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... Installer - READ CAREFULLY. Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Keep these instructions for local inspector's use. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Installation Instructions Over The Range Microwave Oven BEFORE YOU BEGIN (Read these instructions completely and carefully.) IMPORTANT Save these instructions for future reference. • Skill level...
... Installer - READ CAREFULLY. Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Keep these instructions for local inspector's use. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Installation Instructions Over The Range Microwave Oven BEFORE YOU BEGIN (Read these instructions completely and carefully.) IMPORTANT Save these instructions for future reference. • Skill level...
Installation Guide
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... you will need 7 Mounting space 7 Step-by-step installation guide 1. Placement of the mounting plate 8 A. Adjust the exhaust adaptor 12 B. Outside back exhaust (horizontal duct) . 14 C1. Attach the mounting plate to prepare the CABINET ABOVE 16 D. Contents General information Important safety instructions 3 Electrical requirements 3 Hood exhaust 4 Damage - Shipment/Installation 6 Parts included 6 Tools you use your cabinet 9 D. Removing the microwave oven from the carton/Removing the mounting plate . . . . 8 B. Determining wall plate location under your...
... you will need 7 Mounting space 7 Step-by-step installation guide 1. Placement of the mounting plate 8 A. Adjust the exhaust adaptor 12 B. Outside back exhaust (horizontal duct) . 14 C1. Attach the mounting plate to prepare the CABINET ABOVE 16 D. Contents General information Important safety instructions 3 Electrical requirements 3 Hood exhaust 4 Damage - Shipment/Installation 6 Parts included 6 Tools you use your cabinet 9 D. Removing the microwave oven from the carton/Removing the mounting plate . . . . 8 B. Determining wall plate location under your...
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... voltage and frequency. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. CAUTION: For personal safety, remove the house fuse or open the circuit breaker before use. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The microwave oven must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to 50 pounds or a total weight of 20 A. 20 A is properly grounded. FOR PERSONAL...
... voltage and frequency. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. CAUTION: For personal safety, remove the house fuse or open the circuit breaker before use. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The microwave oven must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to 50 pounds or a total weight of 20 A. 20 A is properly grounded. FOR PERSONAL...
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... wall studs to allow free movement of one possible ductwork installation. x (1) = 3 ft. 90° Elbow 10 ft. NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to accommodate exhaust. 4 SMH1927_XAA_DE68-04108A-07_EN.indd 4 2022-01-20 �� 10:15:51 Straight Duct (6˝ Round) 12 ft. x (2) = 20 ft. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED...
... wall studs to allow free movement of one possible ductwork installation. x (1) = 3 ft. 90° Elbow 10 ft. NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to accommodate exhaust. 4 SMH1927_XAA_DE68-04108A-07_EN.indd 4 2022-01-20 �� 10:15:51 Straight Duct (6˝ Round) 12 ft. x (2) = 20 ft. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED...
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... 140 equivalent feet. Wall Cap 40 ft. x ( ) = ft. 45 ° Elbow 5 ft. This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages. Do not use less than their actual physical size. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH Rectangular-to-Round Transition Adaptor* 5 ft. x ( ) = ft. 45 ° Elbow 5 ft. Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. x ( ) = ft. x ( ) = ft. Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are...
... 140 equivalent feet. Wall Cap 40 ft. x ( ) = ft. 45 ° Elbow 5 ft. This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages. Do not use less than their actual physical size. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH Rectangular-to-Round Transition Adaptor* 5 ft. x ( ) = ft. 45 ° Elbow 5 ft. Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. x ( ) = ft. x ( ) = ft. Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are...
Installation Guide
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General information DAMAGE - PARTS INCLUDED HARDWARE PACKET PART QUANTITY Wood Screws (¼˝ x 2˝) 1 Toggle Bolts (and wing nuts) 2 (3/16˝ x 3˝) Self-aligning Machine Screws (¼˝ - 28 x 3 ¼˝) 2 ADDTeImTpIlaOte NAL PARTS PART TOP CABINET TEMPLATE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE RIENINASSRTTARWLULAACLTTLIIOOTNENMSPLATE REAR WALL TEMPLATE Top Cabinet Template Rear Wall Template QUANTITY 1 1 Installation Instructions 1 You will find the installation hardware contained in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is...
