RVM 1535 MM 1 Sa

Installation Overthe Range
Instructions Microwave Oven

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Read these instructions completely and carefully. ° Note to Consumer - KeeI) these
instructions for future reterence.
• IMPORTANT - S_,,e
these
° Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
instructions for local inspector's use. basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• IMPORTANT - Obse_,'e
_,ll • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
governing codes and ordinances. • Product tailure due to improper installation is not
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these coxered under the _M_rrantx.
instructions with the Consumer.
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Installation Instructions
_] Redrculating ........................................ 19-22

CONTENTS
Attach Mounting Plate to _4"fll ....... 19
General information
Preparation of Top Cabinet .......... 19
hnportant Safety Instructions .................................. 3
Adapting Microwave Blower
Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3 fl)r Redrrulation ......................... 20, 21
Hood Exhaust ....................................... 4, 5 Mount the Microwave Oveu ..........21, 22
Damage--Shipment/Installation .............................. 6
Installing the
Charcoal Filter Accessory .................... 22
Parts Included. ......................................... 6
Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23
Tools You Will Need ............................................... 7
Mounting Space ...................................................... 7
Step-by-step installation guide

Placement of Mounting Plate ............................ 8-10
Removing tire Mounting Plate ...................... 8
Finding the _4all Studs .................................. 8
Determining _all Plate l.oration .................. 9
Detemiiuiug Rear Mortaring Screw Locations .. 10
Installation Types .................................. 11-22
[]Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12-14
Attach Mounting Plate to _4"dl ....... 12
Prepm;lfion of Top Cabinet .......... 13
Install the Damper .................. 13
Mount the Microwave Oven ........ 13, 14
Ac!iust the Exhaust Adaptor .......... 14
Connecting Ductwork .......................... 14
_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18
Preparing Rear _'_fll for

Outside Back Exhaust .......................... 15
Remove Exhaust Adaptor .................... 15
Attach Mounting Plate to 'Wdl ....... 16
Preparation of Top Cabinet .......... 16
Adapting Microwave Blower

tot Outside Back Exhaust ............... 16, 17
Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 18
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product requires a three-i)rong grounded outlet. You should have the wall receptacle mad circuit checked
The installer must peril)ira a ground continuity check by a qualified electricima to make sure the receptacle is
on the power outlet box heft)re begilming the properly grounded,
installation to insure that the outlet box is i)roi)erly
Where a stmadaa'd two-prong wall receptacle is
grounded, If not i)roi)erly grounded, or if the outlet
encountered, it is very hnportant to have it replaced
box does not ineet electrical requireu_ei_ts noted
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,
(under EI,ECTRICAI, REQUIREMENTS), a qualified
installed by a qualified electricima.
electrician should be elni_loyed to correct any
deficiencies, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
CAUTION: For persona] DI_ORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS
safety, remove house fuse FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH
AN ILXTENSION CORD.
or open circuit breaker
before beghmhag
instaJlation to avoid severe
or fatal shock injury,
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts A(:, 60 Hertz, 15 ami)s and
1.58 kilowatts. This l)roduct inust be connected to a
SUl)ply circuit of the i)roper w)ltage and ti'equency.
CAUTION: For persona] safety, the mounting surface Wire size must COlafin'm to the requireu/elatS of the
must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, ha National Electrical Code or the prewfiling local
addition to the added weight of this 63-85 pound code fi_i" this kilowatt rating, The power supply
product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds cord and phlg should be brought to a separate
or a total weight of 113-135 pounds, 15- to 20-ami)ere branch circuit single grounded
outlet, The outlet box should be located in the
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cmmot
cabinet above the uficrowave oven. The outlet box
be installed ha cabinet arrmagements such as an island or
a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified
electrician and confln'n/to the National Electrical
AND a wall,
Code or the prewfiling local code.
NOTE: For easier hastaJlation mad personal safety, it is
recolmnended that two people install this product.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE RILM) CAREFULLY. FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK.
The power cord of this

appfimace is equipped with
a three-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a
staaadaJ_d three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
to mh_hnize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use
3
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 ot one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED LENGTH
(1) 24 Ft.
12 Ft.StraightDuct 12 Ft. x (1) 12 Ft.

