Frigidaire LEVM30FE User manual

Installation Instructions
Over the Ran e Microwave Oven
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT -Save these instructions for
local inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT-observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer- Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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 the Mounting Plate ................... 8
Finding the Wall Studs .............................. 8
Determining Wall Plate Location ............... 9
Aligning the Wall Plate ............................ 10
Installation Types ................................. 11-21
ARecirculating ........................................... 12-13
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. 12
Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... 12
Mount the Microwave Oven ..................... 13
BOutside Top Exhaust .............................. 14-17
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. 14
Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... 15
Adjust Blower .......................................... 15
Check Damper Operation ........................ 16
Mount Microwave Oven ........................... 16
Adjust Exhaust Adaptor ........................... 17
Connecting Ductwork .............................. 17
COutside Back Exhaust ............................. 18-21
Preparing Rear Wall ................................ 18
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........... 18, 19
Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... 19
Adjust Blower .................................... 19, 20
Mount the Microwave Oven ............... 20, 21
Before You Use Your Microwave .............. 22
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet.
The installer must perform a ground continuity check
on the power outlet box before beginning the
installation to insure that the outlet box is properly
grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet
box does not meet electrical requirements noted
(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified
electrician should be employed to correct any
deficiencies.
CAUTION: For personal
safety, remove house fuse or
open circuit breaker before
beginning installation 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 59 pound product, plus additional oven loads
of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of 109
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.
Insure proper
ground exists
before use
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
three-prong (grounding)
wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
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 very important to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 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 REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14.5 amps
and 1.6 kilowatts.
This product must be connected to a supply circuit of
the proper voltage and frequency. Wire size must
conform to the requirements of the National Electrical
Code or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt
rating. The power supply cord and plug should be
brought to a separate 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 conform to the National
Electrical Code or the prevailing 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 11.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
DUCT PIECES
Roof Cap
12 Ft. Straight Duct (6"
Round)
EQUIVALENT NUMBER
LENGTH x USED
24 Ft. x (1)
12 Ft. x (1)
[]
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft.
Transition Adaptor*
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual
tests and reflect requirements for good venting
performance with any vent hood.
x (1)
Total Length
EQUIVALENT
= LENGTH
=24 Ft.
=12 Ft.
=5Ft.
= 41 Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will have
to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
DUCT PIECES
Roof Cap
3 Ft. Straight Duct
(3¼"x 10"
Rectangular)
EQUIVALENT NUMBER
LENGTH* x USED
40 Ft. x (1)
3Ft. x (1)
(_ 90 ° Elbow 10 Ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual
tests and reflect requirements for good venting
performance with any vent hood.
x (2)
Total Length
EQUIVALENT
=LENGTH
= 4O Ft.
= 3 Ft.
= 2O Ft.
=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.
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Installation Instructions
NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 3W' x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter
round duct should not exceed 60 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 ensures clear 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 3W'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 satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
3W' x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct
should not exceed 60 equivalent feet.
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof
caps, etc., present additional resistance to
airflow and are equivalent 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 ductwork length
using the approximate feet of equivalent length of
some typical ducts.
DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
LENGTH x USED =LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round
Transition Adaptor* 5 Ft. x ( = Ft.
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( = Ft.
(_ 90 ° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( = Ft.
(_ 45 ° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( = Ft.
90 ° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( = Ft.
J 45 ° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( = Ft.
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x ( = Ft.
[_ Straight Duct 6" Round or
3W'x 10" Rectangular 1 Ft. x ( = Ft.
Total Ductwork = Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-
round transition adaptor is used, the
bottom corners of the damper will
have to be cut to fit, using the tin
snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual
tests and reflect requirements for good venting
performance with any vent hood.
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Installation Instructions
DAMAGE - SHIPMENT/
INSTALLATION
•If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the
unit to the store in which itwas bought for 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
than the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer and
installer.
