Amana ACO1840AB User manual

Installation Instructions
ACO1840AB
ACO1840AW
ACO1840AC
ACO1860AB
ACO1860AW
ACO1860AC
ACO1860AS

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A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
B. DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage
to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read all the instructions before using your oven.
• Do not allow children to use this oven without close
supervision.
• Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY found on page 3.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
• Clean the ventilating hood frequently.
Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.
• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive
cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may
damage the filters.
• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the
oven door. The oven has several built-in safety switches
to make sure the power is off when the door is open.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36 inches wide or less.
• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
It is made for household use only.
• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch
the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or
detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly
checked by a qualified service technician before using it
again.
• To avoid a fire hazard:
- Do not overcook food. Overcooked foods can start a
fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if
you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the
oven.
- Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies,
etc.) in the oven.
- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to
inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove
them before placing the item in the oven.
• If a fire should start:
- Keep the oven door closed.
- Turn the oven off.
- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• To avoid electric shock:
- This appliance must be grounded.
Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet.
See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on
page 6.
- Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not use extension cord.
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food.
Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause
personal injury.
- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup
bottles.
- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.
- Do not attempt home canning in your microwave
oven.
- Do not heat the following items in the microwave
oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat,
sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items
may explode.
• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
• Use your oven only for the operations described in this
manual.
• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Preserve the oven floor:
- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.
- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-
cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.
- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
turntable. Use a microwavable dish.
- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.
Carefully read and follow the instructions for the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly,
you could damage the oven floor.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
WARNING

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment
pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following:
•Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
•Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the
receiver.
•Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
•Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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INSTALLATION
A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Do not use an extension cord.
If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven
should be plugged into a separate 50 hertz circuit with
a 230 voltage supply. When a microwave oven is on a
circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking
times may be required and fuses can be blown.
B. UNPACKING OVEN
¥ Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or
inside oven cavity.
¥ Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase
immediately.
Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.
¥ Remove all materials from oven interior.
¥ If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a
few hours before connecting power.
C. RADIO INTERFERENCE
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or
radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
c.
Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.
d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
e.
Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that
microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or
death, this oven must be earthed.
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock or
death, do not alter the plug.

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INSTALLATION
Read this entire manual before you begin.
BEFORE YOU START
•Proper installation is the installer's responsibility!
- Write the model & serial numbers on the owner’s manual. The model number label is located on the oven
front. The mounting plate is located on the back side of the microwave oven. See Figure 1.
BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
YOUR SAFETY FIRST
Mounting
plate
( Remove from
oven to install. )
Back of oven
Figure 1
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
•You will need TWO people to install this oven. It is heavy and could cause personal injury if not handled
properly.
•Avoid Electrical Shock!
- Before you drill into the wall, note where electrical outlets are and where electrical wires might be
concealed behind the wall. YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK if you contact electrical wires
with your drill bit.
- Locate and disconnect the power to any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven.
IF YOU DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER, YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
- You need a DEDICATED 120V, 60Hz, AC only, 15 or 20A, fused electrical supply (located in the cabinet
above the microwave as close as possible to the microwave) serving only the microwave.
WARNING

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INSTALLATION
- Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the oven is properly grounded or if you do not
completely understand the grounding instructions.
DO NOT USE A FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL OR GROUNDING CIRCUIT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
•THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED!
- If there is an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
• Place the plug into a properly installed and grounded outlet. See Figure 2.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it.
•DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG!
This appliance MUST be grounded!
•DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY!
- DO NOT try to operate the microwave oven with the door open.
- DO NOT tamper with or defeat the safety interlocks.
- DO NOT place objects between the microwave oven front face and the door.
- DO NOT allow soil or cleaner residue to build up on the flat surfaces around the microwave oven door.
- DO NOT operate the microwave oven if it is damaged.
- The microwave oven door must close properly to operate safely.
- DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN:
• If the door is bent.
• If the hinges or latches are broken or loose.
• If the door seals, sealing surfaces or glass is broken.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF!
It should be adjusted and repaired by a qualified technician who can check for microwave leakage after
repairing the oven.
YOUR SAFETY FIRST
PROPERLY POLARIZED AND
GROUNDED OUTLET
Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug
Figure 2
If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock!
WARNING
Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury.
WARNING
If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed,
you could be exposed to excessive microwave energy.
WARNING

