qualified electrician before the

Microwave Oven/Hood is installed. See 3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 2.

1 MOUNTING SPACE

This Microwave Oven/Hood requires a mounting space

on a wall as shown in Figure 1. It is designed to be used

with standard 12-inch wall cabinets.

If the space between the wall cabinets is 36 or 42 inches,

a Filler Panel Kit can be used to fill the gap. The metal

filler panels come in 3-inch wide pairs. One set is needed

for a 36-inch opening and 2 sets for a 42-inch opening.

White and black are available. See page 8 for ordering

information. The Filler Panel Kit should be installed before

the Microwave Oven/Hood is installed.

12"

/2"

30"

30" or more from

cooking surface

66" or more from floor

Backsplash

Figure 1

At least 2"

Summary of content (8 pages)

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OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN/HOOD SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing the Microwave Oven/Hood System. Two people are recommended to install this product. If a new electrical outlet is required, its installation should be completed by a qualified electrician before the Microwave Oven/Hood is installed. See 3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 2. 1 MOUNTING SPACE This Microwave Oven/Hood requires a mounting space on a wall as shown in Figure 1.
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WALL CONSTRUCTION This Microwave Oven/Hood should be mounted against and supported by a flat vertical wall. The wall must be flat for proper installation. If the wall is not flat, use spacers to fill in the gaps. Wall construction should be a minimum of 2” x 4” wood studding and 3/8” or more thick dry wall or plaster/lath.
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4 HOOD EXHAUST DUCT When the hood is vented to the outside, a hood exhaust duct is required. All ductwork must be metal; absolutely do not use plastic duct. Check that all connections are made securely. Please read the following carefully: Exhaust connection: The hood exhaust has been designed to connect to a standard 3-1/4” x 10” rectangular duct. If round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round adapter must be used.
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7 PREPARATION OF THE OVEN 1. Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the oven over to rest on plastic foam pad. Lift carton off oven and remove all packing materials, Installation Instructions, Wall Template, Top Template, Charcoal Filter, Turntable and Turntable Support; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. 2. CHECK THE OVEN.
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(B) HORIZONTAL EXHAUST: Outside Ventilation 1. Remove and save 2 screws from back edge and 1 screw from the top center of Fan Cover Bracket. Remove Fan Cover Bracket by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow on the Fan Cover Bracket, as shown in Figure 9. 2. Withdraw Hood Fan Unit carefully and slip wires out of Wire Box. See Figure 10. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch hood fan wiring. 3. Rotate the Hood Fan Unit and turn end-over-end so that the fan blade openings are facing the back of the oven.
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(C) VERTICAL EXHAUST: Outside Ventilation 1. Remove and save 2 screws from back edge and 1 screw from the top center of the Fan Cover Bracket. Remove Fan Cover Bracket by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow on the Fan Cover Bracket as shown in Figure 9 on page 5. 2. Withdraw Hood Fan Unit carefully and slip wires out of Wire Box. See Figure 10 on page 5. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch hood fan wiring. 3. Turn the Hood Fan Unit end-over-end.
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MOUNTING OVEN TO THE WALL Two people are recommended to attach the Microwave Oven/Hood to the Mounting Plate. 1. Thread the power supply cord through the hole made in the bottom of the top cabinet. 2. Install the oven by sliding it onto the arms of the Mounting Plate. Push it all the way to the wall. See Figure 18. 3. Tighten two Mounting Screws (D) located in the oven faceplate. See Figure 18. (D) (D) For Louver E (some models) 4.
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OPTIONAL TIP: After removing oven from carton, flip carton upside down, cut along indicated dotted line as shown below. This will assist in positioning the oven before placing oven on the Mounting Plate. See Figure 22. 51/2" 11" 51/2" 51/2" Figure 22 2" CHECK LIST FOR INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit has been installed according to all of the Installation Instructions, the Top Template and Wall Template. 2. Remove all packing material from the oven. 3. Plug in the power cord. 4.