Whirlpool MHE14RF installation instructions Space Requirements, Critical Dimensions

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SPACE REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: There must be at least one wall stud within cabinet opening.

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

2 inch x 4 inch wood studding and 38 inch thickness drywall or plaster lath

Support for microwave oven hood weight of

150 pounds plus the weight of items placed in the oven or upper cabinet

30 inch wide minimum opening

14 inch clearance between the bottom of micro- wave oven hood and the cooktop

Protection from draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents

Grounded electrical outlet (see “Electrical requirements” in the “Microwave Oven Safety” section)

1

4

 

 

 

 

 

66 ⁄ " min.

Exhaust

outlet

mounting

height from

connects to

 

 

30" min.

1 4

 

floor

 

 

3 ⁄

"x10"

 

w

idth required

 

 

 

duct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

8

1

16

 

 

15 ⁄ "

 

 

 

 

23 ⁄ "

 

 

 

 

door open

1

4

 

 

 

 

16 ⁄

"

 

 

Shipped ready for ventless (recirculating) operation, converts to top or rear discharge.

CRITICAL DIMENSIONS

3014" min. from cooking surface

A(or countertop) below microwave oven to top of wall mounting bracket

B

14" min. to cooking surface

(or countertop) below microwave oven

 

30"

13"

6614" min. mounting height from floor

A

B

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Contents Use&Care 800 44 Roper Microwave Oven Safety On nextImportant Safety Instructions Electrical Requirements WWARNINGCritical Dimensions Space RequirementsRemoving and Replacing the Microwave Oven Removing and Replacing the Microwave Oven To replaceHOW Your Microwave Oven Works Magnetron Oven cavity Metal floor Glass turntableTesting Your Microwave Oven Radio InterferenceOperating Safety Precautions Testing Your Dinnerware or CookwareIf your electric power line or outlet voltage is Electrical ConnectionTo install turntable and support Control Panel Features 20, 21, and 23 for more informationUsing the child lock Control Panel FeaturesAudible signals Interrupting cookingFAN Using the Exhaust FANTimer LightSetting the CLOCK¼ One long tone will sound Using the Minute TimerTo cancel the minute timer Time of dayChanging Preset Cooking Times Cook Time Cooking AT High Cook PowerChanging instructions Four tones will soundCooking AT Different Cook Powers Cooking AT Different Cook Powers Repeat until desired cook power appearsEnter the cooking time for the first stage Repeat until desired cook power appears On nextCooking in Stages Example for 7 minutes, 30 secondsFirst stage, when cooking with 2 stages Auto Reheat Touch Amounts YOU Food Auto Reheat † Number PAD Can ChooseTouch Weights YOU can SET Food Auto Defrost † Number PAD Auto DefrostAuto Food Special Instructions Meat settingFish setting BeefWeight conversion chart Auto Defrost ChartPoultry setting Defrosting TipsPopcorn brands make a difference PopcornBAG Size Touch Caring for Your Microwave Oven Installing and Caring for the Filters To remove the charcoal filters, push the backReplacing the Cooktop and Oven Lights Cooking Guide Cover food toArranging food Questions and Answers Questions AnswersTroubleshooting Problem CauseTones Requesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicLimited FOUR-YEAR Length of Warranty WE will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty WE will not PAY for