Maytag W10188238A Locate Wall Studs, Mark Rear Wall, Possible Wall Stud Configurations

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Locate Wall Stud(s)

NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.

See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”

1.Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening.

2.Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”

Possible Wall Stud Configurations

These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate.

NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline (see “Mark Rear Wall” section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done.

Mark Rear Wall

The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2.

1.Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening.

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A.Centerline

2.Mark the centerline 14¹⁄₂" (36.8 cm) down from bottom edge of the upper cabinet (or flush line, if upper cabinet has a hanging front edge – see illustration).

Figure 1 - One Wall Stud

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C

 

F

D

 

B

B

E

E

A

B

C

D

A

14¹⁄₂"

(36.8 cm)

E

D

NOTE: Holes are for installation with 1 lag screw into the wall stud and 2 toggle bolts through the drywall.

Figure 2 - Two Wall Studs

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CC F

D D

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NOTE: Holes are for installation with 2 lag screws into the wall studs.

A. Cabinet opening vertical centerline

B. Holes for toggle bolts

C. Wall stud centerlines

D. Holes for lag screws

E. Support tabs

F. Mounting plate center marker

A. Rear wall

B. Hanging front edge of upper cabinet

C. Flush line

D. Mark for top edge of mounting plate

E. Bottom of smooth bottom upper cabinet

3.Using a straightedge, draw a level, horizontal line through the mark made in Step 2. This represents the top edge of the mounting plate.

4.Remove the mounting plate and check the markings:

Upper cabinet bottom

14¹⁄₂"Centerline

(36.8 cm)

Top edge of mounting plate

The top edge line must be 14¹⁄₂" (36.8 cm) from the bottom of the upper cabinet, and must be level.

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Contents Microwave Hood Combination Installation Instructions Microwave Hood Combination SafetyInstallation Requirements Tools and PartsLocation Requirements Electrical Requirements Product DimensionsInstallation Dimensions RequiredRemove Mounting Plate Installation InstructionsWall Venting Installation Only Rotate Blower MotorRoof Venting Installation Only Possible Wall Stud Configurations Locate Wall StudsMark Rear Wall Drill Holes in Rear Wall Attach Mounting Plate to WallRefer to illustrations in Locate Wall Studs section Install the Microwave Oven For Roof Venting Installation OnlyPrepare Upper Cabinet Complete Installation Connect vent to damper assemblyRectangular to Round Transition Venting Design SpecificationsFor optimal venting installation, we recommend Recommended Standard FittingsAssistance AccessoriesReplacement Parts Recommended Vent LengthW10188238A SP PN W10188947A

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