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9
Mark Rear Wall
The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of one
wall stud, preferably two, using a minimum of one lag screw,
preferably two.
1. Using measuring tape, nd and clearly mark the vertical
centerline of the opening.
2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template, to the
centerline on the wall, making sure it is level, and that the top
of the cardboard 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 so that its top is level
with the front edge of the cabinet.
■ If the cardboard template is damaged or unusable, measure
and mark the wall with the dimensions described in Step 4.
3. Holding the cardboard template in place, mark both holes
in the lower corners and draw a horizontal line across the
bottom edge of the cardboard template. These represent the
mounting plate’s end holes and bottom edge.
4. Remove the cardboard template and check the markings:
■ The bottom edge line must be 17
1
⁄
3
" (44.02 cm) from the
bottom of the upper cabinet and must be level.
■ The end holes must be 15
5
⁄
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 14
1
⁄
8
" (35.96 cm) from the
centerline.
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 one, preferably two hole(s) through the
mounting plate, closest to the wall stud centerline(s). See
figures 1, 2, and/or 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Con gurations”
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
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 two horizontal, level lines
through the marks made in steps 8 and 10.
12. Draw the two 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.
A
A. Rear wall
B. Cardboard template
C. Top of cardboard template must align with
front edge of cabinet.
D. Front edge of upper cabinet
Bottom of mounting plate
Mounting plate end hole
15⁵⁄₈"
(39.71 cm)
17¹⁄₃ "
(44.02 cm)
14¹⁄₈"
(35.96 cm)
14¹⁄₈"
(35.96
cm)
Centerline
Upper cabinet bottom
A. Centerline
6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm)
3/8" (1 cm)
Upper cabinet bottom
4" (10.2 cm)
Centerline
A
C
B
D
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