Hotpoint RVM1435BK01 Quick start guide

Installation
Instructions Overthe Range Microwave Oven
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instructions for futm'e reterence.
Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product thihu'e due to improper installation is not
coxered trader the _4arrantx.
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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 tire Mounting Plate ...................... 8
Finding the _4all Studs ................................. 8
Determining _all Plate Loration .................. 9
Detemiiuiug Rear Mortaring Screw Locations .. 10
Installation Types .................................. 11-22
[] ()utside Top ............................
Exhaust 12-14
Attach Mounting Plate to _4_dl ....... 12
Prepalzlfion of Top Cabinet .......... 13
Install the Damper .................. 13
Mount the Microwave Oven ........ 13, 14
At!just the Exhaust Adaptor .......... 14
Connecting Durt_x)rk .......................... 14
_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18
Preparing Rear _4all for
Outside Back Exhaust .......................... 15
Remove Exhaust Adaptor .................... 15
Attach Mounting Plate to _4"dl ....... 16
Prepa_lfion of Top Cabinet .......... 16
Adapting Microwave glower
ti)r Outside Back Exhaust ................ 16, 17
Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 18
_] Redrculating ........................................ 19-22
Attach Mounting Plate to _'dl ....... 19
Preparation of Top Cabinet .......... 19
Adapting Microwave glower
for Redrrulation ......................... 20, 21
Mount the Microwave Oveu .......... 21, 22
Installing the
Charcoal Filter Accessory .................... 22
Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires a three-l)rong, ,gr°unded outlet.
The installer must perform a ground continuit _, check
on the power outlet box before begilming the
installation to insure that the outlet box is properly
grotmded. If not prol_erly grounded, or if the outlet
box does n(>t meet electrical requirements n(>ted
(trader EI,ECTRI(_AI, REQ/_.IIREMENTS), a qualified
electrMan sh()uld be employed t() correct am
deficiencies.
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CAUTION: For persona]
safety, remove house fuse
or open circuit breaker
before beghulhag
installation to avoid severe
or fatal shock injury.
CAUTION: For persona] safety, the momathag surface
must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, hi
addition to the added weight of this 63-85 pomad
product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pomads
or a total weight of 113-135 pounds.
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cmmot
be installed hi cabinet arrmagements such as an islmad or
a peninsula. It must be momated to BOTH a top cabinet
AND a wall.
NOTE: For easier installation mad personal safety, it is
recmmnended 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
athree-prong (gromadhag)
plug which mates with a
sta_adaJ_d three-prong
(gromadhag) wall receptacle
to mh_hnize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use
You should have the wall receptacle mad circuit checked
by a qualified electricima to make sure the receptacle is
properly gromaded.
Where a staaadaaxi two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is very hnportant to have it replaced
with a properly gromaded three-prong wall receptacle,
installed by a qualified electridma.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
DI_)'ORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THI: PRONGS
FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH
AN KXTENSION CORD.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps and
1.58 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a
supply circuit of tile i_roper voltage and ti'equei_cy.
Wire size inust conlorin to tile requireu/ei_ts of tile
National Electrical Code or tile prevailing local
code ti)r this kilowatt rating. Tile power supply
cord and I)lug should be brought to a separate
15- t() 20-alni_ere branch circuit single gi'ounded
outlet. The outlet box should be located in the
cabinet above tile u_icrowave oven. Tile outlet box
and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified
electrician and conform to the National Electrical
Code or the prewfiling local code.
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Installation Instructions
HOOD EXHAUST
NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plml to vent your exhaust to the
outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example ot one possible
ductwork installation.
DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT NUMBER LENGTH x USED
RoofCap 24 Ft. x
12Ft.StraightDuct 12Ft. x
(6" Round)
" Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x
TransitionAdaptor*
Equivalentlengthsofduct piecesare basedon actualtests and
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.
(1)
(1)
(1)
Total Length
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
24 Ft.
12Ft.
5Ft.
41 Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangula>to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom cornet_ of the damper
will haxe to be cut to fit, usino._ 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.
EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x
Wall Cap 40Ft.
3 Ft.StraightDuct 3 Ft. x
3W' x 10"Rectangular)
(_ 90° Elbow 10Ft. x
NUMBER EQUIVALENT
USED = LENGTH
x (1) 40Ft.
(1) 3 Ft.
(2) 20R.
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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Installation Instructions
NOTE: If wm need to install ducts, note that the total
duct lengti_ of 3V_" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter
round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHALIST DLICT.
Read the following careflfllv.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using
the most direct route and with as tew elbows as possible.
This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dmnpers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with
a standard 3V_" x 10" rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangulai_to-round
transition adaptor m ust be used. Do not use less than
a 6" diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisfi_ctorv air movement, the total duct length of
3¼" x ] 0" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should
not exceed 140 equivalent feet,
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,
etc., present additional resistance to airflow and are
equiwdent to a section of straight duct which is longer
than their actual physical size, When calculating the total
duct length, add the equiwdent lengths of all transitions
and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections,
The chart below shows wm how to calculate total
equiwdent ductwork length using the approximate feet
of equiwdent length of some typical ducts,
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
TransitionAdaptor*
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
C)_ 90° Elbow 10Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
RoofCap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
StraightDuct6" Roundor 1Ft. x () = Ft.
