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Over the Range
Microwave Oven
Note to Consumer –
instructions for future reference.
• Skill level – 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.
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A06823461
August 2023
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  • Page 1 Installation Over the Range Microwave Oven Instructions Questions? Call 1-800-944-9044(US) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. Note to Consumer – Keep these • instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT – Save these • Skill level – Installation of this appliance •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation Instructions CONTENTS Outside Top Exhaust ......20-23 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall General information ...20 Preparation of Top Cabinet ..1 Important Safety Inst ructions ......3 Adapting Microwave Blower for Electrical Requi rements ........3 Outside top Exhaust ...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded You should have the wall receptacle and circuit outlet. The installer must perform a ground checked by a qualified electrician to make sure continuity check on the power outlet box before the receptacle is properly grounded.
  • Page 4: Damage-Shipment/ Installation

    Installation Instructions DAMAGE—SHIPMENT/ PARTS INCLUDED (CONT.) INSTALLATION ADDITIONAL PARTS PART QUANTITY • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. Cabinet • If the unit is damaged by the customer, Template repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
  • Page 5: Tools You Will Need

    Installation Instructions Tools you will need: • #1 Phillips screw driver • Tape measure • Electric drill • Hole saw • 3/16", 1/2", 5/8" drill bit • Stud finder or hammer • Filler wood blocks for • Level recessed bottom cabinets •...
  • Page 6: Placement Of The Mounting Plate

    Installation Instructions PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE 4 Cut the mid d le of the outer protective REMOVING THE plastic bag to remove the m ounting p late Screws MICROWAVE OVEN FROM Screws THE CARTON/REMOVING Mounting Plate THE MOUNTING PLATE Remove the installation instructions,use and care, exhaust adapter, turntable ring, shelf, filters, glass tray and the small...
  • Page 7: Determining Wall Plate Location

    Installation Instructions DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position -beneath framed Plate position -beneath flat bottom cabinet cabinet bottom recessed 1/4" 1/4" Minimum Minimum clearance clearance NOTE: IT IS VERY READ AND FOLLO IMPOR IN THE W THE TANT BEFOR INSTA...
  • Page 8: Aligning The Wall Plate

    Installation Instructions ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE 3/8" TO EDGE 12" NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line. READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE. This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom mounting plate and to locate the horizontal exhaust 4"...
  • Page 9: Installation Types

    Installation Instructions INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled to the following three types of ventilation: for Recirculating. Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and A.
  • Page 10: Arecirculating

    Installation Instructions RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall Prepare Top Cabinet Check Blower Plate 3/8" TO EDGE Mount the Microwave Oven along the dotted line. Trim the rear wall template 12" NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION...
  • Page 11: Preparation Of Top Cabinet

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
  • Page 12: Installing Or Change The Charcoal Filter

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE Open the microwave door and remove A 5.2 OVEN (cont.) the two vent mounting screws ;located on top of the microwave using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Insert 2 self-aligning screws Charcoal through outer top cabinet Filter holes.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions A5. INSTALLING OR CHANGE THE CHARCOAL FILTER(cont.) Press the bottom of charcoal filter A 5.5 to place it into the correct position. Reinstall the vent by sliding the bottom A 5.6 of the vent into place. Push the vent top into position and slide right into place.
  • Page 14: Hood Exhaust

    Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCTING Maximum duct length: NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of length of 3 1 ⁄ 4 " x 10"(8.2 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 5"...
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions EXTERNAL EXHAUST DUCTING OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation. EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH USED LENGTH Roof Cap 24 Ft. (7.3 m) x 24 Ft. (7.3 m) 12 Ft.
  • Page 16: Boutside Back Exhaust

    Installation Instructions OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Remove Blower Plate B3. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B4. Prepare Top Cabinet 3/8" TO EDGE along the dotted line. Trim the rear wall template B5. Adjust Blower 12"...
  • Page 17: Attach Mounting Plate To Wall

    Installation Instructions ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions Attach the plate to the wall using toggle on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
  • Page 18 Installation Instructions ADAPTING MICROWAVE Place the blower unit back into the opening. BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back BACK EXHAUST (cont.) End A Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°. Before Rotation After Rotation End B CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring.
  • Page 19: Mount The Microwave Oven

    Installation Instructions Cabinet Front MOUNT THE Cabinet Bottom Shelf MICROWAVE OVEN Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL Microwave Oven Top SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. Attach the microwave oven to the top IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the cabinet.
  • Page 20: Outside Top Exhaust

    Installation Instructions OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Attach Mounting Plate to Wall Prepare Top Cabinet Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Top Exhaust Check Damper Operation Mount Microwave Oven 3/8" TO EDGE along the dotted line. Trim the rear wall template Adjust Exhaust Adaptor 12"...
  • Page 21: Preparation Of Top Cabinet

    Installation Instructions USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Carefully pull out the blower unit. The FOR PREPARATION OF TOP wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit. CABINET End B You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.
  • Page 22: Checking For Proper Damper Operation

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE ADAPTING MICROWA VE OVEN BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (cont.) 5 Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw removed in Step 1. Make sure the screw is tight. Replace blower plate with the screw removed in Step 1.
  • Page 23: Adjust The Exhaust Adaptor

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR OVEN (cont.) Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust Cabinet Front adaptor to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Back of Damper Blower Plate Microwave Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess...
  • Page 24 Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Make sure the microwave oven has Replace house fuse or turn breaker back been installed according to instructions. Read the USE & CARE Manual. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. Install turntable ring and glass tray in cavity.
  • Page 25: Before You Use Your Microwave

    3/8" TO EDGE 12" Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line. NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS  REAR WALL TEMPLATE. This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom 4"...

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