Whirlpool W10238253A Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Remove Cardboard Template

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Tools Needed

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

Remove Cardboard Template

The cardboard piece from the top of the microwave oven packaging is perforated. The piece inside the perforation is for use as a rear wall template.

1. Cut along the perforation to separate the template from the

rest of the cardboard packaging.

■Measuring tape

■Pencil

■Masking tape or thumbtacks

■Scissors

■No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

■No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for 1/4-20 x 3" bolts

■Electric drill

■3/16" (5 mm), 3/8" (10 mm) drill bits

■3/4" (19 mm) hole saw

■Stud finder

■7/16" socket wrench

(or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" lag screws

■1½" (3.8 cm) diam. hole drill bit for wood or metal cabinet

■Keyhole saw

■Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

■Duct tape

2. Set the cardboard template to the side and refer to it during

the “Mark Rear Wall” part of installation.

Location Requirements

Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. The location must provide:

■ Minimum installation dimensions. See “Installation

Dimensions” illustration.

■ Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and

minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within

cabinet opening.

■ Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes

microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave oven

and upper cabinet.

Parts Supplied

For reorder information, see “Replacement Parts” section.

NOTE: The hardware items listed here are for wood studs. For other types of wall structures, be sure to use appropriate fasteners.

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■ Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See

“Electrical Requirements” section.

NOTES:

■If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure there is at least 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance between the wall and the microwave oven, so that the door can open fully.

■Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for cooking. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damages.

Special Requirements

For Wall Venting Installation Only:

■Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully.

For Roof Venting Installation Only:

A1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts (2) B. 1/4-20 x 3" flat-head bolts (2) C. Washers (2)

D. Toggle nuts (2)

E. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (2)

F.Sheet metal screws (2)

G. Power supply cord bushing (1)

H. Damper assembly (for wall or roof venting)

Not Shown:

Upper cabinet template

Mounting plate (attached to back of microwave oven)

Cardboard template (part of packaging)

Aluminum grease filters

Charcoal filters (Depending on model, charcoal filters may not be included. See User Instructions.)

■If you are using a rectangular to round transition piece, the 3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to exist above the microwave oven so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See “Rectangular to Round Transition” illustration in “Venting Design Specifications” section.

NOTE: Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may be combined.

Materials needed

■Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See “Venting Design Specifications” section.

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