Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product W10238252A Whirlpool
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MICR O W A V E HOOD COMBINA TION INSTALLATION INSTR UCTIONS MICR O W AV E HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY This pro duct is suitable for us e above electric or gas cooking produ cts up to and includ ing 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See “Ins tallati on Requirements” section for further notes.
2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS T ools and Parts T ools Needed Gather the r equir ed tools and part s befor e starting installation. Read and follow the instructio ns provided with a ny tools listed here. Parts Supplied For reor der information, see “Replacement Parts” section.
3 Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requir ements” section. * 30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (16 7.6 cm) installation height. Exact dimensions may vary depend ing on type of range/cooktop below .
4 INSTALLATION INSTR UCTIONS Remo v e Mounting Plate Depending on your model, the moun ting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be attached to the back of the micr owave oven. NOTE: T o avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface.
5 7. Reattach damper plate. Make sur e damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of th e microwave oven . 8. Secure damper plate with 2 scr ews removed in Step 1. Roof V enting Installation Only 1. Repeat Step 1 fr om “Wa ll V enting Installation Only .
6 Locate W all Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabin et opening, do not install the microwave oven. See illustrat ions in “Possible W all S tud Configurations.” 1. Using a stud finder , locate the ed ges of the wall stu d(s) within the opening.
7 Mark Rear W all The microwave oven must be inst alled on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2 , using a minimum of 1 lag screw , preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find an d clearly mark the vertical centerlin e of the openin g. A. Centerline 2.
8 Installation for W all Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) 1. Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at th e end hole marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear W all.” 2. If installing on a second wall stud, drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole in to the wall stud at the other hole marked in Step 6 of “Mark Rear W all.
9 5. Cut the 1 ¹⁄₂ " (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circu lar shaded area “G” on the template. This hole is for the power supply cor d. NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed ar ound the supply cor d hole, as shown.
10 NOTE: If microwave ove n does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9. 7. If adjustment is requir ed, ro tate micr owave oven downward. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on a cover ed surface. 8. Loosen mounting plate screws.
11 V ENTING DESIGN SPECIF ICATIONS This section is i ntended fo r ar chitectural designer and builder/contractor refer ence only . NOTES: ■ V ent materials needed for instal lation ar e not pr ovided with microw ave hood. ■ W e do not recommend using a flexible metal vent.
Recommended V ent Length A 3 ¹⁄₄ " x 10 " (8.3 x 25.4 cm) r ectangular or 6 " (15.2 cm) roun d vent should be used. The total lengt h of the vent system in cluding straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must not exc eed the equivalent of 140 ft (42.
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