Maytag MMV1153BAB Installation - Manual (Page 16)

Installation Instructions
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7.
Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the
two screws removed in Step 2.
8.
Close the blower cover and secure it with the
screw removed in Step 1.
9.
Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the
microwave by sliding it into the guides at the top
center of the back of the oven.
B5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL
SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during
installation.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent
cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the
cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case
damage may occur from over tightening screws.
NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread
power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet.
Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do not pinch cord
or lift oven by pulling cord.
3.
Insert a self-aligning screw through top left
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
threads have engaged. (It will be completely
tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord,
especially when mounting flush to bottom of
cabinet.
2.
Rotate front of oven up
against cabinet bottom
1.
Lift microwave, tilt it
forward, and hook slots
at back bottom edge
onto four lower tabs of
mounting plate.
Retaining
screw
Retaining
screw
Back of
Microwave
B4. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER
OPERATION
• Place the microwave in its upright position, with
the top of the unit facing up.
• This microwave oven may be shipped
assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or
for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).
• Make sure tape securing damper is removed
and damper pivots easily before mounting
microwave.
• You will need to make adjustments to assure
proper alignment with your house exhaust duct
after the microwave is installed.
Exhaust Adaptor
(absent on models shipped
for recirculation exhaust)
Damper
Back of
Microwave