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MICROWAVE OVEN
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Your Safety First

BEFORE YOU START
• Proper installation is the installer's responsibility!
Proper installation by a qualified technician or installer is recommended. – Read the
entire manual before you begin. The model number label is located on the oven front. See Figure
1. The mounting plate is located on the upper packing. See Figure 2. NOTE: Vent grille
appearance varies by model.
BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS: Model Number Plate
 Mounting Plate

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Figure 1

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Figure 2
• This oven should not be installed or located by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. •
You will need TWO people to install this oven. It is heavy and could cause personal injury if not handled
properly.
• Avoid Electric Shock!
– Before you drill into the wall, note where electrical outlets are and where electrical wires might be
concealed behind the wall. YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK if you contact electrical wires with your
drill bit. – Locate and disconnect the power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this
oven. IF YOU DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER, YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. •
ELECTRICAL RATING OF THIS OVEN : 120V AC 60Hz.
– You need a DEDICATED 120V, 60Hz, AC only, 15 or 20A, fused electrical supply (located in the
cabinet above the microwave as close as possible to the microwave) serving only the microwave.
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED! This appliance MUST be grounded!
– If there is an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
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electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. • Place the plug into aPROPERLY POLARIZED AND GROUNDED OUTLET
properly installed and grounded outlet. See Figure 3. • Do not
use an extension cord.
• Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire hazard.
• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG!
Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug Figure 3

If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock and/or fire!
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the oven is properly grounded or if you do
not completely understand the grounding instructions.
DO NOT USE A FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL OR GROUNDING CIRCUIT.

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Improper grounding could result in electric shock, fire or other personal injury.
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Your Safety First

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S
USE. • DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY! –
DO NOT try to operate the microwave oven with the door open. – DO NOT tamper
with or defeat the safety interlocks.
– DO NOT place objects between the microwave oven front face and the door.
– DO NOT allow soil or cleaner residue to build up on the flat • If the hinges or latches are broken or loose.
surfaces around – DO NOT operate the microwave oven if it • If the door seals, sealing surfaces or glass is broken.
is damaged. – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN
– The microwave oven door must close properly to operate YOURSELF!
safely. – DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN: the microwave oven door.
• If the door is bent.
 It should be adjusted and repaired by a qualified technician who can check for microwave leakage
after repairing the oven.

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If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed,
you could be exposed to excessive microwave energy.
• MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.
– Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed
of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.
– ATTACH (See note on page 4) the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall
stud. – DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet.
– BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures can support 150 lbs., plus the weight of
any items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.
– Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents. –
BE SURE you have enough space. See Figure 4 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.

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If you do not mount the oven as instructed,
you risk personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: Maximum cabinet depth is 13".

Grounded Outlet
(inside upper cabinet)

Power Supply Cord Hole

30" min. cabinet opening width

30" min. clearance from bottom

of cabinet to cooking surface
or countertop before installation.

(Use templates included

with installation instructions)

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Figure 4

• Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER
HEAVY MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a
plastic cover. Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage.
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Parts, Tools, Materials

THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN:
NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts.

Damper/duct connector kitchen.

(for roof venting or wall venting installation) Not Actual Size (2 One power cord clamp and One dark-colored mounting
pieces must be assembled as shown) Not used if venting into screw (to hold the power cord)
Actual Size
 One power cord clamp bushing - Actual Size (for the cord hole in a metal upper

cabinet) One mounting plate - Not Actual Size (for supporting the Microwave Oven )

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, INSTALL AT LEAST 13-3/4 INCHES ABOVE A COOKTOP(OR RANGE) APTO PARA SU USO SOBRE EQUIPOS ELÉCTRICOS O A GAS CON ANCHO DE 36 PULGADAS (90CM) O INFERIOR ADVERTENCIA - PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO Y DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, INSTALE AL MENOS A 13-3/4 PULGADAS (35CM) SOBRE LA VITROCERÁMICA (O
SUITABLE FOR USE ABOVE GAS OR ELECTRIC COOKING EQUIPMENT 36 INCHES OR LESS WIDE. FOGÓN)