RoofCap 24 Ft. x
(6" Round)
(1) 5 Ft.
TransitionAdaptor*
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x
Equivalentlengthsof duct piecesare basedon actualtests and

reflect requirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyvent hood.
Total Length 41 Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangula>to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom cornei_ of the damper
will haxe to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free moxement of the damper.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example ot one possible
ductwork installation.

USED = LENGTH
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.
DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x (1) = 3 Ft.

3 Ft.StraightDuct 3 Ft. x
3W' x 10" Rectangular)
(2) = 20 R.
(_ 90° Elbow 10 Ft. x
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 const_ ucted 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 3V{' x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter For s;Kisfhctorv air movement, the total duct length of
round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. 3¼" x l 0" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Read the following carefiflly.
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 tew elbows as possible.
equi\_dent 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 total
blockages, Also, make sure dmnpers swing freely and
duct length, add the equi\:dent lengths of all transitions
nothing is blocking the ducts.
and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections.
Exhaust connection: The chart below shows you how to calculate total
equi\_dent ductwork length using the approximate feet
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with
of equivalent length of some typical ducts.
a standard 3V{' x 10" rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangula_to-round
transition adaptor m list be used. Do not use less than
a 6" diameter duct.

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Transition Adaptor*
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
C)_ 90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
l@ 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.

3W' x 10" Rectangular
Total Ductwork = Ft.
adaptor is us(d, th( bottom corners of th( (lamp( 1 and rel]( (t re(ltfir( m( nls for good v( riling performan(( x_ith
_ill have to b( cm to fit, using th( lin snips, in ord(l any vent hood.
* IMPORTANT:
to allm_ free If a r( ( tangulal_to-round
lllOVelllelll of Ihe dHlllpel, transilion Equival( nl I( ngths o[ du(t piec( s are |)as( d on aclual lests
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DAMAGE--SHIPMENT/ PARTS INCLUDED

INSTALLATION
HARDWARE PACKET
" If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the PART QUANTITY
unit to the store in which it was bought fin" repair
or rel)laceu/ent,
WoodScrews 1
(¼" x 2")
" If the unit is dainaged by the customer, repair or
replacement is the responsibility of the customer. ToggleBolts (and 3
• If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other wing nuts)(_6" x 3")
than the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer
and installer.
Self-AligningMachine 3
j Screws(W'-28x 3Y/')
NylonGrommet
(for metalcabinets) 2
You will find the installation hardware contained in

a packet with the trait. Check to make sHre w)tl have
all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART QUANTITY
TopCabinet 1
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Template
RearWall
Template
REAR
WALL
TEMPLATE
Installation
r Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
Separately
Packed
Grease
Filter
Separately
Packed
Exhaust
Adaptor
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Ruleror tape measureand
Pencil ......
r..,..r.,..r.,..r.,.T.,..r.,..r.,..r.,.r.,.r..,.r.,..r.,..r.,..r.,iT
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# 1 and#2 Phillipsscrewdriver t edge
(optional)
Tin snips(for cutting

damper,if required) Scissors
(to cut template,if necessary) Electricdrill with ¾_",W" and%"
drill bits
Fillerblocksor scrap
wood pieces,if needed
cabinet installationsonly)
Gloves for top cabinetspacing
(usedon recessedbottom
Saw(saber,hole or keyhole)
Studfinder or Hammer(optional)
__"__-''-_'-'- Ductandmaskingtape
Safetygoggles Level
MOUNTING SPACE
NOTES:
BottomEdgeof
CabinetNeedsto • The space between the cabinets must be
30" wide and fl'ee of obstructions.
be 30" or More
from the Cooking • If the space between the cabinets is greater
Surface than 30", a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill
in the gap between the microwave oven and
the cabinets. Yore" Owner's Manual contains
the kit nmnber tin" wmr model.
Backsplash • This microwave oven is fl_r installation over
ranges up to 36" wide.
66" or More • When installing the microwave oven beneath
from the Floor smooth, fiat cabinets, be careful to follow the
to the Topof instructions on the top cabinet template for
the Microwave
power cord clearmlce.
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PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS

OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE
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[]Remove tile installation instructions, filter, glass
tray the exhaust adaptor and the small hardware i i
bag,. Do not remoxe tile Stxrofoam I)r°tecting, tile

front of tile o_,en.
Wall
Studs
[]Fold back all 4 carton flaps full) against carton
sides, Then carefifll) roll the oxen and carton oxer
onto the top side, The oxen should be restino, _ in
tile Stx rofoam.
]Find tile studs, using one of tile following

methods:
A. Stud finder--a magnetic device that

locates nails.
OR
Styrofoam B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across tile

motmting sm'face to find a solid sotmd.
This will indicate a stud location.
_}_ Afier locating the stud(s), find the center bv

probing tile wall with a small nail to find tile edges
[]Pull tile carton up and off tile oven. of tile stud. Then place a mark half\vav between
the edges. The center of any a(!jacent studs should
[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags. be 16" or 24" fl'om this mark.
_Draw a line down the center of the studs,

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
_..._MM Screws
0unting Plate AT LE&ST ONE WALL STUD,
_ Remove tile 2 screws from tile bottom mounting

plate. Remoxe tile mounting plate and set aside.
This plate will be used with the rear wall template
for mo/mting. REPLACE THE SCREWS,
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DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
Template beneath cabinet Template beneath cabinet

with flat bottom with recessed bottom
Trimthe rearwall
template along
the dotted line.
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Trimthe rearwall ...........
I)raw a verticalline on the wall at
the centerof the 30" to 36" wide templatealong
the dotted line.
space.Tapethe RearWall Template
onto the wall matching the
centerline andtouchingthe bottom
of the cabinet.
Drawa vertical line on the wall at
the centerof the 30" or 36" space.
Template aligned with front overhang Tapethe RearWall Templateonto
on cabinet bottom the wall matchingthe centerlineand
touchingthe bottomcabinetframe.
Drawa line on the I

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. [
backwall equalto the
depthof the front
Use a lexel to make sure the cabinet bottom is lexel.
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overhang.Trimthe
rearwall template
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interieres
alongthe dotted line.
with the microwave installation, Remove the decorative
trim to install the microwave i)roperly and to make it
level,
On cabinets with a fl'ont overhang, draw a line on the

back wall at the same depth as the overhang. _Mign the
template to match overhang depth. This will kee I) the
microwave level.
[]Measure the inside depth of the fl'ont overhang.
[]Draw a horizontal line on the back wall to match

the depth of the fl'ont ovefl_ang. See illustration.
[]Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30" to 36" space. Trim the template on the dotted line.
Tape the Rear X4]_ll Template to the wall using the
marked centefline and top line as a guide.
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DETERMINING REAR MOUNTING SCREW LOCATIONS
REAR WALl, TEMPLATE
° o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
CAUTION: "_,_ar glo_es NOTE: The Rear Wall Template serves

to axoid cutting finge_ to position the bottom mounting plate and
on shaq) edges. to locate the horizontal exhaust outlet.
_lJse a level to check that the template is positioned _ Drill holes in the ulai'ked locations. If there is a stud,
a cct _I'_telv, drill a _(; hole fo_ wood screws. For holes that don't
_ I,ocate and mark at least one stud on the lefi or right line up with a stud, drill a :'A" hole tot toggle bolts.
side of the centerline. It is important to use at least one NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.
wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to supl)ort the
weight of the microwave.
Mark three additional, evenly spaced locations for the
supplied toggle bolts.
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INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C)
This microwave oven is designed fi>r adaptation to NOTE: This microwave is shiI)ped assembled fl>r Outside
the following three types of ventilation: Top Exhaust (except fl)r non-vented models). Select the
A, Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) type of ventilation required for wmr installation and
proceed to that section,
B, Outside Back I_haust (Horizontal Duct)
C, Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT) (HORIZONTAL DUCT)
_-_ RECIRCULATING
(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)
A Charcoal Filter Accessory

ICdt is required fi_r the non-
vented exhaust. (See your
Owner's Manual tot the kit
number.)
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OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
A1. Attach Mounting Plate to _Mfll
A2. Prepare Top Cabinet
A3. Check Damper Operation
A4. Mount Microwave Oven
A5. Ac!j ust Exha ust Adaptor
A6. (_onnect Ductwork
I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING To use toggle bolts:

PLATE TO THE WALL Spacingfor Toggles
MoreThanWall
-,,,-I_,-,.-!_,_T
hickness
ToggleWings
Mounting
Plate
ml,
B01tEnd
_ Place the mounting plate against the wall and

insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall
to mount the plate.
Remove the template fl'om the rear wall. The
NOTE: Betore tightening the toggle bolts and the
mounting plate must be secured to the wall using at
wood screw(s), check again to be sure that the
least 3 toggle bolts and one wood screw. The wood mounting plate is level and centered leti to right.
screw inust engage a wall stud.
CAUTION: Be careflfl to avoid pinching fingers
_ Remove the toggle wings fl'om the bolts. between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
_ Insert the bolts into the mounting plate _ Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away fl'om the
through the holes designated to go into drywall wall to hel I) tighten the bolts. Be careflfl not to
and reattach the toggle wings to '_A"onto each bolt. ove>torque the toggle bolts.
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I-_ INSTALL THE DAMPER (cont.)

I-_ USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP Dam
CABINET
The top cabinet template will help you locate the top
Reinstallrear
SUl)port screw holes, power cord and exhaust outlet
locations. retainingscrew
" Close tile blower cmer with adaptor and reinstall

Fear scYew,
" Remove tape holding tile damper. Tile damper

should pivot easily.
" Tile adaptor can be a(!justed, lett to right and fl'ont
to back, to align with the house exhaust ductwork,
" Read tile instructions on tile TOP CABINET

TEMPLATE. _-'_ MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
" Tape it tmderneath tile top cabinet.
" Drill the holes, fi_llowing the instructions on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: _4ear satety goggles when drilling holes

in tile cabinet bottom.
FOR EASIER INSTAI,IATION AND PERSONAl,

SAFETY, X4E RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
I-_ INSTALL THE DAMPER NOTE: If yore" cabinet is metal, use tile nvhm
grommet aro/md tile power cord hole to prevent
cutting of tile cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the
cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are
Remove rear not used, case damage may occur from
retaining screw overtightening screws.
NOTE: When too/rating
the iilicrowave oven,
" Place tile microwaxe in its ui)right position.
thread power cord
" Remo_e tile retainin,* screw at tile rear of tile through hole in bottom of
i/lotoi" door. top cabinet. Kee I) it tight _ I,ift microwaxe, tilt
throughout Steps 1-3. Do it forward and hook
not pinch cord or lift slots at back bottom
oven by pulling edge onto fo/ir lower
tabs of mounting
plate.
->.
" I,ifl tile blower motor door,
" Slide the exhaust adaptor toward the left side and
into the opening,
" The adaptor should be oriented as shown,
_ Rotate front of o_en
up against cabinet
bottoill.
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MOUNT THE MICROWAVE ADJUST THE EXHAUST

OVEN (cont.) ADAPTOR
_]nsert a sell:aligning screw through top center
Open tile top cabinet and ac!iust tile exhaust adaptor
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure tile oven by
to connect to tile house duct.
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. Damper _
Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when
mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.
CabinetFront
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
Filler Block
For Fr0nt-t0-Backor
to Depth Side-to-SideAdjustment,
of Cabinet
__Equivalent Slidethe Exhaust
Recess Adaptoras Needed
Self-AligningScrew
MicrowaveOvenTop CONNECTING DUCTWORK

[] Insert 2 self:aligning screws
through outer top cabinet HouseDuct
holes, mtlI'II [wo flfll ttlI'nS on
each screw.
S
Tighten
center
scFew
completely.
[] Tighten tile outer two screws to tile top of tile _ Extend tile house duct down to connect to
tile exhaust adaptor.
microwave oxen. (¥\ hile tightening screws, hold
tile microwaxe oxen in place against tile wall and [] Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
the top cabinet.)
/,
_ Install grease filter: See tile Owner's Manual
packed with tile microwave.
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OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)
B1. Prepare Rear _4_dl
B2. Remove Exhaust Adaptor
B3. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
B4. Prepare Top Cabinet
BS. Adapt Blower for Back Exhaust
B6. Motmt the Microwave Oven
TEMP LATE . .........
PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
The rear wall template should be positioned accm'atel}

as shown on page 9.
" Read the instructions on the REAR X4__I,I,

TEMPI ,ATE.
• Cut the oi)enin_, following, the instHictions of the
REAR X,__I,I, TEMPI,ATE.
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I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