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INSTALLATION
•MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.
- Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed of
minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.
- ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud.
- DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet.
- BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures are able to support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any
items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.
- Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.
- BE SURE you have enough space. See Figure 3 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.
- This microwave oven can be installed over gas or electric cooking products no more than 36 inches wide.
Figure 3
30" min. cabinet opening width
30" min. clearance from bottom
of cabinet to cooking surface
or countertop
(Use templates included
with installation instructions)
Grounded Outlet
(inside upper cabinet)
Power Supply Cord Hole
YOUR SAFETY FIRST
If you do not mount the oven as instructed,
you risk personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY
MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover.
Failure to protect these surfaces could result in property damage.
CAUTION

THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN:
NOTE: Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts.
NOTE: You need to install at least 2 lag screws into one 2" x 4" stud and four anchor bolts into the wall.
The mounting area must meet the 150 lbs. weight requirement.
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Backdraft damper / duct connector
(for roof-venting or wall-venting installation)
Not Actual Size ( 2 pieces must be
assembled as shown )
One power cord clamp and
One dark-colored mounting screw
(to hold the power cord)
Actual Size
Four 1/4" x 2" lag screws - Actual Size
(for wall stud holes)
Two 1/4" x 2" or 3" bolts - Actual Size
(for securing to the upper cabinet) Four spring toggle heads - Actual Size
(for the toggle bolts)
Two washers - Actual Size
(for the two upper cabinet bolts)
Four 1/4" x 3" toggle bolts - Actual Size
(for drywall holes)
One power cord clamp bushing - Actual Size
(for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet)
One lock pin and one washer-Not Actual size
INSTALLATION
PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS
Two self - tapping screws - Actual Size
(for attaching the damper duct connector)

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INSTALLATION
PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS
Clear tape
(for taping the templates to the wall) Stud finder or thin nail.
Saber saw (for cutting vent
holes for roof or wall venting)
Keyhole saw (for the power cord hole)
Electric drill
3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits
1/2" and 3/16"
drill bits
Phillips screwdriver (for the screws)
Pencil
Flat blade screwdriver (for the toggle bolts)
Measuring tape (metal preferred)
Small side cutters or tin snips Caulking gun
Plumb line
Duct Tape
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION:
Carton or other heavy material for covering the counter top.
•If you have brick or masonry walls, you will need special hardware and tools.
•The ductwork you need for the installation is not included. All wall and roof caps must have a back-draft
damper.

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INSTALLATION
STEP 1: PREPARE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
•DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING
PRONG!
This appliance MUST be grounded!
1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the cabinet
above the oven, as shown in Figure 4.
NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the
microwave oven (120V, 60Hz., AC only) with a
15 or 20A fused electrical supply.
IMPORTANT: If you do not have the proper wall outlet, you MUST
have one installed by a qualified electrician.
2. You will cut the power-supply-cord hole (shown in
Figure 4) later when you prepare the wall and upper cabinet in
Step 4.
NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.
Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it.
Grounded Outlet
( Inside Cabinet )
Upper
Cabinet
Power-Supply-Cord Hole
Figure 4
WARNING
AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED!
Improper grounding could result in
electric shock or other personal injury.
WARNING - FIRE HAZARD

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INSTALLATION
STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM
NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard ductwork
fittings and length are shown in Figure 9.
You may vent your oven in one of three ways. However, do NOT vent into a wall cavity, an attic, or an unused area.
Roof-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof, as in Figures 6 (31/4" x 10" duct) and
Figure 8 (6" round duct.)
Wall-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall of your house, as in Figure 5 (31/4" x 10" duct) and
Figure 8 (6" round duct.)
Room-venting If your oven is located on an inside wall of your house, as in Figure 7.
NOTE: If you choose the rear exhaust method (roof-or wall-venting), be sure there is enough clearance within
the wall for the exhaust duct.
REMEMBER AS YOU INSTALL THE
VENTING:
•Keep the length of the ductwork and the
number of elbows to a minimum to
ventilate your oven efficiently.
See examples on next page.
•Keep the size of the ductwork the same.
•Do not install two elbows together.
•Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct
system.
•Use caulking gun to seal the exterior wall
or roof opening around the cap.
Wall Venting
Wall venting through-the-wall
wall cap
3 1/4"x10"
duct
Figure 5
cabinet
oven
Roof Venting
through-the-roof
3 1/4"x10"
duct
Figure 6
roof cap
Roof venting
cabinet
oven
6" min.
diameter
round duct
3 1/4" to round
duct transition 3 1/4" to round
ductwork transition
Figure 8
roof cap
wall cap
elbow
Room Venting
Figure 7
cabinet
oven
THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED!
WARNING - FIRE HAZARD

