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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove Mounting Plate

NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the 
work surface.
1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven 

cavity.

2. Remove the mounting plate by peeling off the strips of tape 

that attach it to the back of the microwave oven, and set the 
mounting plate aside.

3. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that door does not 

swing open while the microwave oven is being handled.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or 
use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being 
handled.

Rotate Blower Motor

The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or 
roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system.
NOTE: Skip this section if you are using recirculation installation. 
Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is 
changed, or the microwave oven is reinstalled in another location 
where wall or roof venting may be used.

Wall Venting Installation Only

1. Remove screw attaching damper plate to top of microwave 

oven exterior. Slide damper plate back and lift up.

2. Keep damper plate and screw together and set aside.
3. Remove two screws attaching blower motor to back of 

microwave oven.

A. Screws

4. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven.

A. Blower motor

A. Mounting plate
B. Back of microwave oven

C. Tape (multiple locations)

A                     B                         C

A Screw
B. Damper plate

A

B

A

A

Summary of Contents for KHMS1850SBT0

Page 1: ...all Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12 8206650 You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and...

Page 2: ...inet 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 f...

Page 3: ...round 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 WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elect...

Page 4: ...or The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation For wall or roof venting changes must be made to the venting system NOTE Skip this section if you are using recirculation installation Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed or the microwave oven is reinstalled in another location where wall or roof venting may be used Wall Venting Installation Only 1 Remove screw ...

Page 5: ...r face back of microwave oven Lower blower motor back into microwave oven A Exhaust port IMPORTANT If blower motor is not positioned with flat sides facing the back of the microwave oven as shown performance will be poor 6 Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3 of Wall Venting Installation Only Securely tighten screws NOTE If blower motor is not correctly o...

Page 6: ...e mounting plate No Wall Studs at Corner Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at Corner Holes Figure 2 NOTE If wall stud is within 6 15 2 cm of the vertical centerline see Mark Rear Wall section only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done Wall Stud at One Corner Hole Figure 3 Wall Studs at Both Corner Holes Figure 4 A Corner holes on mounting plate B Cabinet opening vertical centerline C W...

Page 7: ...omplete the 12 x 4 30 5 x 10 2 cm rectangle This is the venting cutout area 11 Cut a 3 4 19 mm hole in one corner of the cutout area 12 Using a keyhole saw cut out the venting cutout area DrillHolesinRear Wall In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud the mounting plate must attach to the wall at both bottom corner holes If the holes are not over wall studs use two 1 4 20 x 3 round he...

Page 8: ...to go through the wall and to open 3 Position mounting plate on the wall making sure that the top of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the upper cabinet 4 Push the bolt with toggle nut through the drywall and finger tighten the bolt to make sure toggle nut has opened against drywall 5 Insert a lag screw into the remaining bottom corner hole 6 If installing on a second wall stud ...

Page 9: ...rol side of the microwave oven is the heavy side Handle the microwave oven gently 1 Place a washer on each 1 4 20 x 3 bolt and place inside upper cabinet near the 3 8 10 mm holes 2 Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped shut 3 Using 2 or more people lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate NOTE To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not grip ...

Page 10: ...l screw NOTE The screw cannot be installed if the damper assembly is not positioned as shown 2 Connect vent to damper assembly CompleteInstallation 1 Refer to the Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to install filters into your model 2 Plug microwave oven into grounded 3 prong outlet 3 Reconnect power 4 Check the operation of microwave oven by placing 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable ...

Page 11: ...amper to open fully If venting through the roof and rectangular to round transition is used be sure there is at least 3 7 6 cm of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece See Rectangular to Round Transition illustration Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE The minimum 3 7 6 cm clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round tr...

Page 12: ...of the microwave oven If you need additional assistance call us at our toll free number listed in the Use and Care Guide or visit us on the Web ReplacementParts If any of the installation hardware needs to be replaced call us at our toll free number listed in the Use and Care Guide and reference the appropriate part number listed here Accessories Filler Panel Kits are available from your dealer to...

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