Maytag Mmv5208wb1 Manual

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VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
This section is intended for architectural designer and 
builder/contractor reference only.
NOTES:
■Vent materials needed for installation are not provided with 
microwave hood combination.
■We do not recommend using a flexible metal vent.
■To avoid possible product damage, be sure to vent air 
outside, unless using recirculation installation. Do not vent 
exhaust air into concealed spaces, such as spaces within 
walls or ceilings, attics, crawl spaces or garages.
For optimal venting installation, we recommend:
■using roof or wall caps that have back draft dampers
■using a rigid metal vent
■using the most direct route by minimizing the length of the 
vent and number of elbows to provide efficient performance
■using uniformly sized vents
■using duct tape to seal all joints in the vent system
■using caulking compound to seal exterior wall or roof opening 
around cap
■not installing 2 elbows together, for optimal hood performance
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.
Rectangular to Round Transition
NOTE: The minimum 3 (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between 
the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round 
transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully.
Recommended Standard Fittings
The following length equivalents are for use when figuring vent 
length. See the examples in “Recommended Vent Length.”
Roof venting Roof cap
Wall venting Wall cap
A. Roof cap
B. 6 (15.2 cm) min. diameter round vent
C. Elbow (for wall venting only)
D. Wall cap
E. 3
¹⁄₄ 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
A. Rectangular to round transition piece: 3
¹⁄₄ x 10 to 6 = 5 ft
(8.3 x 25.4 cm to 15.2 cm = 1.5 m)
B. Roof cap: 3
¹⁄₄ x 10 = 24 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 7.3 m)
C. 90° elbow: 3¹₄ x 10 = 25 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 7.6 m)
D. 90° elbow: 6 = 10 ft (15.2 cm = 3 m)
E. Wall cap: 3
¹⁄₄ x 10 = 40 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 12.2 m)
F. 45° elbow: 6 = 5 ft (15.2 cm = 1.5 m)
G. 90° flat elbow: 3
¹⁄₄ x 10 = 10 ft (8.3 x 25.4 cm = 3 m)
A
B
C
E
F
D
3 (7.6 cm)
A                           B                            C
D                  E                    F               G 
						

							Recommended Vent Length
A 3¹⁄₄ x 10 (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6 (15.2 cm) round vent 
should be used.
The total length of the vent system including straight vent, 
elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must not exceed the 
equivalent of 140 ft (42.7 m) for either type of vent. See 
“Recommended Standard Fittings” section for equivalent lengths.
For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows.
To calculate the length of the system you need, add the 
equivalent lengths of each vent piece used in the system. See the 
following examples:
3¹⁄₄ x 10 (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total6 (15.2 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total
If the existing vent is round, a rectangular to round transition piece 
must be used. In addition, a rectangular 3 (7.6 cm) extension vent 
between the damper assembly and rectangular to round transition 
piece must be installed to keep the damper from sticking.
ASSISTANCE
Call your authorized dealer or service center. When you call, you 
will need the microwave oven model number and serial number. 
Both numbers can be found on the model and serial number 
plate, which is located behind the microwave oven door on the 
front frame of the microwave oven.
If you need additional assistance, call us at our toll free number or 
visit our website listed in the User Instructions.
Replacement Parts
If any of the installation hardware needs to be replaced, call us at 
our toll free number listed in the User Instructions.
Following is a list of available replacement parts. You will need 
your model number located on the front facing of the microwave 
oven opening, behind the door.
■Damper Assembly
■Mounting Plate
■Upper Cabinet Template
■Mounting Screw Kit (includes parts A-G in “Parts Supplied” in 
the “Tools and Parts” section)
Accessories
Filler Panel Kits are available from your dealer to use when 
installing this microwave oven in a 36 (91.4 cm) or 42 (106.7 cm) 
wide opening. The filler panels come in pairs. Each panel is 3 
(7.6 cm) wide.
A. Filler panels
See your authorized dealer or service center for details.
A. One 3¹⁄₄ x 10 (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow = 25 ft (7.6 m)
B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m)
C. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m)
A                                          B
C
6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft
(0.6 m)
A. Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m)
B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m)
C. 1 rectangular to round transition piece = 5 ft (1.5 m)
D. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m)
A                                                                  B
C                                  D
6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft
(0.6 m)
Filler Panel Kit 
Number8171336 
8171337 
8171338 
8171339 
99403White 
Black
Biscuit
Stainless Steel
Almond
A
W10344702B
SP PN W10345004B
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