DESIGN GUIDE for Built-in Appliances
TABLE of CONTENTS 1...................... Introduction 2-3...................... 30" Microwave Drawer® Ovens 4-5...................... 24" Microwave Drawer Ovens 6-7...................... Cooktop+Microwave Drawer® Appliance 8-9...................... Slide-in Range 10-11...................... Freestanding Ranges 12-13...................... Over the Counter® Microwaves 14-15...................... Over the Range Microwaves 16-17...................... Built-in Kits Back Cover...........
Introduc tion ONLY SHARP EX TENDS YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN OP TIONS IN SO M ANY NE W WAYS. Every kitchen needs a microwave — but where should it go? With so many microwave ovens to choose from, which type best suits your needs or those of your client? Whether you are designing a kitchen in a new home, remodeling an older kitchen or simply replacing a current microwave, this guide will help you choose the best microwave for your kitchen design — and help you install it properly.
24" 30 " Microwave Microwave ® Drawer Drawer ® OOvens vens ® • • Insight InsightPro Pro ®KB-6524PS/PK/PW KB-6525PS/PK/PW opens openswith withEasy EasyOpen Openhandle handleoror ™ controls Auto-Touch™ Auto-Touch controls ® • • Insight InsightPro Pro ®KB-6024MS/MK/ KB-6025MS/MK/MW MW Open handle withwith EasyEasy Open handle ® • • Insight with Manual Insight ®KB-6001NS KB-6002LS/LK/LW with Drawer Manual Drawer Professional TIPS TIPS Professional Any microwave Kitchen designersoven oftenlocation struggle shou
30 " Microwave Drawer ® O vens 4 11/16" 2" 28 1/8" *15 13/32" 14 19/32" 15" auto drawer opening 23 3/8" 1 13/16" door thickness 30" *15" for KB-6525PS/PK/PW 84" wall cabinet *suggested electrical outlet location optional wall oven cutout illustrated in sketch 6" Anti-Tip block (6") *suggested electrical outlet location Anti-Tip block 3 1/2" 5" 3 1/2" 5" 4" 28 7/16" opening allow 3/4" overlap 23 1/2" min depth 36" countertop height allow 3/16" overlap allow 3/4" overlap 14 13/16" opening
24" 24" Microwave Microwave Drawer Drawer®® OOvens vens • • Insight InsightPro Pro®®KB-6524PS/PK/PW KB-6524PS/PK/PW opens openswith withEasy EasyOpen Openhandle handleoror Auto-Touch™ Auto-Touch™ controls controls • • Insight InsightPro Pro®®KB-6024MS/MK/ KB-6024MS/MK/MW MW withwith EasyEasy Open Open handle handle ®® • • Insight Insight KB-6001NS KB-6001NSwith withManual Manual Drawer Drawer Professional TIPS TIPS Professional Any Anymicrowave microwaveoven ovenlocation location should shouldbe besafe saf
24" Microwave Drawer ® O vens (6") *Suggested electrical outlet location 4 11/16" 1 23/32" Anti-Tip block 3 1/2" 5" 21 19/32" 22 1/8" opening *15 13/32" 15" auto drawer opening 4" Allow 3/16" overlap Allow 7/8" overlap 14 19/32" 1/2" 23 min depth 36" countertop height 14 3/16" to bottom of Anti-Tip block 14 13/16" opening Allow 7/8" overlap Allow 7/16" overlap Floor must support 100 lbs.
24" Microwave Co ok top + Microwave ® Drawer vens Drawer ® OAppliance • Insight Pro ®®KB-6524PS/PK/PW • opens Insight ProEasy KB-5121KS/KK/KW with Open handle or with Electric Cooktop and AutoAuto-Touch™ controls matic Microwave Drawer Oven • Insight Pro ® KB-6024MS/MK/ MW with Easy Open handle Professional TIPS • Insight ® KB-6001NS with Manual Drawer The Cooktop+Microwave Drawer appliance is ideal for islands or Professional TIPS open plan kitchen designs. It’s a perfect companion to wall ovens.
Cook top + Microwave Drawer ® Appliance 31 1/2" glass and control panel 29 7/8" width of unit 15" auto drawer open 15 5/8" from the bottom side of the cooktop to the bottom cover R 3/8" minimun flat area 23 7/16" depth 30" 30" to bottom of cabinet over cooktop 13" max 31 1/2" 30" door and louver width 1 11/16" door thickness 18" to upper cabinets 30" cutout 3/8" minimun flat area 22 7/8" cutout 25" countertop depth 22 7/8" 23 1/2" min depth 15" ± 1/8" vertical opening 30" opening width A
Slide -in Range • Insight Pro ® KB-4425LS/LK/LW Convection Range with Touchscreen Technology Professional TIPS The sleek slide-in model KB-4425L is ideal for islands and peninsulas. Although it occupies a width of only 30", its two spacious ovens offer the capacity to microwave a 9" x 11" pan of lasagna or roast a 25-pound turkey. This slide-in model provides a true built-in appearance and only one electrical connection is needed. Insight Pro Ranges require one 50 amp circuit.
