Whirlpool MS3080XY User manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
FORYOURMICROWAVEOVEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your microwave oven is designed to be
installed under properly constructed, good
condition wood or metal cabinets that are
sturdy enough to support the items you have
in the cabinet, plus an additional 90 pounds
from the cabinet bottom.
Empty the contents of your selected cabinet
and the delicate items in adjoining cabinets
(NOTE:When drilling the holes, the vibration
could cause damage to fragile items such as
crystal or china.)
Now, you must inspect your cabinets.
If any of the following conditions exist, then
it is your personal responsibility to test the
cabinets or contact a qualified cabinet maker.
(1) Separation of joints between the bottom
shelf and the cabinet structure.
(2) Splitting, cracking, or other signs of
deterioration.
(3) Check the number of screws used to
install your cabinets. If your cabinet is
attached to the wall with only two screws
at the top, then you must add two screws
at the bottom to firmly secure your
cabinets to the wall. When adding the
screws, be sure that they enter wall
studs(with at least l/2 inch
penetration).
(4) On wood cabinets, the bottom shelf must
be at least 3/16 + thick masonite or
plywood.
(5) Be sure that the underside of the cabinet
is at least 24inches wide and
12 inches deep
To test your cabinet’s bottom shelf, place the
following load on it:90 Ibs. plus the equivalent
weight of items normally stored on this shelf.
you may consider using jugs of water, bricks,
or books, to obtain the test-load.
PLEASE NOTE: If your cabinet is properly
constructed and suitably installed it will
withstand this test without any damage;
however, there is the possibility of damage
should the cabinet be incapable of
supporting the additional load.
The Manufacturer is
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR OTHER CONSEQUENCES resulting
from the performance of this test.
If you are unsure that your cabinets
are suitable for this type of
instalIation,you may use the
microwave oven on your countertop.
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MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
The following tools are needed for installation
of your unit:
l Drill and l/2 + drill bit
l Phillipsand flat blade
screwdrivers
l Nail or center punch
l Pencil and ruler
l Scissors
l Hammer
l Scotch Tape
Installation Parts List
The following is a list of the parts that you
may need for installation of your unit.
Remove all parts from the cooking cavity and
compare them with the parts list and
illustration(Fig.1)
to be sure that none are missing. Use this
time to become familiar with each piece.
Parts Ust
1. Tap tite screw (2)
2. Mounting screw (2 sets)
3. Template
4. Mounting Holder (2)
5. U.T.C. Bracket ASM (2)
6. Cabinet Bracket (2)
Upon completing your check of the parts list,
read all instructions completely before starting
the installation. This will help you to become
familiar with the process and make installation
easier.
(Note:It is suggested that you gather all
needed tools and installation parts in one
location.)
Preparations
Open the template and cut both segments
along the dotted lines. You should have two
separate pieces
(Fig.2):
l Template 1
l Template 2
TEMPLATE1
TEMPLATE2
Fig.2
Fig.1
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SELECTING YOUR MOUNTING LOCATION
When selecting the mounting location for your
unit, remember the following:
l For mounting and dismounting ease, allow
adequate space between the unit and an
adjacent wall or appliance. Installation will
be easier if adequate space is allowed for
hand clearance (Fig.3)
Fig.3
l Installation will be easier if oven can be
mounted under one cabinet rather than
running under two cabinets.
l Do not install the oven over cooking
or other heating appliances such as a
range or toaster oven.This may cause
damage to your microwave oven.
l The preferred installation position is to
have the front of the microwave oven case
slightly inset(approximately. 0.2” from
the cabinet front. (Fig.41
Fig.4
l Be sure that a three prong (grounding)
wall receptacle is within reach of the
electrical cord when properly draped.
The wall receptacle cannot be behind
the oven when installed because the
plug on the oven power cord will
prevent proper oven installation.(See
Fig.5 for an example of this.)
Fig.5

TWO MOUNTING METHODS
There are two mounting methods described
in this booklet that can be used for your
microwave oven.
1. Countertop Method
You can use this method if you decide not
to cabinet mount your microwave oven. To use
your microwave oven as a countertop model,
simply position the oven on the desired
counter and plug the electrical cord into a
three prongcgrounding) wall receptacle.
(Fig. 6)
2. Cabinet Mounting Method
This method is for mounting your oven under
a cabinet (Fig. 7 > and uses the template,
Incabinet mounting straps, and 1 set of the
screws which came with your oven. Before
using this method, the 2 plastic mounting caps
on the top of the oven must be removed. This
can be done by placing a thin flat blade screw
driver between the plug button and the oven
top and raising gently, taking care to avoid
scratching the oven top.
CABINET
(SIDE VIEW)
I 1
OVEN
COUNTERTOP COUNTERTOP
Fig.6 Fig.7
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DRILLING APPROACH PREPARATION OF
OVEN
You have two options for drilling the mounting
holes for your microwave oven.
First, you can drill from inside to the cabinet
if you have adequate space and your shelves
are removable.
Second, you can drill from the bottom.
If possible, it is generally easier to work from
the inside to the cabinet.
Use the instructions applicable to the
approach you select.
