Installation Over the Range

Instructions Microwave Oven

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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 requires
instructions for local inspector’s use. basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• IMPORTANT – Observe all • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
governing codes and ordinances. • Product failure due to improper installation is not
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these covered under the Warranty.
instructions with the Consumer.

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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C Recirculating ........................................ 19–22
CONTENTS
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............19
General information
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................19
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3
Check Microwave Assembly ................20
Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3
Adapting Microwave Blower
Hood Exhaust ...................................................... 4–5 for Recirculation ..........................20–21
Damage – Shipment/Installation ............................ 6 Mount the Microwave
Oven..............................................21–22
Parts Included .......................................................... 6
Installing the Charcoal Filter ..............22
Tools You Will Need ................................................ 7
Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23
Mounting Space ...................................................... 7

Step-by-step installation guide

Placement of Mounting Plate.............................. 8–10
Removing the Mounting Plate ...................... 8
Finding the Wall Studs .................................. 8
Determining Wall Plate Location .................. 9
Aligning the Wall Plate................................ 10
Installation Types ............................................ 11–22

A Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12–14

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............12
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................13
Checking for Proper Damper
Operation............................................13
Mount the Microwave Oven ................13
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................14
Connecting Ductwork..........................14

B Outside Back Exhaust ............................ 15–18

Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust ....................15–16
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............16
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................16
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Outside Back Exhaust......................17

Mount the Microwave Oven ................18

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires a three-prong grounded You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked
outlet. The installer must perform a ground continuity by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is
check on the power outlet box before beginning the properly grounded.
installation to insure that the outlet box is properly
grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
box does not meet electrical requirements noted encountered, it is very important to have it replaced
(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,
qualified electrician should be employed to installed by a qualified electrician.
correct any deficiencies. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
CAUTION: For personal DEFORM, OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS
safety, remove house fuse FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH
or open circuit breaker AN EXTENSION CORD.
before beginning installation
to avoid severe or fatal
shock injury.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps, and
1.58 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a
supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency.
CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface Wire size must conform to the requirements of the
must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code
addition to the added weight of this 63-85 pound for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and
product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 plug should be brought to a separate 15 to 20 ampere
pounds or a total weight of 113-135 pounds. branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box
should be located in the cabinet above the microwave
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot
be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be
a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the
AND a wall. National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.

NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is

recommended that two people install this product.
IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
three-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a
standard three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

Insure proper
ground exists
before use

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HOOD EXHAUST
NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the
outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.

12 Ft. Straight Duct 12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft.

(6″ Round)

Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x (1) = 5 Ft.

Transition Adaptor*

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and

reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
Total Length = 41 Ft.

*IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will
have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH

Wall Cap 40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.

3 Ft. Straight Duct 3 Ft. x (1) = 3 Ft.

(31⁄4″ x 10″ Rectangular)

90° Elbow 10 Ft. x (2) = 20 Ft.

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and

reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
Total Length = 63 Ft.
NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared
at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.

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NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total Maximum duct length:
duct length of 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular or 6″ diameter For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular or 6″ diameter round duct should
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
DUCT. Read the following carefully.
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using
etc., present additional resistance to airflow and are
the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
equivalent to a section of straight duct which is longer
This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
than their actual physical size. When calculating the
blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and
total duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all
nothing is blocking the ducts.
transitions and adaptors plus the length of all straight
Exhaust connection: duct sections. The chart below shows you how to
calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a
approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical
standard 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular duct.
ducts.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
a 6″ diameter duct.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Transition Adaptor*

Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Roof Cap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Straight Duct 6″ Round or 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

31⁄4″ x 10″ Rectangular

Total Ductwork = Ft.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order any vent hood.
to allow free movement of the damper.

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DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ PARTS INCLUDED

INSTALLATION
HARDWARE PACKET
• If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit PART QUANTITY
to the store in which it was bought for repair or
replacement. Wood Screws 2
• If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or (1⁄4″ x 2″)
replacement is the responsibility of the customer. Toggle Bolts (and 4
• If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other wing nuts) (3⁄16″ x 3″)
than the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer and
installer.
Self-aligning Machine 3
Screws (1⁄4″-28 x 31⁄4″)

Nylon Grommet 2
(for metal cabinets)

28″ Pieces of Foam 2

Tape

You will find the installation hardware contained in

a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have
all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.

ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART QUANTITY
Top Cabinet 1
Template

Installation 1
Instructions

Separately 2
Packed
Grease
Filters

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Ruler or tape measure and
straight edge
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Carpenter square
(optional)

Tin snips (for cutting

damper, if required) Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary) Electric drill with 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″
drill bits Filler blocks or scrap
wood pieces, if needed
for top cabinet spacing
(used on recessed bottom
cabinet installations only)
Gloves

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional)

Duct and masking tape

Safety goggles Level

MOUNTING SPACE
NOTES:
Bottom edge of
cabinet needs to • The space between the cabinets must be 30″ wide
be 30″ or more and free of obstructions.

