8 VENTILATION SYSTEM
(PREPARING OVEN FOR INSTALLATION)
This Over the Range Microwave Oven is designed for
adaptation to three types of hood ventilation systems. Select
the type required for your installation.
RECIRCULATING — non-vented, ductless. Follow installation
procedure (A). Recirculating requires the use of the
Charcoal Filters, which have already been installed in
the oven.
HORIZONTAL EXHAUST — outside ventilation. Follow
installation procedure (B).
VERTICAL EXHAUST — outside ventilation. Follow
installation procedure (C).
(A) RECIRCULATING:
The unit is shipped assembled for recirculating.
NOTE:
1. The Exhaust Damper Assembly is not required for
recirculating exhaust.
2. The Charcoal Filters should be replaced every 6 to 12
months, depending on use.
Oven Light Cover
Hood Louver
Hood Louver (Inside)
Tabs
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NON-VENTED, DUCTLESS OPERATION
Oven Light
Upper Tab
Figure 6A
Charcoal Filters
Figure 6B
(B) HORIZONTAL EXHAUST:
1. Remove 3 screws from back edge and 5 screws from the
top of Fan Cover Bracket. Save 3 screws to use them to
attach Exhaust Damper Assembly to the wall later and
discard remaining 5. Remove Fan Cover Bracket by
sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow on the Fan
Cover Bracket, as shown in Figure 7.
2. Lift Hood Fan Unit carefully and slip wires out of cavity.
See Figure 8. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch Hood Fan
Wire.
3. Rotate the Hood Fan Unit 180˚ so that the Fan Blade
Openings are facing the back of the oven. See Figure 9A on
page 5.
4. Replace Hood Fan Wire from (A) to (B). See Figure 9B
on page 5. Replace Hood Fan Unit into the oven. Be
careful not to pinch the Hood Fan Wire and the Hood
Fan Unit. See Figure 9C on page 5.
5. Put the wire back into cavity. See Figure 10A on page 5.
6. Assemble the Exhaust Damper Assembly to the Fan
Cover Bracket by sliding it into the slits in the same
direction as the arrow. Use 1 Tapping Screw 4 x 8 mm
from the INSTALLATION HARDWARE and tighten into
place. See Figure 10B on page 5.
7. This assembly will be mounted to the Outside Rear
Exhaust cutout in future instructions. See WALL
TEMPLATE for further procedures.
Hood Fan Wire
4
OUTSIDE VENTILATION
Fan Cover Bracket
Figure 7
Hood Fan Unit
Figure 8