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INSTALLATION
STEP 2: PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM
STANDARD FITTINGS
NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3"
extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust
damper’s sticking.
DUCT LENGTH
The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, and wall or roof caps must not
exceed the equivalent of 140 feet.
For best performance, do not use more than three 90 degree elbows, and keep length as short as possible.
Below are the standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet.
To calculate the equivalent length of each ductpiece used, see the examples below.
Figure 9
1
4567
23
3 1/4"x10"
to 6"=5ft.
90˚elbow
=10ft. 45˚elbow =5ft.
3 1/4"x10"
wall cap
=40ft.
3 1/4"x10"
flat elbow
=10ft.
3 1/4"x10" roof
cap=24ft. 3 1/4"x10" 90˚ elbow=25ft.
Examples
For 3 1/4"x10" SYSTEMS
1-3 1/4" x 10" 90˚elbow
1-Wall Cap
8 feet straight duct
TOTAL LENGTH
1-transition
2-90˚elbows
1-Wall Cap
8 feet straight
TOTAL LENGTH
For 6" ROUND SYSTEMS
6ft.
2ft. 2ft.
3 1/4"x10"
90˚elbow wall cap 6ft.
90˚elbows
transition
wall cap
= 25 ft.
= 40 ft.
= 8 ft.
= 73 ft.
= 5 ft.
= 20 ft.
= 40 ft.
= 8 ft.
= 73 ft.

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INSTALLATION
STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER
•DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING!
Pulling and stretching the blower wiring could result in electrical shock.
Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roof venting. If you want wall-venting or
room-vented (recirculating) installation, you must change the fan, as detailed below.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE WORKING ON IT.
WARNING
REMOVE THE MOUNTING PLATE:
1. Remove any shipping materials and parts from inside the
microwave oven.
2. Cover the counter top or cooktop with a thick, protective
covering to protect it from damage and dirt. See Figure 10.
NOTE: If you have a free-standing range, disconnect it,
move it onto a piece of cardboard or hardboard and
pull it away from the wall, so that you can get closer
to the upper cabinet and back wall for easier
measuring and drilling.
3. Remove mounting plate screw(s) (1 or 2 screws) from the
mounting plate as shown and discard. See Figure 11.
4. This plate will be used as the rear mounting plate.
(It will be used to locate and mark the mounting holes on
the rear wall.)
5. Locate exhaust adaptor, grease filters and hardware packet.
6. At this point, remove any adhesive tape (if there is any), on
the exhaust adaptor, the grease filters and the power supply
cord.
ROOF-VENTED INSTALLATION:
This oven is shipped assembled for roof-vented. You will need
to install the exhaust adaptor regardless of cabinet.
1. Attach the exhaust adaptor to the blower plate by sliding it
into the guides. See Figure 12.
WALL-VENTED INSTALLATION:
1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and one blower
plate screw. Remove the blower plate from cabinet. See
Figure 13.
2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven.
3. Use side cutters or tin snips to cut and remove knockouts
“B”from Back plate. Discard knockouts. Be careful not to
distort the plate. See Figure 14.
A thick, protective
covering
Back
of oven
Exhaust
adaptor
Mounting
plate
Mounting plate
screw(s)
(1 or 2 screws)
Control panel side
blower plate
mounting screws
blower unit
mounting screw
blower unit
Parts "B"
back plate
Knockouts Parts "B"
Parts "B"
Figure 10
Figure 12
Figure 11
Figure 13
Figure 14