Two Two 1/4" x 3" toggle bolts - Actual Size

1/4" x 2" lag screws - Actual Size
(for wall stud holes) Two tapping screws - Actual Size
(for attaching the damper duct connector) One upper cabinet

template- Not Actual Size

Two 1/4" x 3" bolts - Actual Size (for securing to the upper
cabinet)

One rear wall template- Not Actual Size (1 piece mounting

plate only)

Two 1/4" x 3" bolts - Actual Size (for drywall holes)

(for drywall holes)

NOTE: You need to install at least one lag screws into a 2" x 4" stud and three anchor bolts into the
wall. and the mounting area must meet the 150 lbs. weight requirement.
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Parts, Tools, Materials

You will need the following tools and materials for the
installation: Carton or other heavy material such as a blanket for covering
the counter top.

Clear Tape Stud Finder or Thin Nail

(for taping the templates to the wall)

Keyhole Saw (for the power cord hole)

Saber Saw
 (for cutting vent holes for roof
or wall venting)

Phillips Screwdriver bolts)

(for the screws) Electric Drill

3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits

Gloves
Pencil 1/2" and 3/16"
drill bits

Flat Blade
Screwdriver
(for the toggle Plumb Line

Measuring Tape (metal Duct Tape

preferred)

Small Side Cutters(Nipper) or Tin Snips Caulking Gun and Caulk

If you have brick or masonry walls, you will need special hardware and tools.
The ductwork you need for the installation is not included. All wall and roof caps must have a back-draft
damper. (Shown on page 4).
Wear proper gloves to protect your hands from injury.

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STEP 1: Prepare The Electrical Connection

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AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

GROUNDED! 1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the
cabinet above the oven, as shown in Figure 5. IMPORTANT: If you do not have the proper wall outlet, you
MUST have one installed by a qualified electrician.
NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the
microwave oven (120V, 60 Hz., AC only) with a 15 or 20A 2. You will cut the hole for the power supply cord (shown in
fused electrical supply. Figure 5) later when you prepare the wall and upper cabinet
in Step 4. NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.
Upper Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it.
Cabinet

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Grounded Outlet
(Inside Cabinet) Power-Supply-Cord Hole Figure 5

Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY

CORD GROUNDING PRONG!

This appliance MUST be grounded!

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STEP 2: Prepare The Venting System

NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard
ductwork fittings and length are shown in Figure 10, page 8.

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THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED!

You may vent your oven in one of three ways. However, do NOT vent into a wall cavity, an attic, or an
unused area.

Roof-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof, as in Figure 7 (3 1/4" x 10" duct) and
 Figure 9 (6" round duct.)

Wall-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall of your house, as in Figure 6 (3 1/4" x 10" duct) and
Figure 9 (6" round duct.)

Room-venting If your oven is located on an inside wall of your house, as in Figure 8.

NOTE: If you choose the rear exhaust method (roof or wall-venting), be sure there is enough clearance within
the wall for the exhaust duct.

Cabinet Wall Cap Cabinet 3 1/4"x10"

Wall Venting Roof Venting Roof Cap Duct

3 1/4"x10" Duct
Oven Figure 6 Oven Figure 7 Through-the-roof
Wall Mounting Through-the-wall Duct Roof Venting

REMEMBER AS YOU See examples on page 8. Oven Wall Cap

INSTALL THE Keep the size of the

VENTING: ductwork the same. Do not Roof Cap

Keep the length of the install two elbows together. 3 1/4" to Round
ductwork and the number of Use duct tape to seal all joints 6"min diameter Round Duct
elbows to a minimum to in the duct system. Elbow
ventilate your oven efficiently.
Room Venting Cabinet 3 1/4" to Round Duct Transition

Use caulking to seal the exterior wall or Figure 8

roof opening around the cap. Ductwork Transition Figure 9

After installation, you should check outside hood opening and operation.
When you install the oven, please refer to the Installation Manual.
For the outside hood opening position and size refer to the upper cabinet template or rear wall template.

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STEP 2: Prepare The Venting System

Standard Fittings
NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3"
extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust damper’s
sticking.

Duct Length

The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, and wall or roof caps must
not exceed 140 feet.