PLATE TO THE WALL FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET
Tile top cabinet template will hel I) you locate tile top
stlI)I)oFt scI'ew holes and poweI" coi'd Ctltotlt.
Remove the template fl'om the rear wall. The

mounting plate must be secured to tile wall using at
least 3 toggle bolts and one wood screw. Tile wood
screw must engage a wall stud, * Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET
TEMPI,ATE.
[]Remove tile toggle wings fl'om tile bolts.
[]Insert tile bolts into tile mounting plate through " Tape it tmderneath tile top cabinet.
tile holes designated to go into drywall and reattach " Drill the holes, fl)llowing the instructions on the
tile toggle wings to :_A"onto each bolt. TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: X_'ear satety goggles when drilling holes

in tile cabinet bottom.
To use toggle bolts:
Spacingfor TogglesMore
-,,-I-,H,-i-,,_ThanWall Thickness ADAPTING MICROWAVE
BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE
i
ToggleWings
Mounting
Plate BACK EXHAUST
,,i,( [] ReIllOXe tile back top center blower illotoi" dooI"
retaining screw.
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B01tEnd of
BlowerMotor_ _.Microwave
_ Place tile motmting plate against tile wall and
insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall
to I//Otlnt tile plate.
NOTE: Betm'e tightening the toggle bolts and the BlowerDoor
wood screw(s), check again to be sure that the Screw
motmting plate is level and centered left to right. _Open tile blower door b} lifting it /l I) at tile back
CAUTION: Be careflfl to awfid pinching fingers side of the microwaxe. Remo_e and saxe the top
between the back of the motmting plate and the wall. and back retaining screws that hold the blower
iilotoi" ill tile iilici'owa_e.
_ Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away fl'om the
wall to hel I) tighten the bolts. Be carefld not to
Retaining
ove_=torque the toggle bolts. screw
Retaining
screw
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ADAPTING MICROWAVE ] Tilt and place the blower trait back into the
oi_ening, in the top of the microwave.
BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE
BACK EXHAUST (cont.)
[] Carefllllv slide the blower motor toward the right,

and lift it partially out of the opening. Note: The
blower wires are long enough to allow flexible
handling while perfimning these steps. Disconnect
the wires only if it is necessary fin" additional
flexH)ilitv.
CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower

unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not
pinched.
_ Secure the blower unit to the microwaxe with

Backof the two screws remoxed in Step 2.
Microwave
Retaining
screw
[] Remoxe the two screws holding the gray-colored
inlet sleexe to the blower trait. Rotate the gray
sleexe as shown until the gra)' arrow lines up with
the "B", back exhaust. Reinstall the two screws.
Remove screws from Retaining

Gray Inlet Sleeve _,. screw
[] Close the blower coxer.
[]Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the

microwave b) sliding it into the guides at the
Back of Microwave top center of the back of the oxen.
_Roll the assembled blower trait so that the

Adaptor
black-colored exhaust outlet faces the back of
the microwave and the gray-colored inlet sleeve
faces downward. NOTE: The gray-colored sleeve Backof
opening must AI._,_VS thce downward to ensure Microwave
proper operation of the microwave.
Black Guide
Exhaust BlowerMotor Screw
Outlet
Guide LockingTabs
Must Face Push in securely until it is in the lower locking

