Before You Start
Be sure to read the following safety instructionsRead the entire manual before you begin. The model number plate a is located on the oven front.The mounting plate b is located in the upper packing material.Vent grille appearance varies by model.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 a minimum of 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.Attach 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 can support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.Locate the oven away from areas with strong drafts, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.Be sure you have enough space (minimum vertical and horizontal clearance).Maximum 13": cabinet depth Minimum 30": cabinet opening widthMinimum 30": clearance from bottom of cabinet to cooking surface or countertop before installation. (Use templates included with installation instructions.)Grounded Outlet (inside upper cabinet)Power Supply Cord HoleIf you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or property damage. If your range has cooktop controls in the front, unplug the range before covering the cooktop to prevent risk of fire and damage if the knobs are accidentally activated while installing the OTR.The product is heavy. Use at least 2 people when lifting or installing the appliance to avoid injury or product damage.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.
Parts
Depending on your ventilation requirements, you may not use all of these parts.Power cord clamp bushing (1ea): for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet1/4" x 2" lag screw (2ea): for wall stud holes1/4" x 3" toggle bolts (2ea): for drywall holesSpring toggle heads (2ea): for the toggle bolts1/4" x 3" bolts (2ea): for securing to the upper cabinetTapping screws (2ea): for attaching the damper duct connectorPower cord clamp (1ea) and dark-colored mounting screw (1ea): to hold the power cordMounting plate (1ea): for supporting the microwave ovenBack-draft damper: 2 pieces must be assembled as shown. (for roof venting or wall venting installation, not for room venting installation)Upper cabinet template (1ea)Rear wall template (1ea): 1 piece mounting plate onlyYou need to install at least one lag screw into a 2" x 4" stud and three anchor bolts into the wall. The mounting area must meet the 150 lb. weight requirement.
Tools and Materials
You will need the following tools and materials for the installation:Phillips screwdriver (for the screws)Flat blade screwdriver (for the toggle bolts)Small side cutters (nipper) or tin snipsMeasuring tape (metal preferred)Stud finderPlumb linePencilClear tape (for taping the templates to the wall)Saber saw (for cutting vent holes for roof or wall venting)Electric drill3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits1/2" and 3/16" drill bitsKeyhole saw (for the power cord hole)Duct tapeCaulking gun and caulkGlovesIf 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 (shown in Parts section).Wear proper gloves to protect your hands from injury.