For best performance, do not use more than three 90 degree elbows, and keep the length as short as

possible. Below are the standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet.
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3 1/4” x 10” to 6" = 5 ft. 3 1/4” x 10” roof cap = 24 ft 3 1/4” x 10” 90˚ elbow = 25 ft

4 5 6 7 3 1/4” x 10” 3 1/4” x 10”

90˚elbow = 10 ft 45˚elbow Figure 10 flat elbow = 10 ft
wall cap = 40 ft = 5 ft

To calculate the equivalent length of each duct piece used, see the examples below.

For 3 1/4" x 10" SYSTEMS Examples For 6" ROUND SYSTEMS 6ft. wall cap
6ft. wall cap

2ft.2ft.
transition

1 transition = 5 ft.
1 3 1/4” x 10” 90° elbow = 25 ft. 1 Wall Cap = 40 ft. 8 2 90° elbows = 20 ft. 1 Wall Cap = 40 ft. 8 feet
feet straight duct = 8 ft. TOTAL LENGTH = 73 ft. straight = 8 ft. TOTAL LENGTH = 73 ft.

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STEP 3: Prepare The Venting Blower

Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for room-vented. You need to adjust the blower if you
want wall-vented or roof-vented installation.

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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE WORKING ON IT.

• DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in
electrical shock.

1. Remove any shipping materials and parts from inside the

microwave oven. Set them aside for later use.
2. Cover the counter top or cooktop with a thick, protective At this point, remove any adhesive tape (if there is any), on the
covering to protect it from damage and dirt. See Figure 11. exhaust adaptor, the grease filters and the power supply cord.
NOTE: If you have a free-standing range, disconnect
it, move it onto a piece of cardboard or hardboard and
pull it away from the wall, so that you can get closer to ROOM-VENTED INSTALLATION:
the upper cabinet and back wall for easier measuring This oven is shipped assembled for room-vented. You need to go
and drilling. to STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL & UPPER CABINET
located on page 13 .
3. Locate exhaust adaptor, grease filters and hardware packet. 4.
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Figure 11

A thick, protective
covering

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• When changing the vent fan position for rear wall vent or roof vent:
1. Properly align the ventilation fan openings and blower plate knockouts.
2. Ventilation fan openings should be completely exposed to the outside.
3.After installation, check the air ventilation path. Refer to page 8 Figures 6-8 for proper vent selection.

Wrong installation can cause problems such as: •

1. Inability to assembly blower plate or ventilation motor correctly.
2. Abnormal noise during product operation.
3. Weak ventilation.
4. Product overheating - possibility of product breakdown or fire.

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STEP 3: Prepare The Venting Blower Blower

Plate
WALL-VENTED INSTALLATION: are not pinched. See Figure 16.
Blower
1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw 7. Reattach the blower plate to cabinet so Unit
and one or several blower plate mounting the exhaust ports and blower plate opening
screw(s). Remove the blower plate from are aligned. Attach with one blower unit
cabinet. See Figure 12. mounting screw and then one or several
blower plate mounting screw(s). See Figure
2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the Exhaust Ports
17.
microwave oven.
Figure 15
8. Insert the tabs on each side of the
3. Use side cutters or tin snips to cut and
remove knockouts B from Back plate. damper into the holes at the inside rear
Discard knockouts. Be careful not to distort of the adaptor.
the plate. See Figure 13. Attach the exhaust adaptor to the back
plate wall side. Push in securely until it is Blower Unit
4. Reassemble the blower wire. See Figure past the top locking tabs and in the lower
14. locking tabs. Take care to assure the
5. Rotate the blower unit so that the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the
exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet. top and that the damper swings freely. See
See Figure 15. Figure 18.

