WHIRLPOOL KMBT5511K Built In Microwave With Trim Kit Installation Guide

June 16, 2024
Whirlpool

KMBT5511K Built In Microwave With Trim Kit

BUILT-IN MICROWAVE WITH TRIM KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Built-In Microwave with Trim Kit Models
Standard Models/Modelos estándar: WMT55511K, KMBT5511K
UL listed for use over electric built-in oven, 30″ (76.2 cm) wide.
This appliance is a built-in microwave with trim kit, do not use as countertop microwave oven.

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
** This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others,
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER?” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
**  You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions,
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts
Tools Needed
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

  • Measuring tape
  • Pencil
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • 7/64″ drill bit
  • Drill

Screw Pack Supplied (not shown to scale)

SCREW SCREW ART QTY
#7-18×7/16″ round-head sheet metal screw 14
#7-16×15/16″ flat head wood screw 6
#7-16×7/16″ round-head wood screw 10

NOTE: There are some extra screws in the screw pack. They are spares for your use during installation if needed. See below:

  • 7-18×7/16″ round-head sheet metal screw: 4 extra.

  • 7-16×15/16″ flat head wood screw: 2 extra.

  • 7-16×7/16″ round-head wood screw: 4 extra.

Parts Supplied (not shown to scale)
This installation instruction is for various models. Some parts supplied may have different appearance, depending on your model.
NOTE: Trim kit frame (1), Cooling Ducts (2) and Rail (2) parts will need to be purchased to convert from Standard to Slim or from a Slim to a Standard installation.
Parts supplied for model: WMT50011K and KMBT5011K

PART QTY
Trim kit frame (slim) 1
Cooling duct (slim) 2
Rail (slim) 2

Parts supplied for model: WMT55511K and KMBT5511K

PART PART ART QTY
Trim kit frame (standard) 1
Cooling duct (standard) 2
Rail (standard) 2

Parts supplied for all models

PART PART ART QTY
Turntable 1
Turntable ring 1
Turntable driver 1

NOTE: The turntable driver is located inside the microwave oven cavity. Remove the tape before use.

Location Requirements
This is a built-in appliance. Do not use as countertop microwave oven.
This microwave oven must be installed into a wood cabinetry. The location must provide:

  • Cutout opening that is plumb and square.
  • Cutout floor that is solid, level and flush with bottom of cabinet cutout.
  • Support for weight of at least 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes microwave oven and items placed inside.
  • There must be minimum of 36″ from the floor to cut-out floor. See pictorial below.
  • Grounded electrical outlet. See “Electrical Requirements” section.
  • Minimum installation clearances for installation location. See “Required Cutout Dimensions” section.
  • Complete enclosure around the recessed portion of the microwave oven.
  • Mounting distance between a fixed wall on the hinged-side of the door and the microwave oven is 0.5″ (1.3 cm).

Not installed over a built-in oven A. Upper cabinet
B. Microwave oven cutout
C. Lower cabinets
D. Floor

  1. Minimum distance of 36″ (91.4 cm) from the floor to the cutout floor.
  2. The microwave oven may also be installed in a cabinet by itself (without a built-in oven below). Allow a clearance of at least 19 /16″ (4.0 cm) below the cabinet.
  3. Make sure the surrounding cabinetry has clearance to open  and close freely. Allow a clearance of at least 2″ (5.1 cm) above the cutout opening.

Installed over a built-in oven A. Upper cabinet
B. Microwave oven cutout
D. Floor
F. Lower oven cutout

  1. Minimum distance of 36″ (91.4 cm) from the floor to the cutout floor.
  2. The microwave oven may be installed over a built-in oven. If installing over a built-in oven, make sure there is a minimum of 3″ (7.6 cm) between the top of the lower oven cutout and the microwave oven cutout floor.
  3. Make sure the surrounding cabinetry has clearance to open and close freely. Allow a clearance of at least 2″ (5.1 cm) above the cutout opening.

Product Dimensions

Unit Measurement

| Slim models|

Standard models

---|---|---
in| cm| in| cm
A| Width of unit with trim kit frame| 293/4| 75.6| 293/4| 75.6
B| Height of unit with trim kit frame| 14| 35.6| 191/8| 48.6
C| Depth of unit| 18| 45.7| 18| 45.7
D| Height of unit without trim kit frame| 105/16| 26.2| 105/16| 26.2
E| Width of unit without trim kit frame| 2713/16| 70.7| 2713/16| 70.7
F| Trim kit frame thickness (visible)| 7/8| 2.2| 7/8| 2.2
G| Total thickness of frame| 25/16| 5.8| 25/16| 5.8
H| Trim kit frame inner opening width| 28| 71.1| 28| 71.1
J| Trim kit frame inner opening height| 109/16| 26.9| 109/16| 26.9

