Installation Instruction
!WARNING
If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed, you could be exposed to excessive microwave energy.
Do not expose yourself to excessive microwave energy!
•DO NOT try to operate the microwave oven with the door open.
•DO NOT tamper with or defeat the safety interlocks.
•DO NOT place objects between the microwave oven front face and the door.
•DO NOT allow soil or cleaner residue to build up on the flat surfaces around the microwave oven door.
•DO NOT operate the microwave oven if it is damaged.
•The microwave oven door must close properly to operate safely.
•DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN:
•If the door is bent.
•If the hinges or latches are broken or loose.
•If the door seals, sealing surfaces or glass is broken.
•DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF!
•It should be adjusted and repaired by a qualified technician who can check for microwave leakage after repairing the oven.
!WARNING
If you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk personal injury and/or property damage.
!CAUTION
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.
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 minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.
•ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of 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 are able to support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.
•Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.
•BE SURE you have enough space. See illustration below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.
•This microwave oven can be installed over gas or electric cooking products no more than 36 inches wide.
13- 9/16" min. microwave oven to cooking surface or
countertop
Grounded Outlet (inside upper cabinet)
Power Supply Cord Hole
30" min. cabinet opening width
30" min. clearance from bottom of cabinet to cooking surface or countertop
(Use templates included
with installation instructions)
Maximum gas or electric cooking product width of 36 inches.
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