Installation Requirements

Tools and Parts

Tools Needed

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Location Requirements

Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. The location must provide:

■	Minimum installation dimensions. See “Installation
	Dimensions” illustration.
■	Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and

■Measuring tape

■Pencil

■Masking tape or thumbtacks

■Scissors

■No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

■No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for 1/4-20 x 3" bolts

■Electric drill

■3/16" (5 mm), 3/8" (10 mm) drill bits

■3/4" (19 mm) hole saw

■Stud finder

■7/16" socket wrench

(or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" lag screws

■1½" (3.8 cm) diam. hole drill bit for wood or metal cabinet

■Keyhole saw

■Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

■Duct tape

minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within

cabinet opening.

■ Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes

microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave oven

and upper cabinet.

■ Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See

“Electrical Requirements” section.

NOTES:

■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure

there is at least 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance between the wall and

the microwave oven, so that the door can open fully.

■ Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to

withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for

cooking. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make

sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or

Parts Supplied

For reorder information, see “Replacement Parts” section.

NOTE: The hardware items listed here are for wood studs. For other types of wall structures, be sure to use appropriate fasteners.

A B C D E F

sustain other damages.

Special Requirements

For Wall Venting Installation Only:

■Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully.

For Roof Venting Installation Only:

■If you are using a rectangular to round transition piece, the 3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to exist above the microwave oven so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See “Rectangular to Round Transition” illustration in “Venting Design Specifications” section.

A. 1/4-20 x 3" bolts (4) B. Washers (2)

C. Toggle nuts (2)

D. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (2) E. Sheet metal screws (2)

F. Power supply cord bushing (1)

G. Damper assembly (for wall or roof venting)

Not Shown:

Upper cabinet template

Mounting plate (attached to back of microwave oven)

Aluminum grease filters

Charcoal filters (Depending on model, charcoal filters may not be included. See Use and Care Guide.)

NOTE: Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may be combined.

Materials needed

■Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See “Venting Design Specifications” section.