Downward Backof tabs. Take care to assure that the damper hinge
Microwave is installed so that it is at the top and that the
damper swings fl'eely. Reinstall the original
blower motor screw through the adaptor and
into the back of the microwave.
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CabinetFront
MOUNT THE MICROWAVE CabinetBottomShelf
OVEN FillerBlock
to Depth
T ofquivalent
Cabinet
Recess
Self-AligningScrew
FOR EASIER INSTAI,IATION AND PERSONAI,
MicrowaveOvenTop
SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
[] Insert 2 selt:aligning screws
NOTE: If vour cabinet is metal, use tile nylon
through outer top cabinet
grolmnet around tile power cord hole to prevent holes. Ttu'n two flfll ttli'ns
cutting of tile cord. on each screw,
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if tile

cabinet fl'ont hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are
not used, ease damage may occur from
overtightening screws. I
NOTE: When motmting

tile illicFowa;'e oven,
thread power cord

through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Keep it tight
throughout Steps 1-3. Do
[]I,ifl microwave, tilt _ Tighten center
not pinch cord or lift it forward and hook screw completely.
oven by pulling cord.
slots at back bottom
[] Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the
edge onto t()/li" lower
tabs of motmting microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold
plate. the microwave oven in place against the wall and
tile top cabinet.)
_ Rotate front of o_en

up against cabinet
bottom.
_lnsert a selt:aligning screw through top center /,

cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
_ Install grease filter. See tile Owner's Manual
packed with the microwaxe.
tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
fight, Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially
when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet,
18
RECIRCULATING (Non-VentedDuctless)
C1. Attach Mom_ting Plate to _Mdl
C2. Prepare Top Cabinet
C3. Check Microwave Assemblv
C4. Adapt Blower tin" Recirculation
C5, Mount the Microwave Oven
C6, Install Charcoal Filter
_ Place the motmting plate against the wall and

I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall
PLATE TO THE WALL to mount the plate.
NOTE: Betore tightening the toggle bolts and the
wood screw(s), check again to be sure that the
motmting plate is level and centered left to right.
CAUTION: Be carefld to avoid pinching fingers
between the back of the motmting plate and the wall.
_ Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away fl'om the
wall to hel I) tighten the bolts. Be carefld not to
ove>torque toggle bolts.
I
USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
Remove the template flxnn the rear wall. The
motmting plate must be secured to the wall using CABINET
at least 3 toggle bolts and one wood screw. The
The top cabinet template will hel I) you locate the top
wood screw inust engage a wall stud.
st/ppoI't screw holes and power cord CtlH)Ilt locations.
_ Remove the toggle wings fl'om the bolts.
_ Insert the bolts into the motmting plate through
the holes designated to go into drywall and
reattach the toggle wings to sA" onto each bolt.
To use toggle bolts:

Spacingfor Toggles
MoreThanWall
+l._-,,-j_Thickness
ToggleWings " Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET
Mounting TEMPI,ATE.
Plate
" Tape it tmderneath the top cabinet.
if, " Drill the holes, following the instructions on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: _4ear safet} goggles when drilling holes

Bolt End in the cabinet bottom.

[] Carefiflly slide the blower motor toward the right,

ADAPTING MICROWAVE
and lift it partially out of the opening. Note: The
BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION blower wires are long enough to allow flexible
hai_dling while perfimnii_g these steps. Disconnect
_ ReIllO_e the back top center blower illOtoi" dooI" the wires OlflV if it is necessary fl)i" additional
retaining screw. flexibility.
J
Blower Motor-- Back of
Microwave
Blower Door
Screw Backof
Microwave
[]Open the blower door b) lifting it up at the back
side of the microwaxe. Remo_e and saxe the top
and back retaining screws that hold the blower
_ Remoxe the two screws holding the gra) colored
illotor in the illiCi'OWa_,e.
inlet sleeve to the blower unit. Rotate the ora_
sleeve as shown tmtil the gra) arrow lines up with
Retaining the "R', Recirculating exhaust. Reinstall the two
screw scYews.
Remove screws from

Gray Inlet Sleeve
x__"
Retaining
screw
Back of Microwave
_Roll the assembled blower trait so that the

black-colored exhaust outlet laces the fl'ont of
the microwave and the gra._coh)red inlet sleeve
taces downward.
NOTE: The gra}-c )1 _red sleexe o )ening must

AI.\'_YS tace downward to ensure proper
opei'ation of the i//icrowa_e.
Black
Exhaust
Outlet Facing
the Front
Must Face
Downward Backof
Microwave
2O
NOTE: When motmting