6. Place blower unit back into cabinet.

Check that the exhaust ports face towards
the rear of the cabinet. Be sure the wires 180° Parts B
Figure 12 Knockouts Parts B Blower Plate

Back Plate

Blower Unit
Mounting Screw

Parts B
Figure 17

Figure 13

Figure 14
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Exhaust Adaptor Damper (hinge side up)

Slide exhaust
adaptor into
guides on
rear panel.
Exhaust
Ports

Figure 16
Mounting Screw

Blower Plate
Back Plate Blower Unit
Locking
Tabs
Guides
Blower Unit
Mounting Screw Figure 18
Blower Unit
Exhaust Ports
Blower Plate
Mounting Screw

STEP 3: Prepare The ROOF-VENTED INSTALLATION:

Venting Blower 1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and

blower plate mounting screws

one or several blower plate mounting 2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the ports face the top of the cabinet. See
screw(s). Remove the blower plate from microwave oven. Figure 20.
cabinet. See
˚ 4. Place blower unit back into microwave
Figure 19.
3. Rotate blower unit 90 so the exhaust
oven. 5. Use side cutter or tin snips to Figure 20 blower unit
mounting screws
cut and remove knockouts

blower unit
mounting screw

blower plate

Figure 21
Knockouts "A"
Blower Unit
90°
blower plate Figure 19

"A" from blower plate. Discard

knockouts. Be careful not to distort the
plate. See Figure 21. blower unit

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oven. Damper
Attach with the one blower unit mounting
screw and then the one or several
blower plate mounting screw(s). See Exhaust
Figure 22. Adaptor
7. Insert the tabs on each side of the blower plate
Blower Plate
damper into the holes at the inside rear
Back of
of the adaptor. Figure 22 Oven
Attach the exhaust adaptor to the blower
plate with the two tapping screws blower plate
mounting
provided. See Figure 23.
screws
Make sure that the damper swings Figure 23
freely.

STEP 4: Prepare The Wall & Upper Cabinet

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To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not attempt to install this microwave
oven if you cannot find a wall stud. Consult a carpenter or contractor.

Measure And Track/Tape Up The Templates

1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and

mark the vertical center line on the back wall, as in
Figure 24.
2. Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on
the wall. (Studs are normally 16 inches apart). Then
measure and mark the stud locations. If you cannot find
any wall stud, consult a local building contractor.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE MICRO WAVE template with the centerline of the rear wall template, then
OVEN IF YOU CANNOT FIND A WALL STUD. securely tape or tack the upper cabinet template in place. See
Figure 25.

3. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of th 30″ wide

space.
NOTE: Be sure the minimum width is 30 inches.
Figure 24
4. Center rear wall template in operating by lining up the plumb
line on wall with centerline on template.Then securely tape or
tack the rear war template in place.Make sure the minimum width
is 30 inches and that the top of the rear wall template is located a
minimum of 30 inches above the cooking surface. See Figure 24.
NOTE: If the cabinets are not plumb, adjust the rear wall template
to the cabinets. If the front edge of the cabinet is lower than the
back edge, adjust the Upper Cabinet Template Mounting Plate
template to be level with the cabinet front.
5. Measure the bottom of the upper cabinet frame. Trim the
edges A, B, and C on the upper cabinet template so that the
template will fit on the bottom of the upper cabinet. If upper
cabinet has a recessed frame, trim the template so it fits inside
the recessed area. Align the centerline of the upper cabinet Figure 25

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STEP 4: Prepare The Wall & Upper Cabinet

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To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death:
Note where electrical outlets and electrical wires are before you drill into the wall.
Locate and disconnect power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by
installing this oven.

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To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock or death, cover the edge of the power
supply cord hole with the power supply cord bushing.

Drill The Holes In The Wall And Upper Cabinet.

1. Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3/16" hole
Cabinet Front Cabinet
for lag screws. If there is no stud, drill a 3/4"the cord from the rough metal edge. Figure 27
hole for toggle bolts. Make sure to use at Bottom Shelf
least 1 lag screws in a stud, and 2 toggle 4. Cut out the venting areas (with the saber
screws in the drywall or the plaster. saw):

2. Drill a 3/8” hole at points J and K on the Roof-Vented: cut out the shaded area
upper cabinet template. marked L on the upper cabinet template.

