Whirlpool MH7140XF Space Requirements, 661⁄4 168.3 cm, Exhaust outlet, connects to, height from

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:

661⁄4" (168.3 cm)	Exhaust outlet
min. mounting		connects to
height from	1	4
	3 ⁄ "x10" (8.25 x

floor 30" (76.2 cm) 25.4 cm)

min. width required duct

•2 inch x 4 inch (5.1 x 10.2 cm) wood studding and

3⁄8 inch (.95 cm) thickness drywall or plaster lath

•Support for microwave oven hood weight of

150 pounds (68 kg) plus the weight of items

placed in the oven or upper cabinet

•30 inch (76.2 cm) wide minimum opening

231⁄16"

153⁄8" (39 cm)

•14 inch (35.6 cm) clearance between the bottom

of microwave 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)

(58.6 cm)161⁄4" (41.3 cm) door open

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

30"

(76.2 cm) 13" (33 cm)

661⁄4" (168.3 cm) min. mounting height from

floor

	CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
A	301⁄4" (76.8 cm) min. from cooking
	surface (or countertop) below microwave
	oven to top of wall mounting bracket
B	14" (35.6 cm) min. to cooking surface
	(or countertop) below microwave oven

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