Microhood Microwave Installation

Measure the cabinet area where you want to install the microhood microwave. Locate a three-prong outlet near the cabinet or ask an electrician to install one for the microhood. Ensure that the outlet has a dedicated circuit breaker.

Plan the layout for the ducts to fit between studs or joists, running as straight as possible. Avoid exceeding 140 feet, the maximum linear run recommended by the manufacturer. Place the duct against the wall and mark the opening that leads to the exterior. Cut through the opening and run the duct along the desired route, sealing connectors with foil duct tape. Caulk the gaps between the duct and exterior wall. Install the cap on the outer end of the duct.

Loosen and remove the mounting plate screwed or taped to the top back of the microwave.

Remove the screws attaching the blower motor to the microhood and set them aside. Knock out two of the four blower vents using a small hammer. Two of the vents are on the mounting plate and the other two are on the back of the microhood. The ones you need to remove depend on how the microhood is vented; remove the two at the back if the system is wall-vented or the two on the blower mounting plate for a roof-vented system.

Replace the blower on the microhood with screws. Also reattach the blower mounting plate.

Locate the exact center of the microhood opening using a measuring tape. Extend the center point vertically down to form a straight line to which you will attach the mounting bracket. Use a level to ensure the vertical line is straight.

Locate and mark wall studs inside the opening, preferably on each side of the center mark, using a stud finder. You need to connect the bracket to at least two studs so it holds the microhood microwave in place.

Hold the mounting plate on the wall, aligned against the pencil mark. Position the plate so its top is at least 30 inches above the cooktop.

Follow installation instructions for installing the upper cabinet template. Set this template under the base of the cabinet, directly above the cooking range. Hold the mounting tape against the wall and mark the opening for the duct. Cut through the wall to provide an access to the duct.

Secure the mounting tape to the wall with screws. Secure the adapter to the tabs on the plate. Lift the microhood microwave and hang it from the tabs.