Whirlpool 8204864/3828W5U0311 Before you start, Parts included for Installation, Location

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Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'timmediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You need to:

observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

install microwave oven as specified in

these instructions or as specified on

upper cabinet template.

have everything you need to properly

install microwave oven.

Tools recommended for installation:

Assemble the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Phillips screwdriver

electric drill

1/2” drill bit

1/2” wood bit or metal hole cutter (if metal cabinet is used)

protective covering, such as a blanket for microwave and countertop (you may also use carton for protection)

scissors

pencil

measuring tape

masking tape or similar

center punch

hammer

Parts included for Installation:

the installation hardware items are in a small bag packed below the oven.

4 – 1-3/8" mounting screws

4 – 2-3/8" mounting screws

2 – mounting holders

8 – 1/4" spacers

template

Location

NOTE: This microwave oven is intended for installation over a countertop. Do not install this microwave oven above any heat source such as a range or cooktop.

Check the cabinet:

The cabinet must be a minimum of 12" (30.5 cm) deep. The bottom shelf of your cabinet must be at least 3/16" (4.8 mm) thick and strong enough to support an additional weight of 90 lbs (41 kg).

NOTE: This weight is in addition to the normal contents of the cabinet, as well as any other objects hung from the bottom of the cabinet.

To provide for adequate ventilation, do not install the microwave closer than 2-9/16" (6.5 cm) to a side wall.

check the microwave oven for damage.

If any damage is evident, do not

operate the microwave oven until it is

checked by an authorized service

technician.

place a portion of carton or other

heavy material between the microwave

oven and the floor or countertop. Do

not use a plastic cover.

remove shipping materials and parts

from inside the microwave oven.

Locate templates and set them aside to

be used later.

make sure the microwave oven will be

mounted against and supported by

upper cabinet or other horizontal

structure.

support for an additional weight of

90 lbs (41 kg), which includes

microwave oven and items placed in

the oven.

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Product dimensions

11"

18"12-3/8"

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Contents Installation Instructions Table of ContentsBefore you start Parts included for InstallationProduct dimensions LocationRecommended ground method Installation stepsElectrical requirements Drilling from under the cabinet Template instructionsDrilling from inside the cabinet