KitchenAid KBHS179BSS00 - Installation Instructions; Prepare Built-In Microwave Oven

• Ifthehousehasaluminumwiringfollowtheprocedurebelow:
1. Connectasectionofsolidcopperwiretothepigtail
leads.
2. Connectthealuminumwiringtotheaddedsectionof
copperwireusingspecialconnectorsand/ortools
designedandULlistedforjoiningcoppertoaluminum.
Followtheelectricalconnectormanufacturer'srecommended
procedure.Aluminum/copperconnectionmustconformwith
localcodesandindustryacceptedwiringpractices.
Forpowerrequirements,refertothefollowingtable.
Voltage Microwave Without Microwave With
Convection Oven Convection Oven
120 VAC 1800W 2140W
120 VAC 15.0 A 19.9 A
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
The microwave oven spacer kit allows the microwave oven to
be installed in an 177/16'' (44.1 cm) to 177/8'' (45.3 cm)
maximum cutout height.
If your cabinet cutout height is more than 177/16'' (44.1 cm),
you must install the spacer kit. Proceed to "Assemble Spacer
Kit."
• If your cabinet cutout height is less than 177Ae'' (44.1 cm), you
do not have to install the spacer kit. Proceed to "Prepare
Built-In Microwave Oven."
Assemble Spacer Kit
1.
3,
Attach the assembled spacer kit to the cabinet using four
%" flat head screws. Do not overtighten screws.
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A. _/4"pan head screws
B. Spacer kit assembly
Attach the bottom vent to spacer bars using four 3/8"hex
washer head screws.
NOTE: Spacer bar flanges should be facing out.
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1. Locate existing wiring to avoid drilling into or severing wiring
during installation.
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.
A. Bottom vent
B. Spacer bar flange
C. Spacer bars
D. _" hex washer head screws
Install Spacer Kit
1. Center assembled microwave oven spacer kit against lower
front edge of the cabinet cutout.
2. Using an V8" (0.32 cm) drill bit, drill through the mounting
holes in the spacer bars to create pilot holes.
2. To avoid floor damage, set the microwave oven onto
cardboard prior to installation. Do not use handle or any
portion of the front frame for lifting.
3. Remove the shipping materials and tape from the microwave
oven.
4. Remove and set aside racks and other items from inside the
microwave oven.
5. Remove the hardware package from inside the bag
containing literature.
6. Move the microwave oven and cardboard close to the
microwave oven's final location.