KitchenAid KHHS179LBT Installation Instructions - Page 7

Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 2. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." Possible Wall Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. No Wall Studs at Corner Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at Corner Holes Figure 2 A AA A G CG C B B E E A AA A F FF F D DG D G NOTE: If wall stud is behind vent opening, only ventless (recirculating) or roof venting installation can be done. One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes Figure 3 Wall Studs at All Four Corner Holes Figure 4 A A,E A,E A,E G C G C B E B A A,E A,E A,E F F F F D DD D G G A. Corner holes (on mounting plate) B. Cabinet opening vertical centerline C. Wall vent opening (on mounting plate) D. Wall stud centerlines E. Holes for lag screws F. Support tabs G. Mounting plate center markers 7