GE PNM1871SM1SS Installation guide

Brand: GE

Model: PNM1871SM1SS

Type: Installation guide

Installation

Instructions

Overthe Range

Microwave Oven

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S_,,ethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse_,'e_,ll

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

° Note to Consumer - KeeI)these

instructions for future reterence.

° Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product tailure due to improper installation is not

coxered under the _M_rrantx.

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Installation Instructions

CONTENTS

General information

hnportant Safety Instructions .................................. 3

Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3

Hood Exhaust ...................................................... 4, 5

Damage - Shipment/InstaJlation .............................. 6

Parts Included. ......................................................... 6

Tools You Will Need ................................................ 7

Mounting Space ...................................................... 7

Step-by-step installation guide

Placement of Mounting Plate ............................ 8-10

Removing the Mounting Plato ...................... 8

Finding the _4all Studs .................................. 8

Determining _all Plate l.oration .................. 9

Aliguiug the Wall Plate ............................... 10

Installation Types .................................. 11-22

[]Outside Top ............................

Exhaust

12-14

Attach Mounting Plate to WM1 ....... 12

Prepm_ltion of Top Cabinet .......... 13

Checking t0r Proper Damper

()pe_zltion ............................................ 13

Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 13

Ac!iust the Exhaust Adaptor .......... 14

Connerting Durtwork .......................... 14

_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18

Preparing Rear _,Vall for

Outside Bark Exhaust .......................... 15

Remove Exhaust Adaptor .................... 15

Attach Mounting Plate to _'dl ....... 16

Prepm_ltion of Top CaMnet .......... 16

Adapting Microwave Blower

tor Outside Back Exhaust ............... 16, 17

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

Redrculating ........................................ 19-22

Attach Mounting Plate to _4all .......... 19

Prepm:ltion of Top Cabinet .............. 19

Check Microwave Assembly .......... 20

Adapting Microwave Blower

tot Redrculation ......................... 20, 21

Mount the Microwave Oveu .......... 21, 22

Installing the Charcoal Filter ...... ........ 22

Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23

Installation Instructions

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

This product requires a three-prong groronled outlet.

The installer must perflmu a ground continuit) check

on the power outlet box befl_re beginning the

installation to insm'e that the outlet box is properly

grotmded. If not properly grotmded, or if the outlet

box does not meet electrical requirements noted

(rolder E1,ECTRICAI_ REQLIIREMENTS), a qualified

electrician should be employed to correct any

deficiencies.

CAUTION: For persona]

safety, remove house fuse

or open circuit breaker

before beg_g

iusmllation to avoid severe

or fatal shock injury.

CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface

must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in

addition to the added weight of this 63-85 pound

product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds

or a total weight of 113-135 pounds.

CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot

be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or

a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet

AND a wall.

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

tKree-prong (grounding)

plug which mates with a

standard three-prong

(grounding) wall receptacle

to minimize the possibility

of electric shock hazard

from tiffs appliance.

Ensureproper

groundexists

beforeuse

You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked

by a qualified electrician to mane sure the receptacle is

properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it is very important to have it replaced

with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,

installed by a qualified electriciaJa.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,

DI_'ORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS

FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH

AN EXTENSION CORD.

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 ti'equency,

Wire size must conflwm to the requirements of the

National Electrical Code or the pre\zdling local

code ti_r this kilowatt rating. The power supply

cord and plug shoMd be brought to a separate

15- to 20- ampere branch circuit single grounded

outlet, The outlet box should be located in the

cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box

and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified

electrician and con%tin to the National Electrical

Code or the pre\_dling local code.

Installation Instructions

HOOD EXHAUST

NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plml 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 instnllation.

DUCT PIECES

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

LENGTH x USED

RoofCap 24 Ft. x

12Ft.StraightDuct 12Ft. x

(6" Round)

Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x

TransitionAdaptor*

Equivalentlengthsofductpiecesare basedonactualtests and

reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.

