KitchenAid KHHS179LBT Installation Instructions - Page 4

Parts Supplied For reorder information, see "Replacement Parts" section. NOTE: The hardware items listed here are for wood studs. For other types of wall structures, be sure to use appropriate fasteners. A B C D E F Special Requirements For Wall Venting Installation Only: ■ The 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) cutout area must align with the rectangular hole in the mounting plate. ■ Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent tube fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully. For Roof Venting Installation Only: ■ If using rectangular to round transition piece, the 3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to exist above the microwave oven so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See "Rectangular to Round Transition" illustration in "Venting Design Specifications" section. Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section. A B A. 1/4-20 x 3" bolts (6) B. Washers (2) C. Toggle nuts (4) D. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (4) E. Power supply cord bushing (1) F. Damper assembly (for wall or roof venting) Not Shown: Upper cabinet template Mounting plate (attached to back of microwave oven) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, charcoal filters may not be included. See Use and Care Guide.) NOTE: Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may be combined. Materials needed ■ Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See "Venting Design Specifications" section. Location Requirements Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. The location must provide: ■ Minimum installation dimensions. See "Installation Dimensions" illustration. ■ Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within cabinet opening. ■ Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave oven and upper cabinet. ■ Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section. NOTES: ■ 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, delaminate or sustain other damages. 30" (76.2 cm) min. 30" (76.2 cm) typical* 12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. 66" (167.6 cm) min. A. 2" x 4" wall stud B. Grounded 3 prong outlet *30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/cooktop below. Product Dimensions 17¹⁄₈" (43.5 cm) 15⁷⁄₈" (40.3 cm) (391.15³c⁄₈m") 29⁷⁄₈" (75.9 cm) 4