INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.

1.Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage around

the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs.

2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf that is

 

 

 

strong enough to hold the oven and the food and

 

 

 

utensils you put in it. (The control side of the unit is

 

 

 

the heavy side. Use care when handling the oven.)

 

 

 

The weight of the oven is about 35 lbs

 

 

 

(16 kg). The microwave oven should be at a

 

 

 

temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.

 

Air intake

Exhaust vent

 

 

NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake

Power

opening

(on side)

openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back

supply cord

(in rear)

 

and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are lo-

 

 

 

cated. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure

damage to the oven and poor cooking results. Make

 

 

 

proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120

thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off.

Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical

The oven should work properly once it has cooled.

supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is

 

recommended.) It is recommended that a separate

 

circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

wWARNING

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Fire Hazard

 

 

Do not install the oven next to or over a heat

 

 

source without a UL approved trim kit.

 

Electrical Shock Hazard

Doing so can result in death, fire,

 

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

or electrical shock.

 

Do not remove ground prong.

 

 

 

 

Do not use an adapter.

 

 

Do not use an extension cord.

 

 

Failure to follow these instructions can

 

 

result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

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Whirlpool MT1145SL installation instructions Air intake Exhaust vent Power Opening, Supply cord