General information DAMAGE - PARTS INCLUDED HARDWARE PACKET PART QUANTITY Wood Screws (¼˝ x 2˝) 1 Toggle Bolts (and wing nuts) 2 (3/16˝ x 3˝) Self-aligning Machine Screws (¼˝ - 28 x 3 ¼˝) 2 ADDTeImTpIlaOte NAL PARTS PART TOP CABINET TEMPLATE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE RIENINASSRTTARWLULAACLTTLIIOOTNENMSPLATE REAR WALL TEMPLATE Top Cabinet Template Rear Wall Template QUANTITY 1 1 Installation Instructions 1 You will find the installation hardware contained in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is...
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... free of obstructions. • This microwave oven is 12˝. • The dimensions provided are going to vent your microwave oven to cut template, if necessary) Electric drill with 3/16˝, ½˝ and ⅝˝ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for mounting the microwave oven. Bottom edge of the cabinet needs to be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord...
... free of obstructions. • This microwave oven is 12˝. • The dimensions provided are going to vent your microwave oven to cut template, if necessary) Electric drill with 3/16˝, ½˝ and ⅝˝ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for mounting the microwave oven. Bottom edge of the cabinet needs to be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord...
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... should be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. The center of the studs. This plate will need to re-insert the screws in the Styrofoam. NOTE: Retain the two screws. Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4. After locating the stud(s), locate the stud's center by -step installation guide 1. This will indicate a stud location. 2. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1. CCaarrtotnon StyroSftoyraofmoam...
... should be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. The center of the studs. This plate will need to re-insert the screws in the Styrofoam. NOTE: Retain the two screws. Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4. After locating the stud(s), locate the stud's center by -step installation guide 1. This will indicate a stud location. 2. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1. CCaarrtotnon StyroSftoyraofmoam...
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... on the wall. below the cabinet to Cooktop Draw a vertical line on the template lines up with the microwave installation. Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall so that interferes with the vertical line. beneath a framed recessed cabinet bottom. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. 9 SMH1927_XAA_DE68-04108A...
... on the wall. below the cabinet to Cooktop Draw a vertical line on the template lines up with the microwave installation. Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall so that interferes with the vertical line. beneath a framed recessed cabinet bottom. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. 9 SMH1927_XAA_DE68-04108A...
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... WALL PLATE HHolleeAA CeCnetneterrlliinne nontoctchheess Draw a vertical line on sharp edges. 1. Draw a horizontal line on the wall at least one wood screw mounted firmly into it for a wood screw. Holes A, B and C are inside area E. NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. Drill ⅝˝ holes for a wood screw. If the location of the microwave. If none of the "Rear Wall Template". 2. Step-by-step installation guide...
... WALL PLATE HHolleeAA CeCnetneterrlliinne nontoctchheess Draw a vertical line on sharp edges. 1. Draw a horizontal line on the wall at least one wood screw mounted firmly into it for a wood screw. Holes A, B and C are inside area E. NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. Drill ⅝˝ holes for a wood screw. If the location of the microwave. If none of the "Rear Wall Template". 2. Step-by-step installation guide...
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... charcoal filter is provided with the following three types of ventilation required for non-vented models). A. C. VENTILATION TYPES (CHOOSE A, B OR C) This microwave oven is shipped assembled and attached to that section. Select the type of ventilation: A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) C. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for your installation and proceed to the fillerupper. OUTSIDE...
... charcoal filter is provided with the following three types of ventilation required for non-vented models). A. C. VENTILATION TYPES (CHOOSE A, B OR C) This microwave oven is shipped assembled and attached to that section. Select the type of ventilation: A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) C. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for your installation and proceed to the fillerupper. OUTSIDE...
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...-VENTED DUCTLESS) B1. Lift up the blower plate. Step-by-step installation guide A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) A1. HoHuosusee DDuucct t Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Back of Microwave Oven NOTE: The exhaust adaptor with your house exhaust duct after installation is installed. CAUTION: You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with the damper is removed and damper pivots easily before you can connect it to open the top cabinet...
...-VENTED DUCTLESS) B1. Lift up the blower plate. Step-by-step installation guide A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) A1. HoHuosusee DDuucct t Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Back of Microwave Oven NOTE: The exhaust adaptor with your house exhaust duct after installation is installed. CAUTION: You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with the damper is removed and damper pivots easily before you can connect it to open the top cabinet...
