Maytag UMV1160CW Installation Instructions - Page 8
Mark Rear Wall
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Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. A A. Centerline 2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template (carton top cap) or Wall template, to the centerline on the wall, making sure it is level, and that the top of the cardboard template or wall template is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet. NOTES: ■■ If the front edge of the upper cabinet is lower than the back edge, lower the cardboard template or wall template so that its top is level with the front edge of the cabinet. ■■ If the cardboard template or wall template is damaged or unusable, measure and mark the wall with the dimensions described in Step 4. D A C B A. Rear wall B. Cardboard template or Wall template C. Top of cardboard template or wall template must align with front edge of cabinet. D. Front edge of upper cabinet 3. Holding the cardboard template or wall template in place, mark both holes in the lower corners and draw a horizontal line across the bottom edge of the cardboard template or wall template. These represent the mounting plate's end holes and bottom edge. 4. Remove the cardboard template or wall template and check the markings: Upper cabinet bottom 5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in the "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section), align the mounting plate center markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3 and that the end holes are properly marked. Make sure the mounting plate is level. 6. Holding the mounting plate in place, find the wall stud centerline(s) drawn in Step 2 of "Locate Wall Stud(s)" and mark at least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the mounting plate, closest to the wall stud centerline(s). See figures 1, 2, and/or 3 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in the "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. The blackened holes in the shaded areas are ideal hole locations. 7. Set the mounting plate aside. Wall Venting Installation Only Upper cabinet bottom ³⁄₈" (1 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) Centerline 6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 8. Mark the centerline 3/8" (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of the upper cabinet. 9. Using measuring tape, measure out 6" (15.2 cm) on both sides of the centerline, and mark. 10. Measure down 4" (10.2 cm) from the mark made in Step 8 and mark. 11. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines through the marks made in steps 8 and 10. 12. Draw the 2 vertical plumb lines down from the marks made in Step 9 to complete the 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle. This is the venting cutout area. 13. Cut a 3/4" (1.9 cm) hole in one corner of the cutout area. 14. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area. 15⁵⁄₈" (39.71 cm) Centerline 17 44.02 cm) 14¹⁄₈" (35.96 cm) 14¹⁄₈" (35.96 cm) Mounting plate end hole Bottom of mounting plate ■■ The bottom edge line must be 175⁄16" (44.02 cm) from the bottom of the upper cabinet and must be level. ■■ The end holes must be 155⁄8" (39.71 cm) from the bottom edge of the upper cabinet and must be on a level line with each other. They must each be 141⁄8" (35.96 cm) from the centerline. 8