Insignia NS-OTR16SS8Q Installation Guide - Page 3

1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-OTR16SS8Q represents the state of the art in microwave design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. This installation guide will show you how to install your new over-the-range microwave. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer. • Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK. This product requires a three-prong, properly grounded outlet for safe operation. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet electrical requirements noted (under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Ensure proper ground before use You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure that the receptacle is properly grounded. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is very important to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT, DEFORM, OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. Note For easier installation and personal safety, it is recommended that two people install this product. Caution For personal safety, remove the house fuse or open the circuit breaker before beginning installation to avoid severe or fatal shock injury. For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this 54 pound (24 kilogram) product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds (22 kilograms) for a total weight of 104 pounds (47 kilograms). For personal safety, this product cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND a wall. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The product rating of your microwave is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 13.5 amps, and 1.5 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency. Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and plug should be brought to a separate 20 ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code. www.insigniaproducts.com 3