Installing an over-the-stove microwave will serve two purposes.
The specially designed over-the-stove microwave will also serve as the range vent.
An over-the-stove cupboard is a must to install the microwave.
There needs to be at least 45" between the cupboard and the stove.
There should also be a 30"w x 12"d space for the over-the-stove microwave to fit into.
This is a heavy task.
Asking a friend to help during the installation is recommended.
Prepare to install the over-the-stove microwave by pulling the stove out of position to allow more room to work.
Remove any molding from the bottom of the cupboard where the microwave will be installed.
Remove the microwave from the carton by opening the box.
Removing instructions, and installation parts.
Fold the lid flaps out and carefully turn the box upside down, letting the microwave rest on the packaging.
Slide the box off of the microwave and remove the packing material.
Unscrew the 2 screws on top of the mounting plate that is attached to the bottom of the microwave.
Remove the mounting plate.
Save the plate and screws for use later in the installation.
Locate the wall studs in the wall the microwave will be installed on.
Mark the studs with a pencil.
The mounting plate needs to be installed into at least one stud.
Measure the depth inside the front overhang on the cupboard.
Draw an horizontal line on the wall even with the overhang.
Locate the center of 30" and draw a vertical line from the cupboard to where the microwave will extend and an horizontal line along the bottom.
Using the provided template, drill 5/8 holes, following the template, along the bottom.
Drill a 3/16 hole if drilling into a stud.
Attach the mounting plate with bolts and nuts provided, to the wall using the holes drilled in the previous step.
Use the provided toggle bolts if not screwing into a stud.
Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Tape the provided cupboard template to the bottom of the cupboard.
Drill a hole large enough for the electrical cord to fit through.
Lift and tilt the microwave forward.
Slide the four lower tabs of the mounting plate into the holes in the microwave.
Tip the front and press against the bottom of the cupboard.
Attach the supplied, self-aligning screws, through the holes drilled into the cupboard.
Turn the screws with the screwdriver 2 complete turns.
Insert and completely tighten the center screw.
Return to the outer screws and finish tightening them.
Insert the provided grease filter into the slot on the bottom of the over-the-stove microwave.