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

5.  Cut the 1

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" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular 

shaded area “G” on the template. This hole is for 

the power supply cord.

NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing 

needs to be installed around the supply cord hole as shown.

6.  Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at points “D” and “E” on the 

template. These are for two 1/4-20 x 3" bolts and washers 

used to secure the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

7.  Cut 3/4" (19 mm) hole at one corner of the shaded 

rectangular area “F” on Upper Cabinet Template.

8.  Using a keyhole saw, cut out the rectangular area.

1.  Check that damper blade moves freely and opens fully.
2.  Position the damper assembly on the back of the microwave 

oven so that the damper blade hinge is at the top, and the 

damper blade opens away from the microwave oven.

3.  Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws.

IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven 

is the heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently.
1.  Place a washer on each 1/4-20 x 3" flat-head bolt and 

place inside upper cabinet near the 3/8" (10 mm) holes.

2.  Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and 

taped shut.

3.  Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven and hang 

it on support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip 

or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven 

is being handled.

4.  With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply 

cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the 

upper cabinet.

5.  Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet.
NOTE: If venting through the wall, make sure the damper 

assembly fits easily into the vent in the wall cutout.