KitchenAid 1000-Watt Microwave with 7 Sensor Functions - 30" Installation Guide

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 

Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools 

listed here.

For information on reordering, see “Replacement Parts” section. 
NOTE: The hardware items listed here are for wood studs. 

For other types of wall structures, be sure to use 

appropriate fasteners.

NOTE: Depending on model, aluminum grease filter 

and charcoal filter may be combined.

 

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Standard fittings for wall or roof venting. 

See “Venting Design Specifications” section.

Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. 

The location must provide:

 

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Minimum installation dimensions. See “Installation 

Dimensions” illustration.

 

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Minimum one 2" x 4" (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud 

and minimum 3/8" (10 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath 

within cabinet opening.

 

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Support for weight of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes 

microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave 

oven and upper cabinet.

 

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Grounded electrical outlet inside upper cabinet. See 

“Electrical Requirements” section.

 

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If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make 

sure there is at least 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance between the 

wall and the microwave oven, so that the door can open fully.

 

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Some cabinet and building materials are not designed 

to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven 

for cooking. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier 

to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, 

delaminate or sustain other damages.

 

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Cutout must be free of any obstructions so that the vent 

fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully.

 

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If you are using a rectangular to round transition piece, 

the 3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to exist above the 

microwave oven so that the damper blade can open 

freely and fully. See  “Rectangular to Round Transition” 

illustration in “Venting Design Specifications” section.

 

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Measuring tape

 

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Pencil

 

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Masking tape or 

thumbtacks

 

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Scissors

 

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No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

 

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No. 3 Phillips screwdriver 

for 1/4-20 x 3" bolts

 

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Drill

 

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3/16" (5 mm), 3/8" (10 mm), 

5/8" (16 mm) drill bits

 

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3/4" (19 mm) hole saw

 

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Diagonal wire cutting pliers

 

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Stud finder

 

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7/16" socket wrench 

(or box wrench) for 

1/4" x 2" lag screws

 

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1

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" (3.8 cm) diam. 

hole drill bit for wood 

or metal cabinet

 

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Keyhole saw

 

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Caulking gun and 

weatherproof caulking 

compound

 

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Duct tape