GE PNM1871SMSS Installation Instructions - Page 16

Installation Instructions B3. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL B4. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through. Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt. To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Toggle Wings Toggle Bolt Wall Bolt End 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate. NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on 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. 4 Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom. B5. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1 Remove and save screw that holds blower motor to microwave. Blower Motor Back of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit. BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Up End B End A 16