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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 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

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happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ......................................... 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 2

Tools and Parts ......................................................................................... 2

Remove Cardboard Template .................................................................. 2

Location Requirements ............................................................................ 2

Product Dimensions ................................................................................. 3

Electrical Requirements ............................................................................ 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 4

Remove Mounting Plate ........................................................................... 4

Rotate Blower Motor ................................................................................ 4

Locate Wall Stud(s) ................................................................................... 6

Mark Rear Wall .......................................................................................... 7

Drill Holes in Rear Wall.............................................................................. 7

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .................................................................. 8

Prepare Upper Cabinet ............................................................................. 8

Install Damper Assembly .......................................................................... 9

Install the Microwave Oven ...................................................................... 9

Complete Installation .............................................................................. 10

VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 11

ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................. 12

Replacement Parts ................................................................................. 12

Accessories............................................................................................. 12

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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 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..........................................
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Remove Cardboard Template 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 thumbtacks ■■ ■■ Scissors 7/16" socket wrench (or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" lag screws ■■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver ■■ ■■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for 1/4-20 x 3" bolts 1 /2" (3.
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Installation Dimensions: Electrical Requirements NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section. A WARNING B 12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. upper cabinet and side cabinet depth 30" (76.2 cm) min. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 30" (76.2 cm) typical* Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. 66" (167.6 cm) min.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back of microwave oven. Remove Mounting Plate 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 of the microwave oven, remove it and set it aside. 3.
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6. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular damper vent covers at the perforations. Roof Venting Installation Only 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.” 2. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of microwave oven and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven. Lower blower motor back into microwave oven. A A B A. Exhaust port A. Diagonal wire cutting pliers B. Damper vent covers 7.
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Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.” 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening. 2. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.
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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 centerline of the opening. 6. Holding the mounting plate in place, find the wall stud centerline(s) drawn in Step 2 of “Locate Wall Stud(s),” and mark at least 1, preferably 2, hole(s) through the mounting plate closest to the wall stud centerline(s).
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Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) Attach Mounting Plate to Wall NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both end holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" 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.
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5. Cut the 11/2" (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 hole as shown. B Install the Microwave Oven WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. A A. Metal cabinet B. Power supply cord bushing 6.
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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 retighten screws. 9. Repeat steps 3-6. 10.
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VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. NOTES: ■■ 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 recirculation installation. Do not vent exhaust air into concealed spaces, such as spaces within walls or ceilings, attics, crawl spaces or garages.
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Recommended Vent Length A 31/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (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.