KitchenAid 1200-Watt Countertop Microwave Oven Installation Guide

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools 
listed here.

The microwave oven may be installed over a built-in oven. If 
installing over a built-in oven, make sure there is a minimum of 3" 
(7.6 cm) between the top of the lower oven cutout and the 
microwave oven cutout floor. 
The microwave oven may also be installed in a cabinet by itself 
(without a built-in oven below). For best usability, we recommend 
a minimum distance of 36" (91.4 cm) from the floor to the cutout 
floor.
Make sure the surrounding cabinetry has clearance to open and 
close freely. Allow a clearance of at least 1

⁹⁄₁₆" (4.0 cm) below the 

cutout floor (3" [7.6 cm] for installation above a built-in oven), and 
a clearance of at least 2" (5.1 cm) above the cutout opening.

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Depth requirements depend upon receptacle and its location 
within or outside of recommended region. See illustration and 
chart above.

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Height dimension is critical: 17" (43.2 cm) minimum, 17

¹⁄₈" 

(43.5 cm) maximum.

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Width measurement has ±1/16" (2 mm) tolerance.

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3" (7.6 cm) minimum dimension is from lower oven cutout 
ceiling to microwave oven cutout floor.

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Trim kit frame extends 1

¹⁄₁₆" (2.7 cm) above and below the 

cutout opening.

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Measuring tape

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Pencil

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Phillips screwdriver

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Drill

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7/64" drill bit

B

B

D

C

A

E

Within recommended 
region

18" (45.7 cm) with flush receptacle;
21" (53.2 cm) with non-flush receptacle

Outside recommended 
region

19

¹⁄₂" (49.5 cm) with flush receptacle;

22

¹⁄₂" (57.2 cm) with non-flush 

receptacle

A

B

C

D