Amana AMV2175CB Guide D’Installation Rapide

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.

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.
6. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in 

place.

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