Installation Instructions

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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 the “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

W11496338A

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

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

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

Separate 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) ......................................................................7

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

Drill Holes in Rear Wall .................................................................8

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

Prepare Upper Cabinet ................................................................9

Install Damper Assembly

(for wall venting only) ..................................................................10

Install the Microwave Oven ........................................................10

Complete Installation .................................................................11

VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ........................................12

ASSISTANCE ................................................................................14

Replacement Parts .....................................................................14

Accessories ................................................................................14

Summary of content (16 pages)

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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 the “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............................1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Separate cardboard template ■ Diagonal wire cutting pliers Pencil ■ Stud finder ■ Masking tape or thumbtacks ■ ■ Scissors 7/16" (1.1 cm) socket wrench (or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" (6.4 mm x 5.1 cm) lag screws ■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver ■ ■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for 1/4-20 x 3" (7.6 cm) bolts 11/2" (3.
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For Roof Venting Installation Only: ■ Product Dimensions If you are using a rectangular-to-round transition piece, the 3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to exist above the microwave oven so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See “Rectangular to Round Transition” illustration in the “Venting Design Specifications” section. NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See the “Electrical Requirements” section. A 16¹⁄₄" (41.3 cm) 17¹⁄₈" (43.5 cm) +/- 3/16 " (0.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate 3. Remove two blower screws attaching blower motor to the microwave oven, and set aside. 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.
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6. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular damper vent covers at the perforations. 10. Reattach the two blower screws into the recessed holes in the back of the microwave. A B A. Diagonal wire cutting pliers B. Rectangular damper vent cover 7. Hold the blower motor wire, put the wire through the blower motor bridge. A B A. Screws B. Recessed holes A B 11. Check to make sure the two screws are secured properly in the blower motor screw holes, so that the motor cannot move.
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13. Secure damper plate with two screws removed in Step 1. A 8. Reconnect the blower motor wire into the connector. 9. Reattach the two blower screws into the recessed holes in the back of the microwave. 10. Check to make sure the two screws are secured properly in the blower motor screw holes, so that the motor cannot move. 11. Return the damper plate to its original horizontal position. A B A. Damper plate B. Screws Roof Venting Installation Only 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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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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3. Holding the cardboard template in place, mark both holes in the lower corners and draw a horizontal line across the bottom edge of the cardboard template. These represent the mounting plate’s end holes and bottom edge. 4. Remove the cardboard template and check the markings: Upper cabinet bottom 15⁵⁄₈" (39.71 cm) Centerline 14¹⁄₈" (35.96 cm) Mounting plate end hole ■ 17¹⁄₃ " (44.02 cm) 14¹⁄₈" (35.96 cm) Bottom of mounting plate The bottom edge line must be 171⁄3" (44.
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4. Push the two bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall. C A B D Prepare Upper Cabinet 1. Disconnect power to outlet. 2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet. 3. Place cardboard template against the bottom of the upper cabinet, make sure the template centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on the rear wall.
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Install Damper Assembly 3. Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped shut. (for wall venting only) 1. Check that damper blade moves freely and opens fully. 2. Position the damper assembly on the back of the microwave oven so that the damper blade hinge is at the top, and the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven. A B C D 4. Using two or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate.
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■ Overtightening bolts may warp the top of the microwave oven. To avoid warping, wood filler blocks (installer to provide) may be added. The blocks must be the same thickness as the space between the upper cabinet bottom and the microwave oven. 2. Connect vent to damper assembly. A B A A. Vent B. Damper assembly (under vent) A. Bolts NOTE: Avoid damage to the mounting nut, screw the bolts into the mounting nut holes around 15-20 mm by hand first, make sure the bolts thread in properly.
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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 the “Recommended Standard Fittings” section for equivalent lengths. For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows.
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ASSISTANCE Call your authorized dealer or service center. When you call, you will need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Both numbers can be found on the model and serial number plate, which is located behind the microwave oven door on the front frame of the microwave oven. If you need additional assistance, call us at our toll-free number or visit our website listed in the User Guide.
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