Forte F3015MVC5SS, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...all governing codes and ordinances Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer BEFORE YOU BEGIN Note to Consumer Keep these instructions for future reference Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered unde...

Page 2: ... C Installation Instructions 21 20 20 Recirculating Mount the Microwave Oven 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 17 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 17 Outside Back Exhaust 16 Connecting Ductwork 15 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 15 Operation 14 Outside Back Exhaust 16 19 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside top Exhaust 13 14 Placement of The Mounting Plate 12 15 Preparing Rear Wall for Remove Blower Plate 16...

Page 3: ... of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is ...

Page 4: ...by arrangement between customer and installer DAMAGE SHIPMENT INSTALLATION Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED You will find the installation hardware contained in a packet with the unit Check to make sure you have all these parts NOTE Some extra parts are included HARDWARE PACKET PART QUANTITY Template 1 Template Installation 1 Instructions Separately 2 Packed Filters PARTS INCLUDED CONT INS...

Page 5: ...f obstructions If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth flat cabinets be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be 30w 76 2 cm or More from the Cooking Surface Backsplash 66w 167 6 cm or More from...

Page 6: ...ven and carton over onto the top side The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE FINDING THE WALL STUDS B A 2 Wall Studs Center 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven 2 3 5 4 Cut the middle of the outer protective plastic bag to remove the ounting late m p Remove the screws from each end of the mounting plate This plate will b...

Page 7: ...overhang Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang For this type of installation with front overhang only align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30 wide space Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the w...

Page 8: ... the template from the rear wall 5 Review the Installation Instruction book for your installation situation Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the mounting plate IMPORTANT LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTERLINE MARK THE LOCATION FOR 2 ADDITIONAL EVENLY SPACED TOGGLE BOLTS IN THE MOUNTING PLATE AREA Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the mounting plate IMPORTA...

Page 9: ...ng exhaust disposable charcoal filter installed to help remove smoke and odors Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust 2 B C Adaptor Must Be Moved to the Back for Outside Back Exhaust NOTE This microwave is shipped assembled for Recirculating Select the type of ventilation required Choose A B or C for your installation and See page 16 See page 20 Models are shipped for Some models have a Installa...

Page 10: ...s clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages Also make sure dampers swing freely and nothing is blocking the ducts Exhaust connection The exhaust adaptor has been designed to mate with a standard 31 4 x 10 8 2 x 25 4 cm rectangular duct If a round duct is required a rectangular to round Maximum duct length For satisfactory air movement the total duct length of 31 4 x 10 8 2 x 25 4 cm rec...

Page 11: ... time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust IMPORTANT If a rectangular to round transition adaptor is used the bottom corners of the damper will have to be cut to fit using the tin snips in order to allow free movement of the damper The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation Installation Instructions OUTSIDE BACK...

Page 12: ...7 Connect Ductwork A3 A4 Check Damper Operation Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Top Exhaust 12 4 NOTE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom mounting plate and to locate the horizontal exhaust outlet 1 Use a level to check that the template is ...

Page 13: ...ew holding the blower motor to the microwave Blower Plate Blower Motor Screw Back of Microwave 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit 1 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST Roll the blower unit 90 so that fan blade microwave 3 Back of Microwave Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave openings are facing out...

Page 14: ...n by pulling cord Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate 1 CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Exhaust Adaptor Blower Plate Damper Back of Microwave Make sure tape securing damper is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct afte...

Page 15: ...turns on each screw Install grease filters See the Use and Care packed with the microwave Installation Instructions ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct Back of Microwave For Front to Back or Side to Side Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Blower Plate Damper Self Aligning Screw 5 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN cont A6 A5...

Page 16: ...E STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE MARK THE LOCATI ON FOR 2 ADDITIO NAL EVENLY SPACED TOGGL E BOLTS IN THE MOUNT ING PLATE AREA Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the mountin g plate IMPORT ANT LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE MARK THE LOCATI ON FOR 2 ADDITIO NAL EVENLY SPACED TOGGL E BOLTS IN THE MOUNT ING PLATE AREA Trim the rear wall templat e along the...

Page 17: ...wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw make sure the bottom of the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet CAUTION Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall Tighten all bolts Pull the plate away from the wall to help ...

Page 18: ...e Blower Plate Blower Motor Screw Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the original screw Before Rolling After Rolling Back of Microwave End A End B Back of Microwave Back of Microwave CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure the wires are not pinched and that they are properly secured NOTE The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of mic...

Page 19: ... when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet 8 7 5 Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven While tightening screws hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet Filler Block Microwave Oven Top Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Insert 2 self aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes Turn two full turns on each s...

Page 20: ...th including the cabinet doors is more than 13 then the unit must be spaced out from wall using adequate materials supporting 150 Ibs to allow proper top vent air exhaust intake o EN 20 12 4 NOTE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REAR WALL TEMPLATE This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom mounting plate ...

Page 21: ...abinet bottom NOTE When mounting the microwave oven thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet Keep it tight throughout Steps 1 3 Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate 1 C3 C4 CHECK BLOWER PLATE Blower Plate Place the microwave in its upright position with the top of the u...

Page 22: ...lug microwave oven or disconnect power 1 NOTE The charcoal filter is factory installed in some models Refer to the Use and Care to see if yours is factory installed and for replacement information For models without the recirculation filter access 3 Open the microwave door and remove the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 4 Remove the charcoal...

Page 23: ...ll the vent by sliding the bottom of the vent into place Push the vent top into position and slide right into place Replace the two vent mounting screws located on top of the microwave using a 1 Phillips screwdriver Press the bottom of charcoal filter to place it into the correct position 5 6 7 EN 23 ...

Page 24: ... exists before use INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Installation Instructions ring and glass tray in cavity Install turntable 4 KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR S USE 7 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL USE CARE Read the Manual USE CARE Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on 5 Plug power cord into a seperate and dedicated 15 to 20 amp electrical outlet EN 24 ...

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