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... from Step 1. Charcoal filter 4. When properly installed, the wire mesh of the microwave by -step installation guide 3. Slide blower shield onto the top of the grille using the blower retaining screws from the front. 5. Remove the screw that the fan blade openings are not pinched. 6. Secure the blower to adjust the blower unit. 7. Place the blower unit back into the opening . Remove the metal vent fan cover on the...
... from Step 1. Charcoal filter 4. When properly installed, the wire mesh of the microwave by -step installation guide 3. Slide blower shield onto the top of the grille using the blower retaining screws from the front. 5. Remove the screw that the fan blade openings are not pinched. 6. Secure the blower to adjust the blower unit. 7. Place the blower unit back into the opening . Remove the metal vent fan cover on the...
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... MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1. Remove and save screw that the damper swings freely. Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave Back of Microwave Oven Guide Adaptor Guide Locking Tabs (not shown) Blower Motor Door Retaining Screw SMH1927_XAA_DE68-04108A-07_EN.indd 14 14 2022-01-20 �� 10:15:54 Step-by sliding it is installed so that it up . 3. Remove and save the metal vent fan cover...
... MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1. Remove and save screw that the damper swings freely. Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave Back of Microwave Oven Guide Adaptor Guide Locking Tabs (not shown) Blower Motor Door Retaining Screw SMH1927_XAA_DE68-04108A-07_EN.indd 14 14 2022-01-20 �� 10:15:54 Step-by sliding it is installed so that it up . 3. Remove and save the metal vent fan cover...
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... the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape the REAR WALL TEMPLATE to cut an opening , following the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. Attach the plate to a wall stud. 1. Connect the Ductwork (for outside top exhaust/vertical duct only) A. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A. B. PREPARE THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to the rear wall. • Cut the opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust. Step-by-step installation guide...
... the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape the REAR WALL TEMPLATE to cut an opening , following the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. Attach the plate to a wall stud. 1. Connect the Ductwork (for outside top exhaust/vertical duct only) A. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A. B. PREPARE THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to the rear wall. • Cut the opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust. Step-by-step installation guide...
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... the wall. 4. CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching your cabinet is not covered under warranty. C. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. NOTE: Filler blocks are required when mounting this unit under the cabinet. Keep it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. Grease Filter NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread the power cord...
... the wall. 4. CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching your cabinet is not covered under warranty. C. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. NOTE: Filler blocks are required when mounting this unit under the cabinet. Keep it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. Grease Filter NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread the power cord...
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... the 2 self-aligning screws through the cabinet bottom and, if used, through the top center cabinet hole. See the Owner's Manual packed with installed grease filters, you do not need to install a filter E. Extend the house duct down to connect to the top cabinet. 5. Rotate the front of Cabinet CRaebcineetsRsecess SSeelf-lAf-liAgnliinggnSicnregwScrew MicMricorowwaavveeOOvevneTonp Top 4. Attach the microwave oven to the exhaust adaptor. 2. NOTE: For models with the microwave for instructions. 2.
... the 2 self-aligning screws through the cabinet bottom and, if used, through the top center cabinet hole. See the Owner's Manual packed with installed grease filters, you do not need to install a filter E. Extend the house duct down to connect to the top cabinet. 5. Rotate the front of Cabinet CRaebcineetsRsecess SSeelf-lAf-liAgnliinggnSicnregwScrew MicMricorowwaavveeOOvevneTonp Top 4. Attach the microwave oven to the exhaust adaptor. 2. NOTE: For models with the microwave for instructions. 2.
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Replace the house fuse or turn the breaker back on. 7. Plug the power cord into a dedicated 15 amp electrical outlet. InsureInpsurorepperorper groundgbreoefouxrnedisuetsxseists beInfsourree upsroep.er ground exists before use . 5. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. 6. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Before You Use Your Microwave 4. Read the Owner's Manual. 2. BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Keep installation instructions for the local inspector's use SMH1927_XAA_DE68-04108A-07_EN.indd 18...
Replace the house fuse or turn the breaker back on. 7. Plug the power cord into a dedicated 15 amp electrical outlet. InsureInpsurorepperorper groundgbreoefouxrnedisuetsxseists beInfsourree upsroep.er ground exists before use . 5. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. 6. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Before You Use Your Microwave 4. Read the Owner's Manual. 2. BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Keep installation instructions for the local inspector's use SMH1927_XAA_DE68-04108A-07_EN.indd 18...