NOTE: If the bottom of the upper cabinet is Wall-Vented: Cut out the shaded area
recessed 3/4" or more, you will need 2"x 2" marked F on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
filler blocks (not Room-Vented: go to STEP 5, INSTALL
included) to provide additional support for THE MOUNTING PLATE, located on page
the bolts. See Figure 26. 14.
Mark the center of each filler block and
drill a 3/8” diameter hole at the marks. 5. Complete whichever venting system you
Align filler blocks over the two openings in have chosen. Use caulking compound to
the top of the microwave oven cabinet and seal the exterior wall or roof opening
attach to around the wall cap or roof cap.
cabinet with masking tape. See Figure 27.
3. Cut or drill a 2" diameter hole at the area Filler
marked M. Power supply cord hole on the Block
upper cabinet template. If the upper cabinet
is metal, you will need to cover the edge of Filler Block
the hole with the power supply cord
bushing (supplied) to prevent damage to
Figure 26

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STEP 5: Install The

Connected To At Least One

Mounting Plate The Oven Must Be 3/16 Hole on Studs 5/8 Hole on Drywall Only

Wall Stud. cabinet is lower than the back edge, adjust Center Line
For Wall
the Vented Only
1. Center rear wall template in operating by
template to be level with the cabinet front.
lining up the plumb line on wall with
centerline on template.Then securely tape 2. Drill holes at points A, B. Drill the third
or tack the rear wall template in place.Make hole inside area C, through one of the
sure the minimum width is 30 inches and bottom holes to match the location of a
that the top of the rear wall template is stud. If there is a stud, drill a 3/16 hole for
located a minimum of 30 inches above the lag screws. If there is no stud, drill a 5/8
cooking surface. See Figure 24. hole for toggle bolts. These holes must be
NOTE: If the cabinets are not plumb, adjust used for mounting. If the holes are
Minimum 66" Draw Lines on Studs
the rear wall template to the cabinets. If the From the Floor
front edge of the Draw
Center Line
Mounting Plate

not used, the installation will not be secure. Installer must use B
A
these holes for proper installation. See Figure 28. Use toggle
bolts through these holes, unless one of them lines up with a
stud. Use a wood screw for studs. C

Make sure to use at least 1 lag screw in a stud, Support Tab Support Tab Figure 28
and 2 toggle bolts in the drywall or the plaster.

NOTE: Cut out the shaded area marked F on the REAR WALL
TEMPLATE for wall-venting.
3. Remove the template from the rear wall.
Space More Than Wall Thickness
4. Attach the plate to the wall. To use spring toggle head bolts:
Remove the toggle wings from the bolt ends. Insert the spring in tightening the toggle bolts. Wall
the bolts. Insert the bolts into the toggle head into the holes in the Tighten all bolts.
mounting plate and replace the wall to mount the plate. You may
Mounting Plate Figure 29
spring toggle head to 3/4 past pull forward on the plate to help
Toggle Wings1 Toggle Bolt Bolt End

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STEP 6: Attach The Oven To The Wall

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To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, you will need two people
to install this microwave oven.

Power Cord 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See Figure 28) at the
bottom of the mounting
plate.Reaching through upper cabinet, thread
power supply cord through the power supply cord
hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet. microwave oven is closed.
See Figure 30. 4. If wall-vented or room-vented installation is used,go to No. 7 on
2. Rotate the microwave oven upward so the top of oven is the next page.
against the bottom of the upper cabinet or cabinet frame. 5. Roof venting installation: See Figure 32.
3. Then insert a bolt down through each hole in the upper Install ductwork through the vent opening in the upper cabinet.
cabinet bottom.See Figure 31. Complete the venting system through the roof according to the
Tighten the bolts until the gap between the upper cabinet and method needed. See Prepare The Venting System STEP 2.
Use caulking gun to seal the exterior roof opening around the Figure 31
exhaust cap. See Figure 7 on page 8.
6. Use the power supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply
cord. Install the power supply cord clamp, using a screw as Damper
shown in Figure 33, to inside of the cabinet.
7. Grasp filter screen with one hand holding the ring and the other
hand holding the opposite end. Insert the end of the filter screen
without ring into the opening and slide towards the side of the
microwave oven. Insert ring end of filter screen into the opening
and slide entire screen towards the center of the microwave until Figure 32
screen is securely in position. Repeat for other filter screen. See
Figure 34.
8. Plug in the power supply cord.
9. Read your Owner’s Manual, then check the operation of your
microwave oven.
Power Cord
Hole

Figure 30

Power supply Cord

Clamp

Figure 33
Figure 34

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