(1)

Total Length

EQUWALENT

LENGTH

24 Ft.

12Ft.

5Ft.

41 Ft.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangulat_to-rotmd transition adaptor is used, the bottom cornet_ of the damper

will ha_e to be cut to fit, usino, _ the tin snips, in order to allow free mo_.ement of the damper.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example ot one possible

ductwork installation.

[

DUCT PIECES

_Wall Cap

(_ 90° Elbow

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH

40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.

3 Ft. x (1)3 Ft.StraightDuct

3W' x 10"Rectangular)

10Ft. x (2) =

3 Ft.

20Ft.

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.

Installation Instructions

NOTE: If wm need to install ducts, note that the total

duct length of 3¼" x ] O" rectangular or 6" diameter

round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.

Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.

Read the following carefully.

NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using

the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.

This ensm'es clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent

blockages. Also, make sure dmnpers swing freely and

nothing is blocking the ducts.

Exhaust connection:

The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with

a standard 3Vt" x 10" rectangular duct.

If a round duct is required, a rectangula_to-rotmd

transition adaptor inust be used. Do not use less than

a 6" diameter duct.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfiwtorv air movement, the total duct length of

3¼" x ] 0" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should

not exceed 140 equivalent feet,

Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,

etc., present additional resistance to airflow and are

equiwdent to a section of straight duct which is longer

than their actual physical size. When calculating the total

duct length, add the equiwdent lengths of all transitions

and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections.

The chart below shows w)u how to calculate total

equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet

of equiwdent length of some typical ducts.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

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

TransitionAdaptor*

Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

()_ 90° Elbow 10Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

RoofCap 24 Ft. x ( } = Ft.

Straight Duct 6" Roundor 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

3W' x 10"Rectangular

Total Ductwork = Ft.

* IMPORTANT: If' a r_ctangulal_to-round transition Equival< nl 1_ngths of duct piec< s are based on _tClll_alI{%ts

adaptor is used, the bottom comers of th( damp( 1 and refl( ct requir( m( his tk)r good v(riling performanc( with

xdll hax_ to b< Clll to fit, using Ih(t lill snips, in ordel any vent hood.

to allm_ free lllOVelllelll of Ihe dalllpel.

Installation Instructions

DAMAGE - SHIPMENT/

iNSTALLATiON

* If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the

unit to the store in which it was bought fin" repair

or replacement,

® If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or

replacement is the responsibility of the customer.

® If the unit is damaged By the installer (if other

th;m the customer), repair or replacement must

be made by ;uT;mgement between customer

and installer.

PARTS iNCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART QUANTITY

Wood Screws 2

(Y4"x2")

ToggleBolts(and 4

wing nuts)(_" x 3")

Self-AligningMachine 3

Screws(W'-28 x 31/4")

NylonGrommet 2

(for metal cabinets)

You will find the installation hardware contained in

a packet with the unit, Check to inake sure you have

all these parts.

NOTE: Some extI'a parts are inchlded.

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TOPCABINETTEMPLATE

REAR

WALL

TEMPLATE

TopCabinet

Template

RearWall

Template

Installation

Instructions

Separately

Packed

Grease

Filter

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and#2Phillipsscrewdriver

Pencil

Tinsnips(forcutting

damper,if required)

Scissors

(tocuttemplate,if necessary)

Gloves

Safetygoggles

Rulerortape measureand

tedge

Electricdrill with ¾_",V/"and%"

drill bits

Saw(saber,holeor keyhole) Studfinder er

Hammer(optional)

Level

(optional)

Fillerblocksor scrap

woodpieces,if needed

fortop cabinetspacing

(usedonrecessedbottom

cabinetinstallationsonly)

Ductandmaskingtape

MOUNTING SPACE

66" or More

fromthe Floor

tothe Topof

the Microwave

BottomEdgeof

CabinetNeedsto

be30" or More

from theCooking

Surface

Backsplash

NOTES:

• The space betweei] the cabinets n]ust be

30" wide and fl'ee of obstructions.

