Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Call 1-800-944-9044(US) or 1-800-265-8352(Canada) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT – • Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
Installation Instructions CONTENTS Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust................17– 18 General information Mount the Microwave Oven ................19 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3 C Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3 Recirculating ........................................ 20 – 22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............20 Damage – Shipment/Installation..............................
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to ensure that the outlet box is properly grounded.
Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED DAMAGE—SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION PART • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the QUANTITY unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. • If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer.
Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Pencil # 1 Phillips screwdriver Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Scissors (to cut template, if necessary) Electric drill with 3⁄16“, 1⁄2“ and 5⁄8“ drill bits Carpenter square (optional) Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Gloves Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Safety goggles Hammer (optional) Duct and m
Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE 4 Cut the middle of the outer protective plastic bag to remove the mounting plate A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE Screws Screws Mounting Plate 1 Remove the installation instructions,use and care, exhaust adapter, turntable ring, shelf, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.
Installation Instructions C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position-beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Plate position-beneath flat bottom cabinet NOTE: IT IS VERY READ IMPORTAN AND FOLLOW IN THE T TO INSTALLAT THE DIRECTION BEFORE ION INSTRUCT PROCEED S REAR ING WALL IONS TEMPLATE WITH THIS This Rear Wall . Template mounting serves plate and outlet. to position to locate the horizontal the bottom 1. Use a level exhaust accurately. to check that the template 2.
Installation Instructions D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE 3/8" TO EDGE 12" NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE. This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom mounting plate and to locate the horizontal exhaust outlet. 1. Use a level to check that the template is positioned accurately. 2. Locate and mark at least one stud on the left or right side of the centerline.
Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation: A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) A (Choose A, B or C) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Recirculating. Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section.
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCTING NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 31⁄4” x 10” (8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 5” (12.7 cm) diameter/ 6” (15.2 cm) diameter round duct should not exceed 120 equivalent feet (36.5 m). Outside ventilation requires an EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCT.Read the following carefully. NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
Installation Instructions EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCTING OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation. EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH Roof Cap 24 Ft. (7.3 m) x (1) = 24 Ft. (7.3 m) 12 Ft. (3.6 m) Straight Duct (6”/15.2 cm Round) 12 Ft. (3.6 m) x (1) = 12 Ft. (3.6 m) Rectangular-to-Round Transition Adaptor* 5 Ft. (1.5 m) x (1) = 5 Ft. (1.5 m) Total Length = 41 Ft. (12.
Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Top Exhaust A4. Check Damper Operation A5. Mount Microwave Oven A6. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A7. Connect Ductwork 3/8" TO EDGE along the dotted line. Trim the rear wall template 12" TO NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THE DIRECTIONS READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION WITH THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
Installation Instructions A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit. End B You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. End A Back of Microwave 3 Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing out the top of the microwave.
Installation Instructions A3. A5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST 5 Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw removed in Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight. 6 Replace blower plate with the screw removed in Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the handle or heat shield during installation.
Installation Instructions A5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) A6. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Blower Plate Back of Microwave Damper Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw For Front-to-Back or Side-to-Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Remove Blower Plate B3. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B4. Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Adjust Blower B6. Mount the Microwave Oven 3/8" TO EDGE serves to position the bottom This Rear Wall Template the horizontal exhaust mounting plate and to locate outlet. that the template is positioned 1. Use a level to check 4" +<106#. ( %76 176 (14 *14 56 1765+&' ':*#7 #..
Installation Instructions B3. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom. Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
Installation Instructions 8 Place the blower unit back into the opening. B5. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End A 4 Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°. Before Rotation After Rotation End B Back of Microwave CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are properly secured.
Installation Instructions Cabinet Front B6. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the handle or heat shield during installation. Do not remove the cardboard spacers between the heat shield and door.
Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C2. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Check Blower Plate C4. Mount the Microwave Oven C5. Install or change Charcoal Filter 3/8" TO EDGE along the dotted line. Trim the rear wall template 12" TO NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THE DIRECTIONS READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION WITH THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
Installation Instructions C2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET C4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the handle or heat shield during installation. Do not remove the cardboard spacers between the heat shield and door.
Installation Instructions C4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 2 Open the microwave door and remove the two vent mounting screws l; ocated on top of the microwave using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. Charcoal Filter 3 6 Tighten center screw completely. Remove the charcoal filter by pushing the top of the filter inwards,then pull it forward out from the unit.
Installation Instructions 5 For models with the recirculation filter access door, follow these steps to replace or install a PureAir ® Microwave Filter. Press the bottom of charcoal filter to place it into the correct position. 1 Remove the PureAir® Filter from the packaging and shake filter to remove excess carbon. 2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the PureAir ® 3 Filter access door. Open the filter access door. 6 Reinstall the vent by sliding the bottom of the vent into place.
Installation Instructions Place the new PureAir ® Filter into the slot behind the door at an angle until it's upright and 5 securely placed in the duct. Make sure the PureAir ® Filter is nested vertically in the slot. Close access door,tighten screw 6 and the PureAir ® Filter is ready to use.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 5. N LATIO S L A T INS UCTION R INST 6. 2. Read the USE & CARE Manual. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. RE &|+&= CA USE NUAL MA 3. + Install turntable ring and glas s tray in cavity. 7. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE. ION LLAT NS A T S IN IO RUCT INST 4.
3/8" TO EDGE 12" NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE. This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom mounting plate and to locate the horizontal exhaust outlet. 1. Use a level to check that the template is positioned accurately. 2. Locate and mark at least one stud on the left or right side of the centerline.
