Whirlpool Ni-l30 User manual

Installati()n Guide

Over TheRange Microwave Oven

Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Information

Installation Hardware

Mounting Space

Wall Construction

Hood Exhaust duct

Ventilation System Instruction

A.Horizontalventlla_onsystem

B.Verticalvenlllationsystem

C.Recirculadonventilationsystem

Checklist for Iustallation

Save this Guide with your Use &Care Manual

Introduction

Your Over-the-Range microwave oven comes complete with an installation instruction kit which contains

the following three pieces of information required to installit.

I.This installation instruction

booklet, complete with lIl.Instead ofThe WallMount NOTE:

diagrams on preparLng your Template,WallMounting Plate, 1TIS RECOMMENDED

cabinets and microwave oven used to locate the moun0ng THAT TWO PEOPLE

for installation, plate holes and to locate the INSTAl.I. THIS PRODUCT.

horizontal exhaust location.

II.The Top Cabinet Template, Please read all of the instructiop.s IMPORTANt.

used to locate the power cord thoroughly before installing I(_.P INSTRUCTIONS FOR

clearance hole, cabinet your microwave oven. LOCAL 1_.1.FETRICAL

mounting holes and the vertical INSPECTOR'S USF_.

exhaust location.

Important Safety Information

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of

an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the

risk of the electric shock by providing an escape

wire for the electric current. This appliance is

equipped with a cord having a grounding wire A_-__

with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged

into an outlet that is properly installed and

grounded.

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding can

result in a riskofelectricshock.

accept the plutg on the appliance. The marked

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or

grounding instructions are not completely greater than the elect_cal rating of the appliance, or

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the Do not use an extension cord.

appliance is properly grounded, and either:

2)If the power supply cord is too short, have a

1)flit is necessaryto use an extension cord, use qualified electrician or serviceman install an

onlya 3-wireextensioncordthathasa 3-blade outletneartheappl_ance.

grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will

Safety Instructions POUNDS OR A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 135

POUNDS.

CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETYTHIS

This product requires athree prong grounded PRODUCT CANNOT BEINSTAI.1FD TO

receptacle. The installer must perform aground CABINET ARRANGEMENT'S SUCH AS AN

continuity check on the power outlet boxbefore ISLAND OR A PENINSULA. IT MUST BE

beginning the installation to insure that the outlet

MOUNTED TO BOTH A TOP CABINET AND

box is properly grounded. Ifnot properly A WAI.l..

grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet the

electricalrequirements noted, (under

ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS), a qualified Electrical Requirements

electrician should be employed to correct any

deficiencies.

Product rating is 120voltsAC, 60Hertz, 14.6amps,

CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, and 1.60kilowatts.This product must be connected

REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT to a supply circuit ofthe proper voltage and

BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING frequency Wire size must conform to the

INSTAI.I.ATION TO AVOID SEVERE OR requirements ofthe National Electric Code or the

FATALSHOCK INJURY.CAUTION:FOR prevailing localcode forthis kilowatt rating. The

PERSONAL SAFETY, THE MOUNTING power supply cord and plug should be brought to

SURFACEMUST BECAPABLEOF a separate 20ampere branch cilxuit single grounded

SUPPORTING THE CABINET LOAD, IN receptacle. The outlet box should be located near

ADDITION TO THE ADDED WEIGHT OF thecord entry point The outlet box and supply

THIS 85 POUND PRODUCT, PLUS circuitshould be installed by a qualified electrician

ADDITIONAL OVEN LOADS OF UP TO 50 and conform to the National FAectliCCode or the

Power supply cord

a)A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or

Wipping over a longer cord.

b)Longer cordsets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercisedin their use.

c)If a long cord or extemion cord is used:

1)The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the

electrical rating ofthe appliance.

