Maytag MMV5000BDQ Installation - Manual (Page 6)

5
Wall Construction
Your Over-the-Range microwave oven should be mounted against and supported by a flat, vertical wall.
Wall construction should be a minimum of 2” x 4” wall studding and 3/8” or more, thick drywall or
plaster/lath. The oven must be attached to a minimum of one 2” x 4” wall stud.
For proper
installation the
wall must be
capable of
supporting the
cabinet load plus
a minimum of 135
pounds, (the 85
pound weight of
the microwave
oven and load
weight allowance
of 50 pounds.)
To find studs, use
one of the
following
methods:
I. Stud finder a
magnetic device
which locates
nails.
II. Using a
hammer, tap
lightly across the
mounting surface
to find a solid
sound. This will
indicate a stud
installation. After
locating the
stud(s), the center
can be found by: Probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the stud and then placing a mark
half way between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should be 16” or 24” from this mark.
NOTE: Reference wall template for additional assistance.
,
,
,
3/8” Drywall or
Plaster / Lath
Usually
16" or 24"
2” X 4”
wood stud or
or metal stud
(25 gauge or thicker)
Log screws must be installed
in these area