INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Over The Range Microwave Oven

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

Save these instructions for local

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

 

inspector’s use.

 

 

 

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

Observe all governing codes and

 

under the Warranty.

 

coordinates.

 

Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing

 

NOTE TO INSTALLER – Be sure to leave these

 

the Over the Range Microwave Oven. Two people are

 

instructions with the Consumer.

 

 

recommended to install this product.

NOTE TO CONSUMER – Keep these instructions for

If a new electrical outlet is required, its installation should be

 

future reference.

 

 

completed by a qualified electrician before the Microwave

SKILL LEVEL – Installation of this appliance requires

 

Oven is installed. See 3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING

 

INSTRUCTIONS on page 2.

 

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 MOUNTING SPACE

This Microwave Oven/Hood requires a mounting space on a wall as shown in Figure 1. It is designed to be used with standard 12" wall cabinets.

2 WALL CONSTRUCTION

This Microwave Oven/Hood should be mounted against and supported by a flat vertical wall. The wall must be flat for proper installation. If the wall is not flat, use spacers to fill in the gaps. Wall construction should be a minimum of 2" x 4" wood studding and ³⁄₈" or more thick dry wall or plaster/lath. The mounting surfaces must be capable of supporting weight of 110 pounds—the oven and contents—AND the weight of

12"

30"

 

15.5"

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At least 2"

 

30" or more

from cooking

surface

all items which would normally be stored in the top cabinet above the unit.

The unit should be attached to a minimum of one 2" x 4" wall stud or two 2" x 3" wall studs.

To find the location of the studs, one of the following methods may be used:

A.Use a stud finder, a magnetic device which locates the nails in the stud.

B.Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. This will indicate stud location.

66" or more from floor

Figure 1

P/N 316137234

The center of the stud can be located by probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the stud and then placing a mark halfway between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs will normally be 16" or 24" to either side of this mark.

NEED HELP?

For customers in the United States, call: 1-800-944-9044

For customers in Canada, call: 1-800-213-9397 (English) 1-800-668-4606 ext.8199 (French)

READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Frigidaire 316137234 installation instructions Before YOU Begin, Mounting Space, Wall Construction, Need HELP?