2)The e_tension _ord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord, and

3)The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the cotmte_ top or tabletop where it

can be pulled on by children ortripped over unintentionally

This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 30inches. It may be installed over

both gas and electriccooking equipmenL

Installation Hardware

®

The foUowingis alist ofparts Parts List Tools

you may need forinstalling 1.Lag so'ews 1/4" x 2" (3EA) The following tools may be

your Over-the-Range 2.ToggleBolts3" (3EA ) needed forinstallation ofyour

microwave oven. Youwill find 3.Spring Loaded ToggleNuts ( microwave oven.

them packaged inside the 3EA) Phillips screwdrivers, Electric

microwave cooking cavity 4.Cabinet Mounting Bolts 1/4" DrillMotor, 1/2" &5/8" Wood

Remove all parts fromthe oven x3-1/8"(3EA),l/4"x2"(3 Bits & 3/16" Drill BiLSaw to cut

cavity and compare them with EA) exhaust opening, (ifneeded) or

theparts list and illustration to 5.Washers 3/4" (3 EA) JigSaw,Tm Snips (ifneeded),

be sure that none are missing. 6.Gromment Pencil,Tape Measure, Paper

Use this time to become familiar

7.Damper Tape &Duct Tape.

with each piece. 8.Foam Tape (2 EA)

9.TopCabinet Template

10.WallTemplate

Mounting Space

Your Over-the-Range microwave oven requires moun_ng space on a wall asshown.

1.A minimum of 30"between 2.For easier accessto the hood 3.Ifyou are going to vent your

wall hung side cabinets is lamp, the bottom ofthe microwave oven to the outside,

required for installation. Make microwave oven should be at see exhaust duct preparation.

sure the bottom edge ofthe top least2" above the range

cabinet is at least 66" from the backsplash. 4.Designed to be installed in

floorand 30" from the cooking 30"wide cabinet opening.

surface.

_

Ni-l°

30" more than from _ 30"

cooking surface

66"ormore

from the

floorto the

top of the

microwave

oven

Wall Construction

YourOver-the-Rangemicrowaveovenshouldbemounted againstand supported bya flat,verticalwall.

Wallconstructionshouldbeaminimum of2"x4"wall studdingand 3/8" ormore,thickdrywallor

plaster/lath. Theovenmustbeattachedtoa minimum ofone2"x4"wallstud.

Forproper

installation the

wallmustbe

capableof Us11ally

supportingthe 16"or24"

cabinetload plus

a minimum of135

pounds, (the85

pound weightof

themicrowave

ovenand load "

weightallowance : 2"X4"

of50pounds.) _ : wood studor

Tofindstuds,use ormetalstud

oneofthe _°' (25gaugeorthicker)

3/8"Drywallor

following I °' Plaste_/ Lath

I ,@q

methods" I

I

i

_q

I.Studfindera

magneticdevice

which locates

nails.

1I.Usinga

hammer,tap

lightlyacrossthe

mountingsurface

tofind asolid

sound.Thiswill

indicatea stud Logscrewsmustbeinstalled

inthesearea

installation. After

locatingthe

stud(s),the center

canbefound by:.Probingthewallwitha smallnailtofindtheedgesofthe studand then placinga mark

halfwaybetweentheedges.Thecenterofany adjacentstudsshouldbe 16"or24"fromthis mark.

NO'IE:Referencewalltemplateforaddildonalassistance.

Hood Exhaust Duct

Outside ventilation requires horizontal exhaust is to be ELBOWS,TRANSITIONS,

HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. used, care should betaken to WALL AND ROOF CAPS, etc.,

Read the following carefully alignexhaust with space present additional resistance to

between studs, or wall should air flow and are equivalent to a

EXHAUSTCONNECT/ON: beprepared at the time it is section of straight duct which is

The hood exhaust has been comstructed by leaving enough longer than their actual

designed to mate with a space between wallstuds to physical size. When calcula_hg

standard 3-1/4" x 10" accommodate exhaust, the total duct length add the

rectanglllar duct. NOTE: Referencewall equivalent lengths of all

template, transitions and adaptors plus

Ifround duct is required, a the lengths of all su-aightduct

rectang_,l_r-to-mund MAXIMUM DUCTLENGTH: sections.The diagram below

transition adapter must be For satisfactoryair movemen_ shows the approximate feet of

used. Do not use lessthan a 6" the tot_ duct length of3-1/4" x equivalent length ofsome

diameter duct. 10" mctang_fl_ror6" diameter typical ducts.

round duct should not exceed

REAREXHAUST:Ifrear or 140feet ofepuivalent duct run.

ROOF CAP(24Fr)

ADAerOR(set)

90°ELBOW00Fr) 45°F_LBOW(5FT)

90° ELBOW(25FT) 45° ELBOW(5FD WAI ,LCAP (40FI)

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Ventilation system Instructions

Your Over-the-Range microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of

ventilation. Select the type of ventilation required for your instalhtion and proceed to the appropriate

section.