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INSTALLATION
STEP 3: PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER
4. Reassemble the blower wire. See Figure 15.
5. Rotate the unit so that the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 16. When you insert blower
unit, blower wire must be like figure 16.
6. Place blower unit back into cabinet. Check that the exhaust ports face towards the rear of the cabinet. See
Figure 17.
7. Reattach the blower plate to cabinet so the exhaust ports and blower plate opening are aligned. Attach with
one blower unit mounting screw and then one blower plate mounting screw. See Figure 18.
ROOM-VENTED (Recirculating) INSTALLATION:
1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and one blower
plate screw. Remove the blower plate from cabinet.
See Figure 19.
2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven.
3. Rotate blower unit 90˚so the exhaust ports face the
front of the cabinet. See Figure 20.
4. Place blower unit back into microwave oven.
5. Reattach blower plate to microwave oven. Attach with the one blower
unit mounting screw and then the one blower plate mounting screw.
See Figure 21.
Figure 19
blower unit
exhaust ports
blower
unit
blower unit
exhaust
ports
blower plate
mounting screws
blower unit
mounting screws
blower plate
mounting screws
blower unit
mounting screws
blower plate
mounting screws
blower unit
mounting screws
Figure 15
blower
unit
exhaust
ports
Figure 16
Figure 18Figure 17
Figure 20 Figure 21

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INSTALLATION
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION
MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE TEMPLATES
1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and mark the
vertical center line on the back wall, as in Figure 22.
2. Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on the wall.
(Studs are normally 16 inches apart)
Then measure and mark the stud locations.
If you cannot find any wall stud, consult a local building contractor.
3. Line up the plumb line on the wall with the center line on the
mounting plate.
NOTE: Be sure the minimum width is 30 inches and the
distance from the top of the wall template to the
range or counter top is at least 30 inches.
See Figure 22.
4. Securely tape or tack the wall template to the wall.
See Figure 23.
NOTE: If the cabinets are not plumb, adjust the mounting plate to
the cabinets.
If the front edge of the cabinet is lower than the back edge,
adjust the mounting plate to be level with the cabinet front.
5. Measure the bottom of the upper cabinet frame. Trim the edges
A, B and Con the upper cabinet template so that the template will
fit on the bottom of the upper cabinet. If upper cabinet has a
recessed frame, trim the template so it fits inside the recessed
area. Align the centerline of the upper cabinet template with the
centerline of the mounting plate, then securely tape or tack the
upper cabinet template in place.
See Figure 23.
Figure 22
Figure 23
upper cabinet template
mounting plate
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE MICROWAVE OVEN
IF YOU CANNOT FIND A WALL STUD.
CAUTION

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INSTALLATION
STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION
DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET.
1. Find the points on the mounting plate labeled A, B, C, and D.
Drill a 3/16" diameter hole at any points that are over a wall
stud. Drill a 3/4" diameter hole at any points over drywall.
2. Drill a 3/8" hole at points J, K, and Non the upper cabinet
template.
NOTE: If the bottom of the upper cabinet is recessed 3/4" or
more, you will need 2"x2" filler blocks (not included) to
provide additional support for the bolts. See Figure 24.
•Mark the center of each filler block and drill a 3/8"
diameter hole at the marks.
•Align filler blocks over the two openings in the top of
the microwave oven cabinet and attach to cabinet with
masking tape. See Figure 25.
3. Cut or drill a 2" diameter hole at the area marked M.
Power supply cord hole on the upper cabinet template. If the
upper cabinet is metal, you will need to cover the edge of the
hole with the power supply cord bushing (supplied) to prevent
damage to the cord from the rough metal edge.
4. Cut out the venting areas (with the saber saw):
•Roof-Vented: cut out the shaded area marked Lon the upper
cabinet template.
•Room-Vented: go to STEP 5, INSTALLING THE MOUNTING
PLATE, located on page 44.
5. Complete whichever venting system you have chosen.
Use caulking compound to seal the exterior wall or roof opening
around the wall cap or roof cap.
Figure 24
Figure 25
cabinet front filler block cabinet
bottom shelf
filler
block
YOU MUST COVER THE EDGE OF THE POWER SUPPLY
CORD HOLE IN A METAL CABINET WITH THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD BUSHING. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CORD AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
WARNING
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING HOLES INTO THE WALL.
Electrical wires could be concealed behind the wall covering
and if the drill hits them you could get an electric shock.
WARNING

