KitchenAid 2.0 cu. ft. Capacity 1,200 Watts Architect® Series II Installation Guide

NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both end holes 
drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 1/4-20 x 3" 
round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" lag screws.
Refer to illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in 
“Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.

NOTE: The mounting plate must be secured to the wall on at least 
1 wall stud as well as at both ends.
1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, 

insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through both end holes of 
mounting plate.

2. Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting plate. 

Leave enough space for the toggle nuts to go through the wall 
and to open.

3. Position mounting plate on the wall.
4. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall, and 

finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened 
against drywall.

5. Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into wall stud(s) in 

Step 2 of “Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes” in the 
“Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

6. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
7. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.

1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, 

insert a 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt through the end hole that 
fits over the 3/4" (19 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of “Installation 
for Wall Stud at One End Hole” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” 
section.

2. Start a toggle nut on the bolt from the back of the mounting 

plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through 
the wall and to open.

3. Position mounting plate on the wall.
4. Push the bolt with toggle nut through the drywall, and finger 

tighten the bolt to make sure toggle nut has opened against 
drywall.

5. Insert a lag screw into the remaining end hole.
6. If installing on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into the 

other hole drilled in Step 2 of “Installation for Wall Stud at One 
End Hole” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.

7. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
8. Securely tighten the lag screw(s) and bolt.

1. Position mounting plate on the wall.
2. Insert lag screws into both end holes.
3. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
4. Securely tighten the lag screws.

1. Disconnect power to outlet.
2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet.
3. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of the 

upper cabinet, and tape or tack it into place. Make sure the 
template centerline aligns with the vertical centerline on the 
rear wall.
The “rear wall” arrows must be against the rear wall so that the 
holes cut into the upper cabinet align with the holes in the top 
of the microwave oven.

NOTES: 

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If the upper cabinet has a frame around it, trim the template 
edges so that it fits inside the frame, against the upper cabinet 
bottom. The template has trim lines to use as guides.

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If the wall behind the microwave oven (as installed) has a 
partial wall covering (for example, tile backsplash), be sure the 
“Rear Wall” arrows align to the thickest part of the rear wall 
(for example, the thickness of the tiles rather than the drywall).

4. Make sure the 10

¹⁄₂" (26.7 cm) dimension from the rear wall to 

points “D” and “E” on the template is maintained.

5. Cut the 1

¹⁄₂" (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.

C

A

B

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B

C

D

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B