A. Horizontal Ventilation System

A-1. Ventilation motor

This blower motor has damper and your microwave oven is shipped assembled for a Recirculation

Application.

Step.1

* Remove the screws (1,2)for opening the

blower motor cover and save screws. Remove

cover.

Step.2 C

* Remove the screw (2)for Blower attachment

and save screws.

* Liftblower unit out ofmounting location.

CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch blower

wiring.

Step.3

Roll the blower unit so that the fan blade openings are facing back ( rear of unit ).

*If you want VERTICAL, roll the blower unit so that the fan blade openings are facing upward.

CAUTION: Wires to blower unit must be muted

avoid to pinching, before reinstallation of cover

plate.

Horizontal duct configuration

Step.4

* Carefully match the exhaust opening location

ofthe microwave oven and reinstallscrews(I,2).

Vertical duct configuration

A-2. Install the Mounting Plate

Step. 1 Setup position

a. Draw a line down the middle ofthe studs(See the WallConsa_ction, page 5)

b.Draw avertical line on the wall at the center of the 30" wide space.

NOTE: Use the wall template for the rear wall.

Reference Wall Template prior to proceeding.

Installation of this product require TWO persons.

Step. 2 Drilling

Referencethe WallTemplate.

Step. 3 Install the damper

Fit the damper into the house duc_ Be sure that the damper hinge is on the top and the dotnper

free into the wall outlet.

Takethe28"foam

tapesandremove

thepaperfrom

stickyside.Press

thestickysideonto

the front edge of the

damper. (Don't

stretch the foam

tape)

Plate

Step. 4 Tightening the screws

ToAttach the mounting plate to the wall using the toggle bolt assemblies and/or lag screws:

a. Insert toggle bolts through mounting plate at required

locations and add the spring loaded toggles.

Referencewall template prior to proceeding

Be sure you leave space at least the thickness of the wall

between the mounting plate and the end of the toggle nuL (in

dosed position). If you do not leave this space, the toggle nut

will not open on the other side ofthe wall.

b.Posl_on moun_g plate on wall and insert toggle bolt

assemblies through the drywall holes or start the lag-screw(s)

throughthewallstud(s).

c. Next, secure mounting plate to the wall by

tightening toggle bolt assemblies orlag screw(s).

d. Drill 3/16" diameter lag screw hole(s), into one

or more wall stud(s).

(Remember, you must have at least one lag screw

into a wall stud.)For stud location refer to W.ALI.

CONSTRUCTION see page 5.

e. Tighten the lag screw(S)into wall stud(S)

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A-3. Mounting microwave oven

NOTE: ITISVERYIMPORTANTTHATTHIS OVENBEINSTAlJ.FDBYTWOPEOPLE.

PREPARATIONOFTOPCABINET

Youneedto drillholesforthetopsupportscrewsand a holelargeenoughforthepowercordto fitthrough.

• ReadtheinstructionsontheTOPCABINETTEMPLATE

• Tapeit underneaththetop cabinet

• Drilltheholes,followingtheinstructionson thetemplate

NOTE:TOPCABINETTEMPLATEinstructionmust be completetoproceed.

Step. 1

Protectthe top of your rangeby placinga portion of the cartonor some other heavy materialover the

cookingsurfacebeforemountingyour oven.

Step. 2

Hang theunit on thetwotabsat thebottomofthemountingplate.

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Step. 3

Thread power cord through the hole at the

bottomofthetopcabinet

Swing the unit upward to meet the top of the

mountingplateand hold secure.

l Step. 4

Insert the 2 bolts through 2 flat washers into

holes on top cabinet floor.Tighten screws to

close the gap between top cabinet and the

miciDwave oven.

NOTE: MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE

SECURED WITH TWO MOUNTING

BOLTS.

Dresspowercordnearlyintopcabinet.

Installthegreasefilters.

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* Using filler block for recessed bottom cabinet Insert a bolt. with a 3/4" washer into one of the holes

drilled previously in the top cabinet floor.

(D& E on Top Cabinet Template.)

Topcabinet Washer

mountingscrew /

Cabinet _/ _ Cabinetbottomshelf

II Microwav_e _ Filterblock

oventop

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B. Vertical Ventilation System

B-1. Ventilation motor

Seethepage 7,A-I.Ventilationmotor,step3.

