Whirlpool WMC30516HZ Installation Instructions - Page 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 ■ Pencil ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ Drill ■ 7/64" drill bit Parts Supplied (not shown to scale Rails (2) Bottom duct Trim kit frame Required Cutout Dimensions For minimum depth requirements, see chart. 6" (15.2 cm) 1 2.7 cm) 17" (43.2 cm) min. A 17¹⁄₈" (43.5 cm) 23¹⁄₈" (58.7 cm) max. 3" (7.6 cm) D C 1 2.7 cm) B A. Trim kit frame overhang B. Cutout for lower oven C. Recommended region for receptacle location (no less than 6" [15.2 cm] to the right of cutout centerline) D. Cutout centerline Short screws (14) (11 + 3 extra) Long wood screws (6 - painted) (4 + 2 extra) Location Requirements The microwave oven may be installed over a built-in oven. If installing over a built-in oven, make sure there is a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) between the top of the lower oven cutout and the microwave oven cutout floor. The microwave oven may also be installed in a cabinet by itself (without a built-in oven below). For best usability, we recommend a minimum distance of 36" (91.4 cm) from the floor to the cutout floor. Make sure the surrounding cabinetry has clearance to open and close freely. Allow a clearance of at least 1 4.0 cm) below the cutout floor (3" [7.6 cm] for installation above a built-in oven), and a clearance of at least 2" (5.1 cm) above the cutout opening. 2" (5.1 cm) 1 4.0 cm) D E A B B C 36" (91.4 cm) A. Upper cabinet B. Microwave oven cutout C. Lower oven cutout D. Lower cabinets E. Floor 2" (5.1 cm) 3" (7.6 cm) Receptacle Location Minimum Depth Within recommended 18" (45.7 cm) with flush receptacle; region 21" (53.2 cm) with non-flush receptacle Outside recommended 19¹⁄₂" (49.5 cm) with flush receptacle; region 22¹⁄₂" (57.2 cm) with non-flush receptacle NOTES: ■ Depth requirements depend upon receptacle and its location within or outside of recommended region. See illustration and chart above. ■ Height dimension is critical: 17" (43.2 cm) minimum, 17¹⁄₈" (43.5 cm) maximum. ■ Width measurement has ±1/16" (2 mm) tolerance. ■ 3" (7.6 cm) minimum dimension is from lower oven cutout ceiling to microwave oven cutout floor. ■ Trim kit frame extends 1 2.7 cm) above and below the cutout opening. 2