Whirlpool GH7145XF - Manual (Page 6)

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paq requirement
NOTE: There must be at least one wall stud within
cabinet opening.
Check the opening where the microwave
oven hood will be installed. The location must
provide:
• 2 inch X 4 inch (5.1 x 10.2 cm) wood studding and
% inch (.95 cm) thickness drywall or plaster lath
• Support for microwave oven hood weight of
150 pounds (68 kg) plus the weight of items
placed in the oven or upper cabinet
• 30 inch (76.2 cm) wide minimum opening
• 13)^"inch (34.3cm) clearance between the bottom
of microwave oven hood and the cooktop
• Protection from draft areas, such as windows,
doors, and strong heating vents
• Grounded electrical outlet (see “Electrical
requirements” in.the “Microwave Oven Safety”
section)
66" (167.6cm) Exhaust outlet
min. mounting connects to
height from 3y4"x10" (8.25 x
floor 30 » (76.2 cm)
duct
23^6" _
(58.6 cm)
door open
Shipped ready for ventless (recirculating)
operation, converts to top or rear discharge.
66" (167.6cm)
min.
mounting
height from
floor
CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
A
30"(76.2cm) min. from cooking
surface (or countertop) below microwave
oven to top of wall mounting bracket
B
13?ir"(34.3cm) min. to cooking surface
(or countertop) below microwave oven