PARTS INCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
PART QUANTITY
Wood Screws 1
_' (W'x 2")
Toggle Bolts 3
@_ (and wi_,g nuts)
(3/16" X
Self-aligning 3
Machine Screws
(W'-28 x 3W')
Nylon Grommet 2
(for metal cabinets)
You will find the installation hardware contained in a
3acket with the unit. Checkto make sure you have all
these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART
TOPCABINETTEMPLATE
REAR WALL TEMPLATE
Top Cabinet
Template
Rear Wall
Template
Installation
Instructions
Separately
Packed
Grease
Filters
Exhaust
adaptor
QUANTITY
1
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Pencil
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver
Ruler or tapemeasure
straight edge
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required)
Gloves
Scissors
(tocut template, if necessary)
Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)
Electric drill with 3/16", 1/2"
and5/8"drill bits
Stud finder or Hammer (optional)
Carpenter square 4__
(optional) _ _
J[
Filler blocksor scrap wood
pieces, if needed for top
cabinet spacing (used on
recessed bottom cabinet
installations only)
Safety goggles Level Ductand masking tape
MOUNTING SPACE
Bottom edgeof *
cabinet needs
to be 33"or
more from the *
cooking
surface Q
Backsplash
NOTES:
The space between the cabinets must be
30" wide and free of obstructions.
This microwave oven is for installation over
ranges up to 33" 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 flat cabinets be careful
to follow the instructions on the top
cabinet template for power cord
clearance.
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Installation Instructions
1.PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING
PLATE
1. Remove the installation instructions, Exhaust
adaptor, filters, glass tray and the small hardware
bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the
front of the oven.
2, Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton
sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over
onto the top side. The oven should be resting in
the Styrofoam.
3. Pull the carton up and off the oven.
4, Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
Screws
Screws
Mounting Plate T
5, Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate.
This plate will be used as the rear wall template
and for mounting.
NOTE: You will have to reuse two screws in original
Ioction of outcase after removing mounting plate.
B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS
iWall Studs
1. Find the studs, using one of the following
methods:
A. Stud finder-a magnetic device which locates
nails.
OR
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the
mounting surface to find a solid sound. This
will indicate a stud location.
2. After locating the stud(s), find the center by
probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges
of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between
the edges. The center of any adjacent studs
should be 16" or 24" from this mark.
3. Draw a line down the center of the 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
Draw a vertical line on
the wall at the center of
the 30" wide space.
Tape the Rear Wall
Template onto the wall
matching the centerline
and touching the
bottom of the cabinet.
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Plate position - beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
33" to Cooktop
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30" space.
Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall
matching the centerline and touching the bottom
cabinet frame.
Plate position - beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
,+
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 front overhang only, with no
back or side frame, install the mounting plate down
the same distance as the front overhang depth. This
will keep the microwave level.
1. Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.
2. Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal
distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the front overhang.
3. For this type of installation with front overhang
only, align the mounting tabs with this horizontal
line, not touching the cabinet bottom as described
in Step D.
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Installation Instructions
D_ ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
Horizontal Line
Hole A
Area E
REAR WALI_ TEMPLATE
Centerline Draw a Vertical Line
notches on Wall from Center
of Cabinet
HoleC
CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting
fingers on sharp edges.
Hole B Horizontal Line
Draw a Horizontal line on wall from
bottom of "Rear Wall Template".
1, Draw a Vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30" wide space.
2. Draw a Horizontal line on the wall at the bottom of
"Rear Wall Template".
3. Drill 5/8" holes for toggle bolts on 3 locations
(Hole A, Hole B, Hole C) but if the location of hole
is same as that of stud, drill a 3/16" hole for wood
screw. In other words, toggle bolt can not be used
to the location of stud.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS
TIME.
NOTE: Holes A, B and C are inside area E. If none of
A, B and C is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area
E and draw a forth 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
microwave. Set the mounting plate aside.
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