• If the space between the cabinets is greater

than 30", a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill

in the gap between the microwave oven and

the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains

the kit number fl>r w>ur model.

* This microwave oven is fl>r installation over

ranges up to 36" wide.

* If VOU aye going to vent your illicrowave oven

to tile outside, see Hood Exhaust Section fl)r

exhaust duct preparation.

* When installing the microwave oven beneath

smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the

instructions on the top cabinet template for

power cord clearmlce.

* Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow

cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow

of the vent.

Installation Instructions

I- PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

I'_ REMOVING THE MICROWAVE

OVEN FROM THE CARTON/

REMOVING THE MOUNTING

PLATE

_ Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass

tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove

the Swroioam protecting the fl'ont of the oven.

[] Fold back all 4 carton flaps flflly against carton

sides. Then careflflly roll the oven and carton over

onto the top side. The oven should be resting in

the Stvrofi)am.

_Pull the carton up and off the oven.

[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags

[]Remove the 2 screws from the mounting )late

, } •

This plate will be used as the rear wall template

and for mounting. You max discard these screws.

I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS

i i Wall i

(enter

_Find the studs, using one of the following

methods:

A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which

locates nails.

B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the

mounting surthce to find a solid sound.

This will indicate a stud location.

_ After the stud find the by

locating

(s),

centel"

probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges

of the stud. Then place a mark hal_\vay between

the edges. Tile center of any ac!jacent studs should

be 16" or 24" fl'om this mark.

_Draw a line down the center of tile studs.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO

AT LE&ST ONE WALL STUD.

Installation Instructions

DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position - beneath flat bottom

cabinet

"*'-,%

MountingPlateTabs

i the CabinetBottom

At least 30", up to 36"

Plate position - beneath framed recessed

cabinet bottom

Mounting Plate Tabs

Touching the Back

Frame

30" to Cooktop

Plate position - beneath recessed bottom

cabinet with front overhang

Mounting Plate with

Tabs Below Cabinet

Bottom the Same

Distance as the Front

_gDepth

30" to Cooktop

Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interieres

with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative

trim to install the microwave i)roperly and to make it

level.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.

Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.

If the cabinets have a fl'ont overhang only, with no

back or side fl'ame, install the mounting plate down

the same distance as the fl'ont overhang depth. This

will kee I) the microwave level.

_ Measm'e the inside depth ot the fl'ont overhang.

[] Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal

distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside

depth of the front overhang.

_For this type of instnllation with fl'ont overhang only,

align the motmting tabs with this horizontnl line, not

touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.

Installation Instructions

ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

CAUTION: _4'ear glo_es

to a_oid cutting finget_ on

sharp edges.

Ho'eO Oeoter r:f co,

Area E Hole D

"-'-'- Hole B /

[]Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the

30" wide space.

[]Use the mortaring plate as the template for the rear

wall. Place the motmting plate on the wall, making

sm'e that the tabs are touching the bottom of the

cabinet or the level line drawu in Step C for cahinets

with front overhmag, Line up the notch mad ceuterlhm

on the bottmu of the mounting plate to the ceuterlhm

on the wall,

[] _4]_ile holding the mortaring plate with one hand,

draw drcles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D

(see illustration above/actual plate marked with

arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting,

[]

NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither

C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E

and draw a fifth drcle to line up with the stud. It is

important to use at least one wood screw motmted

firmly ha a stud to support the weight of the microwave.

Set the mounting plate aside.

Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a :"A6"

hole for wood scre_vs. For holes that don't line up with

a stud, drill a %" hole fin" toggle bolts.

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS

TIME.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION TYPES

This microwave oven is designed fi)r adaptation to

the following three types of ventilation:

A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)

B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)

C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)

(Choose A, B or C)

NOTE: This microwave is shii)ped assembled fl)r Outside

T(>p Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the

type of ventilation required for yore" installation and

proceed to that section.