Required Cutout Dimensions


Cabinet Cutout Measurement Slim models Standard models
in cm in
A Width of cabinet opening 281/2
B Height of cabinet opening 12
C Depth of cabinet opening Minimum 213/4 ” (55.2 cm) with flush

receptacle
D| Trim kit frame overhang-lower frame| 1| 2.54| 1| 2.54
E| Trim kit frame overhang-upper frame| 1| 2.54| 1| 2.54
F| Trim kit frame overhang-left frame| 5/8| 1.6| 5/8| 1.6
G| Trim kit frame overhang-right frame| 5/8| 1.6| 5/8| 1.6
H| Recommended region for receptacle| Upper right quadrant
J| Receptacle surface to the back of the microwave oven| 4″ (10.2 cm) < J < 40″ (102 cm)

NOTE:

  • Flush receptacle is recommended. For non-flush receptacle, make sure you have at least 4″ (10.2 cm) clearance between the back of microwave oven and the receptacle.
  • If the receptacle is placed outside of the recommended region, make sure from the back of the microwave oven to the receptacle must be within 40″ (102 cm). Otherwise, the power cord is not long enough to plug in.
  • Tolerance for width and height of cabinet opening is 1/16″ (2 mm).

Electrical Requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:

  • A 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker

Recommended:

  • A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker
  • A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking Instructions
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

  1. Unpack the microwave oven and check if all parts are supplied and screw pack is included. See “Screw Pack Supplied” and “Parts Supplied” sections. They are needed for installation.
  2. Dispose of/recycle all packing materials. A. Carton box (1)
    B. Angle bar (2)
    C. Top cushion (1)
    D. Small cushion (1)
    E. Inner cushion (Standard models only)
    F. Inner cushion bar (Standard models only)
    G. Bottom cushion

Prepare Microwave Oven

  1. Remove any loose items from inside the microwave oven.

  2. Place the microwave oven on a stable surface with the door slightly beyond the edge of the surface as shown. A. Edge of table
    B. Edge of microwave-lower front door

  3. Attached the trim kit frame to the microwave oven in the following steps:
    ■ Remove the protective film on door before installation.
    ■ Insert the four trim kit frame locating holes to the four microwave oven locating pins. Install the trim kit frame in the proper orientation. “TOP” side is marked. ■ Secure the trim kit frame to the microwave oven using four

    7-18×7/16″ round-head sheet metal screws. A. Trim Kit Frame

    B. #7-18×7/16″ round head sheet metal screw (4)
    C. Screw holes (4)

  4. Secure the two cooling ducts to the top of the microwave oven using six #7-18×7/16″ round-head sheet metal screws. A. Cooling Duct (2)
    B. #7-18×7/16″ round head sheet metal screws (6)
    C. Screw holes (6)

NOTE: The cooling duct may have slightly different appearance, depending on your model.
Install the Rails

  1. Using measuring tape and pencil, mark the centerline of the opening on the cabinet lower front wall.

  2. Place the two rails inside the cabinet as shown below such that distance between the nearest edges are 20 3/4″ (52.7 cm). A. Cabinet
    B. Rails
    C. Side wall

  3. Use a pencil to draw screw marks across six rails screw holes C, D, E, F, G, H in the cabinet. Confirm that the distance from hole D to centerline is 10 27/32″ (27.6 cm). Also, distance from hole F to centerline should be 10 (27.6 cm) as shown. Then take out of the two rails.

  4. Using a 7/64″ drill bit, drill four pilot holes C, D, F, G on the 27 /32″ A. Cabinet
    B. Rails
    C. Hole C on left rail
    D. Hole D on left rail
    E. Hole E on left rail
    F. Hole F on right rail
    G. Hole G on right rail
    H. Hole H on right rail
    cabinet lower front wall and two screw pilot holes E and H inside the bottom of cabinet. A. Cabinet
    B. Centerline
    C. Pilot hole C
    D. Pilot hole D
    E. Pilot hole E
    F. Pilot hole F
    G. Pilot hole G
    H. Pilot hole H

  5. Put the two rails inside the cabinet, and align the screw holes on rails and pilot holes on cabinet. A. Cabinet
    B. Rails
    C. Holes on rails
    D. Pilot holes on cabinet

  6. Attach the two rails using the six #7-16×7/16″ round-head wood screws. A. Cabinet
    B. Rail (2)
    C. #7-16×7/16″ round head wood screw (6)

Install the Microwave Oven

  1. Position microwave oven near cutout opening.
    WARNING
    Electrical Shock Hazard
    Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
    Do not remove ground prong.
    Do not use an adapter.
    Do not use an extension cord.
    Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

  2. Plug in microwave oven.

  3. Slide the microwave oven back and into place.

  4. Adjust the microwave oven gently to the cutout/cabinet center.

Secure the Trim Kit Frame

  1. Holding the trim kit frame in place, use 7/64″ drill to drill four pilot holes into the front face of the cutout/cabinet through the mounting hole guides in the upper and lower corners of the trim kit frame.
    NOTE: The holes will be drilled downward from the top, and upward from the bottom at an angle of about 45°. A. Trim kit frame
    B. Mounting hole guide
    C. 7-16×15/16″ flat head wood screw (4)
    D. Cutout ceiling

  2. Secure trim kit frame to cutout/cabinet by installing four #7-16×15/16″ flat head wood screws into the pilot holes drilled.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the trim kit frame, do not overtighten screws.
Installation is now complete. Replace any loose items that have been removed from microwave oven cavity.
Save these Installation Instructions for future reference.

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