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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY

This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See “Installation 
Requirements” section for further notes.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in 
these installation instructions.

Table of Contents

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ..............................1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................2

Tools and Parts...............................................................................2
Remove Cardboard Template ........................................................2
Location Requirements...................................................................2
Product Dimensions .......................................................................3
Electrical Requirements ..................................................................3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................4

Remove Mounting Plate .................................................................4
Rotate Blower Motor.......................................................................4
Locate Wall Stud(s) .........................................................................6
Mark Rear Wall................................................................................7
Drill Holes in Rear Wall....................................................................7
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........................................................8
Prepare Upper Cabinet...................................................................8
Install Damper Assembly ................................................................9
Install the Microwave Oven ............................................................9
Complete Installation ................................................................... 10

VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS........................................... 11

ASSISTANCE .................................................................................. 12

Replacement Parts ...................................................................... 12
Accessories.................................................................................. 12

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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 tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Summary of Contents for MH3184XPB

Page 1: ...unting Plate to Wall 8 Prepare Upper Cabinet 8 Install Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12 W10217687A 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 haz...

Page 2: ... 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 delam...

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: ...rculation 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 micr...

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: ...tions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at End 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 End Hole Figure 3 Wall Studs at Both End Holes Figure 4 A End holes on mou...

Page 7: ... closest to the wall stud centerline s See figures 1 2 and or 3 in Possible Wall Stud Configurations in Locate Wall Stud s section The blackened holes in the shaded areas are ideal hole locations 7 Set the mounting plate aside Wall Venting Installation Only 8 Mark the centerline 3 8 1 cm down from the bottom edge of the upper cabinet 9 Using measuring tape measure out 6 15 2 cm on both sides of th...

Page 8: ...ng plate facing forward insert a 1 4 20 x 3 round head bolt through the end hole that fits over the 3 4 19 mm hole drilled in Step 3 of Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole in the Drill Holes in Rear Wall section 2 Start a toggle nut on the bolt from the back of the mounting plate Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through the wall and to open 3 Position mounting plate on the wall 4...

Page 9: ...de 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 or use...

Page 10: ... sheet metal screw NOTE The screw cannot be installed if the damper assembly is not positioned as shown 2 Connect vent to damper assembly CompleteInstallation 1 Install filters Refer to the User Instructions for filter placement 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 and programm...

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: ...ven If you need additional assistance call us at our toll free number or visit our website listed in the User Instructions ReplacementParts If any of the installation hardware needs to be replaced call us at our toll free number listed in the User Instructions Following is a list of available replacement parts You will need your model number located on the front facing of the microwave oven openin...

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