ADAPTING MICROWAVE the ulicI'owa;'e oven,
BLOWER FOR thread power cord
RECIRCULATION (cont.) through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Kee I) it tight
] Tilt and place the blower unit back into the throughout Steps 1-3. Do [] I,if* microwaxe, tilt
oi)ening, in the top of the microwave, not pinch cord or lifi it forward and hook
oven by pulling cord. _ slots at back bottom
edge onto f0m" lower
tabs of motmting
CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower

unit wiring.
pinched.
Make sure the wires are not
l
_ Rotate fi'ont of o_en
[]Secure the blower unit to the microwave with up against cabinet

bottoin,
the two screws removed in Step 2,
_]nsert a sell:aligning screw through top center

Retaining
cabinet hole. Temporarily secm'e the oven by
screw
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially
when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.
Retaining
screw CabinetFront
CabinetBottomShelf
[]Close the blower cover and secure it with the
FillerBlock
screw remoxed in Step 1.
i_oEquivalent to Depth
MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN f CabinetRecess
Self-AligningScrew
MicrowaveOvenTop
FOIl EASIER INSTAI,IATION AND PERSONAl,

SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
NOTE: If vom" 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 fl'ont hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case
damage may occur from overtightening screws.
21
MOUNT THE MICROWAVE INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL

OVEN (cont.) FILTER ACCESSORY
[]Insert 2 self-aligning screws []Remove tile 3 screws along tile top fl'ont edge
throuoh_ outer top cabinet of tile oven using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
holes. TtlI'n two fllll ttlI'IlS on _] Open tile door.
each screw.
_ Remove the grille by sliding it to the left and then
pulling it straight off.
Charcoal
_J_ Filter
[]Tighten center
screw completel). _ Install tile charcoal filter. Tile filter will rest at
an angle on two side support tabs. X,_hen properl,_
[] Tighten tile outer two screws to tile top of tile
installed, the wire mesh of the filter should be
microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold
xisible from the front.
tile microwave oven in place against tile wall and
tile top cabinet.) ILL_
Insertmesh-sideup
_ Replace tile grille and tile screws.

[] Close the door.
_lnstall grease filter. See tile Owner S Manual

/
packed with tile microwaxe.
22
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE
-_] Make
installedsureaccording
the microwaxe oxen has been
to instructions. _ Read the Owner's Manual.
[_ KEEP THE
FOR INSTAI,I,ATION INSTI_.UCTIONS
I_OCAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
'27] Remoxe all )ackino
IlliC I'OW_lX, e ox, en.
material from the
I _] Install turntable and ring in caxitx.

I
[_ Replace house fllse or mrn breaker back on.
IllIIIIIIII
[_ lug power outlet.

electrical cord into a dedicated 15- to 20-amp
Ensure proper
ground exists /
before use
23
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Instructions Microwave Oven

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_] Redrculating ........................................ 19-22

Hood Exhaust ....................................... 4, 5 Mount the Microwave Oveu ..........21, 22

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

Step-by-step installation guide

Removing tire Mounting Plate ...................... 8

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

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

Detemiiuiug Rear Mortaring Screw Locations .. 10

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

[]Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12-14

Attach Mounting Plate to _4"dl ....... 12

Prepm;lfion of Top Cabinet .......... 13

Install the Damper .................. 13

Mount the Microwave Oven ........ 13, 14

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

Connecting Ductwork .......................... 14

_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18

Preparing Rear _'_fll for

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

Attach Mounting Plate to 'Wdl ....... 16

Preparation of Top Cabinet .......... 16

Adapting Microwave Blower

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The power cord of this

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

12 Ft.StraightDuct 12 Ft. x (1) 12 Ft.

Equivalentlengthsof duct piecesare basedon actualtests and

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

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

DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x (1) = 3 Ft.

3W' x 10" Rectangular)

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

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

Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

C)_ 90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

l@ 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.

Total Ductwork = Ft.

DAMAGE--SHIPMENT/ PARTS INCLUDED

You will find the installation hardware contained in

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Tin snips(for cutting

PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

REMOVING THE MICROWAVE I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS

bag,. Do not remoxe tile Stxrofoam I)r°tecting, tile

]Find tile studs, using one of tile following