_A_ OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT)

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(HORIZONTAL DUCT)

Adaptor in Place for

Outside Top Exhaust

RECIRCULATING

(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

A Charcoal Filter Accessory

Kit is required for the non-

vented exhaust, (See your

Owner's Manual for the kit

nmnber.)

Installation Instructions

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. A(!just Exhaust Adaptor i

A6. Connect Ductwork

ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach tile plate to tile wall using toggle bolts.

At least one wood screw IlltlSt be used to attach

tile plate to a wall stud.

[]Remove tile toggle wings fl'om tile bolts.

[]Insert the bolts into the mounting plate

through the holes designated to go into drwvall

and reattach the toggle wings to _A" onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

SpacingforToggles

MoreThanWall

+l..-.[.--Th ckness

ToggleWings

Mounting

Plate

BoltEnd

_ Place tile mounting plate against tile wall and

insert tile toggle wings into tile holes in tile wall

to mount tile plate.

NOTE: Betore tightening toggle bolts and wood

scre_, make sure tile tabs on tile 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 careflfl to axoid I)inching, finoers,_

between the back of the mounting plate and the wall,

_ Tighten all bolts, Pull the plate awax from the wall

to help tighten the bolts,

Installation Instructions

I-_ USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

You need to drill holes fl)r the top support screws, a

hole large enough for the power cord to fit through,

and a cutout large enom, h_ fi_r the exhaust adaptor.

" Read tile instructions on tile TOP CABINET

TEMPLATE.

" Tape it tmderneath tile top cabinet.

" Drill tile holes, fl_llowing tile instructions on tile

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: X,\'ear salety goggles when drilling holes

in tile cabinet bottom.

CHECK FOR PROPER

DAMPER OPERATION

BlowerPlate

ExhaustAdaptor

(absenton modelsshipped

for recirculationexhaust)

Backof

Microwave

" Place tile microwave in its upright position, with tile

top of tile unit thcing up.

* This microwave oven may be shil)ped assembled for

top exhaust (adaptor installed) or fi_r recirculation

exhaust (adaptor absent).

o Make sure tape securing damper is removed mid

damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.

* You will need to make a(!justments to assure proper

alignment with your house exhaust duct after tile

microwave is installed.

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTAI,IATION 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 tile nvhm

grommet around tile power cord hole to prevent

cutting of the cord.

NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the

cabinet fl'ont hangs below tile cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are

not used, case damage may occur from

overtightening screws.

NOTE: When mo/mting

tile u/icrowave oven,

thread power cord

through hole in bottom of

top cabinet. Kee I) it tight

throughout Steps 1-3. Do

not pinch cord or lift

oven by pulling cord.

_I,ifl tilt it

iuicrowave,

flwward, and hook

slots at back bottom

edge onto l()/lI" lower

tabs of mounting

_Rotate front of

o_en

up against cabinet

bottoul.

_lnsert a selt:aligning screw through top center

cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven bv

turning tile screw at least two full turns after tile

threads have engaged. (It will be completely

tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord

tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especiaJly

when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

Installation Instructions

I-_ MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN (cont.)

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

--_Equivalent

to Depth

of Cabinet

Recess

Self-AligningScrew

MicrowaveOvenTop

[4_ Att;_ch the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

[] Insert 2 self aligning screws

through outer top cabinet

holes. Turn two flfll turns on

each scYew.

[]Tighten center

screw completely.,

[] Tighten tl/e outer two screws to tl/e top of tl/e

microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold

tile microwave oven in place against tile wall and

tl/e top cabinet.)

Install grease filte_: See the Owner's Manual

[]packed with tile microwave.

ADJUST THE EXHAUST

ADAPTOR

Open the top cabinet and a(!iust the exhaust adaptor

10 connect 1o tile hotlse duct.

Backof

BlowerPlate Damper Microwave

ForFront-to-Backor

Side-to-SideAdjustment,

Slidethe ExhaustAdaptor

asNeeded

E_ CONNECTING DUCTWORK

HouseDuct

_ Extend tile hot/se dt/ct down to connect to

tile exhaust adaptor.

[] Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prepare Rear Wall

B2. Remove Exhaust Adaptor

B3. Attach Mounting Plate to _'all

B4. Prepare Top Cabinet

BS. A(!just Blower

B6. Mount the Microwave Oven

l-_ PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

YOtl Ileed to tilt }lll l

O )enin_* in the rear wall for

outside exhaust.

" Read the instructions on the REAR "_4M,I,

TEMPI ,ATE.

" Tape it to the rear wall, lining up with the holes

previously drilled t_)r holes A and B in the wall

plate.

" Cut the opening, tollowing the instructions of the

REAR X__I,I, TEMPI,ATE.

REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

This microwave oven is shii)ped assembled for top

exhaust. You will need the exhaust adaptor for

installation in the rear wall opening. To remove the

exhaust adaptor tl"om the microwave oven:

[] Remove tape securing damper.

_ I,ift off the

[] Remoxe and blower plate

saxe screw _ and attached

Damper

that holds _, adaptor from

blower plate ; the microwaxe.

to microwave.

Back'of

Microwave

_ Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remoxe it.

Installation Instructions

[-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING

,%,================_

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.

At least one wood screw must be used to attach

the plate to a wall stud.

[]Remove the toggle wings fron/ the bolts.

[]Insert the bolts into the mom_ting plate through

the holes designated to go into drywall and reatmch

the toggle wings to :_A"onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Mounting

Plate

Spacingfor TogglesMore

-,_l-,,-,,.!_._ThanWall Thickness

ToggleWings

BoltEnd

_ Place the mounting plate against the wall and

insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall

to mount the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood

scrm_, make sure the tabs on the mortaring 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 careflfl to axoid I)inchin("_ fingers

between the back of the motmting, I)late and the wall.

_ Tighten all bolts. Pull the fl'om the wall

plate

to help tighten the bolts.

USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws and

a hole large enouoh for the power cord to fit throu ,h

" Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET

TEM PI,ATE.

" Tape it tmderneath the top cabinet.

" Drill the holes, following the instructions on the

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: _4ear safet} goggles when drilling holes

in the cabinet bottom.

ADAPTING MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE

BACK EXHAUST

[] Remoxe and that holds blower

sa'_e sci'ew illOtOi"

to i/lie i'owa_, e.

BlowerMotor

"" "_L-__...._ BlowerMotor

Screw

_ Careflflly the blower trait. The wirespull

(HIt

will extend far enough to allow _ou to a(!just the

blower unit.

EndB

End

Installation Instructions

ADAPTING MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE

BACK EXHAUST (cont.)

[]Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180 °.

BeforeRotation After Rotation

Microwave Microwave

_ (;entlv tile wires from tile

i'eillox e

gi'oox es.

Reroute the wires thromd/grooxes on other side

of the blower trait.

Before Rerouting After Rerouting

WiresRoutedThroughRightSide WiresRoutedThroughLeft Side

• ( o

[]Roll tile blower rant .)0 so that tim blade

openings are facing (}/it tile back of tile

IUiCI'OWa_, e.

BeforeRolling

Backof

Microwave

After Rolling

_ Back of

Microwave

_ Place the blower unit back into tile lenin

()

End

CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower

tufit wiring. Make sure the wires axe not

pinched.

NOTE: The blower unit exhaust

openings should match exhaust

openings on rear of microwave oven.

] Secure tile blower unit to tile microwaxe with

tile screw fl'om Step 1.

Blower Plate

Backof

Microwave

BlowerMotor

Screw

_ Replace tile blower plate in tile same position

as befi)re with the screw,

_ Attach tile exhaust tile of tileadaptol"

to I'e_l 1"

o_en 11) sliding it into the guides at the top

center of tile back of tile oven.

