Installation Instructions
Under-the-Cabinet
Microwave Oven
Quick Reference
Table of Contents:
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Before you start
Product dimensions
Location
Electrical requirements
Installation steps
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
For quick reference, please record the following:
IMPORTANT:
Model Number
Serial Number
Installer: Leave Installation
Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation
Instructions for future reference.
Model/Serial plate located on the oven behind the door.
Date of Purchase
Read and save these instructions for
local electrical inspector’s use.
Dealer
Phone No.
Part No. 8204864/3828W5U0311
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Electrical requirements Installation steps
Slide the correct number of spacers on
the back mounting screws only.
WARNING
WARNING
Number of
Distance “A”
spacers
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install microwave oven.
0 – 1/2" (0 – 12.7 mm)
0 – 2
2 – 3
3 – 4
1/2" – 3/4" (12.7 mm – 19.1 mm)
3/4" – 1" (19.1 mm – 25.4 mm)
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
front frame
spacers
of cabinet
1.
Remove contents from the bottom
shelf of your cabinet.
A
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
2.
Location of template: Select the
easiest position to work from, either on
the inside bottom of the cabinet or the
underside of the cabinet to locate the
template.
Insert each screw into a threaded hole in
the top of the oven.Turn each screw three
or four times to start the screw into the
threaded hole
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
When putting the template in place, make
sure the front of the cabinet is directly
above the front of the microwave oven
cabinet, not the microwave oven door.
To assure that the electrical installation is
adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
— latest edition*, and all local codes and
ordinances.
6b.
If the cabinet does not have a
front frame extending below the cabinet
bottom:
Go to “Template instructions” on next
page.
Slide one spacer
over each of the
four mounting
screws or, for a
smaller gap, use
1/4” I.D. flat
supplied spacers or
1/4" I.D. flat washers
You must have:
✓ 120-volt, 60Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp,
fused (or circuit breaker) grounded
electrical supply.
3.
Once the template is in place and
taped down, use a center punch, or a nail,
to mark the position of the 4 holes, as
shown on the template. Remove the
template.
✓ outlet located as close as possible to
the microwave oven.
washers available
from hardware
store.
We recommend:
✓ a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
✓ a separate circuit serving this
appliance only.
4.
Drill 4 holes through the cabinet
at the marked locations, using a 1/2"
(12.7 mm) drill bit.
Insert each screw into a threaded hole in
the top of the oven.Turn each screw three
or four times to start the screw into the
threaded hole.
If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
5.
Remove the four plugs from top of
7.
Lift the
microwave oven cabinet. Be sure to save
these plugs. If the microwave oven is
used later as a countertop model, these
plugs will need to be replaced.
microwave oven
so the mounting
screws enter
Recommended ground
method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded.This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3 prong ground plug.To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating 3 prong
ground-type wall outlet, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*,
and all local codes and ordinances.
into the four
holes in the
bottom of the
cabinet. Slide
the mounting
holders onto the
necks of the mounting screws.
6.
If the cabinet has a front frame
extending below cabinet bottom go to
Step 6a.
If the cabinet does not have a front frame
extending below the cabinet bottom go to
Step 6b.
8.
Slowly tighten the four screws
evenly until the oven is completely secure
and level.
6a.
If the cabinet has a front frame
extending below cabinet:
3 prong
ground plug
Measure the distance from the bottom of
the cabinet to the bottom of the front
frame, to determine which of the
mounting screws provided, (short or
long) and how many of the spacers
provided, will need to be used to install
the oven properly.
power
9.
Plug power supply cord into a
grounded 3 prong outlet.
supply cord
3 prong
ground-type
wall receptacle
ground prong
To get the most efficient use from
your under-the-cabinet microwave
oven, read your Use and Care
guide.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
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Template instructions
Drilling from inside the cabinet
If you cannot drill from inside the
cabinet, see "Drilling from under the
cabinet" section.
Drilling from under the cabinet
If the cabinet has a partition, you are
installing under two adjoining cabinets,
or there is a side frame as shown:
If the cabinet does not have a front frame
exending below the cabinet, there is no
partition, or you are not installing under
two adjoining cabinets:
1. CutTemplate B from template A
along the dotted line.
If the cabinet does not have a partition or
you are not installing under two
adjoining cabinets:
TapeTemplate A to the underside of
cabinet so the front line of template
will be aligned with the front edge of
the cabinet. If necessary, cut some
areas of the template in order to make
it fit properly on the underside of
cabinet.
2. CutTemplate A into two pieces to fit
each side of the partition or adjoining
cabinets.
Place template inside the cabinet so
that the front line of theTemplate A will
be aligned with the front edge of the
cabinet. If necessary, cut some areas of
the template in order to make it fit
properly within cabinet.
3. Position one piece of Template A
under cabinet making sure the front
line is positioned against the back
side of front frame on the underside
of the cabinet.Tape in place.
See NOTE at bottom of page.
See NOTE at bottom of page.
If cabinet has only a front frame
extending below the cabinet bottom and
no partition:
partition or
adjoining cabinets
front frame
of cabinet
If the cabinet has a partition or you are
installing under two adjoining cabinets:
Measure the thickness of the frame.
Fold template along guide line that
matches the frame thickness. Place the
folded edge of template against the
back side of front frame on the
1. CutTemplate B from template A along
the dotted line.
piece of
Template A
side frame
2. CutTemplate A into two pieces to fit
each side of the partition.
underside of the cabinet.Tape in place.
3. Position one piece ofTemplate A inside
cabinet making sure the front line is
aligned with the front edge of the
cabinet.Tape in place.
Template B
See NOTE at bottom of page.
4. PositionTemplate B toward the rear
of the cabinet so that the hole
centerline is aligned with the hole
centerline of theTemplate A piece
positioned in Step 3 above.
partition
piece of
Template A
5. Position the other piece of Template A
under the adjacent cabinet opening
so that the hole centerline aligns with
the hole centerline onTemplate B.
Tape in place. If you have followed
the instructions properly, the distance
between the right and left hole
front frame
of cabinet
Template B
centerlines will be 12-7/8" (32.7 cm).
4. PositionTemplate B in front of the
cabinet so that the hole centerline is
aligned with the hole centerline of the
Template A piece positioned in Step 3
above.
other piece
ofTemplate A
5. Position the other piece of Template A
inside the adjacent cabinet opening so
that the hole centerline aligns with the
hole centerline onTemplate B.Tape in
place. If you have followed the
Template B
12-7/8" (32.7 cm)
instructions properly, the distance
between the right and left hole
centerlines will be 12-7/8" (32.7 cm).
See NOTE below.
other piece of
Template A
NOTE: For any of the template instructions used, whenTemplate A is properly
installed, the distance from the front edge of the cabinet with cabinet door(s)
open to the centerlines of the front holes will be 2-1/16" (5.2 cm).
Template A
Template B
12-7/8"
(32.7 cm)
2-1/16"
(5.2 cm)
See NOTE to right.
Return to Step 3 of “Installation steps.”
Printed in China
2/2004
Part No. 8204864/3828W5U0311
© 2004 Whirlpool Corporation.
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