DP-009
September 2006
8178602
Delivery & Installation PointerSeptember 2006Exhaust Blower Change
New Microwave Hood Combination
(MHC)
(Whirlpool Brand)
ISSUE:
The newly designed MHC is shipped with the exhaust blower in the recirculation position. The blower can be rotated for a top discharge or rear discharge by removing the 2 recessed screws on the rear of the MHC. The 2 visible gold colored screws under the blower housing are being removed in error.
BACKGROUND:
Procedure to reverse the blower assembly.
1.Locate the 2 screws that loosen the blower assembly. The screws are located in the holes below the blower assembly (See Figure A.)
RECESSED SCREWS
DO NOT REMOVE
THESE SCREWS
FIGURE A
2.Removing the 2 screws will require either a hand screwdriver or a longer phillips bit for your drill. These screws are recessed into the hole approximately ¾”.
3.Remove the blower assembly and rotate to the desired position.When rotating the blower it is best to disconnect the wiring harness plug before rotating the blower assembly. After repositioning the blower reinstall the wiring harness plug.
4.Do not to overtighten the 2 blower screws when reinstalling.