Slide -in Range 31 1/4" glass and control panel 30" 29 7/8" width of unit minimum 30" to bottom of cabinet over cooktop 18" to upper cabinets 23 1/8" 36 ± 1/8" to bottom of cooktop surface 42" drawer open 6" 6 1/8" 36" countertop height 6" 27" back to front of doors 6 1/8" 7 3/8" 30" door width 3/8" 45 oven door open 4" preferred electrical outlet area 30" opening width Maximum depth of cord, plug and receptacle box is 4" to prevent interference with lower oven.
Fre est anding Ranges • Insight Pro ® KB-3425LS/LK/LW Convection Range with Touchscreen Technology • Insight® KB-3401LS/LK/LW Range with Conventional Oven Professional TIPS Research conducted at Virginia Tech, with partial funding from NKBA, indicates that 59% of households use the Microwave Oven as much as or more than they use their range. According to Dr.
Fre est anding Ranges 30" 29 7/8" minimum 30" to bottom of cabinet over cooktop 18" to upper cabinets 44 3/8" backsplash 36 1/8" to cooktop surface 42" drawer open 6" 6 1/8" 6" 27" back to front of doors 6 1/8" 7 3/8" 45 3/8" oven door open 36" countertop height 30" door width preferred electrical outlet area 4" 30" opening width Maximum depth of cord, plug and receptacle box is 4" to prevent interference with lower oven.
O ver the Counter ™ Microwaves • R-1210/11/14 Professional TIPS Sharp’s Over the Counter Microwaves open new design options for kitchen designers. This space saving location offers accent and task lighting with Auto-Touch controls on the door at easy-to-read eye level. An OTC® (Over the Counter) Microwave located in standard wall cabinets creates a perfect cook station and preparation area. Add an OTC microwave in a wet bar or refreshment center.
O ver the Counter ™ Microwaves 18" Cabinet '2x' Runners 2' - 8" Provide runner at mounting bracket 1' - 2 1/16" Align edge of outer wrap with face of adjacent cabinets. 2 1/4" inset 1' - 0" Typical cabinet ± 3/4" An optional accessory kit with two stainless steel accessory bars and eight “S” hooks (model number RK-OTC120) is available for Sharp OTC® microwave ovens. Separate 15 amp or greater electrical receptacle must be located in the cabinet directly above the microwave oven.
24" Microwave O ver the Range ® Drawer O vens Microwaves • • Insight Pro ®R-1870/71/72/74/75 KB-6524PS/PK/PW R-1880LS, opens with Easy Open handle or Convection Microwaves Auto-Touch™ controls • R-1514 Stainless Hide & Sleek™ • • Insight Pro ® KB-6024MS/MK/ R-1520LK/LW/LQ Hide & Sleek™ MW with Easy Open handle • Professional Insight ® KB-6001NSTIPS with Manual Drawer Every Sharp Over the Range Professional TIPS microwave can be easily adapted for either outside ventilation Any microwave oven location (vert
O ver the Range Microwaves Separate 15 amp or greater electrical receptacle must be located in the cabinet directly above the microwave oven. 12" 30" 24" 42" 12" 30" 18" 36" 30" 30" or more from cooking surface 66" or more from floor 18" 36" R-1514, R-1520LK/LW/LQ • Hide & Sleek™ design is clean, uncluttered and symmetrical. The Auto-Touch™ control panel is discreetly concealed behind the oven door, and its flush design fits beautifully with other appliances.
Built-in Kit s Professional TIPS When building in a Sharp countertop microwave oven, be sure to use the proper Sharp built-in kit. All Sharp kits are UL approved and provide ductwork to assure proper air circulation around the product. Not all microwave ovens can be built-in. Check the nameplate and/or carton of the microwave oven for the correct built-in kit. This information is also at www.sharpusa.com. Operation Manuals and Installation Instructions can be downloaded from the Sharp website.
Built-in Kit s BUILT-IN KITS for Countertop Convection and Specialty Microwave Ovens Sharp offers a variety of Built-in Kits. Prepare cabinet or wall opening to provide access to a separate 3-pronged, 120V AC outlet of 15 amps or larger. Please refer to operation manual for installation recommendations. DIMENSIONS Built-in Kit Model# for Microwave Models A B C D E F G H I 16 11 / 16 " 22 3 / 4 " 16 1 / 16 " ± 1 / 8 " 21" ± 1 / 8 " Min.
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