16-1⁄2″
from the cooking
surface
• If the space between the cabinets is greater
than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill
30″ in the gap between the microwave oven and the
30″ min. cabinets. Your Owner’s Manual contains the kit
2″ number for your model.
Backsplash
• This microwave oven is for installation over
ranges up to 36″ wide.
66″ or more • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to
from the floor the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for
to the top of exhaust duct preparation.
the microwave
• When installing the microwave oven beneath
smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for
power cord clearance.

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1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS

OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING
PLATE
1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass
tray, and the small hardware bag. Do not remove
the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven. Wall
Studs
2 Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton
sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over
onto the top side. The oven should be resting in
the Styrofoam. Center

Carton
1 Find the studs, using one of the following
methods:
A. Stud finder – a magnetic device which
locates nails.
OR
Styrofoam
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the
mounting surface to find a solid sound.
This will indicate a stud location.
2 After locating the stud(s), find the center by
probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges
3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between
the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should
4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. be 16″ or 24″ from this mark.
3 Draw a line down the center of the studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
Mounting
Screws Plate AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

5 Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate.

This plate will be used as the rear wall template
and for mounting. You may discard these screws.

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C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position – beneath flat bottom Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet cabinet bottom

Mounting Plate Tabs

Touching the Cabinet Bottom
Mounting Plate Tabs
Touching the Back
Frame

30″ to Cooktop

At least 30″, up to 36″

Plate position – beneath recessed bottom Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
cabinet with front overhang with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trim to install the microwave properly and to make it
level.
Mounting Plate with
Tabs Below Cabinet THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.
Bottom the Same Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
Distance as the Front
Overhang Depth If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no
back or side frame, install the mounting plate down
the same distance as the front overhang depth. This
will keep the microwave level.
1 Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.
2 Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal
distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the front overhang.
3 For this type of installation with front overhang only,
align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.

30″ to Cooktop

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D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

Hole B
Hole A Draw a Vertical
Line on Wall
from Center of
Top Cabinet

Hole C Hole D

Area E
CAUTION: Wear gloves
to avoid cutting fingers on
sharp edges.

1 Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30″ NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither
wide space. C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E
2 Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear and draw a fifth circle to line up with the stud. It is
wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, making important to use at least one wood screw mounted
sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave.
cabinet. Line up the notch and center line on Set the mounting plate aside.
the mounting plate to the center line on the wall.
4 Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″
3 While holding the mounting plate with one hand, hole for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with a
draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D (see stud, drill a 5⁄8″ hole for toggle bolts.
illustration above/actual plate marked with arrows).
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS
Four holes must be used for mounting.
TIME.

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2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C)

This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside
following three types of ventilation: Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the
A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) type of ventilation required for your installation and
B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) proceed to that section.
C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)

A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT) (HORIZONTAL DUCT)

Adaptor in Place for

Outside Top Exhaust

See page 12 See page 15

C RECIRCULATING
(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

A Charcoal Filter Accessory

Kit is required for the non-
vented exhaust. (See your
Owner’s Manual for the kit
number.)

See page 19

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A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
A2. Prepare Top Cabinet
A3. Check Damper Operation
A4. Mount Microwave Oven
A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor
A6. Connect Ductwork

A1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING To use toggle bolts:

PLATE TO THE WALL Spacing for Toggles
More Than Wall
Thickness
Toggle Wings
Mounting Toggle
Plate Bolt

Wall
Bolt End

3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and

insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to
mount the plate.
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood
one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate
wall stud. touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed
1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. flush against the wall and that the plate is properly
2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate centered under the cabinet.
through the holes designated to go into drywall CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers
and reattach the toggle wings to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt. between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4 Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall
to help tighten the bolts.

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A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP OVEN
CABINET
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.