3W' x 10"Rectangular
Total Ductwork = Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If' a r(<tangulal_to-round transition Equival( nl 1( ngths o_ du<t pie(( s are bas(d on aclual lests
adapt(n- is us(d, th( bottom (omers of th( damp(l and ret]( (t re(lt/il-( m( IllS ik)F good v( llling l)erfonnan( ( with
,,'.illhave to Ix (:Ill to fit, u'dng th( lin snips, in or&l any vent hood.
to allow ['lee lllOVel)lel]l of Ihe (]Hlllpel.
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Installation Instructions
DAMAGE--SHIPMENT/
INSTALLATION
" If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the
unit to the store in which it was bought fin" repair
oI" i'ei)la ceu/enL
" If the unit is dainaged 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
WoodScrews 1
(74"x2")
ToggleBolts(and 3
wingnuts)(_6" x3")
Self-AligningMachine 3
Screws(W'-28x 3W')
NylonGrommet 2
(formetalcabinets)
You will find the installation hardware contained in
a packet with the trait. Check to make stlre w)tl have
all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART
TOP CABINETTEMPLATE
REAR
WALL
TEMPLATE
F
INSTRUCTIONS
TopCabinet
Template
RearWall
Template
Installation
Instructions
Separately
Packed
Grease
Filter
Separately
Packed
Exhaust
Adaptor
QUANTITY
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Installation Instructions
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
# 1and#2Phillipsscrewdriver
Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required)
Gloves
Safety goggles
Pencil
Rulerortape measure and
tedge
Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary) Electric drill with ¾_", V/" and %"
drill bits
Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) 0
Stud finder or Hammer (optional)
Level
Carpenter square
(optional)
Fillerblocksor scrap
woodpieces,if needed
for top cabinetspacing
(usedonrecessedbottom
cabinetinstallationsonly)
Duct and masking tape
MOUNTING SPACE
Backsplash
66" or More
fromthe Floor
tothe Topof
the Microwave
\
BottomEdgeof
CabinetNeedsto
be30" or More
from the Cooking
Surface
NOTES:
• The space between the cabinets must be
30" wide and fl'ee of obstructions.
• If the space between the cabinets is greater
than 30", a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill
in the gap between the microwave oven and
the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains
the kit nmnber for w)m" model.
• This microwave oven is Ira" installation over
ranges up to 36" wide.
• When installing the microwave oven beneath
smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for
power cord clearmlce.
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Installation Instructions
PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE
[]Remove tile installation instructions, filter, glass
tray the exhaust adaptor and the small hardware
bag,. Do not remo_e tile Styrofoam I)r°tecting, tile
front of tile o_,en,
_Fold back all 4 carton flaps full) against carton
sides. Then careflflE roll the oxen and carton oxer
onto tile top side. T'he oxen should be restin,*._in
tile Stx roflmm.
Styrofoam
[]Pull tile carton up and off tile oven.
[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
._.._'MM Screws
0unting Plate 1
_ 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.
I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS
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]Find tile studs, usino one of tile following
methods:
Wall
Studs
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A. Stud finder--a magnetic device that
locates nails.
OR
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across tile
mo/mting sm'face to find a solid so/md.
This will indicate a stud location.
_ After tile find tile bvlocating stud(s), center
probing tile wall with a small nail to find tile edges
of tile stud, Then place a mark hallway between
tile edges, Tile center of any a(!jacent studs should
be 16" or 24" fl'om this mark.
_Draw a line down the center of the studs,
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
AT LE&ST ONE WALL STUD,
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DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
Template beneath cabinet
with flat bottom Template beneath cabinet with recessed bottom
Trimthe rearwall
templatealong
the dotted line.
II
I)raw averticallineonthe wall at
the centerof the 30" to36" wide
space.Tapethe RearWall Template
onto the wall matching the
centerline andtouchingthe bottom
of thecabinet.
Template aligned with front overhang
on cabinet bottom
Drawaline onthe
backwall equaltothe
depthof the front
overhang.Trimthe
rearwall template
alongthe dotted line.
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Trimthe rearwall ...........
templatealong
thedotted line.
Drawavertical lineonthe wall at
thecenterof the 30"or 36" space.
Tapethe RearWallTemplateonto
thewall matchingthe centerlineand
touchingthe bottomcabinetframe.
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THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. [
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Use a lexel to make sure the cabinet bottom is lexel.
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interieres
with the microwave installation, Remove the decorative
trim to install the microwave i)roperly and to make it
level.
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 Will Template to the wall using the
marked centefline and top line as a guide.
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Installation Instructions
DETERMINING REAR MOUNTING SCREW LOCATIONS
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REAR WALl TEMPLATE
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CAUTION: _,_ar glo_es
to axoid cutting finge_
on shal]_ edges.
NOTE: The P.ear %'all Template serves
to position the bottom motmting, I_late and
to locate the horizontnl exhaust outlet.
_ljse alevel to check that the template is positioned
acct H'atelv.
_ I,ocate and mark at least one stud on the lefi or right
side of the centerline. It is importnnt to use at least one
wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the
weight of the microwave.
Mark three additional, evenly spaced locations for the
supplied toggle bolts.
_ Drill in If is astud,
holes the ulai'ked locations, there
drill a_A_" hole fi)r wood screws. For holes that don't
line up with astud, drill a:'A" hole fi)r toggle bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.
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