Carefully remove the two plastic mounting cap
from the oven top and two screws from the
top rear of the oven (Fig. 8)
(Keep two screws for next step.)
Secure the bracket 5,6 on the top rear of your
oven with the four screws. (Fig. 9)
Tao tite screw (1)
U.T.C
Bracket ASM
Fig.9
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CABINET MOUNTING
Instructions for Drilling from Inside
If you cannot drill from the inside, go to
“Instructions for Drilling From Bottom”
1. Place Template 2 inside cabinet. Cut around
door jam and if necessary, corners to make
template fit.
(The front edge of template must
be even with the front edge of the
cabinet.)Place Template 2 in cabinet and
adhere it with scotch tape.
Note:For cabinets with a recessed shelf you
must measure the thickness of the front rail
and cut that amount off the front edge of
Template 2 using the template cut lines as a
guide. This will allow Template 2 to lay flat
on the shelf.
2. If you have a partition in the cabinet you
must do the following:
l Cut Template 2 into two pieces to fit each
side to partition.
l Adhere one piece of Template 2 inside
cabinet with scotch tape making sure that
front edge is even with the front edge of
cabinet.
l Adhere Template 1 on front of the cabinet
with scotch tape so that the arrow is
aligned with the hole center line on
Template 2 (Fig. 10)
Fig. 10
METHOD
l Position remaining piece of Template 2
inside cabinet and align the hole center
lines with arrows on Template 1 so that
distance from right hole center to left hole
center measures the distance indicated on
the template. (you will have to cut
excess paper from the middle of
Template 2 to make it lay flat.)
l Adhere Template 2 inside the cabinet with
scotch tape. (Fig. 11)
l Check again to make sure that the hole
center lines on Template 2 are straight and
that the distance from the right to left
drilling holes measures the distance
indicated on the template.
3. Go to “Drilling the Mounting Holes”
Instructions for Drilling from Bottom
1. If you have a front rail, measure the
thickness and cut that amount off the front
edge of Template 2 using the template cut
lines as a guide.
2. Adhere cut edge of Template 2 with scotch
tape against the back side of the front rail and
position it flat against the bottom side of the
cabinet.
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CABINET MOUNTING
(Note:On some cabinets a small bracket or
glue block is used between the overhang and
the underside of the cabinet bottom. If this is
true of your cabinets, cut Template 2 to fit
around the bracket of glue block so that it will
be flat on the cabinet bottom when attached.
Fig. 12)
Fig. 12
3. If you have a partition you must do the
following:
l Cut template 2 into two pieces to fit on
each side of partition.
. Adhere one piece of Template 2 under the
cabinet with scotch tape. (The cut line
along the front edge of Template 2
must be placed against the back of the
front rail.)
l Attach Template 1 with scotch tape to rear
of cabinet and align arrows with hole
center line on Template 2. (Fig. 13)
Fig. 13
METHOD
l Position remaining piece of Template 2
under cabinet and align the hole center
lines with arrows on Template 1 so that
distance from right hole center to left hole
center measures the distance indicated on
the template.
(You will have to cut excess paper from
the middle of template to make it lay
flat.)
l Adhere Template 2 in place with scotch
tape. (The cut line along the front edge
of template must be placed against the
back of the front rail, Fig.14)
Fig. 14
Drilling the Mounting Holes
While drilling, it is recommended that safety
glasses be worn to prevent possible eye
damage from cabinet shavings.
1. Use a center punch or nail to make an
indentation for centering the drill bit.
2. Drill through Template 2 at the four black
drilling holes indicated on the template. (Drill
should be held straight to ensure proper
alignment of bolts.)
3. After drilling the four holes, remove the
template and clean the drill holes.
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CABINET MOUNTING METHOD
Selecting Your Mounting Screws.
1. You should have two sets of screws of
varying lengths in the installation package.
Select one screw of each size.
2. Hold each screws against the cabinet front
rail. The mounting screws, which are included
in this package, are provided for you so that
you can mount your flush with the front of your
cabinet. (Fig. 15)
Fig. 15
x+y t SCREW TYPE 1
548” to 13/16” A
13/16’:to 13/4” 6
Note:lt is important to pick the correct screw
length needed for your cabinets. If the screw
is too short, it won? reach the oven. If the
screw is too long, it will not permit oven to
be drawn up to cabinet snugly.
3. From inside the cabinet, insert the screws
through mounting holder and then into the
drilled holes.
Mounting the Oven
To aid installation, we suggest that you use
some solid support such as books to hold the
oven while you are securing it with the
mounting screws. (Fig. 16)
Fig. 16
Make sure that whatever you use is stacked
or cut as close as possible to the height
needed for oven to reach the cabinet bottom.
1. Place the oven on support and move into
position. Lift oven, aligning the mounting holes
on the oven with the screws.
2. Insert screws into mounting holes on the
microwave oven. Tighten the screws to secure
oven to the bottom of the cabinet. (Alternate
tightening between screws so that oven is
drawn up evenly.)
3. Once oven is securely in place, you may
remove the rubber feet. (If you remove the
feet, be sure to store them in a secure place
because you may want to use the microwave
oven as a countertop oven at a later date.)
4. Plug power cord into three prong
(groundi ng)wall receptacle.
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