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL

SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle
during installation.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent
cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the
• Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
TEMPLATE.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not
• Tape it underneath the top cabinet. used, case damage may occur from over
• Drill the holes, following the instructions on the tightening screws.
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes NOTE: When mounting
in the cabinet bottom. the microwave oven,
thread power cord
through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Keep it tight
A3. CHECK FOR PROPER throughout Steps 1–3. Do
1 Lift microwave, tilt it
DAMPER OPERATION not pinch cord or lift oven
forward, and hook
by pulling cord.
Exhaust Adaptor slots at back bottom
(absent on models shipped edge onto four lower
Blower Plate for recirculation exhaust) tabs of mounting
plate.
Damper

Back of
Microwave

• Place the microwave in its upright position, with the 2 Rotate front of oven
top of the unit facing up. up against cabinet
• This microwave oven may be shipped assembled for bottom.
top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation
exhaust (adaptor absent). 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through top center
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
• Make sure tape securing damper is removed and
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.
threads have engaged. (It will be completely
• You will need to make adjustments to assure proper tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
alignment with your house exhaust duct after the tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially
microwave is installed. when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

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Cabinet Front
A5. ADJUST THE EXHAUST
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
ADAPTOR
Filler Block
Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor
Equivalent to to connect to the house duct.
Depth
of Cabinet
Recess Back of
Blower Plate Damper
Microwave
Self-Aligning Screw

Microwave Oven Top

4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

For Front-to-Back or
5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws Side-to-Side
through outer top cabinet Adjustment, Slide the
holes. Turn two full turns on Exhaust Adaptor as
each screw. Needed

A6. CONNECTING DUCTWORK

House Duct

6 Tighten center
screw completely.
7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the
microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold
the microwave oven in place against the wall and
the top cabinet.)

1400 and 1600 Series 1800 Series

1 Extend the house duct down to connect to
the exhaust adaptor.
2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

8 Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual

packed with the microwave.

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B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
B1. Prepare Rear Wall
B2. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
B3. Prepare Top Cabinet
B4. Adjust Blower
B5. Mount the Microwave Oven

This microwave oven is shipped assembled for top

B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL exhaust. You will need the exhaust adaptor for
FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST installation in the rear wall opening. To remove the
exhaust adaptor from the microwave oven:
5 Remove tape securing damper.
7 Lift off the
6 Remove and blower plate
F save screw and attached
Damper
that holds adaptor from
G the microwave.
blower plate
H to microwave.
I

Back of
Microwave

8 Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it.

1 Place the mounting plate against the rear wall and
align it with the holes drilled earlier.
2 Using a pencil, put dots through holes/notches F,
G, H and I (see above illustration). Remove the
mounting plate and draw lines extending through
the points. This will give the location and size of the
box cutout for the rear wall duct.
3 Use a saw (saber or keyhole) to cut out the opening.
4 Place the microwave in its upright position with the
top of the unit facing up.
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B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL To use toggle bolts:

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST Spacing for Toggles More
(continued) Than Wall Thickness
Toggle Wings
Mounting Toggle
House Damper Hinge On Top Plate
Duct Bolt

Wall
Bolt End
Damper Swings Free
3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and
insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to
9 Fit the exhaust adaptor into the house duct as mount the plate.
shown. Make sure the exhaust adaptor (with the
damper) is squared up in the house duct and lines NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood
up with the holes in the mounting plate. screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate
touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush
10 Remove the paper from the sticky side of the 28″ against the wall and that the plate is properly
foam tape. Press the sticky side onto the face of the centered under the cabinet.
exhaust adaptor. (Don’t stretch the foam tape.)
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers
between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4 Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall
to help tighten the bolts.

Foam
Mounting
Tabs Plate B3. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET
11 Attach the other 28″ foam tape to the front of
the mounting plate around both of the exhaust You need to drill holes for the top support screws and
openings where it will touch the microwave. a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.

B2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

• Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET

TEMPLATE.
• Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least

• Drill the holes, following the instructions on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a
wall stud. CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes
in the cabinet bottom.
1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the
holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the
toggle wings to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt.
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B4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE 5 Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade
openings are facing out the back of the
BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE microwave.
BACK EXHAUST
Before Rolling After Rolling
1 Remove and save screw that holds blower motor
to microwave.
Blower Motor
Back of
Microwave

Back of
Back of Microwave
Blower Motor Microwave
Screw

2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires 6 Place the blower unit back into the opening.
will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the
blower unit. AFTER: Fan Blade
Openings Facing Back
BEFORE: Fan Blade End B End A
Openings Facing Up

End B

End A
CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower
unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not
pinched.
NOTE: The blower unit exhaust
3 Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°. openings should match exhaust
Before Rotation After Rotation openings on rear of microwave oven.

7 Secure the blower unit to the microwave with

the screw from Step 1.
Blower Plate
Back of
Back of Back of Microwave
Microwave Microwave

Blower Motor
4 Gently remove the wires from the grooves. Screw
Reroute the wires through grooves on other side
of the blower unit.
Before Rerouting After Rerouting
8 Replace the blower plate in the same position
as before with the screw.

Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through Left Side

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Cabinet Front
B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE Cabinet Bottom Shelf
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. 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle
during installation. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws
through outer top cabinet
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon holes. Turn two full turns on
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent each screw.
cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the
cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not
used, case damage may occur from over
tightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting

the microwave oven,
thread power cord
through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Keep it tight 6 Tighten center
throughout Steps 1–3. Do screw completely.
1 Lift microwave, tilt it
not pinch cord or lift oven 7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the
forward, and hook
by pulling cord. microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold
slots at back bottom
edge onto four lower the microwave oven in place against the wall and
tabs of mounting the top cabinet.)
plate.
1400 and 1600 Series 1800 Series

2 Rotate front of oven

up against cabinet 8 Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual
bottom. packed with the microwave.
3 Insert a self-aligning screw through top center
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
threads have engaged. (It will be completely
tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially
when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

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C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
C2. Prepare Top Cabinet
C3. Check Microwave Assembly
C4. Adjust Blower
C5. Mount the Microwave Oven
C6. Install Charcoal Filter

3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and

C1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to
PLATE TO THE WALL mount the plate.
NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood
screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate
touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush
against the wall and that the plate is properly
centered under the cabinet.
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers
between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4 Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall
to help tighten the bolts.

C2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
least one wood screw must be used to attach the
plate to a wall stud. CABINET
1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. You need to drill holes for the top support screws and
2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.
the holes designated to go into drywall and
reattach the toggle wings to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacing for Toggles
More Than Wall
Thickness
Toggle Wings
• Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET
Mounting Toggle
TEMPLATE.
Plate Bolt • Tape it underneath the top cabinet.
• Drill the holes, following the instructions on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes
Wall in the cabinet bottom.
Bolt End

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C3. CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY 5 Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires
Exhaust Adaptor (absent will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the
on models shipped for blower unit.
recirculation exhaust)

Back of
Microwave

• Place the microwave in its upright position, with the

top of the unit facing up.
• The microwave oven may be shipped assembled for 6 Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings
top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation are facing toward the front of the microwave.
exhaust (adaptor absent).
• If the microwave was shipped for recirculation BEFORE: Fan Blade
exhaust, skip to C5. If shipped for top exhaust, Openings Facing Up
proceed with C4.

C4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION

1 Remove Damper 2 Lift off the

and save blower plate Roll
screw that and attached
holds adaptor from
blower the microwave.
plate to
microwave.
Back of
Microwave

3 Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it.

NOTE: The exhaust adaptor with damper is not
needed for recirculating models. You may want to AFTER: Fan Blade
Openings Facing
save them for possible future use. Forward

4 Remove and save the screw that holds the blower

motor to the microwave.

Blower Plate
NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the grooves
of the motor frame.

Back of
Microwave

Blower Motor
Screw

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C4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE NOTE: When mounting

the microwave oven,
BLOWER FOR thread power cord
RECIRCULATION (continued) through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Keep it tight
7 Place the blower unit back into the opening. throughout Steps 1–3. Do
1 Lift microwave, tilt it
CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit not pinch cord or lift oven
forward, and hook
wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched. by pulling cord.
slots at back bottom
edge onto four lower
tabs of mounting
plate.

8 Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw 2 Rotate front of oven
removed in Step 4. up against cabinet
9 Replace blower plate with the screw removed in bottom.
Step 1.
3 Insert a self-aligning screw through top center
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
threads have engaged. (It will be completely
Back of tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
Microwave tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially
when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

Cabinet Front
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
Filler Block
C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE
OVEN
Equivalent to Depth
of Cabinet Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

Microwave Oven Top

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL

SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle
during installation.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet
around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the
cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the
cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used,
case damage may occur from over tightening
screws.
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C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE C6. INSTALLING THE

OVEN (continued) CHARCOAL FILTER
5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws 1 On 1400 and 1600 Series models, remove 2 screws
through outer top cabinet on front of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
holes. Turn two full turns on On 1800 Series models, remove 2 screws on top
each screw. front of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
2 Open the door.
3 Remove the grille.
Charcoal
Filter

6 Tighten center
screw completely.
7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the
microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold
the microwave oven in place against the wall and 4 Install the charcoal filter. When properly installed,
the top cabinet.) the wire mesh of the filter should be visible from
the front.
5 Replace the grille and the 2 screws.
1400 and 1600 Series 1800 Series
6 Close the door.
1400 Series Model 1600 and 1800 Series Model

8 Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual

packed with the microwave.
Insert mesh-side down Insert mesh-side up

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE

Make sure the microwave oven has been Read the Owner’s Manual.
1. installed according to instructions. 6.

KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove all packing material from the 7. FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
2. microwave oven.

Install turntable and ring in cavity.

3.

4. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.

5. Plug power cord into a dedicated 15 to 20 amp

electrical outlet.

Insure proper
ground exists
before use

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Pub. No. 49-40134-1
12-00 JR Printed in Korea