KITCHENAID 30 Inch Over-The-Range Microwave Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 7)

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Wall Studs at End Holes
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C R E A R W A L L R E A R W A L L
A. End holes (on mounting plate)
B. Cabinet opening vertical centerline
C. Wall stud centerlines
D. Holes for lag screws
E. Support tabs
F. Mounting plate center markers
Prepare Upper Cabinet
You can find the quick reference guide direct from the mounting
plate marking, or use this installation guide for installation.
See below install steps:
1. Disconnect power to outlet.
2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet.
3. Mark centerline on bottom of upper cabinet. Place mounting
plate against the bottom of the upper cabinet. Make sure the
mounting plate centerline aligns with the vertical centerline
on the rear wall.
The “Rear wall” arrows must be against the rear wall so that
the holes cut into the upper cabinet align with the holes in
the top of the microwave oven.
NOTE: If the wall behind the microwave oven (as installed) has a
partial wall covering (for example, tile backslash), be sure the
“Rear Wall” arrows align to the thickest part of the rear wall (for
example, the thickness of the tiles rather than the drywall).
4. Place mounting plate against the bottom of upper cabinet
line and mark power supply hole “G” and 2 mounting holes
“D” and “E” as shown. Make sure the 103/4" (27.3 cm)
dimension from the rear wall to “D” and “E” on the mounting
plate is maintained. And 1½" (3.8 cm) diameter for “G” hole.
Then cut the holes of “D”, “E”, and “G”.
NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs
to be installed around the supply cord hole as shown.
5. Drill 3/8" (1.0 cm) holes at points “D” and “E” on the
template. These are for two 1⁄4-20 x 3" (7.6 cm) bolts and
washers used to secure the microwave oven to the upper
cabinet.
NOTE: If replacing a range hood that has the direct wire power
supply coming from the wall, install outlet box accessory kit
in upper cabinet. The Outlet Box Kit (part #W11082816) is not
provided but can be purchased from Whirlpool.
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A. Centerline
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D E
G
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A. Metal cabinet
B. Power supply cord bushing