Maytag ACO1860AS Microwave Oven User Manual


 
Installation Instruction
©2002 Maytag Appliances Company A–3 16021668 Rev. 0
WARNING
!
If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed,
you could be exposed to excessive microwave
energy.
Do not expose yourself to excessive microwave
energy!
DO NOT try to operate the microwave oven with the
door open.
DO NOT tamper with or defeat the safety interlocks.
DO NOT place objects between the microwave oven
front face and the door.
DO NOT allow soil or cleaner residue to build up on
the flat surfaces around the microwave oven door.
DO NOT operate the microwave oven if it is damaged.
The microwave oven door must close properly to
operate safely.
DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN:
If the door is bent.
If the hinges or latches are broken or loose.
If the door seals, sealing surfaces or glass is
broken.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE
OVEN YOURSELF!
It should be adjusted and repaired by a qualified
technician who can check for microwave leakage
after repairing the oven.
WARNING
!
If you do not mount the oven as instructed, you risk
personal injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
!
Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A PIECE
OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY MATERIAL (a
blanket) over the countertop or cooktop to protect it.
Do not use a plastic cover. Failure to protect these
surfaces could result in property damage.
Make sure you have enough space and support.
Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so it is
supported by the wall. The wall should be constructed
of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick
drywall or plaster/lath.
ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws
supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud.
DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or
peninsula cabinet.
BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures
are able to support 150 lbs., plus the weight of any
items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.
Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as
windows, doors, and strong heating vents.
BE SURE you have enough space. See illustration
below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.
This microwave oven can be installed over gas or
electric cooking products no more than 36 inches
wide.
30" min. cabinet
opening width
30" min. clearance from bottom
of cabinet to cooking surface
or countertop
13 -
9
/
16
"min.microwaveoven
to cooking surface or
countertop
Maximum gas or electric
cooking product width of
36 inches.
(Use templates included
with installation instructions)
Grounded Outlet
(inside upper cabine
t)
Power Supply Cord Hole