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INSTALLATION
STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE
THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE
WALL STUD.
1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30″
wide space. Use the mounting plate as the template for
the rear wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall,
making sure that the tabs are against the bottom of the
cabinet. Line up the notch and center line on the
mounting plate to the center line on the wall.
2. While holding the mounting plate with one hand, draw
circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D. Four holes
must be used for mounting. If the holes are not used, the
installation will not be secure. Installer must use these
holes for proper installation. Use toggle bolts through
these holes unless one of them lines up with a stud. Use
a wood screw for studs.
NOTE: Draw a fifth circle inside area E, through one of
the bottom holes to match the location of a stud.
For wall-vented: The oven requires a rear wall cutout
opening for the rear wall duct and the exhaust adaptor
must be attached to the mounting plate. See the next page
on how to prepare the rear wall cutout opening and the
exhaust adaptor/mounting plate for wall-vented.
3. Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3 / 16″
hole for lag screws. If there is no stud, drill a 5 / 8″hole
for toggle bolts. Make sure to use at least 1 lag screw in
a stud, and 4 toggle bolts in the drywall or the plaster.
4. Attach the plate to the wall. To use spring toggle reads
bolts: Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. Insert the
bolts into the mounting plate and replace the spring
toggle reads to 3 / 4″past the bolt ends. Insert the
spring toggle reads into the holes in the wall to mount
the bracket. You may pull forward on the bracket to help
in tightening the toggle bolts. Tighten all bolts.
Wall
Mounting
Plate
Space More Than Wall Thickness
Bolt
End
Toggle Bolt
Toggle Wings
Figure 27
Center Line
A
C
B
3/16" Hole on Studs
5/8" Hole on Drywall Only
Draw
Center Line
Draw Lines
on Studs
For Wall-
Vented Only
Minimum 66 "
From the Floor
Support Tab Support Tab
E
Mounting
Plate
Figure 26
D

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INSTALLATION
STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE
TO PREPARE THE REAR WALL CUTOUT OPENING
AND EXHAUST ADAPTOR/MOUNTING PLATE FOR
WALL-VENTED:
1. Place the mounting plate against the rear wall as
described in step 5 item 1.
2. Using a pencil, put dots through slots F and G, and
through holes H and I. 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.
•Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear mounting plate by
sliding it into the guides at the top center of the plate on
the wall side. Push in securely until it is past the top
locking tabs and in the lower locking tabs. Take care to
assure the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top
and that the damper swings freely.
•Carefully guide the exhaust adaptor, now attached to the
mounting plate, into the house duct, before using the
screws to attach the plate to the wall. This will assure
proper alignment for installation.
•Return to step 5, item 3 to continue. After completing the
installation of the mounting plate, again check the rear
damper for free movement to assure it will operate
properly.
F
I
H
G
Slide exhaust
adaptor into
guides on
rear panel.
Exhaust Adaptor Damper
(hinge side up)
Locking
Tabs Guides
Mounting Plate
(wall side)
Figure 28
Figure 29

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INSTALLATION
STEP 6: ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL
1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs (See
Figure 26 at the bottom of the mounting plate. Reaching through
upper cabinet, thread power supply cord through the power
supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet. See Figure
30.
2. Rotate the microwave upward so the top of oven is against the
bottom of the upper cabinet or cabinet frame.
3. Drop the lock pin and washer assembly into hole N(left side
hole) and push the pin down as far as it will go.
See Figure 31.
4. Place washers over two 1/4"x3" bolts. Then insert a bolt down
through each hole in the upper cabinet bottom.
Tighten the bolts until the gap between the upper cabinet and
microwave oven is closed. See Figure 32.
5. Remove the lock pin and washer.
If wall-vented or room-vented installation is used, skip to
No. 6, 7.
You will need two people to lift this microwave.
Failure to use more than one person could
result in personal injury.
WARNING
Figure 30
Figure 32
washer
Figure 31
lock pin
power cord
power cord
hole