User manual WHIRLPOOL 8206327

[. . . ] MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to 36" (91. 4 cm) wide. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions. NOTES: Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the warranty. Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tools and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations. " 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening. Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations. " Possible Wall Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. No Wall Studs at Corner Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at Corner Holes Figure 2 A MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE A A MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE A B C C D C D A E B A E F A E F A E NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15. 2 cm) of the vertical centerline (see "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done. One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes Figure 3 Wall Studs at All Four Corner Holes Figure 4 A MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE A, D A, D MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING PLATE A, D B D B A E C F A, D A, D E C E C F A, D E C A. Front edge of upper cabinet Installation for No Wall Studs at Corner Holes (Figures 1 & 2) 1. Drill 3/4" (19 mm) holes through the wall at all 4 corner holes marked in Step 3 of "Mark Rear Wall. " 2. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole(s) into the wall stud(s) at the hole(s) marked in Step 4 of "Mark Rear Wall. " Refer to figures 1 and 2 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. 3. Find the wall stud centerline(s) marked in Step 2 of "Locate Wall Stud(s), " and mark at least 1, preferably 2 or more, hole(s) through the mounting plate, closest to the centerline(s). See figures 1, 2 and/or 3 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. Set mounting plate aside. Installation for One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes (Figure 3) 1. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes into the wall stud at the 2 corner holes marked in Step 3 of "Mark Rear Wall. " 2. If installing on a second wall stud, drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole(s) into the wall stud at the holes marked in Step 4 of "Mark Rear Wall. " Refer to Figure 3 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations. " in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. Drill 3/4" (19 mm) holes through the wall at the other 2 corner holes. Installation for Wall Studs at All Four Corner Holes (Figure 4) 1. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes into the studs at the 4 corner holes marked in Step 3 of "Mark Rear Wall. " 7 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at all 4 corner holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" lag screws. Refer to illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes (Figure 3) 1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through the 2 corner holes that fit over the two 3/4" (19 mm) holes drilled in Step 2 of "Installation for One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes" in the "Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through the wall and to open. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure that the top of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the upper cabinet. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall. If installing on a second wall stud, insert lag screw(s) into the other hole(s) drilled in Step 2 of "Installation for One Wall Stud at Two Corner Holes" in the "Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts. No Wall Studs at Corner Holes (Figures 1 & 2) NOTE: The mounting plate must also be secured to the wall on at least 1 wall stud as well as at all 4 corners. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through all 4 corner holes of mounting plate. [. . . ] 3¹/" x 10" to 6" (8. 3 x 25. 4 cm to 15. 2 cm) rectangular to round transition piece F. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7. 6 cm) high 3" (7. 6 cm) E F If venting through the wall, be sure that there is proper clearance within the wall for the damper to open fully. If venting through the roof, and rectangular to round transition is used, be sure there is at least 3" (7. 6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. See "Rectangular to Round Transition" illustration. Recommended Standard Fittings The following length equivalents are for use when figuring vent length. [. . . ]