Amana MVH250L, MVH250W owner manual Drill the Holes in the Wall and Upper Cabinet

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Installation

STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION

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BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING HOLES INTO THE WALL. Electrical wires could be concealed behind the wall covering

and if the drill hits them you could get an electric shock•

DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET•

1.Find the points on the wall template labeled D, E, F, and G. Drill a 3/16" diameter hole at any points that are over a wall stud. Drill a 3/4" diameter hole at any points over drywall.

2.Locate the wall stud closest to the center of the areas marked H and I on the wall template. Drill 3/16" holes into the wall stud in each of the areas. If a wall stud is not located within these areas, drill 3/4" diameter holes nearest to the center of the areas as possible.

If there is not a wall stud within the areas marked H and I, or behind points marked D, E, F, and G, DO NOT install microwave oven. (Consult building inspector.) There must be at least one stud in those areas.

3.Drill a 3/8" hole at points J, K, and N on the upper cabinet template.

NOTE: If the bottom of the upper cabinet is recessed 3/4" or more, you will need 2"x2" filler blocks (not included)

to provide additional support for the bolts. See Figure 23.

Mark the center of each filler block and drill a 3/8" diameter hole at the marks.

Align filler blocks over the two openings in the top of the microwave oven cabinet and attach to cabinet with masking tape. See Figure 24.

4. Cut or drill a 2" diameter hole at the area marked M.

cabinet front filler block

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Power supply cord hole on the upper cabinet template. If the

 

bottom shelf

 

 

upper cabinet is metal, you will need to cover the edge of the

 

 

hole with the power supply cord bushing (supplied) to prevent

 

 

damage to the cord from the rough metal edge.

 

 

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YOU MUST COVER THE EDGE OF THE POWER

SUPPLY CORD HOLE IN A METAL CABINET WITH THE POWER SUPPLY CORD BUSHING. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CORD AND

ELECTRIC SHOCK.

6, Cut out the venting areas (with the saber saw):

Roof-Vented: cut out the shaded area marked L on the upper cabinet template.

Wall-Vented: cut out the shaded area marked O on the wall template.

Room-Vented: go to STEP 5, INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE, located on next page.

6.Complete whichever venting system you have chosen.

Use caulking compound to seal the exterior wall or roof opening around the wall cap or roof cap.

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Contents MVH250E MVH250W MVH250L Table Of Contents Safety Safety Important Safety InstructionsSafety Asure TM Extended Service Plan Parts and AccessoriesService Location of Model NumberInformation Microwave Oven FeaturesOven Specifications Model and Serial DOven Controlpanel FavoriteEasy Cook Touch this pad to set and start Learn about Your Microwave Oven Help Kitchen TimerOperation Control SET-UPTurntable ON-OFF Light TimerVent HI-LOW-OFF Child LockFavorite Recipe Easy Cook TMHold Warm MORE/LESSEnter the second cook time Touch Power Level pad Cooking AT High Cook PowerCooking AT Lower Power Levels Cooking with More than ONE Cook CycleCooking Guide for Lower Power Levels Power Level Microwave Output USEHigh Beverage PopcornPotato Vegetable2 Rice3 Casserole4Directions Cooking Guide for Auto Cook Code CategoryQuantity RiceCode Categoryserving Amount Auto ReheatCooking Guide for Auto Reheat 1DINNER PlateAuto Defrost Weight Conversion ChartEquivalentnumber After Ounce Weightdecimal Defrosting TipsAuto Defrost Chart Pork2inchthick Separate pieces Fish settingFood Setting Fish RearrangeTime Defrost TWO Position Metal RackFish & Shellfish CookingGetting the Best Cooking Results Cooking Fish and Shellfish General DirectionsAPPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS MeatCooking Appetizers Tips and Techniques Meat Power Level Meat Cooking TableCooking Time Poultry Cooking Table Poultry Power LevelPoultry Cooking Directions TimePasta and Rice Type of Pasta Power Cooking Level TimePower Cooking Type of Rice Level Time Rice Cooking TableCharcoal Filter Replacement MaintenanceCare and Cleaning Cleaning the Grease FiltersCOOKTOP/NIGHT Light Replacement Oven Light ReplacementUnplugthe ovenor turn off powerat the main powersupply Microwave Utensil Guide Trouble shooting Before Calling for ServiceQuestions and Answers Be Sure to Read the Following Safety Instructions InstallationYour Safety First Read this entire manual before you beginGrounded Outlet Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush itProperly Polarized Andd Do not Expose Yourself to Excessive Microwave EnergyMake Sure YOU have Enough Space and Support InchesPARTS, TOOLS, Materials Following Parts are Supplied with the OvenCa=ton or other heavy material for covering the counter top Avoid Electrical SHOCK! this Appliance Must be Grounded Power-Supply-Cord HolePrepare the Electrical Connections Cabinet UppernRemember AS YOU Install Venting Prepare the Venting SystemStandard Fittings Total LengthWALL-VENTED Installation Prepare the Venting BlowerUnplug Electrical Shock Hazard Unit Before Working on IT Installation ROOM-VENTED RecirculatingBlower unit See Figure Prepare the Wall and Upper Cabinet for InstallationBefore YOU Start Measure and Tack / Tape UP TemplatesDrill the Holes in the Wall and Upper Cabinet Cut out the venting areas with the saber sawInstall the Mounting Plate 26D D= Warning Attach the Oven to the WallATrACH the Oven to the Wall Warranty This warrantygives you specificlegalrightsand youmayVent Hood Microwave Oven

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