Frigidaire FMV145KB2 User manual

Installation
Instructions Overthe Range Microwave Oven
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT - Savethese
instructions ti)r local inspe{tor's use.
• IMPORTANT -Obse,,-eall
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions xdth the ( onsumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these
instructions fi)r flmue reference.
•Skilllevel- Installationofthisappliancerequires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product thilure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
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Installation Instructions
CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3
Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3
Hood Exhaust ...................................................... 4-5
Damage - Shipment/Installation ............................ 6
Parts Included .......................................................... 6
Tools You Will Need ................................................ 7
Mounting Space ...................................................... 7
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate .............................. 8-10
Removing tile Mounting Plate ...................... 8
Finding the Wall Studs .................................. 8
Determining Wall Plate I,ocation .................. 9
Aligning the Wall Plate ................................ 10
Installation Types ............................................ 11-22
[]Outside Top ............................
Exhaust 12-14
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 12
Preparation of Top ( abinet ................ 13
Checking fin Proper Damper
Operation ............................................ 13
Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 13-14
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor. ............... 14
Connecting Ductwork .......................... 14
[]Outside Back Exhaust 15-18
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust .................... 15-16
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 16
Preparation of Top ( abinet ................ 16
Adapting Microwave Blower
tot Outside Back Exhaust ...................... 17
Mount the Microwave Oven ................ 18
Recirculating ........................................ 19-22
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 19
Preparation of Top ( abinet ................ 19
Che(k Mi_rowave Assemb b................. 20
Adapting Mi_rowave Blower
for Recirculation .......................... 20-21
Mount the Microwave
Oven .............................................. 21-22
Installing the ( har_ oal Fiher. ............. 22
Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23
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Installation Instructions
mMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS
This produ( t requires a three-pro_g grounded
omlet. The inaalier must perform a groined (::omimfi b-
check on the power omlet box before beghming the
iustallafion to insme d_at d_e omlet box is properly
grom_ded. If uot properly grom_ded, or if d_e omlet
box does uot meet electrical requiremeuts noted
(mbder ELECTRK;AL REQUIREMENTS), a
qmllified electrician should be employed to
correct auy defibieuries.
(L&UTION: For personal
safety, remove house fuse
or open circuit breaker
before begh'lrfing irlstallation
to avoid severe or fatal
shock injury.
(k&UTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface
must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, ir_
addition to the added weight of"this 63-85 pound
(28.648.6 kg) product, plus additional oven loads of
up m 50 pounds (22.7 kg) or a total weight of 113-135
pounds (51.341.2 kg).
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product carmot
be installed ir_cabinet arrangements such as aa_island or
a peninsula° It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabkmt
AND a wall.
NOTE: Fur easier installation and personal safety, it is
recoimlaended that two people install this product°
IMPORTANT--PLEASE READ (LAREFULLY. FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK°
The power cord of this applim-_ce is equipped with a
three-prong (g_'oundlng)
plug which mates with a
standm-d three-prong
(g_'oundmg) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Insureproper
groundexists
beforeuse
You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is ve_T importam to have it replaced
with a properly g_ounded three-prong wall receptacle,
installed by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS
FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD.
ELECTRICAL
REOUIREMENTS
Product rating is 12(1vohs AC, 6(t Hertz, 15 amps and
[,58 kth)x_aus. This p5odu(t must be (ouue(ted u) a
supply circuit of d_e proper voltage and h:equen(y
Wire size must couform to the requiremems of the
Nathmal Electrical Code 555d_e prevailing lo(al code
for this kilo_att rating The pox_er supply cord and
plug should be brought u) a separate 15 u5 2(1ampere
brau( h (ir(uit siugle grom-bded ()inlet, The (ruder 1)55×
should be located in the cabinet above the micro_a_e
o_en, The omlet box and supply (::ir(uitshould be
installed b)ra qualified electrician and conform u) fl_e
Nathmal Electrical Code 555d_e prevailiug local code.
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Installation Instructions
HOOD EXHAUST
NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the
outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
Tile fi)llo_fing chart des(rihes an example of one possihle
du(twork installation.
