Attach Mounting Plate To Wall; Install The Microwave Oven - Whirlpool WML35011KS Instrucciones De Instalación

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" (7.6 cm) round-head bolts and toggle nuts or
1/4" x 2" (0.6 cm x 5.1 cm) lag screws.
Refer to illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in the
"Locate Wall Stud(s)" section.
For fast wall and roof vent installation, see the quick reference
guide on the mounting plate.
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 mounting plate facing forward,
insert 3/16-24 x 3" (7.6 cm) round-head bolts through both
end holes of mounting plate.
2. Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting
plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nuts to go through
the wall and to open.
A
A. 3/16 - 24 x 3" (7.6 cm) round-head bolt
B. Mounting plate
C. Spring toggle nut
3. Position mounting plate on the wall.
4. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall and
finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have
opened against drywall.
A
B
A. 3/16 - 24 x 3" (7.6 cm) round-head bolt
B. Mounting plate
C. Spring toggle nut
D. Drywall
5. Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into wall stud(s) in
Step 2 of "Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes" in the
"Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section.
6. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
7. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.
Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)
1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward,
insert a 3/16-24 x 3" (7.6 cm) round-head bolt through the
end hole that fits over the 5/8" (1.6 cm) hole drilled in Step
3 of "Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole" in the "Drill
Holes in Rear Wall" section.
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B
C
C
D
2. Start a toggle nut on the bolt from the back of the mounting
plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through
the wall and to open.
3. Position mounting plate on the wall.
4. Push the bolt with toggle nut through the drywall and finger
tighten the bolt to make sure toggle nut has opened against
drywall.
5. Insert a lag screw into the remaining end hole.
6. If installing on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into
the other hole drilled in Step 2 of "Installation for Wall Stud
at One End Hole" in the "Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section.
Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
7. Securely tighten the lag screw(s) and bolt.
Wall Studs at Both End Holes (Figure 4)
1. Position mounting plate on the wall.
2. Insert lag screws into both end holes.
3. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
4. Securely tighten the lag screws.

Install the Microwave Oven

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven is the
heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently.
1. Place a washer on each 1/4-20 x 3" (7.6 cm) flat-head bolt
and place inside upper cabinet near the 3/8" (9.5 mm) holes.
2. Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped
shut.
3. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on
support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or
use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being
handled.
4. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply
cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the
upper cabinet.
5. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet.
NOTE: If venting through the wall, make sure the damper
assembly fits easily into the vent in the wall cutout.
6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in
place.
NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip
steps 7 through 9.
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