Whirlpool W10238253A, W10238252A Locate Wall Studs, Possible Wall Stud Configurations

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.

No Wall Studs at End Holes

Figure 1

B

C

A

E

F

No Wall Studs at End Holes

Figure 2

C

C

D B D

A A A

E EE F

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.

B

A

E

C F

Wall Stud at One End Hole	Wall Studs at Both End Holes
Figure 3	Figure 4

D B

A,D A,D

E E

CC F

A.End holes (on mounting plate)

B.Cabinet opening vertical centerline

C.Wall stud centerlines

D.Holes for lag screws

E.Support tabs

F. Mounting plate center markers

A,D

E

C

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