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| Under-Cabinet Microwave |
| This DIY kit will show you how to install a microwave under a cabinet. |
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Materials: Pencil
Tape measure
Lag and toggle screws
Screwdrivers
Masking tape
Drill with wood and metal bits - Begin by marking the center of your installation area using a tape measure. Then locate and mark the wall studs.
- Take the wall template (figure A) provided with your microwave and align its center line with the one you marked on the back wall, and tape the cabinet template to the underside of your kitchen's cabinet.
- Mark the four holes at the corners then mark one of the bottom holes that align with a wall stud. For proper support, the mounting plate must be secured into at least one stud.
- Now drill holes on these circles (figure B). If the circle is marked on a stud, use a 3/16" bit for lag screws. If there's no stud, drill a 3/8" hole for toggle screws.
- Hold the mounting plate against the back wall, aligning it with the center line, and secure the plate to the wall.
- Drill 3/8" holes where indicated in the under-cabinet template, and bore a 2" hole (figure C) where instructed for the power-supply cord.
- With a friend's help, lift the microwave oven, hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate and feed the power cord through the hole.
- Finally, tighten screws in the upper cabinet holes until the gap between the microwave and cabinet is closed.
Your microwave hood combination will give you all the convenience and speed of microwave cooking and save you counter space.
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