Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and
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minimum 3/8" (1 cm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within
cabinet opening.
Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes
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microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave
oven and upper cabinet.
Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See the
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"Electrical Requirements" section.
NOTES:
If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make
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sure there is at least 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance between the
wall and the microwave oven so that the door can open fully.
If installing the microwave oven near a right sidewall, make
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sure there is at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the
wall and the microwave oven, so that you can grab the
handle integrated inside the door.
Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to
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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.
Special Requirements
For Wall Venting Installation Only:
Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent fit
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properly and the damper blade opens freely and fully.
For Roof Venting Installation Only:
If you are using a rectangular-to-round transition piece, the
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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 the
"Venting Design Specifications" section.
For gas cooktops, we recommend that the combined
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cooking surface rating does not exceed 55,000 BTU/hr.
Installation Dimensions
NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper
cabinet. See the "Electrical Requirements" section.
(76.2 cm)
66" (167.6 cm)
min.
69" (175.3 cm)
or higher
recommended
A. 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wall stud
B. Grounded 3 prong outlet
A
B
12" (30.5 cm) min.
14" (35.6 cm) max.
30"
upper cabinet and
side cabinet depth
min*
30"
(76.2 cm)
typical*
33"
(91.4 cm)
higher
recommended**
*30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height.
Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of range/cooktop
below.
**33" (91.4 cm) or higher is recommend for 69" (175.3 cm) or
higher installation height.
NOTE: To ensure good performance, do not obstruct top vent
airflow. If cabinets are deeper than 14" (35.6 cm) but no more
than 15" (38.1 cm), use the bump out mounting kit replacing the
I bar mounting plate fr om the wall. The bump out mounting kit
(part # W11185746) is not provided but can be purchased from
Whirlpool.
12" DEEPER 14"
I bar mounting plate
Product Dimensions
*Overall depth of product will vary slightly depending on door
design.
14" DEEPER 15"
Bump out mounting bracket
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