GE DE68-02957A - Manual (Page 8)

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Find the studs, using one of the following
methods:
A.
Stud finder—a magnetic device that
locates nails.
OR
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the
mounting surface to find a solid sound.
This will indicate a stud location.
After locating the stud(s), find the center by
probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges
of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between
the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should
be 16
″ or 24″ from this mark.
Draw a line down the center of the studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
1
Remove the installation instructions, filter, glass
tray, the exhaust adaptor and the small hardware
bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the
front of the oven.
Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton
sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over
onto the top side. The oven should be resting in
the Styrofoam.
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE
FINDING THE WALL STUDS B . A .
2
PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE 1
Wall
Studs
Center
3
Carton
Pull the carton up and off the oven.
Remove the 2 screws from the bottom mounting
plate. Remove the mounting plate and set aside.
This plate will be used with the rear wall template
for mounting. REPLACE THE SCREWS.
Mounting Plate
Screws
2
Styrofoam
Installation Instructions
3
5
Remove and properly discard plastic bags. 4
1