DUCT PgECES
RoofCap
12Ft.StraightDuct
(6" Round)
Rectangular-to-Round
TransitionAdaptor*
EQUWALENT NUMBER
LENGTH x USED
24Ft. x (1)
(7.32m)
12Ft. x (1)
(3.66m)
5Ft. x (1)
(1.52m)
Equivalentlengthsofduct piecesare basedonactualtests and
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood. Total Length
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
24 Ft.
(7.32m)
12Ft.
(3.66m)
5Ft.
(1.52m)
41 Ft. (12.50 m)
*IMPORTANT: If a rectala_ular-to-rnund transition adaptor is used, the hnttom corners of the damper will
have to he (tit to fit, using tile tin snips, in order to allow free inovelnent of the dalnper.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart des(rihes an example of one possihie
du(twork installation.
[DUCT PIECES
%
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH
Wall Cap 40Ft. x (1) = 40Ft.
(12.19m) (12.19m)
3 Ft.StraightDuct
3W' x 10"Rectangular)
90° Elbow
3 Ft. x (1)
(91.44cm)
10Ft. x (2)
(3.05m)
3 Ft.
(91.44cm)
20Ft.
(6.10m)
Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesare basedonactualtests and
reflectrequirementsforgoodventingperformancewith anyvent hood. Total Length = 63 Ft. (19.20 m)
NOTE: For ha('k exhaust, care should he taken to align exhaust with spa(e hetween studs, or wall should he prepared
at the tilne it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accolnlnodate exhaust.
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Installation Instructions
NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 3V/' x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round
duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet (42.67 m).
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST
DU(T. Read the follo_dng carefiflly.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using
the most direct route and with as tew elbows as possible.
This ensures cleat venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a
standard 3V/' x 10" rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
a 6" diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisLt{ to D air movement, the total du{t length of
3]/, " x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should
not exceed 140 equivalent feet (42.67 m).
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,
etc., present additional resistance to airflow and are
equiwtlent to a section of straight duct which is longer
than their actual physical size. When calculating the
total duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all
transitions and adaptors plus the length of all straight
duct sections. The chart below shows you how to
calculate total equivalent duclwork length using the
approximate teet of equivalent length of some typical
ducts.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x ( } = Ft.
TransitionAdaptor* (1,52m) (m)
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
(12.19m) (m)
()_ go°Elbow 10Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
(3,05m) (m)
{_ 45° Elbow 5Ft, x ( ) = Ft.
(1,52m) (m)
go° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
(7,62m) {m)
45° Elbow 5Ft. Ft.
( )
X
(1£2 m} (m)
Roof 24 Ft. ( } Ft.
Cap ×
(7,32m} (m)
StraightDuct6" Roundor 1Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
374"x 10"Rectangular (30,48cm} (cm)
Total Ductwork = Ft. {m}
*IMPORTANT: lla I('LlalI_ulaI-I(}-F(}uI3d tlansiti(}n E( uivalent 1€nNhs of dtlcl Die (:€s arc bas((l ()ll a(:tua[ tcsIs
adaplor is used, th( botlom Comers of the dam )(r and r_flecI te( uirements lbr good vc n/ing peHbnnance with
willhaveIobe cuttoill, using the tinsnips,inor(let al]x vent hood.
to all{*_freenaoxementoftla_damper.
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Installation Instructions
DAMAGE - SHmPMENT/
* If the unit is damaged in shipment, re_uvn d_e unh
_o d_e s_ore h_whhh hwas bough_ for repair or
* If the unit is damaged by the customer, rep_ir 05
veplacemem is d_e responsibility of d_e _us_omer.
ff the unh is damaged by the installer (if od_er
be made by a5v_Hsgemem be_weesr5 ( us_omer a55(]
is_ss_allev.
