How do I Wire a Whirlpool WMH1162XVQ?

Under-cabinet microwave ovens generally have two options for electrical supply: hard wire or plug. In hard wiring, you attach the electrical wires from the wall directly to electrical contacts on the rear of the microwave. The second wiring option is simply to plug in the microwave to a regular outlet using an attached plug. Whirlpool's microwave oven model WMH1162XVQ belongs to the latter group.

Things You'll Need

• Grounded 120-volt electrical outlet nearby

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Mount the microwave using its accompanying instructions.

   • 2

     Locate a nearby electrical outlet. It may be directly behind the microwave or inside the cabinet directly above the microwave (in which case you may want to drill a hole through the bottom of the cabinet for the microwave's cord).

     If there isn't a nearby outlet, have a qualified contractor or electrician install one for you.

   • 3

     Plug the microwave's power cord into the outlet.