KitchenAid KHMC1857BSP Installation Guide - Page 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For external (wall or roof) venting, see "Venting Design Specifications" section. Tools and Parts Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ■ Measuring tape ■ Stud finder ■ Pencil ■ 7/16" socket wrench ■ Masking tape or thumbtacks (or box wrench) for 1/4" x 2" lag screws ■ Scissors ■ 1½" (3.8 cm) diam. hole drill ■ T10 TORX®† screwdriver bit for wood or metal ■ No. 3 Phillips screwdriver for cabinet 1/4-20 x 3" bolts ■ Keyhole saw ■ Drill ■ 3/16" (5 mm) and 3/8" (10 mm) drill bits ■ 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw ■ Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound ■ Duct tape ■ Diagonal cutting pliers Materials needed ■ Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. See "Venting Design Specifications" section. Parts Supplied For information on reordering, 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 FG H 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" (10 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 3" (7.6 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. ■ For gas cooktop, we recommend that combined cooking surface rating does not exceed 55,000 BTU/hr. ■ The microwave oven is set for recirculation mode. For external (wall or roof) venting, see "Venting Design Specifications" section. Special Requirements For Wall Venting Installation Only: ■ Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully. For Roof Venting Installation Only: ■ If you are using a rectangular to round transition piece, 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. I Dimension Requirements A. 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts (2) B. 1/4-20 x 3" flat-head bolts (2) C. Washers (2) D. Toggle nuts (2) E. 1/4" x 2" lag screws (2) F. Mounting screws (3) G. Power supply cord bushing (1) H. Damper assembly (for wall or roof venting) I. Vent deflector (for wall or roof venting) Not Shown: Upper cabinet template Wall template Mounting plate 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. For proper ventilation, the vent screen must be free and clear of the surrounding cabinetry. The maximum allowable upper cabinet and side cabinet depth (from rear wall to front of cabinetry) must be no greater than the depth of the microwave oven metal outer wrapper (from back of microwave oven to the vent screen). NOTE: If the upper cabinet is deeper than the maximum allowable depth (see "Installation Dimensions" in this section), then the installer must space the microwave oven forward so that the vent screen is free and clear of any surrounding cabinetry. A B A. Microwave oven metal outer wrapper B. Vent screen †®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 2