PARTS INCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
PART QOANTITY
WoodScrews 2
(Y/' x2")
ToggleBolts(and 4
wingnuts)(_(' x3'9
Self-aligningMachine 3
Screws(IA"-28x 31//9
NylonGrommet 2
(formetalcabinets)
28"(71.12cm} 2
Piecesof FoamTape
You will find the installation hardware contained in
a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have
all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART
TopCabinet
Template
Installation
Instructions
Separately
Packed
Grease
Filters
QUANTIFY
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Installation Instructions
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
#1 and#2 Phillipsscrewdriver Pencil
Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required) Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary)
Gloves
Safety goggles
Saw(saber,holeorkeyhole)
Rulerortapemeasureand
t edge
Electricdrillwith¾_"VS"and%"
drillbits
Stud finder er Hammer (optional)
Level
(optional)
Fillerblocksor scrap
woodpieces,if needed
for top cabinetspacing
(usedonrecessedbottom
cabinetinstallationsonly)
Duct and masking tape
MOUNTING SPACE 0 t0m 0 0f
cabinet needs to
be30"(76.2cm)
_or morefromthe
[ '"T -- cookingsurface
30"(76.2cm)rain.
Backsplash
66"(167.64cm)
ormorefrom
thefloortothe
topofthe
microwave
NOTES:
• The space between the cabinets must be 30"
(76.2 cm)xdde and flee of obstn_ctions.
• If the space between the cabinets is greater
than 30" (76.2 cm), 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 fi>ryour model.
" This microwave oven is fi)r installation over
ranges up to 36" (91.44 cm)wide.
" If you are going to vent your microwave oven
to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for
exhaust duct preparation.
" When installing the microwave oven beneath
smooth, fiat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for
power cord clearance.
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Installation Instructions
I- PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
I'_ REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING
PLATE
[] Remove tile installation instructions, filters, glass
tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove
the Styroloam protecting the front of tile 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 SUrolbam.
1;arton
[] Pull tile carton up and off tile oven.
[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
Mounting
Plate
[] Remove the 2 screws tiom the mounting plate.
This plate will be used as the rear wall template
and ti)r mounting. You may discard these screws.
I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS
nter
[] Find d_e studs, using one of _l_efollo_dng
me_hods:
A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which
loca_es nails.
OR
B. Use _ hammer _o _ap lighdy _cross d_e
mounting smT_a(e _o find a solid sound.
This will indicme _ stud lo(afion_
[] A_ler locating d_e stud(s), find d_e cemer by
probing d_e wall whh a small nail _o find d_e edges
of d_e stud. Then place a mark half\_ay between d_e
edges. The cemer of any a(]iacem studs should be
1_i"or 24" (40A_4cm or _0.96 cm) f_om d_is mark.
[]Draw a line down d_e cemer of d_e studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
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Installation Instructions
DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
Plate position - beneath flat bottom
cabinet
MountingPlateTabs
i the CabinetBottom
-::
c I)iLUIIIFL
II III
At least 30" (76.2 cm), u to
S t"
6 (g!.44cm)
Plate position - beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
Mounting Plate Tabs
Touching the Back
Frame
tl
30" (76.2 cm) 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
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trim to install the microwave properly 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 flont overhang only, with no
back or side flame, install the mounting plate down
the same distance as the flont overhang depth. This
will keep the microwave level.
[] Measure the inside depth of the flont overhang.
[] Drmva horizontal line on the back wall an equal
distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the fiont overhang.
[] For this type of installation with fiont overhang only,
align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
tt
30" (76.2 cm)to Cooktop
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Installation Instructions
ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
Hole
1
HoleCJ;
CAUTION: Wear gloves
to avoid cutting fingers on
sharp edges.
) ( t
IDraw a Vertca
i LineonWall
u_-- fromCenterof
i T°pCabinet ._
%,"
HoleD ',
[] Draw a vertical line on the wall at tile center of tim 30"
(76.2 cm) wide space.
[] Use tile mounting plate as the template tot the rear
wall. Place tile mounting plate on the wall, making
sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the
cabinet. Line up the notch and center line on
the mounting plate to the center line on the wall.
[] While holding the mounting plate with one hand,
draw drcles on the wall at holes A, B, ( and D (see
illustration above/aculal plate marked with rerows).
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 circle to line up with the stud. It is
important to use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud to support the weight of the inicrowave.
Set the mounting plate aside.
Drill holes on the drcles. If there is a stud, drill a _)&_"
hole tot wood soews. For holes that don't line up with a
stud, drill a %" hole lot toggle bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS
TIME.
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