B-2. Install the mounting plate,

Seethepage9,A-2.Installthemountingplate.

• Youneed not performthestep2and step4;Horizontalventilationonly.

B-3. Mounting Microwave oven

Seethepage 11,A-3.Mounl_g theMicrowaveoven.

B-4. InstaU the Damper

Forthe verticalexhaustopen the top cabinetand

attachthe damper to the microwavethrough the

cabinet bottom. For front to back or side to side

adjustment,slidethe damper asneeded.

'_ With the damper out, twist the damper to fit

undertheflapsoftheblowerplate.

Replacethedamper andmakesumit willmoveeasilybytheforceofthe exhaustair.

Besumtosquarethecomerson thehingeends.

A_fferthemicrowaveovenisinstalled,Pullthehouseductdownto conncettothe damper.

Installthe_p_asefilters.

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C. Recirculation Ventilation System

Your over the range microwave oven has been provided with a charcoal filter for a reO_htion venting

application. If replacement of the charcoal filterisrequired, contact your dealer.

C-1. Ventilation motor

This ventilation motor has been assembled for Redro,!otion exhaust

C-2. Install the Mounting plate

Seethe page 9,A-2.Install the mounting plate.

• Youneed not perform the step 2 and step 4;Horizontal ventilation only.

C-3. Mounting Microwave oven

Seethe page 11,A-3, MountSngthe Microwave oven.

*Youneed not use damper for recirculation.

C-4. Install the Charcoal filter

CharcoalFilter

*Remove the screws on the top of the microwave unit and remove the grille.

*Install the charcoal filter.

*Replace the grille and screws.

*Install the grease filters.

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Checklist for Installation

1.Make sure oven has been instated according to these instructions and top cabinet template

2.Remove all packing material from the oven.

3.Plug in power cord.

4.Read Use and Care manual.

5.Keep installation instructions and template forthe localelectricalinspector suse.

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WARNI_-

Bec_cShockHazard

Locateanyelectricalcircui

.... lilac,c0uldbe affectedI_

" "ns_lat_ o" " product

" Caremustbe"takenwhe

drillingholes.EIec'_wir,

maybeconcededbeh.ind

coveringandC_t_tv,_th

0 -. rt,.m._,_G'_a,t_ _ _ __"_ _

A

ifhS':":"p0JntJs0verawallstud, Fa/luretof_ow theseinst_

couldresultinelectrical

Usealagscrew s_,._ _,_

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CAUTION

INSTALLATIONOFTHISPRODUCT

REQUIRESTWOPERSONS.

I',

Elecfi'i¢ShockHazard

Locateanyelectri_drcuits

thatc(x_be_fectedby

mustbetakenwhen

•drillingholes,Bed_cal,.wires

maybeconcea_bettedw_1

coveringand_with _em-

:aJfuretofo/rowtheseins_ctions

couldresultinelectrical

shockoroltlerpersonalinjury.

I' I O_ V,IIALL--r

O_"_ E Drilla 5,8"dia.hole

ifthispointisoverdrywall,

Useatogglebolt

, ........ __MINIMUM30

'- --'o o o CEI

INSTALkATI

STEP1.Drill*"diameterholesatA,B,C and D.

ifyoucontacta wallstudatanyoftheselocations,

a lag screwwillbe installedatwall

stud location.Ifno stud is contactedat!ocations

A,B,C and D ;Dr,!l*"

diameterhoL-_torinstallationoftogglebolts•

NOTI_:t_no sTUdlocatedatA,B,C orD,insert

a minumumofonelag screwintowallstudatany

locationindicatedby E.

LL TEM!

/

rilla 5_"dia.h01e |

thispointisoverdnjwall,

Iseatoggleb01t

INSTALLATIONINSTRUC

diameterholesatA,B,C and D. STEP3.Remove

,ucontacta wallstud atanyoftheselocations, then

lg screwwillbe installedatwall install

' "ation.Ifno studis contactedatlocations NOTE:TOPC,_

_,_ andD ;Dri!l*" STEP4.Hangt

"neterhoJ_torinstallationoftogglebolts. I the

[ud locatedatA,B,C orD,insert I SE[

linumumofonelag screwintowailstudatany I STEP5.Thread

ltion indicatedby E. (_ atth_

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