Adaptor

Backof

Microwave

_"'_Guide

_" _ LockingTabs

Guide

Push in securely tmtil it is in tile lower locking

tabs. Take care to assure that tile damper hinge

is installed so that it is at tile top and that tile

damper swings fl'eelv:

Installation Instructions

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTALL__TION AND PERSONAL

SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle

during installation.

NOTE: If vom" cabinet is metal, use tile nvlon

grommet around the power cord hole to prevent

cutting of tile cord.

NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if tile

cabinet fl'ont hangs below tile cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are

not used, case damage may occur from

overtightening screws.

NOTE: When motmting

tile inicrowave oven,

thread power cord

through hole in bottom of

top cabinet. Kee I) it tight

throughout Steps 1-3. Do

not pinch cord or lift

oven by pulling cord.

_I,ifl microwave, tilt it

fin'ward, and hook

slots at back bottom

edge onto fl)m" lower

tabs of mo/mting

_ Rotate front of oxen

up against cabinet

bottoln,

_lnsert a self'aligning screw through top center

cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by

turning tile screw at least two full turns atter tile

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,

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

T quivalent

to Depth

ofCabinet

Recess

Self-AligningScrew

MicrowaveOvenTop

_ Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

[] Insert 2 self-aligning screws

through outer top cabinet

holes. Turn two flfll turns on

each screw.

_ Tighten center

screw completel).

[] Tighten tile outer two screws to tile top of tile

microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold

the microwave oven in place against the wall and

tile top cabinet.)

_ Install grease filter. See tile Owner's Manual

packed with the microwaxe.

Installation Instructions

RECIRCULATING INo.-Ve.tedDuctlessl

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

C2. Prepare Top Cabinet

C3. Check Microwave Assembly

C4. A(!just Blower

C5. Mount the Microwave ()veil

C6. Install Charcoal Filter

I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.

At least one wood screw must be used to attach

the plate to a wall stud.

[]Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.

_ Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through

the holes designated to go into drywall and

reattach the toggle wings to _A" onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

SpacingforToggles

MoreThanWall

+F_.-[.--Th ckness

ToggleWings

Mounting

Plate_

BoltEnd

[]Place the mounting plate against the wall and

insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall

to mount the plate.

NOTE: Betore tightening toggle bolts and wood

scre_, make stlre 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 careflll to avoid I)inching, fingers,

between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.

_ Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate awm from the wall

to help tighten the bolts.

| USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws and

a hole large enouoh for the power cord to fit throuoh

" Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET

TEMPI,ATE.

" Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

" Drill the holes, tollowing the instiuctions on the

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: X._'ear satety goggles when drilling holes

in the cabinet bottom.

Installation Instructions

CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY

Exhaust Adaptor (absent

on models shipped for

recirculation exhaust

Backof

Microwave ;

" Place tile microwave in its upright position, with tile

top of tile unit lacing up.

* Tile microwave oven may be shipped assembled fin,

top exhaust (adaptor installed) or fin" recirculation

exhaust (adaptor absent).

* If tile microwave was shipped for recirculation

exhaust, skip to (;5. If shipped fi_r top exhaust,

proceed with C4.

ADAPTING MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION

[] Remoxe _ D_riper [] I,ift off tile

and saxe , blower plate

screw that .... and attached

holds blower" adaptor from

plate to tile microwaxe.

i/licrowa', e. !

ackof

........ ,'"'"'"' _-- Microwave

[]Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it.

NOTE: The exhaust adaptor with damper is not

needed for recirculating models. You mav want to

save theln for possible ftlttlre rise.

_ Remove and tile that holds tile blower

save scFew

ii/otor to tile illicrowa'_e.

_ BlowerPlate

_.___ Backof

<_ _ Microwave

_ Carefully pull out tile blower trait. Tile wires

will extend tar enouoh_ to allow _ou to adjust tile

blower trait.

_Roll tile blower trait 90 ° that tim blade I)enings

so o

are tacing toward tile front of tile inicrowaxe.

R011

NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in tile

gi'oo_,es of the i/lotor fraille,

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