KitchenAid KBHS179SSS Installation Guide - Page 3

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed ■ Philips screwdriver ■ Drill (for wall cabinet installations) ■ Measuring tape ■ Level ■ 1" (25 mm) drill bit (for wall cabinet installations) Parts needed ■ A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector ■ UL listed wire connectors Parts supplied ■ 2 screws Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See "Electrical Requirements." It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a licensed, qualified electrical installer. Location Requirements IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance with microwave oven. ■ Recessed installation area must provide complete enclosure around the recessed portion of the microwave oven. ■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical Requirements" section. ■ Electrical supply junction box should be located 3" (7.6 cm) maximum below the support surface when the microwave oven is installed in a wall cabinet. A 1" (2.5 cm) minimum diameter hole should have been drilled in the right rear or left rear corner of the support surface to pass the appliance cable through to the junction box. NOTE: For undercounter installation, it is recommended that the junction box be located in the adjacent right or left cabinet. If you are installing the junction box on rear wall behind the microwave oven, the junction box must be recessed and located in the upper or lower right or left corner of the cabinet; otherwise, the microwave oven will not fit into the cabinet opening. ■ Microwave oven support surface must be solid, level and flush with bottom of cabinet cutout. Floor must be able to support a weight of 110 lbs (50.0 kg). Product Dimensions 27" (68.6 cm) and 30" (76.2 cm) Microwave Ovens A B E D C 27" (68.6 cm) models A. 25 64.3 cm) recessed width B. 20 51.6 cm) overall height C. 26³⁄₄" (67.9 cm) overall width D. 23" (58.3 cm) max. recessed depth E. 18³⁄₄" (47.6 cm) recessed height 30" (76.2 cm) models A. 28 71.9 cm) recessed width B. 20 51.6 cm) overall height C. 29³⁄₄" (75.6 cm) overall width D. 23" (58.3 cm) max. recessed depth E. 18³⁄₄" (47.6 cm) recessed height Cabinet Requirements 27" (68.6 cm) and 30" (76.2 cm) Microwave Ovens A B F D E C 27" (68.6 cm) models A. 27" (68.6 cm) min. cabinet width B. 1" (2.5 cm) top of cutout to bottom of upper cabinet door C. 40" (101.2 cm) bottom of cutout to floor (recommended) D. 25¹⁄₂" (64.8 cm) cutout width E. 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) min. bottom of cutout to top of cabinet door F. 19 49.4 cm) cutout height 30" (76.2 cm) models A. 30" (76.2 cm) min. cabinet width B. 1" (2.5 cm) top of cutout to bottom of upper cabinet door C. 40" (101.2 cm) bottom of cutout to floor (recommended) D. 28¹⁄₂" (72.4 cm) cutout width E. 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) min. bottom of cutout to top of cabinet door F. 19 49.4 cm) cutout height 3