Whirlpool WMH31017AW Installation Instructions - Page 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be attached to the back of the microwave oven. NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. 2. If the mounting plate is attached to the back of the microwave oven, remove it and set it 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. 4. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven. A A. Blower motor 5. Rotate blower motor 180° so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into the microwave oven. 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. A 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 screws attaching damper plate to top of microwave oven exterior. Slide damper plate toward the front of the microwave oven and lift up. A B A. Exhaust port 6. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3. 7. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven. A B C A. Screws B. Damper plate 2. Keep damper plate and screws together and set aside. 3. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back of microwave oven. A A. Screws (in recessed holes) D A. Damper plate B. Screws C. Damper plate tabs D. Slots 8. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1. 4