How to Install a Frigidaire Above Stove Microwave

A good way to save space in the kitchen is to purchase and mount a Frigidaire microwave above the stove. These types of microwaves are not difficult to install if you have a basic understanding of electricity. They also eliminate the need for installing an exhaust hood. Over the range microwaves have a built-in charcoal filtration system that catches the grease out of the steam created when you are cooking. Installing the microwave only takes about an hour and a half.

Stud finder
Pencil
Tape measure
Phillips screwdriver
Level
Drill
Drill bit set
Toggle bolt anchors
Wire nuts
Electrical tape

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the power off for the kitchen at the breaker box before you begin installing the Frigidaire microwave. Pull the range out of the area where you will be working. Locate and mark each of the studs in the wall using a stud finder and a pencil.
- 2
  Place the mounting template on the wall where you will mount the microwave. Level the template using the level and tape it to the wall. When you tape the template to the wall, keep in mind that it is important to to mount the microwave into at least one stud.
- 3
  Mark the locations of the holes you must drill according to the template using a pencil. Drill the necessary holes using a drill and drill bit. If you miss the stud on one side or the other, make that hole large enough to accept a toggle anchor.
- 4
  Attach the mounting bracket for the Frigidaire microwave to the wall using the hardware that came with the microwave. Drill the holes into the bottom of the cabinet using a drill and drill bit according to the supplied template so that you can secure the microwave to the cabinet when you hang it on the wall.
- 5
  Connect the electrical wire to the kitchen circuit. Red or black wires are hot and white or gray wires are neutral. The ground wire will be either green or a bare wire. After you connect the wires, install wire nuts on the splices so there are no bare wires. Drill a hole in the cabinet bottom and insert the wire through it.
- 6
  Connect the wire to the microwave and install wire nuts on the splices. Place the cover on the wire opening and tighten the retaining screws using a screwdriver. Lift the microwave up to the mounting bracket with the help of an assistant. Attach the microwave to the bracket by hooking the slots on the bottom edge of the microwave onto the tabs on the mounting bracket..
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  Install the mounting screws through the bottom of the cabinet and into the top of the microwave. Tighten the retaining screws using a screwdriver. Attach the louver to the top of the microwave. Turn the kitchen power on at the breaker box. Program the microwave and set the proper time according to instructions for your specific model.

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