KitchenAid Khms155lss 3 Manual

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See “Installation Requirements” section for further notes.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions.
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Tools Needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Parts Supplied:
For information on reordering, see “Replacement Parts” section. 
NOTE: The hardware items listed here are for wood studs. For other types of wall structures, be sure to use appropriate fasteners.
NOTE: Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may be combined.
Materials...

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Installation Dimensions:
NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See “Electrical Requirements” section.
* 30" (76.2 cm) is typical for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type  of range/cooktop below.
Product Dimensions
* Overall depth of product will vary slightly depending on door design.
Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
 ■A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply...

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Remove Mounting Plate
Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be attached to the back of the microwave oven.
NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface.
1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity.
2. If the mounting plate is attached to the back of the microwave oven, remove it and set it aside.
3. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that door does not swing open while the...

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6. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular damper vent covers at the perforations.
7. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3.
8. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven.
9. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1.
Roof Venting Installation Only
1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”
2. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports...

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Locate Wall Stud(s)
NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.
See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”
1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening.
2. 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...

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Mark Rear Wall
The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2.
1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening.
2. Align the center markers on the wall template to the centerline on the wall, making sure it is level and that the top of the wall 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,...

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Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both end holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either  3/16-24 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.
No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 and 2)
NOTE: The mounting plate must be secured to the wall on at least 1 wall stud as well as at both ends.
1. With the support tabs of the...

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5. Cut the 11/2" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area “G” on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord.
NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole as shown.
6. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at points “D” and “E” on the template. These are for two 1/4-20 x 3" bolts and washers used to secure the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.
For Roof Venting Installation Only
7. Cut 3/4" (19 mm) hole at one corner...

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6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place.
NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9.
7. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on a covered surface.
8. Loosen mounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws.
9. Repeat steps 3-6.
10. With the microwave oven centered, and with at least one person holding it in place, insert bolts through...